After a 20 years' absence, movies returned to
the Mobile Saenger Theatre in 1995.
Joachim Street was closed to traffic, the local
antique automobile club displayed period vehicles
in front of the theatre, & a street party was
held prior to opening the doors. Ushers &
concessionaires were dressed in period costumes,
and, also for the first time in 20 years, popcorn
was sold. Lots of popcorn. A full house reacted
wildly when the curtain opened on the MGM lion
& the 1952 classic "Singin' in the Rain".
Here are the evening's program & some
photographs taken before the movie started.
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