Majestic Theater

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The Depression was taking its toll both on the citizenry of Abilene and the theatre circuit. Publix closed the Majestic on March 7, 1931 after showing “Way for a Sailor.” But here, Texas Consolidated took on the Majestic after a summer fire closed the Queen as one of Abilene’s first-run houses. Texas Consolidated now had the Paramount, Majestic, and Palace. Re-opening the theater on October 14, 1935. Mayor C.L. Johnson was on hand for the festivities and the first film, “Shipmates Forever.” Interstate would take on Texas Consolidated and assumed control of the Majestic.