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50sSNIPES commented about Orpheum Theater on May 14, 2026 at 3:41 pm

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.

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50sSNIPES commented about Salem Drive-In on May 14, 2026 at 3:00 pm

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.

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50sSNIPES commented about Skyline Drive-In on May 14, 2026 at 10:59 am

November 16, 1988 could be its final night of operation before going dark for eight years.

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50sSNIPES commented about Wanda International Cinema Wujaiochang on May 13, 2026 at 9:35 pm

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.

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50sSNIPES commented about Maple Motor Cinema on May 13, 2026 at 9:24 pm

April 17, 2004

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50sSNIPES commented about UME Huaxing International Cinema on May 13, 2026 at 9:21 pm

Opened in July 2002, and closed in March 2025.

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50sSNIPES commented about UME Shuangjing International Cinema on May 13, 2026 at 9:19 pm

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.

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50sSNIPES commented about Maple Motor Cinema on May 13, 2026 at 9:17 pm

The exact address is 21 Liangmaqiao Road, San Yuan, Chaoyang, Beijing.

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50sSNIPES commented about Capitol Cinema on May 13, 2026 at 9:09 pm

Relaunched with 13 screens in January 2026.

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50sSNIPES commented about Capital Cinema on May 13, 2026 at 9:09 pm

Demolished five days after closure.

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50sSNIPES commented about Vaca Valley Cinema 4 on May 13, 2026 at 6:29 pm

Correction: This was never once operated by AMC Theatres. Throughout its history, it was operated by both West Side-Valley Theatres and Tegtmeier Associates.

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50sSNIPES commented about Fine Arts on May 13, 2026 at 3:10 pm

What is the first normal feature after opening?

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50sSNIPES commented about Tansabourne Cinemas on May 12, 2026 at 8:34 pm

This was last known as Tanasbourne Cinemas, before closing on September 30, 1993.

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50sSNIPES commented about Beaverton Wunderland on May 12, 2026 at 8:29 pm

Opened on Christmas Day 2013.

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50sSNIPES commented about Beaverton Drive-In on May 12, 2026 at 8:29 pm

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.

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50sSNIPES commented about Westgate 5 Theatre on May 12, 2026 at 8:25 pm

Opened with “The Naked Runner” and “The Viscount” in Screen 1 and “The War Wagon” and “Texas Across The River” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Aloha Theatre on May 12, 2026 at 8:09 pm

Closed on November 7, 1988 with “Big” and “Die Hard”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Firefly Theatre on May 12, 2026 at 8:06 pm

Damaged by a projection-related fire on June 19, 1939.

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50sSNIPES commented about Southgate Theatre on May 12, 2026 at 8:03 pm

Closed on September 30, 1993, last operated by Act III.

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50sSNIPES commented about Televue Theatre on May 12, 2026 at 8:02 pm

Closed on July 22, 1986 with “Down And Out In Beverly Hills” and “Gung Ho”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Milwaukie Cinema & Wunderland on May 12, 2026 at 8:01 pm

Functions update: First-run films are also added.

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50sSNIPES commented about Super 99 Drive-In on May 12, 2026 at 7:54 pm

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.

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50sSNIPES commented about Sellwood Theater on May 12, 2026 at 3:58 pm

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”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lake Theater & Cafe on May 12, 2026 at 3:18 pm

Opened in 1940. It was once operated by Luxury Theatres, and twinned in the early-1980s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Milwaukie Cinema & Wunderland on May 12, 2026 at 3:17 pm

Opened on August 18, 1942 as the third Portland area theater operated by Harry Moyer Sr.