Joy Theatre

Welsh, LA 70591

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Previously operated by: Joy's Theaters Inc.

Architects: John Milton Gabriel

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The Joy Theatre was opened on August 28, 1934 with Constance Bennett in “Moulin Rouge” & Bing Crosby in “I Surrender Dear”. It was built for and operated by J.V. O'Quinn. It was closed as a movie theatre in Summer of 1965, but continued open as a music venue for several months.

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50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on June 6, 2025 at 5:29 am

The Joy Theatre launched on August 28, 1934 with Constance Bennett in “Moulin Rouge” and Bing Crosby in “I Surrender Dear” along with a Fox Movietone Newsreel. It was closed as a movie theater in mid-1965 but continued to operate as a music venue for another additional few more months.

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