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rivest266 commented about Central Theatre on Mar 12, 2019 at 1:23 pm

Another grand opening ad posted, this time from the Hearld-News.

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rivest266 commented about Clifton Theatre on Mar 12, 2019 at 1:11 pm

This theatre and the Allwood theatres both reopened as a twin cinema on December 15th, 1978. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Allwood Cinemas 6 on Mar 12, 2019 at 1:09 pm

This theatre and the Clifton theatre both reopened as a twin cinema on December 15th, 1978. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Viewmont Mall Cinema on Mar 11, 2019 at 3:31 pm

Expanded to 5 screens opening on June 29th, 1979. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Mar 10, 2019 at 4:10 pm

The first ad for the Bijou appeared on May 24th, 1914 and the grand opening ad for the Roxy came from April 27th, 1940. Closed in 1949.

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rivest266 commented about Grand Theatre on Mar 10, 2019 at 4:04 pm

This opened as Grand on December 31st, 1947. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Golden Ticket Capitol 8 on Mar 10, 2019 at 11:31 am

This opened on November 1st, 2002. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Carmike 4 Theatres on Mar 10, 2019 at 11:20 am

This opened on November 21st, 1974 as the Martin Twin. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Mar 10, 2019 at 11:15 am

History: This opened as the Morton Opera House in December 1900 and renamed Garrick in 1912. On July 12th, 1928 the Garrick theatre burns down. It was rebuilt and reopened on February 28th, 1930 as the Capitol theatre, which closed on November 20th, 1974. It was at the NE Corner of Union & Cardwell.

Capitol theatre in Madisonville historyCapitol theatre in Madisonville history Sat, Feb 28, 1976 – 34 · The Messenger (Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States of America) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about New Earl Theatre on Mar 10, 2019 at 10:51 am

Grand opening ad in the photo section. Another Earl theatre opened on April 27th, 1937 and closed in 1949.

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rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Mar 10, 2019 at 10:13 am

This opened on February 28th, 1930. Grand opening ad in the photo section. Had a “colored” balcony.

February 25th, 1930 ad is missing: Capitol theatre in MadisonvilleCapitol theatre in Madisonville Tue, Feb 25, 1930 – 14 · The Messenger (Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States of America) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about San Jose Showplace Icon on Mar 9, 2019 at 10:37 am

Grand opening ad posted for this cinema.

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rivest266 commented about Center Theatre on Mar 8, 2019 at 2:54 pm

This reopened as the Center theatre on October 6th, 1960 and closed in 1979. Center theatreCenter theatre Fri, Oct 21, 1960 – 13 · The Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Mar 7, 2019 at 3:06 pm

Closed 1978

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rivest266 commented about Cinema North on Mar 7, 2019 at 2:37 pm

Closed in 1977 when Sportservice Theatres gave up on the Scranton market.

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rivest266 commented about Cinema North on Mar 7, 2019 at 2:35 pm

and reopened as the Cinema North on December 25th, 1966. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Cinema North on Mar 7, 2019 at 2:34 pm

This opened on March 4th, 1948 as the Comerford Theatre – Clarks Summit. Comerford Theatre in Clarks Summit openingComerford Theatre in Clarks Summit opening Thu, Mar 4, 1948 – 27 · The Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Mar 7, 2019 at 2:30 pm

Listings for the State stopped in 1952.

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rivest266 commented about Ritz Theater on Mar 6, 2019 at 3:17 pm

This reopened as the Ritz Courtyard on November 15th, 1978 with the world premiere of “Magic”. Grand opening ad posted.