Rex Theatre
214 5th Avenue N,
Nashville,
TN
37219
214 5th Avenue N,
Nashville,
TN
37219
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The Rex Theatre was opened on April 12, 1912. By 1950 it was operated by the Crescent Amusement Co. It had closed by 1957. The Fifth Third Center was built on the site in 1986.
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Jack Coursey
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Yes I was aware of these I have posted on all but the Bordeaux, and and Old Hickory I believe,I will check them out if I havent already, I need one of your books.You forgot the 1st and 2nds Princess and my Crescent. Thanks Mike.
This theatre was located by the Alalambra in the same block as the Ryman Auditorium if I am not mistaken.
Just let me know any theatre in Question and I will do my best with the Almanac to find them.
Thanks Mike I know but I lot of these theatres date well before 1956,but any info will help.
The Rex mainly showed cowboy movies and had no restrooms.
I read on another site that the Rex operated from 1920-1950.
By the way there were 4 Elite theatres in Nashville,only one is listed on C.T.
The Rex was a Crescent house. I have a newspaper clipping showing the Crescent execs standing in the entrance of the Rex.
The Rex was ten (10) seats wide and showed “C” pictures if there is such a grade. They would have a double feature (both very old) and then several worn out shorts, also from years back.
It was claimed that rats were sometimes seen in the Rex.
It cost 12¢ to get in but the mosaic on the lobby floor said 10¢.
The Ryman is between Commerce and Broad. The various movie theaters we have discussed on Fifth Avenue were between Union and Church. This includes the Alhambra, Rex, Fifth Avenue, Strand, one of the Elites, two of the Crescents, the Dixie, the Rialto and the Crystal.
Opened on April 12th, 1912. Grand opening ad posted.