The Orpheum Theatre was renamed the Hoosier Cinema on January 10, 1986 after a five-week closure, reopening with “Back To The Future”. There was also a plan on twinning the theater, but that did not happen, and its reopening didn’t last long at all.
The Salem Drive-In operated for many decades from the early-1950s until its last show on August 14, 1994, screening “Lassie” and “The Client” as its last films. The screen was destroyed by a fire at 3:00 AM the next morning on August 15, and the theater never reopened.
The Wanda International Cinema Wujaiochang opened its doors on December 14, 2006 and later became notable as China’s first Samsung Cinema LED screen on February 4, 2018.
This theater is notable for being the first theater to feature installations of the very first DMAX, China’s alternative to IMAX, in August 2011, although IMAX had already been introduced to China in June 2006.
Correction: This was never once operated by AMC Theatres. Throughout its history, it was operated by both West Side-Valley Theatres and Tegtmeier Associates.
Actual opening date is May 10, 1950 with “Francis” and “Far Frontier” along with a few unnamed shorts. It was closed on September 3, 1984 with Disney’s “The Jungle Book” and “Sheena”. Luxury Theatres was its last operator.
Harry Moyer Sr. opened the Sellwood Theatre on April 16, 1938 with Carole Lombard in “Nothing Sacred” along with a few unnamed shorts. It was later operated by CNS Theatres, and finally by the independent chain Family Theatres before closing on February 8, 1997 with “The English Patient”.
The Orpheum Theatre was renamed the Hoosier Cinema on January 10, 1986 after a five-week closure, reopening with “Back To The Future”. There was also a plan on twinning the theater, but that did not happen, and its reopening didn’t last long at all.
The Salem Drive-In operated for many decades from the early-1950s until its last show on August 14, 1994, screening “Lassie” and “The Client” as its last films. The screen was destroyed by a fire at 3:00 AM the next morning on August 15, and the theater never reopened.
November 16, 1988 could be its final night of operation before going dark for eight years.
The Wanda International Cinema Wujaiochang opened its doors on December 14, 2006 and later became notable as China’s first Samsung Cinema LED screen on February 4, 2018.
April 17, 2004
Opened in July 2002, and closed in March 2025.
This theater is notable for being the first theater to feature installations of the very first DMAX, China’s alternative to IMAX, in August 2011, although IMAX had already been introduced to China in June 2006.
The exact address is 21 Liangmaqiao Road, San Yuan, Chaoyang, Beijing.
Relaunched with 13 screens in January 2026.
Demolished five days after closure.
Correction: This was never once operated by AMC Theatres. Throughout its history, it was operated by both West Side-Valley Theatres and Tegtmeier Associates.
What is the first normal feature after opening?
This was last known as Tanasbourne Cinemas, before closing on September 30, 1993.
Opened on Christmas Day 2013.
A 1979 aerial view shows that the theater hasn’t been built yet, meaning that January 16, 1981 is the exact opening date for the Beaverton.
Opened with “The Naked Runner” and “The Viscount” in Screen 1 and “The War Wagon” and “Texas Across The River” in Screen 2.
Closed on November 7, 1988 with “Big” and “Die Hard”.
Damaged by a projection-related fire on June 19, 1939.
Closed on September 30, 1993, last operated by Act III.
Closed on July 22, 1986 with “Down And Out In Beverly Hills” and “Gung Ho”.
Functions update: First-run films are also added.
Actual opening date is May 10, 1950 with “Francis” and “Far Frontier” along with a few unnamed shorts. It was closed on September 3, 1984 with Disney’s “The Jungle Book” and “Sheena”. Luxury Theatres was its last operator.
Harry Moyer Sr. opened the Sellwood Theatre on April 16, 1938 with Carole Lombard in “Nothing Sacred” along with a few unnamed shorts. It was later operated by CNS Theatres, and finally by the independent chain Family Theatres before closing on February 8, 1997 with “The English Patient”.
Opened in 1940. It was once operated by Luxury Theatres, and twinned in the early-1980s.
Opened on August 18, 1942 as the third Portland area theater operated by Harry Moyer Sr.