Chief Theatre

217 N. Kansas Avenue,
Marceline, MO 64658

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50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on February 9, 2024 at 1:39 pm

The Dickinson Theatre opened its doors on June 20, 1930 with William Powell in “The Benson Murder Case” along with Paramount News, Screen Song “The Prisoner’s Song”, and a short entitled “Home Edition” with sound installations by RCA Protophone.

It was renamed the Chief Theatre in mid-1936. The theater last had a capacity of 350 seats and closed in late-September 1939 following repairs, which literally became its final closing. During repair after World War II, the building was destroyed by a fire.

Dave Tavres
Dave Tavres on December 15, 2022 at 10:38 pm

The correct address is 217 N. Main Street USA.

209 was a car dealership, pool hall, and other businesses. This photo - https://www.marceline.us/map-of-marceline-history/ - shows the location of the theatre at 217.