Louis Israel of the Heights and Standard Theatre went “all in” on the Cinema Theater on Euclid. It launched on October 14, 1928 as a sub-run theatre with Richard Barthelmess in “The Patent Leather Kid.“ The large 1,000-seat theater featured a Wurlitzer organ and was bathed boldly in blue and gold. Israel had sold off the Heights and, just a year later sold, the Standard. The theatre was happily branded as “the best of the second run” films but stooped to exploitation fare as chain operated sound films took their toll on the Cinema.
Israel even booked the infamous, “Ingagi” banned for nature faking by censors in New York State and then by the Hays Office. Badly positioned technology-wise, the Cinema struggled into the Depression. Fortunately, Israel found a taker in the Warner Brothers Circuit which announced it would be closed for for “a fortnight” on November 18, 1930. The venue re-emerged as Warner’s Lake Theater on Christmas Day 1930 wiring it for Western Electric sound and positioned as a first-run house. The opening film was Otis Skinner starring in “Kismet.” When Warner took on the Hippodrome Theatre, the Lake was back where it started now as a discount, sub-run, double-feature house on November 21, 1933.
Community Theatres Circuit took on the venue changing its name to the Esquire. It shedded seats - now cushioned - in a redesign and opening with Dane Clark in “Moonrise.“ The streamlined 1948 renovation added turquoise and beige to the color pallet. But the Esquire failed to find its audience closing May 28, 1951 with Susan Hayward in “I Can Get It For You Wholesale.”
It became the studios of WJW-TV Channel 8 and was saved from demolition after the station departed serving as the live, Center Repertory Theatre after a costly refurbishing. But when they moved out in 1980, Playhouse Square took on the venue in 1981 but was unable to raise funding in excess of three million dollars to use the space. They sold off the theatre to a developer who demolished the building.
The Rex Theatre launched on June 11, 1915 by O.E. Simon. Simon made some news in 1927 by not only converting to sound but by creating his own sound system. In 1932, Simon sold the theatre and it was renamed the Cave Theatre. Simon re-acquired the theatre and, after a major refresh, he renamed it the Roxy Theatre with a grand opening on November 25, 1937.
Rose and Merle Burns ran it from 1952 to 1979. In 1953, Corporal Luverne Luthmiller appeared in a newsreel when, arriving home on a furlough was honored by the Roxy with a showing of the newsreel. He was then given the newsreel. The Burns' Frosty Shop also sold candy and ice cream to patrons.
In 1954, the theatre converted from its 10x12' screen to a widescreen 14.5x41' screen to show CinemaScope films. In 1965, the theatre celebrated its 50th anniversary with throwback 1915 pricing and honoring O.E. Simon. Former Major League Baseball Player Kevin Maas once was a projectionist there for four years. The Roxy ceased operations in 1979.
The Emagine Woodhaven closed in January of 2017. On December 15, 2017, AMC took on the venue renaming it as the AMC Woodhaven Village 10. On March 16, 2020, the theatre closed along with most other theaters during the COVID-19 pandemic. When Michigan theaters were allowed to reopen in early October 2020, AMC decided against reopening the Woodhaven Village and made the closure permanent.
The AMC Studio 30 was closed on March 16, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It reopened on August 20, 2020 along with a number of locations offering throw-back 15 cents ticket prices as AMC tried to celebrate its 100th Anniversary. But with revenues reportedly off more than 90% year-to-year, AMC made the closure permanent after shows of November 8, 2020. It was one of many locations closed permanently by the circuit in a second wave of closures it announced in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The AMC Hamilton closed along with the rest of the circuit on March 16, 2020 for the COVID-19 pandemic. The theatre was reopened on September 10, 2020. However, it was one of many theatres the circuit permanently closed on November 8, 2020 - a second major wave of closures it announced late in 2020 due to the pandemic. Although rent was a factor undoubtedly, AMC said the Hamilton 24’s closure was a result of the ongoing pandemic reporting revenue at theatre down in excess of 90% year over year.
AMC Oakview Plaza 24 was located as an outparcel building near Oak View Mall. The theatre reopened August 27, 2020 after being closed for the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it was one of many theatres the circuit closed permanently on November 8, 2020 - a second major wave of closures it announced late in 2020 due to the pandemic.
