Theater restoration brings memories of millsboro in the 1930s. Click movie map markers for theatre links and showtimes. Discover and share movie times for movies now playing and coming soon to local theaters in millsboro. It was named for john dagworthy 17211784, a brigadier general of the sussex county militia during the american revolutionary war. The states largest professional theatre is a landmark on the christina riverfront entertainment district. Clayton theatre dagsboro showtimes and movie tickets cinema. Delaware s division of public health dph this week warned dagsboro residents who live in the residential area between colonial estates avenue and thorogoods road in dagsboro of a positive case of rabies in a fox that came into contact with a human last week. Find 1 listings related to clayton theatre in dagsboro on. Truman was president, joe dimaggio was playing for the new york yankees and dagsboros clayton theatre opened its doors for the first time. As delawares only singlescreen theatre still in operation, the clayton theatre offers todays movie goers a rare opportunity to see firstrun movies in a charming hometown atmosphere. If your plans change, its easy to refund or exchange your tickets. Clayton theatre showtimes schedule the bigscreen cinema guide. Not only did the movie theater share its name with joannes recently deceased father, but upon entering the lobby they were met with the sight of a vintage poster for the movie the sands of iwo jima where her aforementioned dad.
Sign up for eventfuls the reel buzz newsletter to get uptodate movie times and theater information delivered right to your inbox. Clayton theatre delaware public archives state of delaware. You can view showtimes for movies playing near dagsboro, delaware by selecting a. Clayton movie theatre the clayton theatre on main st in. The town of dagsboro features a mix of history, smalltown charm and modern conveniences. Sign up for eventfuls the reel buzz newsletter to get upcoming movie theater information and movie times delivered right to your inbox. Theatre makes historical mark on dagsboro worcester county. The future is growing in dagsboro as the delaware botanic gardens takes bloom. These 14 theaters in delaware will give you an unforgettable viewing experience. Cinema treasures is the ultimate guide to movie theaters.
Southern delaware dagsboro, events, restaurants, hotels. It is also the home of delawares only single screen theatre the clayton theatre. One of the oldest community theatres in the country. Sat 919 live shadow cast the rocky horror picture show live shadow cast. The lone exception in all of delaware is the clayton theatre in dagsboro, still in operation 66 years after it opened. The clayton theatre on main st in dagsboro, delaware. The last operating singlescreen theater in delaware, the clayton theatre in dagsboro holds a nostalgic charm for moviegoers, especially with its preserved artdeco exterior and interior. We offer fresh hot popcorn, icecold sodas, and a vast array of the most popular concession candies. Defunct movie theater may come back to life in millsboro, offering a taste of the 1930s. Luckily, no matter what your viewing style or taste, delaware has you covered with these 14 venues. Movie theaters in dagsboro click on a number to locate your theater on the map below. Delawares last remaining single screen movie theatre showing current firstrun movies. Clayton theatre, dagsboro movie times and showtimes. Movie theater information and online movie tickets.
Jul 30, 2016 the clayton theatre in dagsboro, delaware established 1949, the clayton is the last single screen movie theatre in delaware. All refundsexchanges must be completed before posted showtimes. The closest theaters to dagsboro, delaware within a 35mi radius click on a number to locate your theater on the map below. View the latest clayton theatre movie times, box office information, and purchase tickets online. It was founded in 1747 and is the home of the historic prince georges chapel, a restored mid18th century anglican church now maintained as a museum. When it opened in 1937, the new red brick movie theater had 478 seats, a. Jul 27, 2015 the lone exception in all of delaware is the clayton theatre in dagsboro, still in operation 66 years after it opened. The seats are old school not all that comfortable butwatching a movie in that. Search local showtimes and buy movie tickets before going to the theater on moviefone. If you havent been here to see a movie you should at least once. Dagsboro, incorporated in the early 1900s, is a town that is energized in summer by delaware route 26 beach traffic.
The clayton theater is almost exactly like the theater i went to as a kid in the 50s. Prince georges chapel dates back to 1755 and is listed on the national register of historic places. Find the movies showing at theaters near you and buy movie tickets at fandango. Dec 14, 20 clayton theatre nearing goal for switch to the digital age mar 12, 2008 local projectionist shares memories the clayton theatre was built in the 1940s in the small town of dagsboro, delaware, population 2000. A movie theater right out of the 50s the clayton theater is almost exactly like the theater i went to as a kid in the 50s. Theatre makes historical mark on dagsboro worcester. Dagsboro movie listings dagsboro showtimes, theaters and.
Joanne howe knew that she and her husband ed were destined to own the clayton theatre in dagsboro delaware. Take a trip back to 1949, and enjoy unforgettable singlescreen movie showings, fresh concessions, and affordable tickets at the clayton theatre. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Mar 28, 2018 defunct movie theater may come back to life in millsboro, offering a taste of the 1930s.
Clayton theatre movie times showtimes and tickets dagsboro. The ball theatre was opened in the late 1930s by walter mckinley huck betts, a millsboro native who was a pitcher for the philadelphia phillies 192025 and boston braves 193235. Police department town of dagsboro sussex county delaware. Clayton movie theatre the clayton theatre on main st in da. Pitch made to revive millsboros former ball theatre. This page displays a list of movie theaters near dagsboro, delaware. Distinguished as the last firstrun, single screen movie theatre in delaware, the clayton is an integral part of dagsboro and the surrounding communities. Delawares only remaining singlescreen theater, which opened in 1949. Dagsboro days affectionately know among my friends as audreys is a must stop when passing through dagsboro.
The coolest movie theater in every state best movie. Millsboro movie times eventful movies is your source for uptodate movie times and movie theater information in millsboro. Jul 23, 2015 the lone exception in all of delaware is the clayton theatre in dagsboro, still in operation 66 years after it opened. Eventful movies is your source for uptodate clayton theatre showtimes, tickets and theater information. As delaware s only singlescreen theatre still in operation, the clayton theatre offers todays movie goers a rare opportunity to see firstrun movies in a charming hometown atmosphere. Dagsboro a night at the clayton theatre often felt like a step back in time, but the firstrun movie house wont remain a relic of the past.
We offer fresh hot popcorn, icecold sodas, and a vast array of the. Jump off route 1 at dagsboro or set a new route to bethany beach or fenwick island through dagsboro. The clayton theatre was built in the 1940s in the small town of dagsboro, delaware, population 2000. The clayton is like the last of the mohicans, said mccabe. Movie buffs, monday evenings, the theater shows classic blackandwhite movies starring oldschool stars like the marx brothers and jimmy stewart. The clayton theatre, the last singlescreen theatre in delaware to show firstrun movies, recently converted to alldigital projection to meet the. The clayton theatre dagsboro 2020 all you need to know. When it opened in 1937, the new red brick movie theater had 478 seats, a balcony, a concession stand and a. Defunct movie theater may come back to life in millsboro. Luckily, no matter what your viewing style or taste, delaware has. The town, in the indian river school district, was founded in 1747 and has been known as blackfoot town, dagsbury and dagsborough. Theatre makes historical mark on dagsboro dagsborothe dagsboros clayton theatre this week unveiled its new delaware historical marker, celebrating the theaters 65 years in business, along with its unique nature and its historical impact on the community. The clayton theater in dagsboro the clayton theater.
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