CMX Cinemas took on this location in a buyout of Cobb location in October 2017 as the CMX CinéBistro Solaris. It closed along with all of the chain’s locations for the COVID-19 pandemic on March 16, 2020. CMX then declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy one month later and tried to renegotiate many of its leasing agreements. CMX made the closure of the Solaris permanent in an announcement in July of 2020.
This location was put under the CMX Cinemas Circuit in 2020. It closed its locations for the COVID-19 pandemic on March 16, 2020. One month later, CMX filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The circuit emerged from bankruptcy months later. In the process, they closed ten locations where new leasing terms couldn’t be worked out. The CinéBistro at the Rotunda was one such venue and was closed permanently in an announcement in November 2020.
CMX Cinemas Circuit closed its locations for the COVID-19 pandemic on March 16, 2020. One month later, CMX filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The circuit emerged from bankruptcy months later. In the process, they closed a variety of locations where new leasing terms couldn’t be worked out. The CinéBistro at the Rotunda was one such venue and was closed permanently in an announcement in December 2020.
CMX Cinemas Circuit acquired all ten of Star Cinema Grill’s locations on the same day that it closed the locations for the COVID-19 pandemic on March 16, 2020. One month later, CMX filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The circuit emerged from bankruptcy months later. In the process, they closed a variety of locations where new leasing terms couldn’t be worked out. The CinéBistro at Town Brookhaven was one such venue and was closed permanently on September 3, 2020.
The AMC Classic Ponca City 4 closed temporarily with the rest of the AMC Circuit during the COVID-19 pandemic on March 17, 2020. The theatre reopened September 3, 2020. But in a second wave of announcements by AMC, the Ponca City was closed permanently on November 8, 2020.
The AMC Classic Blueridge 14 closed with the rest of the AMC Circuit during the COVID-19 pandemic on March 17, 2020. In a second wave of announcements by AMC, the Blueridge 14 was closed permanently.
Armory Hall was opened as a 500-seat venue on February 22, 1905. In 1908 it was renamed the Empire Theatre located at Front Street below Church. In 1909 it was refreshed for improved moving picture presentations. Likely at the end of 15 year lease, the Empire then moved to its Haili Street location in 1920 seating 800 patrons and built by Y. Yanagistubo.
Just one year later, in 1921, the (new) Empire was remodeled to the plans of Solomon F. Kenn with screenings moved to to the Yuraku-Kwan. The (new) New Empire then re-emerged slightly larger at 845 seats. When the Palace opened, the Empire became a second-tier theater. However, to remain relevant, on October 9, 1929, it added Vitaphone and Movietone sound systems showing “The Voice of the City.”
At the end of the 1930s, the theatre catered to Filipino and Japanese audiences once a week. The Empire ended its run on May 26, 1940 with Hideo Fujino in “Haha Wa Tsuyoshi” likely at the end of a 20-year lease. In March of 1971, the building collapsed and the facade and much of the building was demolished.
Goodrich Quality Theaters closed the location along with all of its other locations after showtimes on March 18, 2020 as a combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and trying to reorganize in bankruptcy declared a month earlier failed.
In late July, New York-based Mason Asset Managment and Namdar Realty Group bought the Goodrich chain and name but decided that the Savoy 16 would not make the cut when it reopened locations leaving the location as closed. The facility remained closed while awaiting a potential new operator.
That new operator became Phoenix Theatres Entertainment Circuit which changed the venue’s name to Savoy 16 Theatres + IMAX. It was the circuit’s 14th location ready for relaunch when the Governor of Illinois allowed cinemas to reopen.
What proved to be the final screening at this venue turned out to be the film, “Down the Stretch” on October 1, 1936. The theatre closed for a major refresh to reopen on Christmas Day 1936 but just prior to the relaunch, the Lyda / Grand burned down.
The Yuraku-Kwan Theatre launched on July 30, 1919 located near Mooheau Park. On December 3, 1919, the theatre switched to Hollywood films with a contract with Universal Studios and International News Service for newsreels. Two new projectors elevated the presentation.
When the Empire Theatre was rebuilt, its Hollywood studio bookings were moved there beginning on March 13, 1921. The theatre didn’t covert to sound and became a popular venue for Japanese, Chinese and Filipino patrons sometimes featuring live Polynesian music.
