Boynton Theatre

416 N. Federal Highway,
Boynton Beach, FL 33435

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Ad from January 1963

Built in 1921 by William Menzel, this single screen venue was Boynton Beach’s first movie house. It had wooden floors and in the silent era had piano accompaniment. By 1950 it was operated by the Claughton Theaters chain. It was still open in 1958, but was soon closed. In the mid-1950’s, a shopping plaza was built adjacent to the theatre. I believe it was shuttered before the opening of the Twin in 1973. The shopping plaza that the Boynton resided in was demolished in 2006. The location is now a large condo development.

Contributed by aeterna

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aeterna
aeterna on January 20, 2016 at 6:09 am

The Boynton must have stayed open until at least 1959 as this flyer confirms a showing of “Al Capone” with Rod Steiger. Year of closing is still not clear.

http://web.archive.org/web/20160120140626/http://www.boyntonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Boynton-Theatre-flyer-50s-800x623.jpg

DavidZornig
DavidZornig on October 20, 2018 at 6:05 pm

May 1956 program added credit Anchor Litho Co.-Tampa Florida, courtesy of the Historic Boynton Beach Facebook page.

Name is spelled “Theatre” on all 3 examples of print ads.

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