Polk Theatre - Lakeland, FL - Vintage Movie Theaters on Waymarking.com

This theatre opened on December 22, 1928 with Warner Brothers all-talking special, “On Trial”. The two most impressive technological features of the Polk were the theatre’s 100 ton air wash system to chill the air, and its Vitaphone sound on reel film system. The air conditioning system was such a drain on the city’s power supply that during its early years of operation it caused lights to dim all across town when turned on. It also required an operator to turn it on and off. When it became too cold, an usher ran down to the basement to tell the operator to shut the system down.

Notables to perform through the years include Sally Rand with her famous fan dance, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Gene Krupa, Eddy Arnold, Tom Mix, Gene Autrey, Glenn Miller and the king himself, Elvis Presley in 1956.

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Other ticket prices:
Seniors (60+) & Students $4.00
Children (12 and under) $3.00

Year Theater Opened: 1928 Ticket Price (local currency): 6.00 (listed in local currency) Matinee Price (local currency): 7.00 (listed in local currency) Number of Screen(s): 1 Concessions Available: yes Web site: [Web Link]

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