Joy Theatre

216 N. Spring Avenue,
Tyler, TX 75702

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Previously operated by: Fry, S.G., Theaters

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The Joy Theatre opened on April 5, 1936 with Sidney Fox in “School for Girls”. It was operated by Harry Fulham. In December 1938 it was taken over by the S.G. Fry Theaters chain. It was closed on August 29, 1959. The lease was sold to Citizens First National Bank of Tyler.

Contributed by MIKE RIVEST

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rivest266
rivest266 on October 18, 2019 at 2:04 pm

Grand opening ad in photo section and below: Joy theatre openingJoy theatre opening Sun, Apr 5, 1936 – 6 · The Tyler Courier-Times (Tyler, Texas) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266
rivest266 on August 10, 2026 at 11:16 am

Closed August 29th, 1959

https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tyler-courier-times/180855769/

Article from Aug 30, 1959 The Tyler Courier-Times (Tyler, Texas)

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