The Royal Theater - Pauls Valley, OK
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N 34° 44.479 W 097° 13.145
14S E 663030 N 3845800
This theater building opened in 1918, and continues to show first run movies at this location.
Waymark Code: WMJ1HT
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2013
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This theater was constructed in 1918, replacing a previous building at this site which was also a theater.
The default photo shows the theater as it looked in 1923 (Feature running then was "Penrod and Sam"). This was a two-story brick building with four single hung windows above the storefront, and a row of eleven single hung windows on the upper wall. A triangular pediment stood at the center of the roof line. A curved sign reading "ROYAL" projected from the upper wall. In the 1930s the building was stuccoed and an angled marquee was added above the entrances. See the photo gallery for a photo taken in 1938 after that remodeling. (Feature showing was Edward G. Robinson in "The Amazing Dr. Crittenhouse"). By the 1950s, the windows were covered by wooden louvers but the theater was still going strong. See photo gallery for a photo taken in 1951 when the Feature showing was "I Can Get it For You Wholesale". [The historic photos are on display in the local historical museum.]
Over the years, the interior has also been remodeled, adding theater seats, and a second screen in 1988, which is housed in the bank building next door. The theater's popular feature is its balcony. The theater has been owned by the same family over 90 years.
Today, the entrance consists of two sets of double aluminum and glass doors, which flank a ticket booth at the sidewalk, which has a glass brick wall beneath the booth window. The original theater sign no longer exists, replaced by a small lighted plastic sign reading "ROYAL THEATER".
Call for movies times: 405-238-6358
Year Theater Opened: 1918
Ticket Price (local currency): 6.00 (listed in local currency)
Number of Screen(s): 2
Concessions Available: yes
Web site: [Web Link]
Matinee Price (local currency): Not Listed
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