Ritz Theater
Posted by: brwhiz
N 37° 57.690 W 098° 36.012
14S E 535119 N 4201618
This Vintage Movie Theater is located at 116 S Main Street in Stafford, Kansas.
Waymark Code: WMGH14
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 03/05/2013
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The sign with the theater name was destroyed in a strong windstorm and has never been replaced. Since this is the only theater in a small town it was probably a cost-saving measure to never replace it.
From the Cinema Treasures web site:
The Art Moderne style Ritz Theatre on Main Street in Stafford is shown in the 1945 Film Daily Yearbook as open with seating for 400.
Since the early-1990’s, the theatre has been undergoing various restoration projects, including new projectors, heating and air-conditioning, and a roll-up screen to allow for live entertainment on stage. The Ritz Theatre presents first-run movies on the first and fourth weekends of the month as well as Sunday matinees.