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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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 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.
Actually, Griffin had three drive-ins, not two.
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.
Once operated by National Theatre Corp.
Once operated by National Theatre Corp.
Still open in 1986, once operated by National Theatre Corp.
Once operated by National Theatre Corp.
Later operated by National Theatre Corp.
Once operated by National Theatre Corp.
Lastly known as “Eastwood Cinema 1 & 2” and last operated by National Theatre Corp.
Once operated by National Theatre Corp.
Once operated by National Theatre Corp.
Once operated by National Theatre Corp.
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.
Still open in 1996.
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.
Once operated by Cinecom.
Still open in the mid-1970s.
Opened in December 1922.
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.
Still open in 1977.
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”.
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.
I cannot find the exact opening date to the original Lyric, but this opened in mid-1908.
Also to note, December 28, 1934 is on a Friday, while December 28, 1935 is on a Saturday. It opened on a Friday evening.