The Cache Valley Mall opened July 28, 1976. Not far behind was the Grand Opening of the Cache Valley Mall Triplex Theatres likely on a 30-year lease. The Triplex launched August 6, 1976 after a ribbon cutting with the films, “Lifeguard,” “Bingo Long and the Traveling All-Stars, and “Swashbuckler.” Under new opeators, it would become the Cache Valley 3 Theatres operating just past its 30-year leasing cycle.
H.C. Heninger of the Cache Drive-In Theatre launched the Redwood Family Theatre after a $100,000 remodeling of the former Steed’s Dairy Bar building on March 3, 1976. Theatre Operators Inc. changed the name to the Redwood Theatre arranging screenings of R-rated features at discount prices for the nearby college crowd. It likely ceased operations in 1982. It later became the Reel Time and Logan Art House & Cinema.
The Roxy Theatre opened October 23, 1935 with Alice Faye and George Raft in “Every Night at Eight” supported by selected shorts. After an ownership change a new 20-year lease, the theatre became the Utah Theatre on January 14, 1956 with Victor Mature in “The Last Frontier.”
Consolidated Theatres Circuit and the Thatcher Brothers opened the New-build Lyric Theatre replacing a previous Lyric Theatre. It opened September 22, 1913 with Lottie Pickford in “The House of Bondage” supported by four shorts and live music.
It might be noted that the Skydome had little in common with Springfield’s Air-Dome (1906-1908) and the Airdome (1909-1914) on East Walnut. Both were open live theaters which never were used for any cinematic purposes. But for the curious about those locations, here is some information.
Air-Dome had opened as a summer location for the Diemer Theatre four blocks away and was located in the former Central Park showgrounds. B.J. Diemer’s opening play was “For Love and Honor” on June 17, 1906. The open air theater ran three summer seasons with live plays ending in September of 1908.
Airdome on East Walnut was opened by the Bell, Olendorf & Ballard Amusement Circuit out of Kansas that purportedly programmed as many as 73 such airdomes and tent shows in the central states. Airdome launched with live shows on May 17, 1909 after a two-day weather delay with “The Great White Way.” Across the street was Fink’s Theater Pharmacy which served as the de facto concession stand with full soda fountain and candy options for patrons. Airdome ran six seasons through September 13, 1914 deciding not to reopen for Summer of 1915. Both Skydome and Airdome were demolished in 1915.
Though the Baldwin Theatre was known for live events, in 1898 the theatre began showing sporadic exhibitions of continuous motion pictures using two projectors to avoid breaks. And though the Baldwin wasn’t a regular movie theater, regular motion pictures were found within the larger, multi-purpose Baldwin Theatre Building for two months in 1907.
From May to June of 1907, the Nickelodeon took over a retail spot to show full-time movies in the “Store Show” era of film exhibition. The Nickelodeon opened May 3, 1907 with the Lubin film, “The Unwritten Law: A Thrilling Drama Based on the Thaw-White Case.” It closed with the Pathé Frères film, “Life and Passion of Christ” with the 44-minute film broken into three parts that required three separate nickel attendances over three days. The 15-minute screenings also saved on eye strain.
Meanwhile, the Baldwin remained true to is mission of providing live performances. However, an appearance by journalist Opie Read on January 5, 1909 ended the run of the venue which was completely destroyed by fire the next day. The Landers Theatre was the replacement for the Baldwin.
Though the Baldwin Theatre was known for live events, in 1898 the theatre began showing sporadic exhibitions of continuous motion pictures using two projectors to avoid breaks. From May to June of 1907 the Nickelodeon took over a retail spot within the Baldwin complex to show full-time movies. It opened May 3, 1907 with the Lubin film, “The Unwritten Law: A Thrilling Drama Based on the Thaw-White Case.”
Meanwhile, the Baldwin opted to go with live performances. But an appearance by journalist Opie Read on January 5, 1909 ended the run of the Baldwin which was completely destroyed by fire the next day. The Landers Theatre was the replacement for the Baldwin.
Captain Peabody brought his show business craft dating back to the “museums” of 1870s Kansas City to Springfield shepherding motion picture presentation at the Majestic, the Gem, and here at the Mecca. Combining motion pictures, tableau vivant/poses plastiques, illusion, and vaudeville, the Mecca launched as a family resort theatre experience on September 5, 1908.
