Newell Theatre
Newell,
IA
50568
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Previous Names: Wonderland Theatre
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H.H. Ling opened the Wonderland Theatre on October 17, 1913. It was listed in 1926 with 246-seats. The theatre was renamed the Newell Theatre on March 27, 1937 after major remodeling, featuring Nu-wood designed walls, philharmonic sound, and an updated stage. The seating capacity was 250-seats.
The theater closed in the mid-1950-s.
Note:In the 1941 & 1943 editions of Film Daily Yearbook the Wonderland Theatre was listed with 189-seats, together with the 250-seat Newell Theatre.
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The July 9, 1955 issue of Boxoffice said that novice theater operator Maurice Sorenson had taken over the Newell Theatre about two months earlier and had installed a wide screen. I’ve found no later mentions of Mr. Sorenson, but the town’s theater, closed again, is mentioned in the November 13, 1957 issue of Motion Picture Exhibitor. The item said “[t]he community of Newell, Iowa, wants its theatre reopened; a group of women is selling season tickets.” I’ve been unable to discover the outcome of their efforts.