Royal Theatre

418 E. Douglas Street,
O'Neill, NE 68763

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dallasmovietheaters
dallasmovietheaters on August 5, 2020 at 6:37 pm

In reading further, the original Royal Theatre was opened in 1914 by the Downey family. Mrs. Gerogia Rasley took on the theatre. She had the Royal completely gutted for a refurbish in the same location which included a sloped floor with more seating, the arched front entry, the canopy with new-look sign, and sound system. The Royal appears to have made it to 1990.

dallasmovietheaters
dallasmovietheaters on August 4, 2020 at 11:18 pm

The New Royal Theatre launched on November 13, 1930 with Amos ‘n’ Andy in “Check and Double Check.” It replaced the former Royal Theatre which had opened in 1914.

Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on September 14, 2014 at 10:28 am

Comparing the vintage photos that have been uploaded and the current Google street view it’s clear that most, if not all, the buildings on the Royal Theatre’s block are still standing, and most are recognizable. The Royal appears to have been in the building at 418 E. Douglas Street, currently occupied by a sporting goods shop.

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois on September 2, 2010 at 3:12 pm

Open ~1930-~1990 approximate? Your welcome to verify for the exact dates.

Owned by Johnson Theaters in 1990.

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