Reel to real

Despite changes in industry, vintage movie theater continues to thrive

By: Greg Bischof - Texarkana Gazette

Staff photo by Doug Strickland Beverly Bass and her brother Walter, owners of the Morris Twin Cinema, stand outside the movie theater Sept. 22 in Daingerfield, Texas. The Morris was built in 1949 and is one of the few remaining twin screen theaters in the country.

Staff photo by Doug Strickland A girl stands at the ticket counter of the Morris Twin Cinema to buy movie tickets Sept. 22 in Daingerfield, Texas. The Morris was built in 1949 and is one of the few remaining twin screen theaters in the country.

DAINGERFIELD, Texas—After 63 years in business, Morris Twin Cinema continues to flourish by selling tickets for what moviegoers paid in 1972.

The theater, at 108 Lamar St. downtown, is owned by siblings Walter Bass and Beverly Bass, who do not see a need to charge custome...

Published: 10/07/2012