Peabody would also program the Gem Theatre at its opening a year later. Professor Steora was installed as the full time magician and he along with motion pictures carried the Mecca only until 1910 when Professor Steora and the Mecca appear to have vanished for the last time. It was replaced by a meat market in 1911.
Ge orge and Anna Nagle moved to Shawano in 1914 and built the Crescent Theatre that year opening in 1915. George died prior to opening. Anna ran the theatre 47 years passing away at age 91 while working in the office of the Crescent. The Crescent continued to 1988 when Cinema I and II launched on East Green Bay. The theater’s second life was as the Crescent Pitcher Show from 1996 to 2013. It was being renovated to became a microbrewery potentially reopening in the early 2020s. The Nagle name is still at the top of the building.
If the trade press is correct, this opened as the Arcade Theatre in the early 1900s and was purchased by the operator of the Palace changing name to the Palace and going out of business without converting to sound. Independent Theaters, Inc., spent $15,000 refreshing the venue and wiring it for sound at a cost of $15,000 rebranding it as the Shawano Theatre in 1931.
W.W. Smith launched the Delmar Garden on July 24, 1911 which had an indoor and an outdoor theater. Opening day featured Schepp’s Famous Performing Ponies, Dogs and Monkeys along with motion pictures. The theatre appears to close during the summer of 1913.
The 300-seat Happy Hour Theatre opened with motion pictures on April 11, 1912 by the aforementioned Robert Franklin Barrett with the films, “The Fugitive,” “A Life for Sale” and “Symphony in Black.” The Unhappy Hour occurred on October 15, 1916 when the theatre closed with a triple feature of Lon Chaney in “The Desert Bat,” the Alva Brothers' “Mexican Insurrection” and Elsie Alberts in “Pie.”
The Ritz Theatre launched with a preview show on February 9, 1927 with Monte Blue in “Other Women’s Husbands” supported by a newsreel, a comedy short, a live vaudeville act. The actual Grand Opening was on February 13, 1927 with “Mile a Minute Morgan” starring Matty Mattison supported by a newsreel, a comedy short, a live vaudeville act. The Ritz was renamed as the Royal Theater on August 21, 1927 with the exploitation films, “Tell Me Why” and “The Naked Truth.” The Royal was a quick casualty not converting to sound.
The Park-In Theater launched August 31, 1947 in the brand new Plaza Shopping Center on Gladstone. It’s opening film was “The Yearling.” The neighborhood theater was next to Park-In Furniture as meterless parking by the door was aggressively marketed as a chief advantage by the shopping center. But almost immediately, people were confusing the Park-In bookings with the popular Drive- In Theater’s elsewhere in town. Nearly one year later, the theater was rebranded as the Tower Theatre on August 22, 1948 and would celebrate its first anniversary under that name eight days later. The theatre closed at the end of its second 25-year lease in 1997.
The Electric Theatre launched October 8, 1916 with Theda Bara in “Her Double Life.” Ten years later, the Electric Theatre received a major refresh including a mighty $25,000 Wurlitzer Orchestral Organ. Sydney B. Dawson was the organist at the opening. On February 9, 1930, the Electric became the Publix Electric Theatre when the circuit took on the location.
On September 24, 1930, the theatre became the Paramount Theatre with a dedication show screening of “The Santa Fe Trail” starring Richard Arlen. In 1933, Fox purchased the Paramount when Paramount Publix went into bankruptcy reorganization. It reverted reverted to the Electric Theatre with a November 30, 1933 showing of “Man’s Town.” The Electric became the Fox Theatre with a major streamlined moderne facelift and a World Premiere showing of “Killer McCoy” on December 4, 1947. Just five days later, the Fox was gutted by fire leaving its front and four walls intact.
The Fox moved its screenings to the inactive Jefferson Theatre while recreating the Fox. the Fox reopened on June 23, 1949 having a 35 year run. The architects for the new look Fox were Kent Cole and Sam Bihr, Jr. The Fox Theatre closed on December 2, 1984 with Clint Eastwood in “Tightrope.”
1924 letter as the Broadmour Theatre in Kansas City.
