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Missouri Movie Theatres (page 3)

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Vogue Theatre
Lee's Summit, MO		 Uptown Theatre
Marceline, MO
The Vogue Theatre was built as the Douglas Theatre in 1926. In 1937, it became the Lee Theatre. In 1940, the theatre was rebuilt as the Vogue Theatre. The building was remodeled for apartments by 2007, possibly in the 1980s. The original facade had vitrolite and Art Deco details. It did not have windows above the ground level. In 2022, the replica neon blade sign and "Now Showing" letters were built by Fossil Forge and installed on the building. For more, see this website. [map]

The Uptown Theatre opened in 1936 and was closed by 2014. There are plans to restore and reopen the theatre eventually. For more, see this website. [map]

4th Street Theatre
Moberly, MO
The 4th Street Theatre was designed by Ludwig Abt and built in 1913 as a vaudeville and movie house. It was remodeled slightly in 1924 by Carl Boller. The theatre was donated to the city and reopened after restoration as an event space with live performances and movies. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

State Theatre
Mound City, MO
The State Theatre was designed by George Hartman & Associates and built in 1938. It is now used for live performances. For more, see this website. [map]

Fox Theatre
Nevada, MO
The Fox Theatre was built in 1910. It was remodeled in the 1950s and in 1992. The building now houses the Fox Playhouse, a performing arts center. For more, see this website. [map]

Walt Theatre
New Haven, MO
The Walt Theatre was built in 1940. It was completely restored in recent years. For more, see this website. [map]

Dixie Theatre
New Madrid, MO		 Peoples Theatre
Pleasant Hill, MO
The Dixie Theatre opened in the 1930s. Today, it only sometimes offers live entertainment and films. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

The Peoples Theatre opened in 1909. It was rebuilt in 1948 and closed in 1972. In 1982, it began mousing Big Creek Country, a live performance venue. In 2012, the long-missing "Peoples" neon blade sign and a new marquee were installed. For more, see this website. [map]

Rodgers Theatre
Poplar Bluff, MO
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The Rodgers Theatre opened in 1949 and closed in 1998. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Since 2007, the theatre has been used for live performances. In 2018, the tower was removed. In 2023, a new tower was installed and the marquee was restored. After being hit by trucks many times over the years, they are no longer allowed to make right turns at that intersection. For more, see this website. [map]

Orris Theatre
Sainte Genevieve, MO
The Orris Theatre was built in 1932. It has been converted into Sirro's restaurant and the Orris nightclub. The marquee is still lit at night. For more, see this website. [map]

Lyric Theatre
Salisbury, MO
The Lyric Theatre was opened by 1915 and has been closed since 2009. For more, see this website. [map]

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