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    Crescent Theater

    125 Reviews
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    Theatres, Concerts & Shows
    208 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602-2718
    +1 251-438-2005
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    “Taste of old MOBILE”

    This is a small movie theater. They serve wine, beer, popcorn on the honor system. You pay when you... read more

    Reviewed 2 March 2018
    Carla K
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    Shenzhen, China
    “In the Best Tradition of Old Theaters”

    The Crescent is a gem in downtown Mobile. It's where the locals go to see films as opposed to... read more

    Reviewed 24 February 2018
    Katrina K
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    Mobile, Alabama
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    5.0
    125 reviews
    • Excellent83%
    • Very good16%
    • Average1%
    • Poor0%
    • Terrible0%
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    “front row” (13 reviews)
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    “honor system” (9 reviews)
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    208 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602-2718
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    Reviewed 2 March 2018
    Taste of old MOBILE

    This is a small movie theater. They serve wine, beer, popcorn on the honor system. You pay when you leave. It has various types of movies but I go for the atmosphere. Get there early so you can sit in the recliners. I take my...More

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    Reviewed 24 February 2018 via mobile
    In the Best Tradition of Old Theaters

    The Crescent is a gem in downtown Mobile. It's where the locals go to see films as opposed to movies. They do play blockbusters, but if you're interested in good film, you'll usually find it here, often after its left the chain theaters. Fun and...More

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    Reviewed 22 January 2018 via mobile
    Antique Theater

    A walk back in time. Love the feeling I got visiting this beautiful theater. Haven't been since I was a child. Took my son to see the Carbonara Effect. Highly recommend going. It would be wonderful to see a play or ballet at The Crescent...More

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    Reviewed 21 December 2017 via mobile
    How movies were meant to be seen.

    This small, 1 screen theater shows a great variety of first run, little known and classic films. Best place in town to enjoy lower Dauphin St. Dinner/drinks with a movie.

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    Reviewed 21 November 2017
    A great place to see a movie, memories of days gone by.

    We stumbled on the gem on Dauphin St. in Mobile, Ala. by accident and have fallen in love with it. It takes us back to a time of the small independent theater that we used to go to in our younger years. A great assortment...More

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    Reviewed 19 November 2017
    Great old time cinema

    Small, old time theater with comfy seats. Great place to see a movie, lots of great restaurants nearby for a dinner and a movie date

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    Reviewed 27 September 2017
    Great small theatre

    I love this independent theatre. Small and intimate. The owner is great. Chairs are comfy and if you arrive early, you might get a recliner!

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    Reviewed 31 May 2017 via mobile
    Must go!!!

    I went for the first time for my 16th birthday to watch The Beatles Eight Days A Week Documentary and it was amazing! The owner is very nice, you can also have wine/beer too. If you get there early, you can get the recliners in...More

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    Reviewed 5 April 2017 via mobile
    Unique

    I honestly made a last second decision to visit this theater. What a unique experience. Grabbed popcorn and a beer and sat in a front row recliner watching a cool new release. If you're in downtown Mobile, make this a priority. The owner introduces the...More

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    Reviewed 11 March 2017 via mobile
    Perfect.

    Walking through Dauphine Street in Mobile we stumbled across a small cinema that looked interesting enough to look inside. I'm glad we did; the proprietor runs the whole thing, he advised us to reserve recliners, pop out and come back for the 6 o'clock showing...More

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    We just went to their Saturday 2pm show and it was $11 each and we are seniors.
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