Louis Israel of the Heights and Standard Theatre went “all in” on the Cinema Theater on Euclid. It launched on October 14, 1928 as a sub-run theatre with Richard Barthelmess in “The Patent Leather Kid.“ The large 1,000-seat theater featured a Wurlitzer organ and was bathed boldly in blue and gold. Israel had sold off the Heights and, just a year later sold, the Standard. The theatre was happily branded as “the best of the second run” films but stooped to exploitation fare as chain operated sound films took their toll on the Cinema.
Israel even booked the infamous, “Ingagi” banned for nature faking by censors in New York State and then by the Hays Office. Badly positioned technology-wise, the Cinema struggled into the Depression. Fortunately, Israel found a taker in the Warner Brothers Circuit which announced it would be closed for for “a fortnight” on November 18, 1930. The venue re-emerged as Warner’s Lake Theater on Christmas Day 1930 wiring it for Western Electric sound and positioned as a first-run house. The opening film was Otis Skinner starring in “Kismet.” When Warner took on the Hippodrome Theatre, the Lake was back where it started now as a discount, sub-run, double-feature house on November 21, 1933.
Community Theatres Circuit took on the venue changing its name to the Esquire. It shedded seats - now cushioned - in a redesign and opening with Dane Clark in “Moonrise.“ The streamlined 1948 renovation added turquoise and beige to the color pallet. But the Esquire failed to find its audience closing May 28, 1951 with Susan Hayward in “I Can Get It For You Wholesale.”
It became the studios of WJW-TV Channel 8 and was saved from demolition after the station departed serving as the live, Center Repertory Theatre after a costly refurbishing. But when they moved out in 1980, Playhouse Square took on the venue in 1981 but was unable to raise funding in excess of three million dollars to use the space. They sold off the theatre to a developer who demolished the building.
The Rex Theatre launched on June 11, 1915 by O.E. Simon. Simon made some news in 1927 by not only converting to sound but by creating his own sound system. In 1932, Simon sold the theatre and it was renamed the Cave Theatre. Simon re-acquired the theatre and, after a major refresh, he renamed it the Roxy Theatre with a grand opening on November 25, 1937.
Rose and Merle Burns ran it from 1952 to 1979. In 1953, Corporal Luverne Luthmiller appeared in a newsreel when, arriving home on a furlough was honored by the Roxy with a showing of the newsreel. He was then given the newsreel. The Burns' Frosty Shop also sold candy and ice cream to patrons.
In 1954, the theatre converted from its 10x12' screen to a widescreen 14.5x41' screen to show CinemaScope films. In 1965, the theatre celebrated its 50th anniversary with throwback 1915 pricing and honoring O.E. Simon. Former Major League Baseball Player Kevin Maas once was a projectionist there for four years. The Roxy ceased operations in 1979.
The Cowtown closed playing Spanish language films and also hosting a weekend flea market in 1984.
The Emagine Woodhaven closed in January of 2017. On December 15, 2017, AMC took on the venue renaming it as the AMC Woodhaven Village 10. On March 16, 2020, the theatre closed along with most other theaters during the COVID-19 pandemic. When Michigan theaters were allowed to reopen in early October 2020, AMC decided against reopening the Woodhaven Village and made the closure permanent.
Not sure what this picture represents - a movie that didn’t play at the Bow-Tie Cinemas at Greenwich Plaza because it was already out of business?
The AMC Studio 30 was closed on March 16, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It reopened on August 20, 2020 along with a number of locations offering throw-back 15 cents ticket prices as AMC tried to celebrate its 100th Anniversary. But with revenues reportedly off more than 90% year-to-year, AMC made the closure permanent after shows of November 8, 2020. It was one of many locations closed permanently by the circuit in a second wave of closures it announced in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The AMC Hamilton closed along with the rest of the circuit on March 16, 2020 for the COVID-19 pandemic. The theatre was reopened on September 10, 2020. However, it was one of many theatres the circuit permanently closed on November 8, 2020 - a second major wave of closures it announced late in 2020 due to the pandemic. Although rent was a factor undoubtedly, AMC said the Hamilton 24’s closure was a result of the ongoing pandemic reporting revenue at theatre down in excess of 90% year over year.
AMC Oakview Plaza 24 was located as an outparcel building near Oak View Mall. The theatre reopened August 27, 2020 after being closed for the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it was one of many theatres the circuit closed permanently on November 8, 2020 - a second major wave of closures it announced late in 2020 due to the pandemic.
