Collins (formerly Capitol) Theater - Paragould, AR
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N 36° 03.333 W 090° 29.234
15S E 726333 N 3993031
The 1925 Capitol Theatre originally hosted vaudeville and other live stage entertainment in addition to movies. Later renamed the Collins Theatre, the theater was restored and renovated by the Greene County Fine Arts Council starting in 1991 and is home to the Eastern Arkansas Ballet, live theater, musical theater, concerts, and various other events.
Waymark Code: WMC528
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 07/26/2011
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Paragould's Capitol Theatre (now known as the Collins Theatre) hosted the 1941 world premiere of The Man Who Came to Dinner starring Bette Davis and Paragould's own Bill Justice, known as Richard Travis in Hollywood. Travis came back to Paragould for the premiere at the Capitol where he had been employed when he lived there as well as serving as the editor of the theater's coming-attractions magazine.
Year Theater Opened: 1925
Number of Screen(s): 1
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Ticket Price (local currency): Not Listed
Matinee Price (local currency): Not Listed
Concessions Available: Not Listed
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