This neighborhood theater was the last building constructed by developer Arlie Clayton Luther in the 6000 and 6100 blocks of Camp Bowie Boulevard in a development called Ridglea Village. Opening day for the theater was December 1, 1950.
The design of the theater is similar to the other structures featuring a Mediterranean style. The theater's front facade is clad in tan stone and features terrazzo flooring in the lobby and public spaces, as well as a mural depicting the arrival of Spanish explorers in America. The marquee of the theater projects outward over the sidewalk and above it is a balcony matching the adjacent Ridglea Village II building. The sign for the theater is located on a tower that not only acts as a sign for the theater, but as a sign for the entire development. The tower is also clad in stone and features a hipped tile roof.
After movies quit running here, the building was converted into a dinner theater where patrons could eat dinner and watch a movie at the same time. Last year, the Star-Telegram featured a story regarding the possible forced sale of the Ridglea Theater.