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vastor commented about Guild Marquee on Aug 14, 2021 at 11:54 am

From the Memphis Public Library collection, Memphis Room.

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vastor commented about Beale Street Cinema on Jul 25, 2021 at 3:24 pm

The building has been demolished (2019) and George Miller died in 2014.

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vastor commented about Majestic Cinema on Jul 25, 2021 at 3:16 pm

Recently Malco announced the conversion of the Majestic to a multi-purpose venue. There will still be some screens operating but it will not be solely a cinema.

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vastor commented about Savoy Theatre on N Thomas St. on Aug 31, 2020 at 1:04 am

Playing “Shepherd of the Hills” released 1941. John Wayne’s first Technicolor picture along with many other character stars. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034182/?ref_=tt_sims_tti

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vastor commented about Luciann Concession Stand on Aug 29, 2020 at 5:55 pm

Concession just through the Art Moderne archway painted lavender in another photo.

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vastor commented about Capri Art Theatre on Apr 9, 2019 at 10:39 am

During its time as the Ritz, it was a concert venue rather than a movie theatre.

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vastor commented about Capri Art Theatre on Mar 21, 2018 at 7:26 pm

This theater was demolished on March 20th, 2018, for redevelopment. Only the restrooms from the theater’s heyday still existed, the rest had been remodeled many times. This building sported more names than any other theatre building in Shelby County.

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vastor commented about Luciann Theatre on Dec 13, 2017 at 8:49 am

There is community interest from several avenues in preserving it.

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vastor commented about Rose Blumkin Performing Arts Center on Sep 15, 2017 at 6:35 pm

2017 photos of exterior and organ console just uploaded.

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vastor commented about Malco Theatre on May 2, 2016 at 10:23 am

Presently (April 2016) the auditorium has been gutted to its original state but very little decor remains. A group is involved in trying to restore and open it. Much of the lobby and foyer is intact along with the staircase and the “colored” entrance and separated balcony are also intact. It has a very shallow stage and at least two samples of vintage carpeting. Any other photos of the auditorium are being eagerly sought by this group. If they can be posted here, they have the link to this page.

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vastor commented about Loew's palace proscenium on Feb 24, 2016 at 8:03 pm

Commercial Appeal photo.

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vastor commented about Studio Theater on Nov 26, 2014 at 9:34 am

Newby’s, the bar occupying the old theatre building, just closed. The Loeb family is poised to acquire the building for renovation. There isn’t anything left, really, except one display case saved from Loew’s State.

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vastor commented about Palace Cinema on Nov 18, 2014 at 8:31 am

New Photo: Architects rendering of the proposed Fare Four Cinema which has become, after several alterations, the Palace Cinema.

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vastor commented about Playhouse on the Square on Nov 10, 2014 at 11:11 am

The primary reason Playhouse on the Square is on Cinema Treasures is that it moved from the Memphian where it was previously listed. Playhouse also hosts part of the Indie Memphis Film Festival so films are shown there, though not as its primary function. The Indie Memphis Film Festival office is also housed there.

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vastor commented about Roxy Theatre on Oct 8, 2014 at 5:56 am

A 1934 newspaper ad shows a Hanover Theatre at this address. That’s all I know right now.

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vastor commented about Southwest Twin Drive-In on Oct 7, 2014 at 6:06 am

61 DRIVE-IN 1961-65, SOUTHWEST TWIN 1968-2000

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vastor commented about Jaxon Drive-In on Jun 10, 2014 at 11:16 am

Marquee photo taken during Fire Prevention Week 1961, courtesy of the Memphis Fire Museum, used with permission.

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vastor commented about American Theatre on Apr 13, 2014 at 3:46 pm

The photo shows the American Theatre during the short period when it was the Sunday home of East End Christian Church (now Central Christian Church)from January of 1923 to March 29, 1924. This is the only known photo. This image has a mark the original does not have so any theft can be recognized. Courtesy of Central Christian Church.

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vastor commented about Rex Theater on Mar 14, 2014 at 9:44 am

That would be correct. The indoor Rex did not become the Royal until converted to sound. The original name was the Shamrock. One source says it had an interim name of Savoy for a time.

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vastor commented about Rex Theater on Mar 10, 2014 at 9:29 am

According to the Royal Studios (Royal Theatre) website, the Rex was an airdome which moved into the building later renamed the Royal.

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vastor commented about Airdome Theatre on Feb 27, 2014 at 4:36 pm

The posted aerial is from 1938. The theatre was long gone and the lot developed.

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vastor commented about Poplar Theater on Feb 27, 2014 at 12:44 pm

Commericial buildings began to disappear from this block in the 1930s. An aerial from 1963 shows the block bounded by Poplar, Manassas, Washington and Orleans cleared to become Morris Park. No trace of any structure remains in the present day park.

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vastor commented about Crosstown Theatre on Feb 27, 2014 at 3:58 am

2014 photos of the lobby staircases have been posted.

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vastor commented about Scenic Theater on Feb 16, 2014 at 9:06 am

The address was in the row of smaller buildings. Whatever building it may have occupied was demolished before the large Memphis Light Gas and Water headquarters was built in the 1960s.

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vastor commented about Oldest photo of the Ritz/Guild theatre on Feb 5, 2014 at 9:05 am

From the Memphis Public Library and Information Center, Memphis and Shelby County Room. Used with permission. An older photo from 1930 was located in 2013.