Marvin Wise

Marvin Wise (born c. 1879 in Lafayette, Chambers County; died February 1, 1925 in Birmingham) was the owner of the Royal, Capitol, Odeon and Woodlawn Theatres.

Wise moved to Birmingham and soon acquired the Royal Theatre, which he built up before extending his holdings with several others.

Wise, whose residence was at 2220 Highland Avenue, was stricken with pneumonia in January 1925 and died a few days later. He was buried at Elmwood Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Sallie and three young children: Sarah, Marvin and Alice.

References

• "Wise Funeral to Be Held Monday." (February 2, 1925) The Birmingham News