The McComb Enterprise-Journal though I checked on how early the State Theatre has been operating, and the earliest information I can find about the State dates back to an attraction in Late 1926. So as on my bet, it opened around that time.
The State and the Strand were both the theaters in the city of McComb as of 1930, running films, it may be confusing however but it was just the Enterprise-Journal or some information maybe led off from.
The answer may have to be the Magnolia if any history was correct, since the Strand in McComb opened its doors on March 21, 1921 which would later become the Palace Theatre on October 20, 1939. Otherwise it was definitely overlooked. Besides, McComb had another silent picture house called the Lomo Theatre which closed in the late 1910s as latest (but the Lomo Theatre may had operated until about 1920 since it was not listed at the time the Strand opened).
The 1926 Yearbook was published right before the State Theatre had opened in McComb. The Jacob’s Theatre did not wired for sound right after dropping two-thirds of its pie pieces in 1929, and the Strand remains as the city’s movie house, still in operation in both 1932 and 1933, with that, yes the Strand was wired with sound. Maybe the yearbook was listed as “wrong info” but if you look in Page 1 of the October 19, 1939 edition of the McComb Enterprise-Journal, you get the bet on what came after the Strand.
First Opened As The Strand Theatre On March 21, 1921. It Became The Palace After Closing For Several Months By Giving Workmen Free Rein. Reopened On October 24, 1939 With “Golden Boy” along with an unnamed cartoon, a random “snapshot” program was added as well.
The Strand (later the Palace)’s only possibly enough “major” incident was back on January 19, 1931 during the showing of “Hook, Line, and Sinker” along with a cartoon, a comedy, and a newsreel, when a “woman” collapsed shortly after the film completely started. She partially enough was taking from ambulance but later reveals as a wax figure and was then taking to the Denman-Alford Department Store nearby. Confusions. Perfect for an actual scene of a movie!
I cannot find at least information back when the building was known as the Dixie. But my best guess is that since the building was built in 1908, it may had a chance that it may had opened in 1908. It continued into World War I and died before the talking era rolled along.
The Lyric was almost threatened by the Palace Theatre’s manager B.M. Poe in May 1932 in attempt to burn the Lyric Theatre by the use of his 2 younger boys using gasoline. He was arrested shortly afterwards.
NOTE: A Theater Did Open In The City Of West Point On April 14, 1930. Although It May Sound Confusing But It Was First Known As The 1,000-Capacity (Yes, 1,000 As Of 1930) “City Auditorium Theatre”. Opening with Nancy Carroll in “Honey”, along with a short entitled “Fatal Forces”, and a Grantland Rice Sportlight (which was equipped with RCA Protophone).
And Yes, This Would Later Become The Riveria Theatre On November 4, 1935 Reopening With “It’s In The Air”.
A few months prior to the launch of the Capitol Theatre, the nearby Palace Theatre closed as a movie house and literally became a 5/10¢ store simply named as J.B. Dick & Company.
The original 70ft screen that was used since its opening was used from April 2, 1953 until December 10, 1955 (Last features were “Shark River” and “Love Happy”). CinemaScope took over the Holiday and reopened on April 5, 1956 with “Glory”.
LaFollette, Tennessee native Mr. M. H. Parrott, the president of the Hendren Amusement Company who has been operating since 1920, took a trip down to Erwin to demonstrate the opening of the Capitol Theatre. It opened on November 4, 1935 with John Boles in “Redheads On Parade” along with a Popeye cartoon in “King Of Mardi Gras”, an unknown technicolor musical, and a Fox Movietone Newsreel.
Prior to the launch of the Capitol, there were 2 other theaters in the city of Erwin, the Lyric and the Palace, both being operated by a guy simply known as Mr. Gormar since May 1934 after living in Lenior City.
As of 1935, here is some information: The stage itself is equipped with curtains and drapes in red velour and gold which veils the stage which I cannot find the size for but its normalized, and has a deep piled carpet of modernistic pattern covering the aisles, foyer, and steps from the lobby which repeats soft shades. The floating comfort seats inside contains 12 springs, and the sound equipment that was used is Western Electric’s Wide Range. The part of the air conditioning system occupies a large part of the immense space directly over the main stage. There were 800 electrical outlets all over the Capitol and contains cylindrical chandeliers in shape which were fitted with etched glass in amber tubes, and the metal on all fixtures is of power harmonizing with the chromium used in front of the building on the marquee. There is a second floor containing the steel projection room which is largely enough fireproof, and lounges/bathrooms for both genders. The projecting room also contains a heavy underwriters fire door entering, and the windows were also covered in steel shutters which close automatically in case of a fire ad those that built it declare that a fire could rage for 24 hours without effecting the outside of the building.
