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50sSNIPES commented about Newport Theatre on Dec 25, 2024 at 11:04 am

The Newport Theatre actually opened its doors as a Red Cross Benefit on January 16, 1942 with Herbert Marshall in “Adventure In Washington” and Ronald Reagan in “International Squadron” (unknown if extras added). Local Blue Network radio station WFMJ-AM (now WNIO) also sponsored the grand opening with broadcasts in the lobby.

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50sSNIPES commented about Iris Drive-In on Dec 25, 2024 at 7:50 am

Actually, Griffin had three drive-ins, not two.

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50sSNIPES commented about Regal Cinema South 10 on Dec 24, 2024 at 2:46 pm

Opened as CinemaSouth on July 11, 1986 by National Theatre Corp. It started life with six screens, but expanded to ten screens a few years later.

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50sSNIPES commented about Howland Drive-In on Dec 24, 2024 at 2:39 pm

Once operated by National Theatre Corp.

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50sSNIPES commented about Northside Drive-In on Dec 24, 2024 at 2:39 pm

Once operated by National Theatre Corp.

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50sSNIPES commented about Newport Theatre on Dec 24, 2024 at 2:38 pm

Still open in 1986, once operated by National Theatre Corp.

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50sSNIPES commented about Midway Mall Cinema 8 on Dec 24, 2024 at 2:19 pm

Once operated by National Theatre Corp.

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50sSNIPES commented about Plaza Twin Theatre on Dec 24, 2024 at 2:18 pm

Later operated by National Theatre Corp.

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50sSNIPES commented about Avon Lake Theatre on Dec 24, 2024 at 2:17 pm

Once operated by National Theatre Corp.

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50sSNIPES commented about Eastwood Cinema 1 & 2 on Dec 24, 2024 at 2:09 pm

Lastly known as “Eastwood Cinema 1 & 2” and last operated by National Theatre Corp.

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50sSNIPES commented about Southern Park Theatre on Dec 24, 2024 at 2:06 pm

Once operated by National Theatre Corp.

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50sSNIPES commented about Austintown Movies on Dec 24, 2024 at 2:04 pm

Once operated by National Theatre Corp.

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50sSNIPES commented about Encore Cinema 6 on Dec 24, 2024 at 2:03 pm

Once operated by National Theatre Corp.

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50sSNIPES commented about Austintown Movies on Dec 24, 2024 at 12:30 pm

Opened on May 25, 1976 with “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” in Screen 1, Disney’s “Follow Me Boys” and “Ben And Me” in Screen 2, and “Echoes Of A Summer” in Screen 3.

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50sSNIPES commented about Warren Twin Cinema on Dec 24, 2024 at 12:26 pm

Still open in 1996.

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50sSNIPES commented about Plaza Twin Theatre on Dec 24, 2024 at 12:23 pm

The actual opening date is November 11, 1970 with Carrie Snodgress in “Diary Of A Mad Housewife”, and was first operated by the Cinecom chain. National Drive-In Theatres was one of its later operators. Its very possible that this started life as a single-screener before twinning. Otherwise, I cannot find as much detail about the Plaza Twin Theatre. It’s also likely that this may’ve closed in the 1990s or 2000s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lincoln Knolls Plaza Theatre on Dec 24, 2024 at 12:21 pm

Once operated by Cinecom.

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50sSNIPES commented about Daniel Theater on Dec 24, 2024 at 7:58 am

Still open in the mid-1970s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Robins Theatre on Dec 23, 2024 at 7:25 am

Opened in December 1922.

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50sSNIPES commented about McKinley Theatre on Dec 23, 2024 at 7:22 am

The McKinley Theatre opened its doors on November 17, 1923 with Ohio’s premiere of Leah Baird in “The Miracle Makers” along with Pathe News, an unnamed comedy, and a Fun With The Press reel alongside music conducted by the eight-piece McKinley Superb Orchestra.

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50sSNIPES commented about New American Theatre on Dec 22, 2024 at 8:02 pm

Still open in 1977.

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50sSNIPES commented about State Theater on Dec 22, 2024 at 8:01 pm

The actual opening date is December 14, 1914 with the film “Sophia Finds A Hero” along with several live acts including the Seven Malvern Comiques in “Comedy Trick House”, Cotton & Darrow in “The Wise Guys”, Dick Crolius and his company in “The Touts Temptation”, a performance by Hufford & His Lockhard Sisters, and the musical segment “Temple Of Music”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Columbia Theatre on Dec 22, 2024 at 7:56 pm

The Columbia Theatre was named after a theater-naming contest that was held on September 27, 1911, won by local residents Mrs. Ella Hale, Herman Roth, and Kenneth Hauck. The Columbia Theatre opened in January 1912 by manager George L. McClintock who was also the president of a local automobile club.

The Columbia Theatre closed in late-1966.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lyric Theatre (I) on Dec 22, 2024 at 6:46 pm

I cannot find the exact opening date to the original Lyric, but this opened in mid-1908.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lyric Theater on Dec 17, 2024 at 7:32 pm

Also to note, December 28, 1934 is on a Friday, while December 28, 1935 is on a Saturday. It opened on a Friday evening.