The Cache Valley Mall opened July 28, 1976. Not far behind was the Grand Opening of the Cache Valley Mall Triplex Theatres likely on a 30-year lease. The Triplex launched August 6, 1976 after a ribbon cutting with the films, “Lifeguard,” “Bingo Long and the Traveling All-Stars, and “Swashbuckler.” Under new opeators, it would become the Cache Valley 3 Theatres operating just past its 30-year leasing cycle.
H.C. Heninger of the Cache Drive-In Theatre launched the Redwood Family Theatre after a $100,000 remodeling of the former Steed’s Dairy Bar building on March 3, 1976. Theatre Operators Inc. changed the name to the Redwood Theatre arranging screenings of R-rated features at discount prices for the nearby college crowd. It likely ceased operations in 1982. It later became the Reel Time and Logan Art House & Cinema.
The Rex Theatre launched by Harvey Johnson on November 2, 1914 with Lillian Worth in “The Pearl of Punjab.”
The Roxy Theatre opened October 23, 1935 with Alice Faye and George Raft in “Every Night at Eight” supported by selected shorts. After an ownership change a new 20-year lease, the theatre became the Utah Theatre on January 14, 1956 with Victor Mature in “The Last Frontier.”
Consolidated Theatres Circuit and the Thatcher Brothers opened the New-build Lyric Theatre replacing a previous Lyric Theatre. It opened September 22, 1913 with Lottie Pickford in “The House of Bondage” supported by four shorts and live music.
It might be noted that the Skydome had little in common with Springfield’s Air-Dome (1906-1908) and the Airdome (1909-1914) on East Walnut. Both were open live theaters which never were used for any cinematic purposes. But for the curious about those locations, here is some information.
Air-Dome had opened as a summer location for the Diemer Theatre four blocks away and was located in the former Central Park showgrounds. B.J. Diemer’s opening play was “For Love and Honor” on June 17, 1906. The open air theater ran three summer seasons with live plays ending in September of 1908.
Airdome on East Walnut was opened by the Bell, Olendorf & Ballard Amusement Circuit out of Kansas that purportedly programmed as many as 73 such airdomes and tent shows in the central states. Airdome launched with live shows on May 17, 1909 after a two-day weather delay with “The Great White Way.” Across the street was Fink’s Theater Pharmacy which served as the de facto concession stand with full soda fountain and candy options for patrons. Airdome ran six seasons through September 13, 1914 deciding not to reopen for Summer of 1915. Both Skydome and Airdome were demolished in 1915.
Though the Baldwin Theatre was known for live events, in 1898 the theatre began showing sporadic exhibitions of continuous motion pictures using two projectors to avoid breaks. And though the Baldwin wasn’t a regular movie theater, regular motion pictures were found within the larger, multi-purpose Baldwin Theatre Building for two months in 1907.
From May to June of 1907, the Nickelodeon took over a retail spot to show full-time movies in the “Store Show” era of film exhibition. The Nickelodeon opened May 3, 1907 with the Lubin film, “The Unwritten Law: A Thrilling Drama Based on the Thaw-White Case.” It closed with the Pathé Frères film, “Life and Passion of Christ” with the 44-minute film broken into three parts that required three separate nickel attendances over three days. The 15-minute screenings also saved on eye strain.
Meanwhile, the Baldwin remained true to is mission of providing live performances. However, an appearance by journalist Opie Read on January 5, 1909 ended the run of the venue which was completely destroyed by fire the next day. The Landers Theatre was the replacement for the Baldwin.
Though the Baldwin Theatre was known for live events, in 1898 the theatre began showing sporadic exhibitions of continuous motion pictures using two projectors to avoid breaks. From May to June of 1907 the Nickelodeon took over a retail spot within the Baldwin complex to show full-time movies. It opened May 3, 1907 with the Lubin film, “The Unwritten Law: A Thrilling Drama Based on the Thaw-White Case.”
Meanwhile, the Baldwin opted to go with live performances. But an appearance by journalist Opie Read on January 5, 1909 ended the run of the Baldwin which was completely destroyed by fire the next day. The Landers Theatre was the replacement for the Baldwin.
