The Polk Theatre is a very prominent sign that many drive past every day while going through Lakeland. Few take advantage of the cheap ticket and concession prices that improve the cinematic experience. With four showings every weekend comprising of classic american films, there’s a show for fans of every genre.
Polk Theatre is located on North Florida Avenue in downtown Lakeland.
Polk Theatre combine the tradition of old theaters with present day cinema.
Outside the theatre there are stars celebrating sponsors of the theatre.
Polk Theatre joins the Silver Moon Drive-In as the second historic landmark in Lakeland to show movies.
Tickets for a movie at the Polk Theatre is seven dollars per adult and four per kid.
The theatre shows four movies every weekend, with two showings on Saturdays,
Unlike most movie theaters, the Polk Theatre’s concession prices are around half the price of those at larger theaters.
There are three main organist for the Polk Theatre, one for every day of the weekend. Here, Sandy Hobbis plays before a showing of Toy Story.
The organ is played before every showing in place of advertisements or movie trailers.
The Polk Theatre is based off of atmospheric theaters that were popular in the early 1920s.
In addition to watching the movie on ground level, audience members can enjoy the showing from a balcony.
Since 1928 the Polk Theatre has been entertaining audiences from all over the country.
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