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Theater Billboard

Description: Copy negative of the Paramount Theater's marquee in Abilene, Texas. The marquee reads, "Max Reinhardt's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Roadshow Presentation - 2 Shows Only - 3:30 & 8 P.M.". In the foreground is an empty street. Written below the photograph is, "War Bond Parades, World War II".
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Theater Exterior

Description: Copy negative of a picture of the outside of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas viewed from the street. The marquee reads "We Welcome Our Neighbor The Citizens National Bank," and there are other signs under the marquee.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Theater Exterior

Description: Copy negative of a picture of the outside of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas viewed from the street. The marquee reads "Box Office Opens 1 45 Week Days 2 45 Saturdays Sundays Holidays" and there is a large sign under it that says "Riot in Cell Block II."
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Theater Exterior

Description: Copy negative of a picture of the outside of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas viewed from the street. The marquee reads "The Paramount is Celebrating its 25th Anniversary" in the middle and "To Hell and Back" on the right, and there are several more posters for the movie "To Hell and Back." Some people are walking on the sidewalk in front of the theater. In the top left corner is another partially visible photograph of the Paramount Theater.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Theater Exterior

Description: Copy negative of four pictures of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas taken from the street and a handwritten note about the theater. The first is advertising "Riot in Cell Block II." The second is advertising "To Hell and Back" and has people walking outside the theater. The third is advertising "Around the World in 80 Days" with a group of people outside. The fourth is advertising "How to Marry a Millionaire" with Betty Grable and Marilyn Monroe.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Theater Exterior

Description: Copy negative of a picture of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas taken from the street. It is advertising the movie "Three Ring Circus" with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Theater Staff

Description: Copy photograph of a group shot of the Paramount Theater employees. Thirty-nine people are posed outside the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas. The theater marquee advertises "The Red Danube" as the current feature.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Theater Employees

Description: Copy photograph of the Interstate Theater employees. Thirty-two people stand outside the Interstate Theater. The theater marquee advertises "The Merry Widow" as the current feature.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Theater Employees

Description: Copy photograph of a group shot of the Interstate Theater employees. Fifty people stand outside the Interstate Theater. The theater marquee advertises "Bring on the Girls" as the current feature. The actors Veronica Lake and Sonny Tufts are also featured on the marquee.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Men in Theater Lobby

Description: Copy photograph of four men standing in the lobby of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas. One of the men is possibly Wally Akin. The first, third and fourth men are wearing dark-colored suits. The second man is wearing a tan rain coat.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Two Men in Theater Lobby

Description: Copy negative of Wally Akin and Jack Reed standing together. leaning on a chair at the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas. On the left is a partially visible typed article, and there are handwritten notes above and below the picture.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Theater Snack Bar

Description: Copy negative of the snack bar at Paramount Theatre in Abilene, Texas. Popcorn and candy are in a display case and there are signs and decorations in the area.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Theater Snack Bar

Description: Copy negative of the snack bar at Paramount Theatre in Abilene, Texas. Popcorn and candy are in a display case and there are signs and decorations in the area. A girl is working behind the counter and there are two male customers. The picture was taken around Thanksgiving of 1950. Other photographs are partially visible on the top and right.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Theater Snack Bar

Description: Copy negative of the snack bar at Paramount Theatre in Abilene, Texas. Popcorn and candy are in a display case and there are signs and decorations in the area. A woman is working behind the counter.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Crowd of Children at Theater

Description: Copy negative of a group of about 800 children standing outside the Paramount Theatre in Abilene, Texas. The marquee reads "Tonight's Gossip, Tomorrow's Gospel," and advertises "Sweet Smell of Success" with Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis. The children are there for the Foremost Dairy Kid Show. There is a typed note and two handwritten notes about the event on the photograph.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Man Next to Theater Snack Bar

Description: Copy negative of the snack bar at Paramount Theatre in Abilene, Texas. Popcorn and candy are in a display case and there are signs and decorations in the area. A girl is working behind the counter, and Wally Akin is standing in front of it wearing an umbrella hat, shorts, and knee socks, holding a sign that says "See you later alligator at the School's Out Midnight Show."
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Majestic Theater

Description: Photograph of the Majestic Theatre in Abilene, viewed from the street. There are two doors on either side of the ticket booth and posters for the movies "The Young Don't Cry" and "No Time To Be Young."
Date: 1957
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Majestic Theater

Description: Photograph of the Majestic Theatre in Abilene, viewed from the street. There are two doors on either side of the ticket booth and posters for the movies "The Young Don't Cry" and "No Time To Be Young." There is an unknown store on the left, and Bennett Jeweler is on the right.
Date: 1957
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Art Work at the Paramount Theater

Description: Photograph of a painting inside the Paramount Theatre in Abilene. The painting is of a man and woman sitting at a table in a house. It is hung under a vent in a gold frame with a mounted light. A purple patterned couch is under it.
Date: 1955
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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