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50sSNIPES commented about Capitol Theatre on Feb 17, 2026 at 10:26 pm

Actual opening date is December 5, 1913.

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50sSNIPES commented about Britannia Drive-In on Feb 17, 2026 at 10:06 pm

Actual closing date is August 17, 1997, and was last operated by Famous Players. Screen 1 closed with “Spawn” and “Operation Condor”, while Screen 2 closed with “Air Force One” and “My Best Friend’s Wedding”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Britannia Drive-In on Feb 17, 2026 at 8:01 pm

Definitely looks like CinemaScope.

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50sSNIPES commented about Hollywood Cinemas on Feb 17, 2026 at 9:53 am

The Hollywood Theatre closed on February 2, 1986 with “Eliminators” and sat abandoned for almost two decades until its relaunch as a five-screen multiplex in August 2005.

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50sSNIPES commented about Granada Theatre on Feb 17, 2026 at 9:01 am

The Lewis Theatre opened its doors on Christmas Day 1912 and was renamed Granada Theatre on June 1, 1930. The Granada closed for major remodeling on May 1, 1940 for a few months and reopened on August 29, 1940.

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50sSNIPES commented about Capitol Theatre on Feb 16, 2026 at 4:29 pm

This most likely closed in 1987. A Late 1986 photo shows that the Capitol was still open. And of course, its always a single-screener throughout its history.

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50sSNIPES commented about Brockville Drive-In on Feb 16, 2026 at 4:26 pm

The marquee reads Doris Day’s “On Moonlight Bay” along with an unnamed cartoon and a newsreel, if you guys are curious.

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50sSNIPES commented about Odeon Worthing on Feb 16, 2026 at 2:08 pm

Closed with “FX”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Brock Theatre on Feb 15, 2026 at 9:08 pm

Opened by John Micheal McLennan in August 1910.

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50sSNIPES commented about Parkedale Cinemas on Feb 15, 2026 at 8:44 pm

Originally managed by David Eagle, opening in 1977 and closing in 2002. During its early days, the theater was paired up with a Tim Hortons. The exact address is 2444 Parkedale Ave, Brockville, ON K6V 3G8, Canada, where The Barley Mow now sits.

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50sSNIPES commented about Dover Theatre on Feb 15, 2026 at 6:57 pm

Once operated by Cinema Circuit, taken over Lesser Theatre Services in 1986, and finally Creative Entertainment in 1988 before closing in December 1989.

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50sSNIPES commented about Queens Theatre on Feb 15, 2026 at 6:41 pm

Once operated by Century Circuit Inc.

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50sSNIPES commented about Paramount on Feb 15, 2026 at 6:40 pm

Once operated by Century Circuit Inc.

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50sSNIPES commented about Grove Theatre on Feb 15, 2026 at 5:41 pm

Closed with “The Paper Chase” and “Kid Blue”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Washington Theatres on Feb 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Once operated by Brandt Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Hunterdon Theatre on Feb 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Once operated by Brandt Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Barn Theater on Feb 15, 2026 at 4:59 pm

Once operated by Brandt Theaters.

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50sSNIPES commented about Earl Theatre on Feb 15, 2026 at 4:58 pm

Once operated by J&J Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Luxor Theatre on Feb 15, 2026 at 4:57 pm

Once operated by J&J Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Melba Theatre on Feb 15, 2026 at 4:57 pm

Once operated by Brandt Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Strand Theatre on Feb 15, 2026 at 4:55 pm

Still open in 1959.

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50sSNIPES commented about State Theatre on Feb 15, 2026 at 4:42 pm

Closed on September 9, 1984 with “Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom”.

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50sSNIPES commented about St. George Playhouse on Feb 15, 2026 at 4:40 pm

Once operated by Fabian Theaters during the mid-1950s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Colonial Theatre on Feb 15, 2026 at 4:37 pm

Once operated by Liggett-Florin.

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50sSNIPES commented about Dyckman Theatre on Feb 15, 2026 at 4:35 pm

Once operated by Liggett-Florin.