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50sSNIPES commented about Salida Theatre on Jul 18, 2025 at 7:35 pm

The Salida Theatre opened its doors on May 1, 1936 with Janet Gaynor in “Small Town Girl” along with the short “Between The Lines” starring Bernice Clarke, an unnamed Traveltalk, and an unnamed cartoon. Both the Salida and the Isis Theatres are located on F Street.

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50sSNIPES commented about Gem Theatre on Jul 18, 2025 at 7:17 pm

Renamed the Gem Theatre on December 30, 1939.

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50sSNIPES commented about TOHO Cinemas Shibuya on Jul 18, 2025 at 4:34 pm

The original Shibuya Toho Theater originally housed 1,401 seats when it opened. It was originally planned to be opened as the Toyoko Film Theater, but negotiations were both completed and concluded between Toho’s Ichizo Kobayashi and Toyoko’s Keita Goto just before the opening, and was immediately renamed the Shibuya Toho Theater just on time on its opening.

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50sSNIPES commented about Colonial Theatre on Jul 17, 2025 at 11:40 am

Closed on September 9, 1982 with “The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas”. It was once operated by SportService.

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50sSNIPES commented about State Theater on Jul 17, 2025 at 11:35 am

Built on the site of an earlier theater called the Auditorium Theatre, the State Theatre opened its doors by manager Henry Cherkoff of Lancaster on February 1, 1939 with Wallace Beery in “Stablemates” (unknown if extras added). Arthur Lichtenthaeler, who served as the projectionist at the old Auditorium Theatre, served as the original projectionist at the State Theatre. It originally housed 1,000 seats.

The State Theatre continued to operate without advertising in the 1970s, but appears that it closed as a first-run movie theater in the latter part of the decade. In the early-1980s, the State became an adult movie theater for only a short couple of years.

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50sSNIPES commented about Academy Theatre on Jul 17, 2025 at 11:31 am

Closed either on or around Christmas Day 1981 with “Private Lessons”. Fox Circuit was its last operator.

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50sSNIPES commented about Key Drive-In on Jul 17, 2025 at 11:16 am

The Key Drive-In closed for the final time on September 20, 1992 with “Unforgiven” and “Stay Tuned”. Walmart purchased the site on December 23 of that same year. It was demolished in 1993 and a Walmart was built on the site opening on January 4, 1994.

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50sSNIPES commented about Dogwood Drive-In on Jul 16, 2025 at 6:13 pm

Last operated by United Artists.

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50sSNIPES commented about Richlands Mall Cinema on Jul 16, 2025 at 3:47 pm

Opened in November 1980 and most likely closed on November 9, 1999 with “Three To Tango” in Screen 1 and “The Bone Collector” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Hi-Land Drive-In on Jul 16, 2025 at 3:01 pm

You mean October 26, 1975, not 1985.

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50sSNIPES commented about Vansant Drive-In on Jul 16, 2025 at 12:40 pm

It was demolished in either the late-1970s or early-1980s. Tractor Supply occupies the site.

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50sSNIPES commented about Prairie Cinemas on Jul 16, 2025 at 8:56 am

Scheduled for demolition in August 2025.

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50sSNIPES commented about Rex Theatre on Jul 16, 2025 at 8:36 am

It was already named the Ellis Theatre as early as 1956.

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50sSNIPES commented about Classic Cinemas Beloit on Jul 16, 2025 at 7:48 am

Opened on November 14, 1997.

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50sSNIPES commented about Snellville Cinema 5 on Jul 16, 2025 at 6:23 am

The actual opening date is August 3, 1984. It was last operated by Carmike.

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50sSNIPES commented about Shannon Mall 7 on Jul 16, 2025 at 6:17 am

Expanded to 7 screens on May 24, 1985.

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50sSNIPES commented about Regal Town Center Stadium 16 on Jul 16, 2025 at 6:15 am

Opened on May 23, 1986.

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50sSNIPES commented about Reseda Drive-In on Jul 16, 2025 at 5:48 am

Closed on January 10, 1978 with “The Choirboys” and “Car Wash”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Uptown Theater on Jul 15, 2025 at 6:59 pm

I think that this was later renamed the Woodstock Theatre.

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50sSNIPES commented about Community Theater on Jul 15, 2025 at 6:55 pm

The Community Theatre actually opened its doors on September 22, 1938 with John Barrymore in “Hold That Co-Ed” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about R/C State Cinema 3 on Jul 15, 2025 at 6:53 pm

The State Theatre opened its doors by Warner Bros Circuit Management on August 18, 1937 with Dick Powell in “The Singing Marine” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Mecca Theatre on Jul 15, 2025 at 6:48 pm

Opened on September 14, 1937 with Jack Benny in “Artists And Models” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Page 7 Theatres on Jul 15, 2025 at 6:40 pm

The Page Theatre opened its doors on May 29, 1939 with Lionel Barrymore in “Calling Dr. Kildare” along with a few unnamed shorts and an MGM News Of The Day newsreel. D.F. Aleshire was its first operator.

Current functions are first-run films.

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50sSNIPES commented about Northgate Cinema on Jul 15, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Opened with “Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Valley Mall 4 Cinemas on Jul 15, 2025 at 5:54 pm

Opened on May 29, 1985.