The Wakea Theatre opened its doors on March 17, 1948 with June Haver in “Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay!” (unknown if extras added). Operated by the W&K Theatres chain, it was built with an estimate $75,000 featuring 750 seats (600 in the orchestra pit and 150 in the balcony) and was first operated by Lewis Watts (of Atlanta, Texas) and T.F. Keasler.
The Wakea Theatre closed on April 2, 1975 with Walt Disney’s “Old Yeller”, but ALMOST attempted to reopen in 1977, but unfortunately this never happened.
This opened as the Rialto Theatre on April 10, 1936 with Mae West in “Klondike Annie” along with an unnamed comedy, featuring installations of RCA Photophone High Fidelity sound. It was renamed the State Theatre on June 24, 1939. It most likely closed in March 1948 when the Wakea Theatre opened nearby.
There’s not a lot of info that I can find about the Highland, meaning that its completely unknown if the Highland continued operating after the launch of the Ramon.
Also opened with Walt Disney’s “Beaver Valley” along with an unnamed cartoon.
It was closed on August 18, 1988 with “Mac And Me” in Screen 1 and “Big” in Screen 2. Both films moved to the Northland Village Cinemas after closure. It was once operated by Odeon Theatres Canada and was last operated by Cineplex Odeon.
Edited from my April 9, 2024 (4:02 PM) comment:
The Wakea Theatre opened its doors on March 17, 1948 with June Haver in “Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay!” (unknown if extras added). Operated by the W&K Theatres chain, it was built with an estimate $75,000 featuring 750 seats (600 in the orchestra pit and 150 in the balcony) and was first operated by Lewis Watts (of Atlanta, Texas) and T.F. Keasler.
The Wakea Theatre closed on April 2, 1975 with Walt Disney’s “Old Yeller”, but ALMOST attempted to reopen in 1977, but unfortunately this never happened.
Renamed the Strand Theatre on August 23, 1935.
This opened as the Rialto Theatre on April 10, 1936 with Mae West in “Klondike Annie” along with an unnamed comedy, featuring installations of RCA Photophone High Fidelity sound. It was renamed the State Theatre on June 24, 1939. It most likely closed in March 1948 when the Wakea Theatre opened nearby.
This opened in May 1952, although I cannot find the grand opening advertisement.
Opened on March 8, 1917 by R.A. and H.G. Wilt featuring Simplex projection.
The Twilight opened on May 25, 1912 in a building formerly occupied by simply known as Keffer & Sweeney.
Closed as a movie theater on February 8, 1990 with “Tango & Cash”.
Opened with “The Fastest Gun Alive”, “The Last Hunt”, and “This Is My Love” along with three unnamed cartoons.
I don’t know why two auditoriums housed a whopping 28 seats each. That got me laughing.
This opened in 1983, although I cannot find its grand opening date.
There’s not a lot of info that I can find about the Highland, meaning that its completely unknown if the Highland continued operating after the launch of the Ramon.
Closed as Westbrook on February 8, 1999.
Current functions are first-run, independent, film festivals, and special events.
Closed as Showcase Grand on November 21, 1999 with “Fight Club” in Screen 1 and “The Bachelor” in Screen 2.
Closed on April 22, 1999.
Also opened with Walt Disney’s “Beaver Valley” along with an unnamed cartoon.
It was closed on August 18, 1988 with “Mac And Me” in Screen 1 and “Big” in Screen 2. Both films moved to the Northland Village Cinemas after closure. It was once operated by Odeon Theatres Canada and was last operated by Cineplex Odeon.
Closed on August 29, 1999 after a 103-day run of “Star Wars Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace”.
Opened by Odeon Theatres Canada on December 18, 1981, and closed by Cineplex Odeon on April 17, 2001. This was never operated by Loews Cineplex.
Closed on June 21, 1999.
Opened by Odeon Theatres Canada, later taken over by Cineplex Odeon, last operated independently until closure in May 1997.
Opened with “Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines”. It was closed on September 20, 1990 with “Taking Care Of Business”.
Closed on October 31, 1979 with “Killer Fish” and “Fire Power”, last operated by Odeon Theatres Canada.
Closed on September 5, 1990.
Closed after the 1972 season.
Closed on January 16, 1994.