Cane Theatre

606 2nd Street,
Natchitoches, LA 71457

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Previously operated by: Saenger Amusements, Southern Amusements

Architects: John Milton Gabriel

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Cane Theatre ... Nachitoches Louisiana

Saenger Amusements opened the Cane Theatre in the late-1930’s. It could accomodate 425 patrons. Southern Amusements operated the theatre from the mid-1940’s until its closing in the mid-1970’s.

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Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on August 3, 2016 at 10:53 pm

Alterations were made to the Cane Theatre in 1954, with plans by Lake Charles architect John M. Gabriel. Given the timing, it’s likely the alterations were related to the installation of CinmaScope in the house.

50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on November 17, 2025 at 10:03 pm

The Cane Theatre opened its doors on April 17, 1938 with Dick Powell in “Hollywood Hotel” along with an unnamed cartoon, a newsreel, and Mr. John J. O'Neil performing on its Hammond Electric Organ entitled “Music You Love To Hear”. It was closed on November 16, 1974 with Walt Disney’s “The Castaway Cowboy” and “The Absent-Mined Professor”.

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