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Criterion Theater
Criterion Theater
Historic movie theater located west of Broadway and Pine, separate from the Rodgers Theatre.
The Story
The Criterion Theater was one of Poplar Bluff's early movie houses, operating as a separate establishment from the later Rodgers Theatre. Located on the west side near the Broadway and Pine intersection, the Criterion served moviegoers during the early days of cinema. The theater was part of the entertainment district that developed in downtown Poplar Bluff, which by 1910 supported its own newspaper, movie theater, and opera house.
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A theater building in the city.
“[picture: Criterion Theater Building] Criterion Theater Building”
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City Directory Listings
This address appears in the following historic city directory listings.
Dellart M. G. Mrs
129 n Main
Dunham Directory Co's Poplar Bluff, Missouri City Directory for 1906
Dellart M. G. Mrs
129 n Main
Poplar Bluff, MO., City Directory 1908
yrkit Solomon
129 n Main
Dunham Directory Co.'s Poplar Bluff Missouri City Directory for 1909-1910
yrkit Solomon
129 n Main
Dunham Directory Co.'s Poplar Bluff Missouri City Directory for 1909-1910
Criterion Theatre
129 N Main
Drury's Poplar Bluff City Directory 1931
Quick Facts
Era
1910s
Area
Downtown
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