Wehrenberg Theaters Ban Cell Phones

Moviegoers will no longer be allowed to check their phones during a film.

Posted Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 4:21 pm CT|Updated Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 4:24 pm CT

KSDK is reporting that all nine St. Louis Wehrenberg theaters, including Ronnie's in South County, are banning cell phones.

The zero-tolerance policy requires patrons to turn off phones or put them on vibrate before going into a movie.

Those who are caught using their cell phones during the movie will be asked to leave without a refund, the article states.

Moviegoers are encouraged to answer a text or call outside of the auditorium.

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