Gem Theatre
12 W. 6th Street,
Fulton,
MO
65251
12 W. 6th Street,
Fulton,
MO
65251
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Previously operated by: Commonwealth Amusement Corp., Dubinsky Brothers, Frisina Amusement Company
Functions: Office Space, Retail
Previous Names: Electric Theatre
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The Gem Theatre was opened on August 2, 1907 by J.T.Ogle. In January 1914 it was operated by Henry Luther Crockett, an actor. He named the theatre after his mother, Grace Edris Martland (GEM). This information came from his son Tom Crockett.
The Gem Theatre operated until at least 1957, when it had become part of the Commonwealth Amusement chain.
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The Gem Theatre was still listed as open in 1957 with 500 seats. The address is 12 W. 6th Street, Fulton, MO. 65251
By 1921, the Gem was being operated by J. R. Pratt, owner of Pratt’s Theatre. Pratt’s Theatre was primarily a live house but sometimes showed movies. The August 7, 1920, issue of Exhibitors Herald mentioned both houses in one item:
The building has been retail or offices for many years. Not too badly remodeled.
Once operated by the Dubinsky Brothers.
The Electric Theatre’s building was known as the Powell Building when J.T. Ogle opened the theater on August 2, 1907, but unfortunately the management did receive trouble due to major crowding that causes a lack of room in the auditorium.
The Electric Theatre was renamed the Gem Theatre in January 1914 while being managed by H.L. Crockett.