Movies began showing in Winston-Salem theatres on this Sunday in 1941.
The reason for beginning to show movies on Sunday was to provide a means of entertainment for the servicemen stationed in town. Movie theatres were traditionally closed on Sunday.
The photo above shows soldier Paige A. Goodman (left) in line at the Carolina Theatre.
The photo above shows Paige (left) purchasing a treat from the snack bar at the Carolina Theatre. The man at right is Esmond Flynn.
Photos courtesy of Forsyth County Public Library Photograph Collection.
