Camelback Cinema I-II-III

7045 E. Camelback Road,
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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Previously operated by: Associated Independent Theatres Inc., Century Circuit Inc., General Cinema Corp., Harkins Theatres, Loews, Statewide Theatres

Architects: John Schotanus

Previous Names: Camelback Mall Cinemas

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Located in the Camelback Mall, the Camelback Cinema I-II-III was opened by Associated Independent Theatres Inc. on May 2, 1965. Statewide Theatres took over on September 22, 1965. On October 11, 1967 it was taken over by Loews. On June 28, 1972 General Cinemas took over and they operated it until December 1973. It was taken over by Century Cinemas followed by General Cinemas again until June 6, 1984. Last operated by Harkins Theatres who closed it on February 28, 1998.

Contributed by dave-bronx

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Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on February 12, 2009 at 11:14 pm

The July 5, 1965, issue of Boxoffice Magazine said that Associated Independent Theatres of the West would open the Camelback Theatre in Scottsdale that summer. The new house had 850 seats.

The January 17, 1966, issue of Boxoffice included the Camelback in its annual list of theatres opened during the previous year.

nmariew2
nmariew2 on September 25, 2009 at 3:37 pm

Is this the “Camelview 5” Harkin’s Theatre?

movieguyphx65
movieguyphx65 on July 12, 2010 at 11:10 am

The Camelback Theatre was located on the south side of Camelback road near Scottsdale Road. This where “MIDWAY” and “ROLLERCOASTER” played in SENSURROUND. The large theatre was split into 3 screens.

TLSLOEWS
TLSLOEWS on July 12, 2010 at 1:39 pm

A.K.A. LOEWS CAMELBACK? Never heard of this one.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on July 12, 2010 at 3:45 pm

I bet the large theatre split into three screens looked horrible,much like was done to National Hills Theatre when it was tripled.I could only watch one movie there after it was tripled.and I got in Free and still couldn’t bring myself to see what Greed did to a wonderful theatre,much like CAMELBACK THEATRE.

Allan
Allan on January 8, 2011 at 9:34 pm

This theatre was still operating into the 80s and as mentioned was on the opposite side of Camelback from Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall. Camelview 5 is on the same side of Camelback as the mall, which is the north side.

rivest266
rivest266 on May 16, 2022 at 2:05 pm

Opened September 22nd, 1965 by Statewide Theatres

rivest266
rivest266 on May 28, 2023 at 10:10 am

Correction: opened by Associated Independent Theatres from suburban New York City per:

Camelback Mall theatre openingCamelback Mall theatre opening 02 May 1965, Sun Arizona Republic (Phoenix, Arizona) Newspapers.com

and taken over by Statewide Theatres shortly after.

50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on May 28, 2023 at 10:25 am

Closed on September 29, 1991. Last operated by Harkins.

DanielTheMovieGod
DanielTheMovieGod on February 28, 2024 at 10:01 pm

Actually, the theater’s last day was on February 28, 1998. The movies they play on its last day were Welcome To Sarajevo, The Wings of The Dove and The Replacement Killers.

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