Delaware's ONLY single screen theatre still in operation, The Clayton Theature offers today's movie goers a rare opportunity to see first run movies in a charming hometown atmosphere.
We offer fresh, hot popcorn, ice cold sodas and vast array of the most popular concession candies. Bring the family and enjoy the hometown experience.
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Recent Reviews
Clayton Theatre
M Colon : 1 on 2/25/2025 3:20 pm
We were so excited to go to an old movie theater, and unfortunately, our experience was saddened by unexpected rodents running around the theater bigger than a gerbil and had hair them!
Although the concept of having an old town movie theater around Sounds great, But it definitely needs TLC besides the infestation they have. The owner graciously apologize and said that she did have an exterminator coming, so obviously this has been a problem. For her sake, I hope it gets resolved, but I would not recommend going to this movie theater As rodents can get into the popcorn and other things that she has there to snack on!
Although the concept of having an old town movie theater around Sounds great, But it definitely needs TLC besides the infestation they have. The owner graciously apologize and said that she did have an exterminator coming, so obviously this has been a problem. For her sake, I hope it gets resolved, but I would not recommend going to this movie theater As rodents can get into the popcorn and other things that she has there to snack on!
M Colon
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Frank Kippenbrock : 5 on 5/19/2025 11:11 pm
This theater is nostalgic! Family owned and operated. Price for admission and snacks are reasonable. Greatly appreciated!
Frank Kippenbrock
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Clayton Theatre
Andrew Bradshaw : 1 on 12/29/2024 7:59 pm
The theater has stopped showing classic films, the only reason I found it and became a regular patron. While I saw first run movies there, it was in an effort to support the theater to continue its classic movie offerings. Frankly, more modern theaters provide a better experience for first run, big movies, and I'm no longer willing to drive an hour and 45 minutes to support a theater that stopped providing the kind of showings that brought me to it in the first place.
I've reached out and asked if classics would return, and was told they would, but not as a weekly feature. Frankly, I thought once a month or on a rotation made more sense so was edified. But, nothing materialized. I've reached out and asked when showings would begin. I've not gotten honest answers, so I'm no longer going to sit around and keep from expressing my displeasure.
Last year, I asked about classic holiday movies, that always led to sellout crowds at the Clayton. They responded that they were showing the Polar Express. It's not a classic, it was a fundraiser for another organization, and it was obviously not in the spirit of my inquiry.
I went the last two weeks to the Everett in Middletown. I saw White Christmas, then It's a Wonderful Life. White Christmas was a large crowd, and It's a Wonderful Life sold out.
The Clayton could be getting crowds like these for showings that honor their own history and that create memories for their patrons. Instead, they've abandoned those of us who made the place a destination from hours away.
I've reached out and asked if classics would return, and was told they would, but not as a weekly feature. Frankly, I thought once a month or on a rotation made more sense so was edified. But, nothing materialized. I've reached out and asked when showings would begin. I've not gotten honest answers, so I'm no longer going to sit around and keep from expressing my displeasure.
Last year, I asked about classic holiday movies, that always led to sellout crowds at the Clayton. They responded that they were showing the Polar Express. It's not a classic, it was a fundraiser for another organization, and it was obviously not in the spirit of my inquiry.
I went the last two weeks to the Everett in Middletown. I saw White Christmas, then It's a Wonderful Life. White Christmas was a large crowd, and It's a Wonderful Life sold out.
The Clayton could be getting crowds like these for showings that honor their own history and that create memories for their patrons. Instead, they've abandoned those of us who made the place a destination from hours away.
Andrew Bradshaw
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