Star Theatre
1831 College Avenue,
Indianapolis,
IN
46202
1831 College Avenue,
Indianapolis,
IN
46202
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The Stratford Theatre was opened in 1913, operated by Gustav V. Schmidt who also operated the Atlas Theatre and the Crystal Theatre. It was renamed Star Theatre on December 25, 1948 screening June Haver in “Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay!” & George Brent in “Luxury Liner”. The Star Theatre was closed on December 2, 1956 with Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis in “Artists and Models” & Valerie French in “Secret of Treasure Montain”.
Since closing the auditorium was demolished but the entrance building is now the Country Kitchen Soul Food restaurant.
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The Stratford Theater launched here in 1913 and was operated by Gustav G. Schmidt who also operated the Atlas Theatre at 19th and Martingale and the Crystal Theatre on North Illinois Street. He converted the Stratford to sound to remain viable.
On Christmas Day 1948, the Stratford became the Star Theater with its Grand Opening showing “Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay!” With June Havner and Jane Powell in “Luxury Liner.” I would suggest that the theater closed on December 2, 1956 with Martin and Lewis in “Artists and Models” supported by “Secret of Treasure Mountain.” I would also suggest that the theater wasn’t an African American Theater due to the fact that it always advertised in the mainstream press and was never mentioned in the African American press.
In the 21st Century, it became home to the Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Restaurant.