The theatre was purchased by the Franklin Circuit and became the Mamo Theatre launching with 996 seats which arrived late postponing opening from September 3d to September 24th, 1937 likely using some part of the Yuarku-Kan.
Royal Theatres of the West Circuit took on the venue retaining its manager. In fact, the Mamo had just one manager from 1945 to its final day of operation on September 10, 1982 ending its movie run with “Tron.” The theatre was then used for live stage plays. On April 17, 1995 the roof partially collapsed and two months later another collapse ending the building’s run. It was replaced by a parking area and Farmers' Market.
The Capitol Theatre launched with Laura La Plante in “The Love Thrill” on March 24, 1927. The real star of opening night, according to reports, was the Mighty Wurlitzer organ, which had its effects in the left arch and the music in the right arch. Two Jones Grand pianos were also in the orchestra pit with seven live performers.
In February of 1928, the venue was equipped with both Movietone and Vitaphone sound systems. Universal presented the World Premiere of “Melody of Love” and at the Capitol on September 24, 1928. Over the years, stars including Barbara Stanwyck, Lillian Gish and magician Harry Blackstone would appear on the Capitol stage. Its Spanish courtyard atmospheric design would eventually be updated and its Wurlitzer would be jettisoned in 1965 and sent to Colorado Springs. Dubinsky Brothers Circuit took on the venue in 1972 and closed the location on January 6, 1985. The terra cotta, wrought iron and archways were among the elements sold at salvage prior to the theater’s demolition.
Taken over by CMX Cinemas Circuit in October of 2017, this one operates as the CMX CinéBistro Dolphin Mall
Taken over by CMX Cinemas in October of 2017, this operates as the CMX Plaza Café 12.
Taken over by CMX Cinemas in October of 2017, this venue goes by the name of the CMX Lakeside Village 18 & IMAX
Taken on by CMX Cinemas Circuit in October of 2017, it operates under the CMX Grand 10 moniker
CMX Cinemas took on this location in a buyout of Cobb location in October 2017 as the CMX CinéBistro Solaris. It closed along with all of the chain’s locations for the COVID-19 pandemic on March 16, 2020. CMX then declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy one month later and tried to renegotiate many of its leasing agreements. CMX made the closure of the Solaris permanent in an announcement in July of 2020.
Taken on by CMX Cinemas in October of 2017 and run under the moniker of CMX CinéBistro Liberty Center (aka CMX CinéBistro Liberty)
Taken over by CMX Cinemas in October of 2017, it was then operated as the CMX Village 14.
Taken over by CMX Cinemas in October of 2017 and renamed the CMX CinéBistro Stony Point.
Taken over by CMC Cinemas as the CMX CinéBistro Waverly Place
Listed as of 2020 as the CMX Market Cinemas Old Orchard
Taken over by CMX Cinemas in October of 2017 and renamed the CMX Pinnacle 14.
Taken on by CMX Cinemas as the CMX Merritt Square 16 in October of 2017.
This location was put under the CMX Cinemas Circuit in 2020. It closed its locations for the COVID-19 pandemic on March 16, 2020. One month later, CMX filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The circuit emerged from bankruptcy months later. In the process, they closed ten locations where new leasing terms couldn’t be worked out. The CinéBistro at the Rotunda was one such venue and was closed permanently in an announcement in November 2020.
CMX Cinemas Circuit closed its locations for the COVID-19 pandemic on March 16, 2020. One month later, CMX filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The circuit emerged from bankruptcy months later. In the process, they closed a variety of locations where new leasing terms couldn’t be worked out. The CinéBistro at the Rotunda was one such venue and was closed permanently in an announcement in December 2020.
CMX Cinemas Circuit acquired all ten of Star Cinema Grill’s locations on the same day that it closed the locations for the COVID-19 pandemic on March 16, 2020. One month later, CMX filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The circuit emerged from bankruptcy months later. In the process, they closed a variety of locations where new leasing terms couldn’t be worked out. The CinéBistro at Town Brookhaven was one such venue and was closed permanently on September 3, 2020.
The AMC Classic Ponca City 4 closed temporarily with the rest of the AMC Circuit during the COVID-19 pandemic on March 17, 2020. The theatre reopened September 3, 2020. But in a second wave of announcements by AMC, the Ponca City was closed permanently on November 8, 2020.
