Oldest Movie Theater Still Showing | Cedar Rapids News

For over 130 years, the State Theatre in Washington, Iowa, has been showing movies non-stop — making it the world’s oldest continuously operating cinema. Once the Graham Opera House, it transitioned to film in the early 1900s and has endured wars, depressions, and even a pandemic, earning Guinness World Record status in 2016. Staff describe it as a family-oriented second home, drawing hundreds weekly — including visitors from across the globe — all drawn by its historic charm and tight-knit community spirit. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/697a05932d253d2f