Waldron Theater

50sSNIPES on November 14, 2024 at 9:14 am

Opened on October 15, 1947 with Wayne Morris in “Deep Valley” (unknown if any extras added).

Mike (saps) on November 4, 2009 at 6:08 pm

This theater was featured in a 1953 theater owners' documentary about the financial devastation wrought by the 20% federal tax, plus other encroachments on the box office, such as television.

The doc is called “The Case Against the 20% Federal Admission Tax on Motion Picture Theaters” and is a treasure trove of theaters operating but in imminent trouble, including long looks at their still-open theaters, marquees, etc., and interviews with the owners.

There are also plenty of shots of already-closed theaters; the writing was really on the wall already.

TCM ran this movie on 11/1/09 at about 6am and I stumbled upon it by accident; I don’t know when it will screen again but it is well worth seeking out.

Silicon Sam on August 11, 2009 at 5:21 pm

Are you talking about this place HERE? About a block away? Eubanks next door is listed at 118 Main St.