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rivest266 commented about Buck Theatre on Jul 21, 2021 at 11:57 pm

First mentioned as the New Gaiety on May 29th, 1912 at New Gaiety first mentionNew Gaiety first mention 25 May 1912, Sat Sun Herald (Biloxi, Mississippi) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Dixie Theatre on Jul 21, 2021 at 11:39 pm

This opened on February 19th, 1912 as the “New Dixie Theatre Beautiful”. Its grand opening ad has been posted in the photo section for this theatre.

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rivest266 commented about Rebel Theatre on Jul 21, 2021 at 11:02 pm

October 20th, 1915 grand reopening article Lomo theatre reopeningLomo theatre reopening 20 Oct 1915, Wed Hattiesburg Daily News (Hattiesburg, Mississippi) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Rebel Theatre on Jul 21, 2021 at 10:49 pm

The city stopped the Rebel from showing “Et Dieu… créa la femme” in 1958. Here’s the movie.

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rivest266 commented about Showcase Cinemas Walsall on Jul 17, 2021 at 9:13 pm

This opened on August 25th, 1989 as Showcase Cinemas Walsall. Two-page grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Odeon Walsall on Jul 17, 2021 at 8:29 pm

1967 grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about O.K. Theatre on Jul 17, 2021 at 12:33 am

This opened on January 19th, 1903 per article below.

O. K. Theatre openingO. K. Theatre opening 14 Jan 1903, Wed The Oklahoma Post (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Gaumont Smethwick on Jul 16, 2021 at 10:30 pm

July 5th, 1930 grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Sunset Cinema Club on Jul 16, 2021 at 12:03 am

Article with picture posted.

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rivest266 commented about Vue Birmingham on Jul 14, 2021 at 11:53 pm

Now 25 screens. Screens 20-24 are closed. seating info posted in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about UGC Birmingham on Jul 14, 2021 at 10:54 pm

This opened as MGM The Arcadian. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Taboo Adult Cinema on Jul 14, 2021 at 10:06 pm

The Taboo Cinema Club, which was owned by Miss Christine Grainger was raided in March 1989 per the Evening Mail of April 5th, 1989. Article posted.

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rivest266 commented about Showcase Cinemas Birmingham on Jul 14, 2021 at 9:38 pm

Huge grand opening ads posted. The Showcase Walsall opened a week later. National Amusements had huge ad campaigns when they open a new cinema.

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rivest266 commented about Rubery Cinema on Jul 14, 2021 at 6:25 pm

Pictures and grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Reel Cinema on Jul 14, 2021 at 5:30 pm

A grand opening ad, as well as the 1939 newspaper photo, posted.

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rivest266 commented about Regal South Hill Mall 6 on Jul 14, 2021 at 3:06 pm

Grand opening ad posted

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rivest266 commented about 112th Street Drive-In on Jul 14, 2021 at 2:22 pm

Grand opening ad posted

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rivest266 commented about Galaxy Gig Harbor on Jul 13, 2021 at 6:42 pm

The Galaxy Uptown 10 opened on March 7th, 2008. Galaxy Uptown openingGalaxy Uptown opening 07 Mar 2008, Fri The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Regal Longston Place Stadium 14 on Jul 13, 2021 at 3:52 pm

Grand opening ad posted. It opened with “Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Meance”

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rivest266 commented about Regal Lakewood Stadium 15 on Jul 13, 2021 at 3:40 pm

Grand opening ad posted. It appears to have an Act III design.

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rivest266 commented about Gig Harbor Cinemas on Jul 13, 2021 at 3:32 pm

This was taken over by Regal Cinemas in 1996 with plans to expand it to 9 screens. Gig Harbor 3 expansion plansGig Harbor 3 expansion plans 11 Mar 1997, Tue The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Regal Tall Firs 10 on Jul 13, 2021 at 3:22 pm

Grand opening ad posted.