Ritz Theatre

106 E. Main Street,
Kilgore, TX 75662

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Previous Names: Rex Theatre, Crim Theatre

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Rex Theatre

The Rex Theatre was opened in 1931. It was renamed Crim Theatre on March 9, 1932. It was closed in 1939 when the newly built Crim Theatre opened. It reopened as the Ritz Theatre on June 20, 1939 and closed in 1940. It it was operated by Liggett N. Crim. The building exists today, but not recognisable as a former theatre.

Contributed by Ken Roe

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rivest266
rivest266 on November 30, 2020 at 3:03 pm

The Crim Theatre became the Ritz theatre on June 20th, 1939. It closed in 1940

Old Crim theatre becomes the Ritz as the New Crim is about to open.Old Crim theatre becomes the Ritz as the New Crim is about to open. Mon, Jun 19, 1939 – 7 · The Kilgore News Herald (Kilgore, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266
rivest266 on November 30, 2020 at 3:14 pm

Reopened as Crim on March 9th, 1932. Grand opening gad posted.

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