Pal Theater (2)
134 W. Broad Street,
Louisville,
GA
30434
134 W. Broad Street,
Louisville,
GA
30434
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Previously operated by: Pal Amusement Co.
Previous Names: Shadowland Theatre
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Opened by 1920, the Shadowland Theatre was renamed the Pal Theater on December 14, 1936 with Freddy Bartholomew in “The Devil is a Sissy”. It was heavily remodeled in 1956. The theater closed in the mid-2010’s following a conversion into a “dinner theater” that screened movies and served food. It was later renovated, but still stands unused in 2025.
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In the early sixties, there was a string of Pal Theaters in Georgia, run by the Pal Amusement company, Pete Brice and Margaret Ladson, owners. Pal Theaters were in Glenville, Hinesville, Louisville, Lyons, Millen, Mt. Vernon, Soperton and Vidalia.
Here is a marquee photo:
http://tinyurl.com/ybq7mz2
Here is a 2012 photo. http://www.flickr.com/photos/24391992@N00/7658964312/in/photostream/lightbox/
My cousin Pete Lockhart was manager at Louisville, Wadley and the Rebel drive in in Millen. We had several great trips to St. Simons staying at the Brice cottage for a week each time.
Closed in the mid-2010s, now renovated, still abandoned as of 2025.
This first opened as the Shadowland Theatre and operated as early as 1920. It was renamed the Pal Theatre on July 29, 1935 after it was sold to Mitchell F. Brice of Vidalia. It received a big remodel on February 7, 1956.
This was the New Pal Theatre #2 opening December 15, 1936. Pal Theatres of Vidalia announced the project in September of 1936 and built this venue opening in mid-December.
Opened with Mickey Rooney in “The Devil Is A S**sy” along with a few unnamed comedies. The older Pal Theatre closed two days before the newer theater’s opening.
The first Pal Theatre will have its own CT page soon. Thanks Dallas! This should be named “Pal Theatre (2)”.
This replaced an earlier Pal Theatre, opening on December 14, 1936.
Correction: This Pal Theatre replaced an earlier Pal Theatre (formerly the Shadowland Theatre).