Captain Peabody brought his show business craft dating back to the “museums” of 1870s Kansas City to Springfield shepherding motion picture presentation at the Majestic, the Gem, and here at the Mecca. Combining motion pictures, tableau vivant/poses plastiques, illusion, and vaudeville, the Mecca launched as a family resort theatre experience on September 5, 1908.
Peabody would also program the Gem Theatre at its opening a year later. Professor Steora was installed as the full time magician and he along with motion pictures carried the Mecca only until 1910 when Professor Steora and the Mecca appear to have vanished for the last time. It was replaced by a meat market in 1911.
Ge orge and Anna Nagle moved to Shawano in 1914 and built the Crescent Theatre that year opening in 1915. George died prior to opening. Anna ran the theatre 47 years passing away at age 91 while working in the office of the Crescent. The Crescent continued to 1988 when Cinema I and II launched on East Green Bay. The theater’s second life was as the Crescent Pitcher Show from 1996 to 2013. It was being renovated to became a microbrewery potentially reopening in the early 2020s. The Nagle name is still at the top of the building.
If the trade press is correct, this opened as the Arcade Theatre in the early 1900s and was purchased by the operator of the Palace changing name to the Palace and going out of business without converting to sound. Independent Theaters, Inc., spent $15,000 refreshing the venue and wiring it for sound at a cost of $15,000 rebranding it as the Shawano Theatre in 1931.
W.W. Smith launched the Delmar Garden on July 24, 1911 which had an indoor and an outdoor theater. Opening day featured Schepp’s Famous Performing Ponies, Dogs and Monkeys along with motion pictures. The theatre appears to close during the summer of 1913.
The 300-seat Happy Hour Theatre opened with motion pictures on April 11, 1912 by the aforementioned Robert Franklin Barrett with the films, “The Fugitive,” “A Life for Sale” and “Symphony in Black.” The Unhappy Hour occurred on October 15, 1916 when the theatre closed with a triple feature of Lon Chaney in “The Desert Bat,” the Alva Brothers' “Mexican Insurrection” and Elsie Alberts in “Pie.”
The Ritz Theatre launched with a preview show on February 9, 1927 with Monte Blue in “Other Women’s Husbands” supported by a newsreel, a comedy short, a live vaudeville act. The actual Grand Opening was on February 13, 1927 with “Mile a Minute Morgan” starring Matty Mattison supported by a newsreel, a comedy short, a live vaudeville act. The Ritz was renamed as the Royal Theater on August 21, 1927 with the exploitation films, “Tell Me Why” and “The Naked Truth.” The Royal was a quick casualty not converting to sound.
The Park-In Theater launched August 31, 1947 in the brand new Plaza Shopping Center on Gladstone. It’s opening film was “The Yearling.” The neighborhood theater was next to Park-In Furniture as meterless parking by the door was aggressively marketed as a chief advantage by the shopping center. But almost immediately, people were confusing the Park-In bookings with the popular Drive- In Theater’s elsewhere in town. Nearly one year later, the theater was rebranded as the Tower Theatre on August 22, 1948 and would celebrate its first anniversary under that name eight days later. The theatre closed at the end of its second 25-year lease in 1997.
The Electric Theatre launched October 8, 1916 with Theda Bara in “Her Double Life.” Ten years later, the Electric Theatre received a major refresh including a mighty $25,000 Wurlitzer Orchestral Organ. Sydney B. Dawson was the organist at the opening. On February 9, 1930, the Electric became the Publix Electric Theatre when the circuit took on the location.
On September 24, 1930, the theatre became the Paramount Theatre with a dedication show screening of “The Santa Fe Trail” starring Richard Arlen. In 1933, Fox purchased the Paramount when Paramount Publix went into bankruptcy reorganization. It reverted reverted to the Electric Theatre with a November 30, 1933 showing of “Man’s Town.” The Electric became the Fox Theatre with a major streamlined moderne facelift and a World Premiere showing of “Killer McCoy” on December 4, 1947. Just five days later, the Fox was gutted by fire leaving its front and four walls intact.
The Fox moved its screenings to the inactive Jefferson Theatre while recreating the Fox. the Fox reopened on June 23, 1949 having a 35 year run. The architects for the new look Fox were Kent Cole and Sam Bihr, Jr. The Fox Theatre closed on December 2, 1984 with Clint Eastwood in “Tightrope.”