The AMC Classic Blueridge 14 closed with the rest of the AMC Circuit during the COVID-19 pandemic on March 17, 2020. In a second wave of announcements by AMC, the Blueridge 14 was closed permanently.
Armory Hall was opened as a 500-seat venue on February 22, 1905. In 1908 it was renamed the Empire Theatre located at Front Street below Church. In 1909 it was refreshed for improved moving picture presentations. Likely at the end of 15 year lease, the Empire then moved to its Haili Street location in 1920 seating 800 patrons and built by Y. Yanagistubo.
Just one year later, in 1921, the (new) Empire was remodeled to the plans of Solomon F. Kenn with screenings moved to to the Yuraku-Kwan. The (new) New Empire then re-emerged slightly larger at 845 seats. When the Palace opened, the Empire became a second-tier theater. However, to remain relevant, on October 9, 1929, it added Vitaphone and Movietone sound systems showing “The Voice of the City.”
At the end of the 1930s, the theatre catered to Filipino and Japanese audiences once a week. The Empire ended its run on May 26, 1940 with Hideo Fujino in “Haha Wa Tsuyoshi” likely at the end of a 20-year lease. In March of 1971, the building collapsed and the facade and much of the building was demolished.
Goodrich Quality Theaters closed the location along with all of its other locations after showtimes on March 18, 2020 as a combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and trying to reorganize in bankruptcy declared a month earlier failed.
In late July, New York-based Mason Asset Managment and Namdar Realty Group bought the Goodrich chain and name but decided that the Savoy 16 would not make the cut when it reopened locations leaving the location as closed. The facility remained closed while awaiting a potential new operator.
That new operator became Phoenix Theatres Entertainment Circuit which changed the venue’s name to Savoy 16 Theatres + IMAX. It was the circuit’s 14th location ready for relaunch when the Governor of Illinois allowed cinemas to reopen.
What proved to be the final screening at this venue turned out to be the film, “Down the Stretch” on October 1, 1936. The theatre closed for a major refresh to reopen on Christmas Day 1936 but just prior to the relaunch, the Lyda / Grand burned down.
The Yuraku-Kwan Theatre launched on July 30, 1919 located near Mooheau Park. On December 3, 1919, the theatre switched to Hollywood films with a contract with Universal Studios and International News Service for newsreels. Two new projectors elevated the presentation.
When the Empire Theatre was rebuilt, its Hollywood studio bookings were moved there beginning on March 13, 1921. The theatre didn’t covert to sound and became a popular venue for Japanese, Chinese and Filipino patrons sometimes featuring live Polynesian music.
The theatre was purchased by the Franklin Circuit and became the Mamo Theatre launching with 996 seats which arrived late postponing opening from September 3d to September 24th, 1937 likely using some part of the Yuarku-Kan.
Royal Theatres of the West Circuit took on the venue retaining its manager. In fact, the Mamo had just one manager from 1945 to its final day of operation on September 10, 1982 ending its movie run with “Tron.” The theatre was then used for live stage plays. On April 17, 1995 the roof partially collapsed and two months later another collapse ending the building’s run. It was replaced by a parking area and Farmers' Market.
BTW: It was never called the Yara-Kwan Theatre.
The Capitol Theatre launched with Laura La Plante in “The Love Thrill” on March 24, 1927. The real star of opening night, according to reports, was the Mighty Wurlitzer organ, which had its effects in the left arch and the music in the right arch. Two Jones Grand pianos were also in the orchestra pit with seven live performers.
In February of 1928, the venue was equipped with both Movietone and Vitaphone sound systems. Universal presented the World Premiere of “Melody of Love” and at the Capitol on September 24, 1928. Over the years, stars including Barbara Stanwyck, Lillian Gish and magician Harry Blackstone would appear on the Capitol stage. Its Spanish courtyard atmospheric design would eventually be updated and its Wurlitzer would be jettisoned in 1965 and sent to Colorado Springs. Dubinsky Brothers Circuit took on the venue in 1972 and closed the location on January 6, 1985. The terra cotta, wrought iron and archways were among the elements sold at salvage prior to the theater’s demolition.
The Island Theatre launched with “College Days” on May 19, 1927.
My error - Lyda
Worked with Corgan Architects to add an second screen upstairs in 2021.