Capitol Theatre

E. Central Avenue,
La Follette, TN 37766

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dallasmovietheaters
dallasmovietheaters on January 11, 2025 at 8:42 am

Opened October 26, 1934 with “The Richest Girl in the World” for Amos, Parott, & Hendren. It was within the tiny Parott & Ausmus group of theaters including the Princess at Greenville, the Gay in Sweetwater and in Jellico, the Lenoir City Grand, and the Novelty and Capital here.

The Capitol appears to have closed May 8, 1947 with Robert Lowery in “Gas House Kids.” The lobby is used for a radio shop with the theater remaining intact. But it was completely converted to retail in 1955 after years of inactivity to a clothing store. Based on the newspaper accounts, it was in the building at 117 E. Central.