The Osage Theatre actually opened around early-October 1946 according to an article by the Sedalia Democrat. The theater itself wasn’t complete at the time of opening due to a lack of signs and the marquee.
This opened as the Pastime Theatre on September 3, 1909 with the films “Wilbur Wrights' Aeroplane” and “The Leapold Queen” along with musical performances by Ms. Ruby Baker on vocals and Ms. Ruth Smootz on piano and a four-piece orchestra that comes along with the program.
It was renamed the Majestic Theatre on July 30, 1911, the American Theatre on November 11, 1919, and the Hamly Theatre on April 23, 1928.
This opened as the Grand Theatre, and was renamed the Staples Theater on September 16, 1928 following extensive remodeling and new management takeover.
The Rand Drive-In opened its gates on May 27, 1955 with Barbara Stanwyck in “Escape To Burma” along with two unnamed cartoons. Its screen measures 48x98ft. The Rand Drive-In briefly last operated as an adult theater until closing after the 1973 season. Right after closure, sections of the theater’s screen were damaged by a tornado on October 10 of that same year.
The Wadena Drive-In opened its gates on May 5, 1955 with Robert Wagner in “White Feather” (unknown if extras added) and closed on July 8, 1989 with “The Naked Gun” and “Road House”.
Actual closing date is September 27, 1977.
Taken over by Marcus in 1998.
Actual closing date is July 13, 1980.
Opened with “8½” and “The Running, Jumping, and Standing Still”.
This closed in February 1932 when a newer Royal Theatre opened nearby.
This opened in February 1932 as a replacement of an earlier Royal Theatre.
The Osage Theatre actually opened around early-October 1946 according to an article by the Sedalia Democrat. The theater itself wasn’t complete at the time of opening due to a lack of signs and the marquee.
Did they use an intermission slide made out of Microsoft PowerPoint?
It appears that it was still open in 1985, but was gone by 1991, judging by aerials.
This opened as the Pastime Theatre on September 3, 1909 with the films “Wilbur Wrights' Aeroplane” and “The Leapold Queen” along with musical performances by Ms. Ruby Baker on vocals and Ms. Ruth Smootz on piano and a four-piece orchestra that comes along with the program.
It was renamed the Majestic Theatre on July 30, 1911, the American Theatre on November 11, 1919, and the Hamly Theatre on April 23, 1928.
Taken over by the Ada Community Theater on December 10, 1963.
Opened on October 7, 1965 (not October 3) with “The Glory Guys” and “Billie”.
Renamed the Gemini on July 19, 1965.
Opened with “Pinocchio In Outer Space” and “Harum Scarum” on both the indoor and drive-in screens.
Opened with “She” and “Hercules, Samson and Ulysses”.
Actual closing date is February 26, 2004 and demolished on January 12, 2011.
This opened as the Grand Theatre, and was renamed the Staples Theater on September 16, 1928 following extensive remodeling and new management takeover.
This was actually the Palace Theatre. The Grand Theatre nearby was later renamed the Staples Theatre in August 1928.
The Rand Drive-In opened its gates on May 27, 1955 with Barbara Stanwyck in “Escape To Burma” along with two unnamed cartoons. Its screen measures 48x98ft. The Rand Drive-In briefly last operated as an adult theater until closing after the 1973 season. Right after closure, sections of the theater’s screen were damaged by a tornado on October 10 of that same year.
The Wadena Drive-In opened its gates on May 5, 1955 with Robert Wagner in “White Feather” (unknown if extras added) and closed on July 8, 1989 with “The Naked Gun” and “Road House”.
Opened as early as 1917 and closed on April 17, 1955 with “Gone With The Wind” with no extras.
The Lyceum Theatre opened its doors on December 7, 1910 by Messrs. Leek & Perkins.
The actual opening date is July 31, 1953 with Kirk Douglas in “The Big Trees” along with two unnamed cartoons and a fireworks show.
Opened on August 22, 1937.
Taken over by Redstone Drive-In Theaters in August 1964.