Today In SCV History: November 7, 1940 - William S. Hart Deeds Land For American Theater To Legion Post 507 Today In SCV History: November 7, 1940
Today In SCV History: November 7, 1940 - William S. Hart Deeds Land For American Theater To Legion Post 507
Today In SCV History: November 7, 1940
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 11/07/2026 9:00am
Article Summary:
William S. Hart Deeds Land for Newhall’s American Theater to Legion Post 507 in 1940
On Nov. 7, 1940, silent-film star William S. Hart transferred three Newhall lots to American Legion Post 507 and provided funds to build and outfit the community’s first movie theater. Designed by S. Charles Lee, the American Theater opened in 1941 and showed films until 1965; its building still serves veterans and hosts community events.
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Date: 11/07/2026 9:00am
Article Summary:
William S. Hart Deeds Land for Newhall’s American Theater to Legion Post 507 in 1940
On Nov. 7, 1940, silent-film star William S. Hart transferred three Newhall lots to American Legion Post 507 and provided funds to build and outfit the community’s first movie theater. Designed by S. Charles Lee, the American Theater opened in 1941 and showed films until 1965; its building still serves veterans and hosts community events.
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