Pekin Theatre
30 N. Lawrence Street,
Montgomery,
AL
36104
30 N. Lawrence Street,
Montgomery,
AL
36104
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The Pekin Theatre was the oldest movie house in Montgomery until it was unfortunately torn down in 1995.
Built in 1911, the former vaudeville and movie house was erected with a full orchestra pit and backstage. It became a movie theatre for African-Americans.
The Pekin Theatre finally closed in 1985, and was demolished a decade later.
Contributed by
Martin Mccaffery
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Pekin was the joint!!! Played martial arts films and late night porn in late 70s and 80s. Miss ya!!!
There is a photo of the Pekin on this page:
http://tinyurl.com/feza3
I should credit Martin McCaffery with the photo above (and the website) as he listed the theater here initially.