# Howell Theatre

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- **Brand record:** https://optimly.ai/brand/howell-theatre
- **Dataset:** https://optimly.ai/brand/howell-theatre.json
- **Markdown:** https://optimly.ai/brand/howell-theatre/llms.txt
- **Official website:** https://howellmovies.com
- **Slug:** howell-theatre
- **Categories:** media-entertainment

## Overview

- **Tagline:** Historic movie theater in Smithfield, North Carolina, providing entertainment to Johnston County since 1935.
Source: Brand's website (https://howellmovies.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Description:** Howell Theatre is a historic art deco movie theater in Downtown Smithfield, North Carolina. Founded in 1935, it offers movie screenings in a restored theater setting with big-screen presentation, sound, concessions, and affordable ticket prices.
Source: Brand's website (https://howellmovies.com) · 2026-11-08

## Identity

- **Mission:** To bring the golden era of movies back to life and provide a memorable moviegoing experience in a beautiful historic theater.
Source: Brand's website (https://howellmovies.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Founders & leadership:** Owned by Bill and Leanne Johnson since April 2017.
Source: Brand's website (https://howellmovies.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Website:** https://howellmovies.com
Source: Brand's website (https://howellmovies.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Voice & tone:** Nostalgic, community-focused, and family-oriented.
Source: Brand's website (https://howellmovies.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Founded:** 1935
Source: Brand's website (https://howellmovies.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Headquarters:** 141 South 3rd Street, Smithfield, NC 27577
Source: Brand's website (https://howellmovies.com) · 2026-11-08

## Offerings

- **Problem solved:** Provides local movie and family entertainment in a historic theater environment.
Source: Brand's website (https://howellmovies.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Core capabilities:**
  - Movie screenings
  - Big-screen movie presentation
  - Digital projection and sound
  - Concessions
  - Historic theater and community entertainment venue
Source: Brand's website (https://howellmovies.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Products / SKUs:**
  - Movie screenings
  - Concessions
Source: Brand's website (https://howellmovies.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Pricing:** Adult: $8.50; Child: $6.00; Senior: $6.00; Matinee: $6.00.
Source: Brand's website (https://howellmovies.com) · 2026-11-08

## Audience

- **Target industry:** Cinema and entertainment
Source: Brand's website (https://howellmovies.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Customer base:** Moviegoers, families, and the Smithfield and Johnston County community.
Source: Brand's website (https://howellmovies.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Ideal customer profile:** People seeking affordable movie entertainment and a nostalgic theater experience in or near Smithfield, North Carolina.
Source: Brand's website (https://howellmovies.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Use cases:**
  - Watching movies on the big screen
  - Family entertainment
  - Affordable local entertainment
  - Experiencing movies in a historic theater setting
Source: Brand's website (https://howellmovies.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Customer outcomes:**
  - Enjoy movies with big sound and a large screen
  - Access affordable local entertainment
  - Experience a restored 1935 art deco theater
  - Spend time together as a family or community
Source: Brand's website (https://howellmovies.com) · 2026-11-08

Page last updated 2026-11-08.

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