Strand Theater
220 Ouachita Avenue,
Hot Springs,
AR
71901
220 Ouachita Avenue,
Hot Springs,
AR
71901
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Previous Names: Best Theater, New Strand Theater
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The Best Theater was gutted by fire in March 1934. After extensive renovation, the theater was re-opened as the New Strand.
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Ken McIntyre
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Listed as the Strand Theatre in 1941 & 1943 editions of Film Daily Yearbook with a seating capacity given as 556. In the 1950 edition of F.D.Y. the Strand Theatre, 220 Ouachita Avenue, Hot Springs AR has a seating capacity given as 1,170.
The Strand was owned by Jessie Howe, a savvy business woman and wonderful lady. She also owned the Sunset Drive-In Movies, which was managed by Tucker and Irene Bowen (Howe’s niece). Tucker and Irene both worked at the Strand as well.
Great looking marquee.
A new facade and marquee was added between 1948 and 1950. Multiple images added.