CinemaScope was installed on August 26, 1954 with “Knights Of The Round Table” as its first scope film, no extras, on later that September 5th.
Opened On July 24, 1968 With Walt Disney’s “Never A Dull Moment” (Originally Planned For “The One And Only Genuine Original Family Band” As Its Opening Attraction But Was Scrapped) At 854-Capacity Screen #1, And James Garner In “How Sweet It Is” At 620-Capacity Screen #2. Both Screens Run First-Runs, But With Screen #2 Sometimes Run Road Shows.
Found a bit of pictures of inside of the mall including a video of the ribbon cutting, but not even a single picture or shot of the III. A picture of the III remains lost as of now.
This Martin Theatres Operated Ritz Had A Capacity Of 761, And Opened On September 14, 1936 With George Raft In “Yours For The Asking” With No Extras Or Subjects For One Day Only.
The Original 50x35 Screen Lasted From Its Opening On June 8, 1950 Until The End Of The 1954 Season.
Although The First Attraction As A CinemaScope Theater Might Have Not Been Found Yet, But The Earliest Attraction As A CinemaScope Theater I Found Is “Night People” Along With A Herman And Katnip Cartoon In “Ship-A-Hooey”, Right When The 1955 Season Started.
The Ritz Theatre Nearby Was The First To Install CinemaScope In Brewton With “Knights Of The Round Table” Along With “Merry Wives Of Windsor” And A Newsreel On September 8, 1954.
The McComb Enterprise-Journal though I checked on how early the State Theatre has been operating, and the earliest information I can find about the State dates back to an attraction in Late 1926. So as on my bet, it opened around that time.
The State and the Strand were both the theaters in the city of McComb as of 1930, running films, it may be confusing however but it was just the Enterprise-Journal or some information maybe led off from.
Oh, now I get it, thanks!
The answer may have to be the Magnolia if any history was correct, since the Strand in McComb opened its doors on March 21, 1921 which would later become the Palace Theatre on October 20, 1939. Otherwise it was definitely overlooked. Besides, McComb had another silent picture house called the Lomo Theatre which closed in the late 1910s as latest (but the Lomo Theatre may had operated until about 1920 since it was not listed at the time the Strand opened).
The 1926 Yearbook was published right before the State Theatre had opened in McComb. The Jacob’s Theatre did not wired for sound right after dropping two-thirds of its pie pieces in 1929, and the Strand remains as the city’s movie house, still in operation in both 1932 and 1933, with that, yes the Strand was wired with sound. Maybe the yearbook was listed as “wrong info” but if you look in Page 1 of the October 19, 1939 edition of the McComb Enterprise-Journal, you get the bet on what came after the Strand.
First Opened As The Strand Theatre On March 21, 1921. It Became The Palace After Closing For Several Months By Giving Workmen Free Rein. Reopened On October 24, 1939 With “Golden Boy” along with an unnamed cartoon, a random “snapshot” program was added as well.
The Strand (later the Palace)’s only possibly enough “major” incident was back on January 19, 1931 during the showing of “Hook, Line, and Sinker” along with a cartoon, a comedy, and a newsreel, when a “woman” collapsed shortly after the film completely started. She partially enough was taking from ambulance but later reveals as a wax figure and was then taking to the Denman-Alford Department Store nearby. Confusions. Perfect for an actual scene of a movie!
I cannot find at least information back when the building was known as the Dixie. But my best guess is that since the building was built in 1908, it may had a chance that it may had opened in 1908. It continued into World War I and died before the talking era rolled along.
All I see is a random garage prior to opening, so I’ll say that this opened way later than 2016.
With the launch of the Paramount, this was Publix’s 1,500th theater to be opened.
The Lyric was almost threatened by the Palace Theatre’s manager B.M. Poe in May 1932 in attempt to burn the Lyric Theatre by the use of his 2 younger boys using gasoline. He was arrested shortly afterwards.
NOTE: A Theater Did Open In The City Of West Point On April 14, 1930. Although It May Sound Confusing But It Was First Known As The 1,000-Capacity (Yes, 1,000 As Of 1930) “City Auditorium Theatre”. Opening with Nancy Carroll in “Honey”, along with a short entitled “Fatal Forces”, and a Grantland Rice Sportlight (which was equipped with RCA Protophone).
