Rex Theater
297 Bridge Street,
Brighton,
CO
80601
297 Bridge Street,
Brighton,
CO
80601
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Boxoffice, Feb. 3, 1945: “BRIGHTON, COLO. – M. H. Philipsen of Denver has taken over management of the Rex Theatre here, replacing Duane Welch who moved to California. Philipsen managed the Santa Fe Theatre in Denver for Atlas Theatre Corp.”
Later Boxoffice notes tell this story: Philipsen moved over to manage the Kar-Vu Drive-In when it opened in April 1950, apparently replaced at the Rex by P. R. Ruddick. When the army recalled Ruddick later that year, Philipsen temporarily returned during the winter of 1950-51. In May 1951, Atlas brought in T. V. Austin from Salt Lake City to manage the Rex, freeing Philipsen to concentrate on the Kar-Vu.