Closed on June 19, 1983 with “Flashdance” and “Grease” in Screen 1 and the triple-billing of “Rocky III”, “First Blood”, and “Slaughter” in Screen 2. It was last operated by National Theatre Corp.
Once operated by Loews (not Loew’s Inc.), later Sony Theatres, and finally Loews Cineplex. This was last known as Loews Trylon Theater and Sony Trylon Theater.
Yes, but unfortunately I cannot confirm if this was first independently operated since the Crofton Cinema 4’s opening on October 14, 1977 or the theater being a JF theater in the 1980s. However, I can confirm that it was taken over by Loews in the late-1980s, later operated by Sony Theatres, and finally Loews Cineplex.
Correction: This actually opened with “That Certain Age”, and not “The Wizard Of Oz”. This was all according to a September 2012 article by Christopher Cugini.
The Juliar Theatre opened its doors on February 10, 1939 with John Barrymore in “The Great Man Votes” along with Disney’s Mickey Mouse (and Pluto) in “Society Dog Show”, the musical short “Swing You Swingers”, the Floyd Gibbons short “Treacherous Waters”, and the Vitaphone Pictorial Revue “The Immortal Brush”.
The Juliar Theatre closed on October 18, 1959 after failing to compete against the widely-popular Al Ringling. The theater did attempt to reopen again on February 3, 1960 but this didn’t last long at all, closing around one month later. After closure, the Baraboo Amusement Company took over the building in October 1965 but its future of the building remained undecided.
The Gem Theatre opened its doors on April 7, 1909 by manager C.A. Booth featuring Edison Kinetoscope installations. Although I cannot find its opening attractions, singer Earl Morse performed on stage on opening day.
Lastly known as “Keith’s Gem Theatre” during its final months, the Gem Theatre closed on June 5, 1923 with Lewis Stone in “A Fool There Was” and the Sunshine Comedy “Step Lively Please”. It originally closed its doors for repairs but management at the nearby Al Ringling Theatre purchased the old Gem the following month, and the entire equipment was transferred to the Al Ringling afterward.
Opened with “Where Love Has Gone” (with a kiddie matinee the following day). It was closed on January 17, 1991 with “Kindergarten Cop” in Screen 1 and “Edward Scissorhands” in Screen 2.
Closed on Christmas Eve 2000 with two double features in each auditorium. Screen 1 closed with “Little Nicky” and “Space Cowboys”, while Screen 2 closed with “Remember The Titans” and “The 6th Day”.
The Regal Huntingdon Valley 14 first opened softly on June 10, 1993 with a special afternoon sneak peak of “Jurassic Park” in one auditorium only. All 14 screens opened on June 11, 1993, with Jurassic opening in four auditoriums (Screens 1, 2, 3, and 4). It was closed on July 5, 2001.
The Gem Theatre most likely opened its doors on October 9, 1935 with Jimmy Cagney in “The Irish In Us” (unknown if extras added), and closed on October 27, 1963 with Walt Disney’s “Moon Pilot”. The theater building was converted into a laundromat the following year.
What’s very strange is that local merchants didn’t congratulate the theater until nine days AFTER its opening. This happened at the same time the Gem became an affiliate with “March Of Time” (beginning with Volume 1 Issue 7), which screened just before the showings of the following: Pat O'Brien’s “In Caliente” along with the Merrie Melodies cartoon “Along Flirtation Walk” and the comedy short “Husband’s Holiday” on October 18 of that same day.
Opened as the Aristo Theatre during the 1910s, renamed the Winnett Theatre in 1921, damaged by an early morning fire on February 10, 1923, reopened the following month, renamed the Rimrock Theatre in 1945, closed in 1958, converted into both a barber shop and a beauty shop in June 1961.
C.R. Goyins opened the Stanford Theatre on May 30, 1942 with Jack Benny in “Charley’s Aunt” along with an unnamed travelogue, unnamed cartoon, and a newsreel. It was still open in 1977.
This is taken during the week of May 22, 1988.
This is taken during the week of May 22, 1988.
