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popcorn_pete commented about Ormonde Cinema on Mar 28, 2018 at 9:49 am

Opened 30 July 1939 and closed 12 October 1985 with Police Academy II. Latterly run by the two sons Gerard and Robert Kavanagh.

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popcorn_pete commented about Bandon Cinema on Mar 19, 2018 at 7:17 am

A “Cinema” is recorded in the 1923 edition of the Kine Year Book run by J. Powell with Bandon Cinema appearing in the 1928 edition run by T. Lowney. He or she appears to have been partnered with a Mr O'Brien from 1942 with O'Brien going it alone by the early-1960s. Electric Rep was later replaced with a Western Electric sound system.

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popcorn_pete commented about Ormonde Cinema on Mar 19, 2018 at 6:26 am

The Ormonde was managed in the end of its years by Pat and Kathleen Greene who closed it in April 2006.

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popcorn_pete commented about Omniplex Wexford on Mar 4, 2018 at 7:35 am

Opened in July 2008, MAXX screen opened February 2015. In October of 2015, the cinema began to screen live opera from New York. The first screening was of Verdi’s Il Trovatore, which was broadcasted live from the Metropolitan Opera in New York.

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popcorn_pete commented about Arc Cinema Wexford on Mar 4, 2018 at 7:32 am

Opened to the general public the following day 4 August 2017. In its previous guise as the Savoy, closure was on Sunday 29 June 2008.

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popcorn_pete commented about Denis Theatre on Mar 1, 2018 at 4:45 pm

The Denis opened in 1938 says one source and was named after a senator’s son Denis Harris. Twinned 1965, quadrupled 1981, closed 2004. Purchased by a focus group, one screen reopened 2013 although probably not full-time, ongoing renovations.

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popcorn_pete commented about Cinema 4 on Mar 1, 2018 at 4:39 pm

Opened 1927 by Harris Amusements Company. Quadrupled 1994 into Cinema 4, last film screened 1998

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popcorn_pete commented about Boulevard Theatre on Mar 1, 2018 at 4:34 pm

After refurbishment had a bowling alley in basement. Fire 4 October 1948 but only minor damage. Closed 10 July 1952.

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popcorn_pete commented about Brookline Theatre on Mar 1, 2018 at 4:32 pm

Opened 28 March 1921 on land occupied the German Beneficial Union, fire 7 April 1933 only minor damage, leased to Warner Brothers from 1938 but bought in 1947. Appears to have been in use as a screening room and distribution centre from 1939, shortly after the nearby Boulevard Theatre opened. Sold 1971, later occupied by Salvation Army and an office for a former State Representative. Conversion to pub revealed a decorative mural underneath soundproofing material.

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popcorn_pete commented about Star Theatre on Feb 21, 2018 at 12:02 pm

One source suggests the theatre opened in 1913 and was run by William Long. More here: https://www.orcity.org/planning/718-main-street-star-theater

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popcorn_pete commented about Brook Theatre on Feb 21, 2018 at 11:52 am

Restaurant gives its address as 3401 S Peoria Ave,
Tulsa, OK 74105.

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popcorn_pete commented about Victoria Chatelet on Feb 21, 2018 at 11:49 am

Screens 156 and 68, closed 9 February 1988. Later an art gallery but since June 2012 a bar called Le Dernier Bar avant la Fin du Monde.

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popcorn_pete commented about Menil Palace on Feb 21, 2018 at 11:45 am

Opened 1920, had a balcony and 600 seats. Now one of Carrefour’s City supermarkets. More here: http://sallesdecinemas.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/menil-cinema-paris-20eme.html

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popcorn_pete commented about Royal Theater on Feb 21, 2018 at 11:42 am

Now some sort of live music venue run by Odeum Entertainment.

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popcorn_pete commented about Mexico on Feb 21, 2018 at 11:40 am

Opened 15 February 1959, closed 15 March 1988. Twinned January 1978. Photo here: www.flickr.com/photos/patrice-koch/6106119015

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popcorn_pete commented about Gloria on Feb 21, 2018 at 11:24 am

Yelpers report the bar here has closed. The Bishops Arms is a chain pub apparently owned by Elite Hotels.

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popcorn_pete commented about Cine Royal Park on Feb 21, 2018 at 11:21 am

According to one website this was a former shop, maybe the cinema is elsewhere in the street. More at: http://www.buenosaireslocaltours.com/buenos-aires-city-guide/notable-bars/bar-britanico/

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popcorn_pete commented about Bercy Cinema on Feb 21, 2018 at 11:16 am

The Welcome Stranger is a hotel, although it may very well have a gaming area and bar.

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popcorn_pete commented about Nile Theatre on Feb 21, 2018 at 11:13 am

Appears to have been in use as a church as of September 2017.

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popcorn_pete commented about Liberty Theatre on Feb 21, 2018 at 11:12 am

If the piano bar is where the cinema used to be it looks like a different building. Cinema demolished or refaced maybe?

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popcorn_pete commented about Georgia Theatre on Feb 21, 2018 at 11:09 am

Latterly Miss Shirley’s Kitchen, now KO’s Kitchen serving soul food.

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popcorn_pete commented about Majestic Theatre on Feb 15, 2018 at 11:34 am

The foyer is now home to the Razza Pizza Artigianale restaurant, with a Yoga School on the upper floor. Full history at JC John’s link above.

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popcorn_pete commented about Credit Cinema on Feb 15, 2018 at 11:30 am

Built in Art Deco style by E. L. Farrow & Sons it opened in 1937. It closed in 1979 when the Square One Cinemas opened. In 1980 it became Universal Jewellers and was occupied by Remenyi House of Music by 1979 previous to its current use. More here:http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/businessesgallery;jsessionid=49BA6C2C63C9B73946B1234CA814B908.node2-4?paf_gear_id=13400033&imageId=5000121n&index=0&returnUrl=%2Fportal%2Fresidents%2Fbusinessesgallery%3Bjsessionid%3DF03AB71504999B724893DF3FD45C00FC.node2-4%3Fimages%3D498

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popcorn_pete commented about State Newsreel Theatrette on Feb 15, 2018 at 11:25 am

The bar has now closed and the space is used by the Q Hotel as a private function area.

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popcorn_pete commented about Princess Theatre on Feb 15, 2018 at 11:24 am

The bar closed in March 2015 following retirement of the owner Frank Rozowski. A nearby one called Mr Lucky’s was considering reopening the place but is was still empty in July 2017.