The Ritz

The Ritz Theater is an integral part of the community in Thomaston, Georgia. It is one of the few businesses still running since the early 1900s. The business was previously used as a mule stable before opening its doors for movie-goers August 8, 1927. The theater was first owned and operated by W.C. Stubbs. The building was designed in modern Spanish style architecture. The very first movie shown was “Tell it to the Marines” , a silent film first released in 1926 starring Lon Chaney, William Haines, and Eleanor Boardman. It tells the story of a marine recruit and his sergeant. Tickets sold for just 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for kids…Read More