Originally built by 20th Century Fox, the theater operated as a movie house with
usherettes in long skirts bearing flashlights to show movie-goers to their
seats. Retail space occupied each side of the entrance doors.
Alberta Bair in the gown she wore to the grand opening of 20th Century Fox
Theater’s grand opening in 1931. Photo courtesy of Alberta Bair Theater.
The opening of the theater was an epic event for the Magic City of Billings.
The Fox Theater, was renovated into the Alberta Bair Theater for performing arts
in 1987.