The theatre went into dramatic decline having continued to show movies since the renovation back in the late 1930s. The theatre was out of date and could not compete with the convenience and choice offered by the drive-ins and eventually closed during the 1970s.
The theatre suffered a significant drop in attendance following its restoration in the late 1930s, continuing to screen films despite being outdated. The theatre's inability to compete with the amenities and variety provided by drive-ins ultimately led to its demise during the 1970s.