Lyric Theatre
41 Hanover Street
Manchester, NH 03101
- Owned/run by the Lyric Theatre Corp. No owner was listed as of 1935.
- Mrs. Charlotte M. Merchant listed as manager in 1939 city directory. Listed as such into 1949 (my research ended that year).
- Existed as of 1932 (probably earlier), into 1949.
- Considered to be a second run house, pictures were usually at least 2 months old.
I worked at the Lyric 1944 while in high school & college.It was originally a nickolodeon priot to sound and was a 2nd run house. Bookings were thru Shea Theatres owners of the State, Strand, Palace and Crown. Owner was Mrs. Merchant.