1104- 6 Main Street

Darlington, Maryland

( Harford County )

For the longest time, I could only find one reference for the Idle Hour Theatre in Darlington Maryland ( Harford County ) . In 1928 through 1931, the theatre sat 200. Further research has found the theatre building is still standing, as seen above .

      Located at 1104-6 Main Street -  Built in 1925 , an early Commercial Style Shed Building , covered in White Stucco , built when the nearby  Conowingo Dam when up -  had housed Stores - is locally known as the Mick Building.
   The name Idle Hour was used around the Country for movie houses, although I only found one other Idle Hour in Maryland ( so far ) , the Idle Hour on Howard Street in downtown Baltimore.

References :
Film Daily Yearbook    1926     180 seats   Open one day a week
Film Daily Yearbook    1927     180 seats   Open one day a week

Film Daily Yearbook    1928     180 seats  
Film Daily Yearbook        1931       200 seats
Film Daily Yearbook        1934       200 seats
Film Daily Yearbook        1935       Not Listed
Film Daily Yearbook        1938       Not Listed
Film Daily Yearbook        1941       Not Listed
Film Daily Yearbook        1952       Not Listed

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.The Idle Hour in Darlington is one of those theatres you have to keep your eyes out for, on a section of road that's easy to miss.

.Just down the road, this old garage in Darlington. We never miss the opportunity for a picture.

References :

Film Daily Yearbook      1931       200 seats
Film Daily Yearbook      1934       200 seatsFil
Film Daily Yearbook      1935       Not Listed
Film Daily Yearbook      1938       Not Listed
Film Daily Yearbook      1941       Not Listed
Film Daily Yearbook      1952       Not Listed

 If you remember the Idle Hour Theatre in Darlington, please drop us a email .

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