Benton Theatre

1005 Main Street,
Benton, KY 42025

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dallasmovietheaters
dallasmovietheaters on May 11, 2025 at 4:50 pm

The Benton Theatre closed on April 6, 1964 with “Kings of the Sun.” An article that same year discussed its conversion to office space. It was opened by Chickasaw Amusement Company on December 9, 1939 on a 25-year leasing agreement. The town had a previous Benton Theatre which was operated by W.P. Williams as early as 1933.

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois on September 18, 2010 at 10:00 pm

Open ~1940-~1964 approximate? Can you verify the exact dates?

~1955-~1961 Ruffian Amusement Co., Inc., of Covington, Tenn. W.F. Ruffin, Jr. President. owned 7 theaters in 1967.

~1964 Rockwood Amusement Co.

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