American Theatre

119 E. Main Street,
Ada, OK 74820

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50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on December 5, 2025 at 5:52 pm

This opened as the Pastime Theatre on September 3, 1909 with the films “Wilbur Wrights' Aeroplane” and “The Leapold Queen” along with musical performances by Ms. Ruby Baker on vocals and Ms. Ruth Smootz on piano and a four-piece orchestra that comes along with the program.

It was renamed the Majestic Theatre on July 30, 1911, the American Theatre on November 11, 1919, and the Hamly Theatre on April 23, 1928.

rivest266
rivest266 on March 30, 2014 at 10:05 am

Uploaded the grand opening ads for American from November 11th, 1919 and the first ad for the Hamly from April 23rd, 1928. The Hamly’s listing stopped in 1929.

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois on April 13, 2011 at 10:17 am

Open at least ~1919-~1925? Can anyone verify the exact dates?

Originally called the Majestic Theater. The name was changed to American after it was purchased in 1919 by Foster McSwain.

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