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'''Marvin Wise''' (born | '''Marvin Wise''' (born [[1879]] at Trammel Crossroads, Chambers County; died [[February 1]], [[1925]] in [[Birmingham]]) was the owner of the [[Royal Theatre|Royal]], [[Capitol Theatre|Capitol]], [[Odeon Theatre|Odeon]] and [[Woodlawn Theatre]]s. | ||
Wise moved to Birmingham and soon acquired the Royal Theatre, which he built up before extending his holdings with several others. | Wise was the son of James Anthony and Willie Monroe Trammell Wise of Chambers County. He moved to Birmingham and soon acquired the Royal Theatre, which he built up before extending his holdings with several others. | ||
Wise, whose [[Marvin Wise residence|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 Wise|Sallie]] and three young children: Sarah, Marvin and Alice. | Wise, whose [[Marvin Wise residence|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 Wise|Sallie]] and three young children: Sarah, Marvin and Alice. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* "Wise Funeral to Be Held Monday." (February 2, 1925) {{BN}} | * "Wise Funeral to Be Held Monday." (February 2, 1925) {{BN}} | ||
==External links== | |||
* [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127761167/marvin-wise Marvin Wise] at Findagrave.com | |||
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Latest revision as of 16:02, 15 February 2020
Marvin Wise (born 1879 at Trammel Crossroads, Chambers County; died February 1, 1925 in Birmingham) was the owner of the Royal, Capitol, Odeon and Woodlawn Theatres.
Wise was the son of James Anthony and Willie Monroe Trammell Wise of Chambers County. He 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
External links
- Marvin Wise at Findagrave.com