And Yes, This Would Later Become The Riveria Theatre On November 4, 1935 Reopening With “It’s In The Air”.
A few months prior to the launch of the Capitol Theatre, the nearby Palace Theatre closed as a movie house and literally became a 5/10¢ store simply named as J.B. Dick & Company.
The original 70ft screen that was used since its opening was used from April 2, 1953 until December 10, 1955 (Last features were “Shark River” and “Love Happy”). CinemaScope took over the Holiday and reopened on April 5, 1956 with “Glory”.
LaFollette, Tennessee native Mr. M. H. Parrott, the president of the Hendren Amusement Company who has been operating since 1920, took a trip down to Erwin to demonstrate the opening of the Capitol Theatre. It opened on November 4, 1935 with John Boles in “Redheads On Parade” along with a Popeye cartoon in “King Of Mardi Gras”, an unknown technicolor musical, and a Fox Movietone Newsreel.
Prior to the launch of the Capitol, there were 2 other theaters in the city of Erwin, the Lyric and the Palace, both being operated by a guy simply known as Mr. Gormar since May 1934 after living in Lenior City.
As of 1935, here is some information: The stage itself is equipped with curtains and drapes in red velour and gold which veils the stage which I cannot find the size for but its normalized, and has a deep piled carpet of modernistic pattern covering the aisles, foyer, and steps from the lobby which repeats soft shades. The floating comfort seats inside contains 12 springs, and the sound equipment that was used is Western Electric’s Wide Range. The part of the air conditioning system occupies a large part of the immense space directly over the main stage. There were 800 electrical outlets all over the Capitol and contains cylindrical chandeliers in shape which were fitted with etched glass in amber tubes, and the metal on all fixtures is of power harmonizing with the chromium used in front of the building on the marquee. There is a second floor containing the steel projection room which is largely enough fireproof, and lounges/bathrooms for both genders. The projecting room also contains a heavy underwriters fire door entering, and the windows were also covered in steel shutters which close automatically in case of a fire ad those that built it declare that a fire could rage for 24 hours without effecting the outside of the building.
CinemaScope was installed on August 26, 1954 with “Knights Of The Round Table” as its first scope film, no extras, on later that September 5th.
Closed In 1957.
Demolished In The Late 1990s.
Opened On May 12, 1949 With “Abies Irish Rose”. It Was Demolished On May 8, 1973 To Make Way For Jamesway Shopping Center.
The Paramount Became The Fox On December 6, 1939, Reopening With “This Man Is News” And “4 Girls In White”, No Extras.
Opened On July 24, 1968 With Walt Disney’s “Never A Dull Moment” (Originally Planned For “The One And Only Genuine Original Family Band” As Its Opening Attraction But Was Scrapped) At 854-Capacity Screen #1, And James Garner In “How Sweet It Is” At 620-Capacity Screen #2. Both Screens Run First-Runs, But With Screen #2 Sometimes Run Road Shows.
Sound was installed on August 22, 1930, with its first sound film being “Common Clay”, along with a Fox Movietone Newsreel.
Opened On October 16, 1919, Closed In May 1962.
February 1986.
Found a bit of pictures of inside of the mall including a video of the ribbon cutting, but not even a single picture or shot of the III. A picture of the III remains lost as of now.
The Empire Has Been A Schine Operated Theater Since September 2, 1933.
This Martin Theatres Operated Ritz Had A Capacity Of 761, And Opened On September 14, 1936 With George Raft In “Yours For The Asking” With No Extras Or Subjects For One Day Only.
The Original 50x35 Screen Lasted From Its Opening On June 8, 1950 Until The End Of The 1954 Season.
Although The First Attraction As A CinemaScope Theater Might Have Not Been Found Yet, But The Earliest Attraction As A CinemaScope Theater I Found Is “Night People” Along With A Herman And Katnip Cartoon In “Ship-A-Hooey”, Right When The 1955 Season Started.
The Ritz Theatre Nearby Was The First To Install CinemaScope In Brewton With “Knights Of The Round Table” Along With “Merry Wives Of Windsor” And A Newsreel On September 8, 1954.
Opened On May 3, 1953, Closed In October 1979, Later Sold To An Implement Dealer From Hampton Weeks Later On November 3, 1979.