Crescent Theater — Local services in Mobile

I don't usually share negative experiences like this because everyone has an off day. However, tonight's experience was unlike anything I've ever experienced and I'm still really upset! My sweet mother bought tickets online for me and my two girls (5 & 13) to see lala land tonight (a new musical with Ryan Gosner) at Crescent Theater. We got there and after standing in line outside for 20 mins the owner stopped us right at the theater doors and yelled at my 5yr old first asking her "What are you doing? This is not for kids! You absolutely cannot go in there!" Then he looks at us and says "This is NOT a daycare center! This movie is pg 13!" I honestly thought he was kidding but he continued to yell at my mom and I for bringing a child into his theater for a pg 13 movie! And I promise you he made a huge scene in front of a crowd of people! He insisted that he give us our money back and proceeded to walk us out! I was in total shock and still cannot believe how he treated us! If he truly felt so strongly about Avery seeing a pg 13 movie he could've quietly pulled us aside instead of publicly humiliating us. I will never step foot in this place again and will make sure that EVERYONE knows how hateful this man was to us including my 5yr old and my 60yr old mother!!! Please don't waste your breath telling me anything positive about the owner or this theater. There's no excuse for treating people the way he did tonight...none. And PLEASE feel free to share because I'd never want anyone to be treated the way we were tonight. Make sure you copy and paste my story when you share otherwise all they'll see is the picture and original post....

I’m new to Mobile and I just wanted to go see any movie, wherever. I saw Sinners was still showing here and figured since it was a weekday I would buy tickets when I show up. I wasn’t expecting the small lobby and one man operation and I’m glad I stuck with it. Movie price was a steal. Popcorn and a coke were a few dollars.

My experience may have been unique but it was great for me. The person working, who I think was the owner, hit the lights for the theater and sent me in. The seats were classic style movie theater seats. The place was clean. I don’t think there was one trailer, we just started up the movie. Quality of the film was great. When the credits rolled I started walking out and the owner advised I go back in for after credits (I’m glad because they were worth it). On the way out we chatted about the movie for a minute and I could tell he was passionate about film. I exited out onto Dauphin and grabbed some drinks and wished everything was always this convenient.

The location is excellent, and the owner was very hospitable. I hope people catch on to this bargain and this place gets the attendance...

Super cute and historic local one-screen theater! 🎬🍿

I stopped in to see a 7:45 PM show on a Monday about 15 minutes late, but the projector had been turned off because no one else showed up :( It would’ve taken too long to fire up the projector again, but the owner was lovely to chat with for a while. He’s a Mobile native and very enthusiastic about bringing life to this historic theater, which he recently reopened. He is also making an effort to show movies made in the region. If I weren’t leaving the next morning, I absolutely would’ve come back the next day. I recommend buying tickets ahead of time online to make sure you get a seat, especially if you may be late.

In a world of large chain theaters, it’s fantastic to have a mom-and-pop theater where you can chat with a neighbor about local film history. The residents of Mobile are lucky to have this place in their backyard! It’d be worth taking the time to watch a movie if you’re...