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50sSNIPES commented about State Theatre on Dec 25, 2025 at 5:29 pm

The State Theatre replaced the Royal Theatre at the same address, which has its own CT page.

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50sSNIPES commented about JANAF Cinemas on Dec 25, 2025 at 5:28 pm

Opened on September 14, 1966 with “Dear John”. Twinned on May 27, 1977, and Screens 3 and 4 were added on August 12, 1977.

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50sSNIPES commented about Twin Pines Drive-In on Dec 25, 2025 at 5:26 pm

Actual closing date is September 24, 1967.

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50sSNIPES commented about Royal Theatre on Dec 25, 2025 at 5:13 pm

The Royal Theatre was located at the same address as the State Theatre.

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50sSNIPES commented about Galion Community Theatre on Dec 25, 2025 at 5:08 pm

Opened with a sneak Hollywood preview. The first full-length feature the Galion played is Wallace Beery’s “Big Jack” (unknown if extras added) the following day.

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50sSNIPES commented about Welikoklad Event Centre on Dec 25, 2025 at 12:39 pm

Opened with “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Byrd Theatre on Dec 24, 2025 at 8:05 pm

Ended its first-run days in 2001.

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50sSNIPES commented about Plaza Drive-In on Dec 24, 2025 at 7:59 pm

Closed on September 1, 1980 with “Big Brawl” and “Enter The Dragon”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Westover Theatre on Dec 24, 2025 at 7:58 pm

Closed on April 16, 1995 with “Jerky Boys”. Neighborhood Theaters was its last operators.

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50sSNIPES commented about State Theatre on Dec 24, 2025 at 7:57 pm

Closed on November 5, 1981 with “The Mack”, “Coffy”, and “Sheba Baby”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Glen Drive-In on Dec 24, 2025 at 7:52 pm

Edited from my June 7, 2023 (5:46 PM) comment:

It was closed on October 30, 1977 with “The Pom Pom Girls” and “Greased Lightning”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Meadowbrook Plaza Cinema on Dec 24, 2025 at 7:50 pm

After JLC’s bankruptcy, it was renamed the Meadowbrook Plaza Cinema. That was short-lived, and closed on May 14, 1975 with “Challenge”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Patterson Drive-In on Dec 24, 2025 at 7:49 pm

Actual closing date is September 13, 1981. It was last operated by Glenmar Cinestate Inc.

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50sSNIPES commented about Broad Street Cinema I & II on Dec 24, 2025 at 7:47 pm

Neighborhood Theatres was one of its previous operators, but yes, Cineplex Odeon was its last operator when it closed on January 29, 1990 with “Tango And Cash” in Screen 1 and “Look Who’s Talking” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Bellwood Drive-In on Dec 24, 2025 at 7:45 pm

Edited from my June 7, 2023 (5:35 PM) comment:

The Bellwood opened its gates on May 28, 1948 with Randolph Scott in “Gunfighters” along with an unnamed Animal Speaks short and an unnamed cartoon. The Bellwood closed for the final time on October 12, 1986, sponsored by WRXL-FM.

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50sSNIPES commented about Capitol Theatre on Dec 24, 2025 at 7:41 pm

Closed on April 15, 1984 with “The Evil Dead”.

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50sSNIPES commented about North 11 Drive-In on Dec 24, 2025 at 7:37 pm

Closed on October 30, 1978 with “The End” and “Hustle” (definitely very appropriate titles for an ending).

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50sSNIPES commented about Riverside Drive-In on Dec 24, 2025 at 7:32 pm

Closed in 1969.

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50sSNIPES commented about Tanglewood Mall Cinema I-II-III on Dec 24, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Actual closing date is February 13, 1997.

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50sSNIPES commented about Towers Theatre on Dec 24, 2025 at 7:29 pm

Opened on December 22, 1970 with “Lovers And Other Strangers”. It was once operated by Plitt Theatres who took over after ABC Southern Theatres and before Cineplex Odeon. The actual closing date is July 26, 1998 by Regal.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lee Hi Drive-In on Dec 24, 2025 at 7:26 pm

Actual closing date is October 18, 1981.

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50sSNIPES commented about Shenandoah Valley Drive-In on Dec 24, 2025 at 7:25 pm

Closed on October 26, 1986 with “Deadly Friend” and “Cobra”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Dixie Drive-In on Dec 24, 2025 at 7:22 pm

Closed on September 30, 1984 with “Sudden Impact” and “Uncommon Valor”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Trail Drive-In on Dec 24, 2025 at 7:21 pm

Closed on September 2, 1984 with “Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom” and “Staying Alive”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Jefferson Theatre on Dec 24, 2025 at 7:17 pm

Closed with “The Tattooed Hit Man”.