Movie-goers entered downtown Hickory's Center Theater through two entrances. One was for whites and the other for blacks. The box office had windows on two sides, and posted prices were 35 cents for regular seats and 25 cents for the "colored" balcony.
The discrepancy always confused me, and I thought it was unfair. I would much rather have sat in the balcony, and the 10-cent discount was an added bonus. I never remember seeing anyone entering the theater on the opposite side of the box office, which led to a stairway. In fact, I never remember seeing or hearing anyone overhead during a movie. Obviously, the customers who sat there were well-behaved. I can truly appreciate that today.
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