Lamar Theatre

North Lamar Street,
Jackson, MS 39201

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dallasmovietheaters
dallasmovietheaters on June 16, 2026 at 8:27 pm

Appears to have closed for films on October 10, 1975 with “Jaws.” Its lease was purchased.

Charlesincharge
Charlesincharge on October 6, 2020 at 10:03 am

Is there anywhere I can view pics of Interior lobbies of JACKSON, MS Paramount or Lamar theaters?

rivest266
rivest266 on June 13, 2016 at 5:18 pm

June 9th, 1949 grand opening ad in photo section.

rivest266
rivest266 on June 13, 2016 at 5:17 pm

Grand opening ad at http://clarionledger.newspapers.com/clip/5574020/lamar_theatre_opening/

and http://clarionledger.newspapers.com/clip/5574022/lamar_theatre_opening/

Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on July 9, 2009 at 10:18 pm

The June 18, 1949, issue of Boxoffice Magazine said that the Lamar Theatre had held its formal opening on June 9 that year. The item also said that the marine-themed murals decorating the interior were the work of local artist Karl Wolfe.

Another item about the Lamar in the July 2, 1949, issue of Boxoffice inexplicably calls it the Lanmar Theatre throughout.