September 2011
STAND BY ME
Drexel Theatre2019-09-17T18:29:35-04:00The niche programming and addition of two screens helped the Drexel survive, but the theatre suffered a financial crisis during the recession of 2009, with decreased attendance and several art film distributors going out of business. [...]
May 2011
Sundance Award-Winning happythankyoumoreplease Returns to the Drexel for Public Debut
Drexel Theatre2021-10-14T11:45:30-04:00March 2011
August 2010
Friends of the Drexel September 1st Gala Premiere Adds Second Screening
Drexel Theatre2021-06-09T11:05:12-04:00June 2010
Bexley Natives to Premiere Sundance Winning Film at the Drexel
Drexel Theatre2021-11-30T16:35:32-04:00December 2009
September 1991
THREE SCREENS
Drexel Theatre2019-09-17T18:27:56-04:00In 1991, to better compete with multiplexes and the rise of home video, the Franks converted the Drexel from a single-screen house into a three-screen theatre. The conversion increased attendance and made the Drexel more competitive [...]
October 1981
TO BE FRANK
Drexel Theatre2019-09-17T18:26:47-04:00In 1981, Jeff and Kathy Frank purchased the Drexel Theatre business and owned it for the next 30 years. They closed the worn-down theatre for one month to renovate the interior and make it more compatible [...]
