Novelty Theatre
Paris Post, Friday, 8 February 1918, page 8
The Novelty Theatre is giving a ticket to every person in town over 50. This ticket is good for one show only, but the holder may choose to which show he will go. The Novelty Theatre has cancelled their engagement of "Intolerance" which was to have been played on the night of February 14. For Saturday night, they have Mary Pickford in "The Poor Little Rich Girl."
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Paris Post, Friday, 18 January 1918, page 8
Public interest in Scandinavian character grows year by year and it may be truthfully asserted that no Swedish comedy drama, of any class heretofore scored a success equal to that of "Let Ole Do It" which will appear at the Novelty theatre for one night only at Pris on Friday, January 25.
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NOVELTY THEATRE
Paris, Idaho, Jan 25, 1818 (sic) Northern Amusement Company
Matinee and Night Monday, Jan 21, 1918, THE BIRTH OF A NATION
Cast $500,000, David W Griffith's Masterpiece, 18,000 people
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Paris Post, Thursday, 19 March 1953, page 1
On March 15, 1953, the Novelty Theatre was 30 years old, stated Mrs. M G Price, owner and manager. Matthew Price bought the theatre from Ira Peterson on March 15, 1923 and gave it the name Novelty Theatre.
The theatre was first built around 1917 or 1918 by Leo Bach and George Passey, who also built the Paris Garage at the same time. The garage was later sold to Frank Beck and the theatre to Joseph Pendrey who then sold to Ira Peterson.
Mrs. Price has managed the Novelty for the past 18 years and greatly appreciates the fine patronage she has enjoyed. "You the patrons have made it possible for us to celebrate 30 years in our community as an entertainment medium." said Mrs. Price.
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Paris Post, Thursday, 19 September 1963, page 1
The management of the Novelty Theatre has expressed a great deal of concern of the apparent lack of interest of the people of this area in purchasing family tickets. At the present time there have only been 58 family tickets purchased. Jim Hawkes, manager ad lessee of the theatre donates his services as does his wife, in keeping books and billing the movies to be shown.