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The '''Champion Theater''' was a 750-sear African-American cinema location at 306 [[18th Street North]]. In [[1921]] it was managed by [[Nathaniel Pressly]] and [[P. A. Engler]] for Gay Theater Properties. Other staff included assistant manager [[Money Gilreatii]], pianist [[James Lyon]] and drummer [[Clarence White]]. | The '''Champion Theater''' was a 750-sear African-American cinema location at 306 [[18th Street North]]. In [[1921]] it was managed by [[Nathaniel Pressly]] and [[P. A. Engler]] for Gay Theater Properties. Other staff included assistant manager [[Money Gilreatii]], pianist [[James Lyon]] and drummer [[Clarence White]]. | ||
After the [[Frolic Theater]] moved around the corner to [[4th Avenue North]], the Champion moved into its former space at 312 18th Street North. | After the [[Frolic Theater]] moved around the corner to [[4th Avenue North]], the Champion moved into its former space at 312 18th Street North. In later years it was listed at 1720 [[4th Avenue North]], near the [[Famous Theater]]. | ||
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Revision as of 18:49, 15 November 2015
The Champion Theater was a 750-sear African-American cinema location at 306 18th Street North. In 1921 it was managed by Nathaniel Pressly and P. A. Engler for Gay Theater Properties. Other staff included assistant manager Money Gilreatii, pianist James Lyon and drummer Clarence White.
After the Frolic Theater moved around the corner to 4th Avenue North, the Champion moved into its former space at 312 18th Street North. In later years it was listed at 1720 4th Avenue North, near the Famous Theater.
References
- "Colored Theaters in Birmingham, Alabama" (December 16, 1922) Billboard
- Smith, Eric Ledell (2003) African American Theater Buildings: An Illustrated Historical Directory, 1900-1955. McFarland Press. ISBN 0786449225