Introduction
Elm Theatre, Fifth & Elm Street, North Camden, circa 1941.
The Elm Theatre was located at 510 Elm Street in North Camden. It was not listed in the 1914 Camden City Directory, however, by the summer of 1916 was in operation. The Elm was still in business as late as 1947, but its doors were closed by the fall of 1956.
Probably the smallest movie house in Camden by the 1920s, the Elm specialized in low-budget and sensational films, such as Reefer Madness, Souls in Pawn, and what was then quite racy for its time, Nudism in Bali.
At the Elm
Camden Post-Telegram —
AT THE ELM
FIFTH & ELM STREETS
"Our Soldiers at the Mexican Border," to-night.
Our Militia on the move. Our War Ships sail. National Guards mobilizing. President reviews troops at White House. King of England reviews the army at large and training camp. Also two comedies and 2 great dramas, 9 reels.
To-morrow—No. 19 of "Iron Claw." Five reel Red Feather, comedy and drama; ten reels. Don't miss it.
Souls in Pawn
Camden Courier-Post —
ELM Theatre — 5th & Elm St., Camden — NEW! DARING! DIFFERENT!
BACK-STAGE BURLESQUE… EXPOSED!
SOULS IN PAWN — Last 2 Days — ADULTS ONLY
DEVOTED WIVES… FAITHLESS WIVES… A TRUE STORY AS MODERN AS TODAY!
Hitler — Beast of Berlin
Camden Courier-Post —
ELM Theatre — 5th & Elm St., Camden
SECRETS NEVER BEFORE REVEALED …The Truth Never Before Told!
ONE GALA WEEK STARTING THURSDAY JULY 3RD — NOT A NEWS-REEL… SINCERE… DRAMATIC!
HITLER — Beast of Berlin — A STORY THAT HAD TO BE TOLD!
Marihuana — or Reefer Madness!
Camden Courier-Post —
ELM THEATRE — 5th and Elm Sts. — Now Playing
THE NATION’S MOST MENACING SCOURGE — MARIHUANA or REEFER MADNESS! MORE DEADLY THAN THE MOST DANGEROUS CRIMINAL!
“The Burning Question!” — THE MOST FLAMING DOCUMENT EVER SEEN ON ANY SCREEN
Adults Only — Evenings 7 and 9 P.M.
Drama of Real Life Opens at Elm Today
Camden Courier-Post —
“Tomorrow’s Children,” opening today at the Elm Theatre, is the dramatic story of an innocent girl who was sentenced to be sterilized on the eve of her marriage.
The story of a girl condemned to live a childless life because the state decreed that her parents were “unfit” and that she must of necessity have inherited their taint.
“Tomorrow’s Children” is not a technical or scientific picture, but is a romantic drama of real life, real people and real situations.
Diane Sinclair, one of Hollywood’s newest popular stars, plays the leading feminine role, and Sterling Halloway, the inimitable comic is in the supporting cast. Crane Wilbur, who directed the production, also plays an important role.
Folly of Youth / Nudism in Bali
Camden Courier-Post —
ELM THEATRE — 5TH & ELM — TODAY and ALL WEEK — Cont. 6 P.M. — Sat., Sun. 1:30 P.M.
U. S. THOMAS PARREN DECLARES “CRUSADE AGAINST VICE”
WHAT Every Man and Woman Should Know!
Unusual Screen Attraction — “FOLLY OF YOUTH”
— Also —
“NUDISM IN BALI”
ADULTS ONLY