Marceline in Linn County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Uptown Theater
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 18, 2012
1. Uptown Theater Marker
Inscription.
Uptown Theater. . Opened June 30, 1930. In 1956, Walt and Roy Disney held the Midwest premiere of their feature film "The Great Locomotive Chase" in this theater. They personally greeted each child at the door. Walt and Roy took the stage before the movie started and the children of Marceline sang the Mickey Mouse Song. Because the Disney program was not broadcast in Marceline the children learned this song especially for this occasion. The movie ran from 1:30 p. m. in the afternoon until 1:30 a. m. the next morning, so everyone who wanted to could see the movie. In 1998 The Walt Disney Company held another premiere "The Spirit of Mickey" at this theater. 18,000 enthusiastic Disney fans came to Marceline for the premiere. A special appearance of Mickey, Minnie and their friends was enjoyed by all.
Opened June 30, 1930. In 1956, Walt and Roy Disney held the Midwest premiere of their feature film "The Great Locomotive Chase" in this theater. They personally greeted each child at the door. Walt and Roy took the stage before the movie started and the children of Marceline sang the Mickey Mouse Song. Because the Disney program was not broadcast in Marceline the children learned this song especially for this occasion. The movie ran from 1:30 p. m. in the afternoon until 1:30 a. m. the next morning, so everyone who wanted to could see the movie. In 1998 The Walt Disney Company held another premiere "The Spirit of Mickey" at this theater. 18,000 enthusiastic Disney fans came to Marceline for the premiere. A special appearance of Mickey, Minnie and their friends was enjoyed by all.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is June 30, 1930.
Location. 39° 42.882′ N, 92° 57.051′ W. Marker is in Marceline, Missouri, in Linn County. Marker is on North Kansas Avenue, on the right when traveling north. North Kansas Avenue is also known as North Main Street USA. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 North Kansas Avenue, Marceline MO 64658, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Main Street USA (within shouting distance of this marker); Confectionery
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 6, 2013
4. The Spirit of Mickey Debut Marker at Uptown Theater
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 471 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on July 31, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
