Ritz Theatre
Opelika,
AL
36801
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Previously operated by: Martin Theatres
Styles: Quonset Hut
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This Quonset Hut style Ritz Theatre was opened by Martin Theatres on June 6, 1949 with Lon Chaney Jr. in “16 Fathoms Deep”. It was closed in 1956.
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MIKE RIVEST
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Opened with Arthur Lake in “16 Fathoms Deep” with no extra short subjects, with a capacity of 700 seats including a balcony for colored patrons.
Articles of interest
Ritz theatre Quonset 04 Jun 1949, Sat Opelika Daily News (Opelika, Alabama) Newspapers.com
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Ritz theatre opening in Opelika 04 Jun 1949, Sat Opelika Daily News (Opelika, Alabama) Newspapers.com
Grand opening ad posted.