This is taken during the week of May 22, 1988.
This is taken during the week of May 22, 1988.
This was actually last operated by National Theatre Corp.
Once operated by National Theatre Corp.
Closed on June 19, 1983 with “Flashdance” and “Grease” in Screen 1 and the triple-billing of “Rocky III”, “First Blood”, and “Slaughter” in Screen 2. It was last operated by National Theatre Corp.
Once operated by Loews (not Loew’s Inc.), later Sony Theatres, and finally Loews Cineplex. This was last known as Loews Trylon Theater and Sony Trylon Theater.
Opened with Jack Lemmon in “How To Murder Your Wife”.
Twinned on April 20, 1975.
Yes, but unfortunately I cannot confirm if this was first independently operated since the Crofton Cinema 4’s opening on October 14, 1977 or the theater being a JF theater in the 1980s. However, I can confirm that it was taken over by Loews in the late-1980s, later operated by Sony Theatres, and finally Loews Cineplex.
Correction: This actually opened with “That Certain Age”, and not “The Wizard Of Oz”. This was all according to a September 2012 article by Christopher Cugini.
The Juliar Theatre opened its doors on February 10, 1939 with John Barrymore in “The Great Man Votes” along with Disney’s Mickey Mouse (and Pluto) in “Society Dog Show”, the musical short “Swing You Swingers”, the Floyd Gibbons short “Treacherous Waters”, and the Vitaphone Pictorial Revue “The Immortal Brush”.
The Juliar Theatre closed on October 18, 1959 after failing to compete against the widely-popular Al Ringling. The theater did attempt to reopen again on February 3, 1960 but this didn’t last long at all, closing around one month later. After closure, the Baraboo Amusement Company took over the building in October 1965 but its future of the building remained undecided.
The Gem Theatre opened its doors on April 7, 1909 by manager C.A. Booth featuring Edison Kinetoscope installations. Although I cannot find its opening attractions, singer Earl Morse performed on stage on opening day.
Lastly known as “Keith’s Gem Theatre” during its final months, the Gem Theatre closed on June 5, 1923 with Lewis Stone in “A Fool There Was” and the Sunshine Comedy “Step Lively Please”. It originally closed its doors for repairs but management at the nearby Al Ringling Theatre purchased the old Gem the following month, and the entire equipment was transferred to the Al Ringling afterward.
Opened with “Where Love Has Gone” (with a kiddie matinee the following day). It was closed on January 17, 1991 with “Kindergarten Cop” in Screen 1 and “Edward Scissorhands” in Screen 2.
Closed on Christmas Eve 2000 with two double features in each auditorium. Screen 1 closed with “Little Nicky” and “Space Cowboys”, while Screen 2 closed with “Remember The Titans” and “The 6th Day”.
The Regal Huntingdon Valley 14 first opened softly on June 10, 1993 with a special afternoon sneak peak of “Jurassic Park” in one auditorium only. All 14 screens opened on June 11, 1993, with Jurassic opening in four auditoriums (Screens 1, 2, 3, and 4). It was closed on July 5, 2001.
Closed in late-June 1948.
Opened with Fred MacMurray in “Suddenly Its Spring” along with a few unnamed shorts and a newsreel.
The Gem Theatre most likely opened its doors on October 9, 1935 with Jimmy Cagney in “The Irish In Us” (unknown if extras added), and closed on October 27, 1963 with Walt Disney’s “Moon Pilot”. The theater building was converted into a laundromat the following year.
Opened as the Aristo Theatre during the 1910s, renamed the Winnett Theatre in 1921, damaged by an early morning fire on February 10, 1923, reopened the following month, renamed the Rimrock Theatre in 1945, closed in 1958, converted into both a barber shop and a beauty shop in June 1961.
Still open in 1973.
This was originally an opera house although I cannot find any information about it. It was already renamed the Gaiety Theatre by 1917.
C.R. Goyins opened the Stanford Theatre on May 30, 1942 with Jack Benny in “Charley’s Aunt” along with an unnamed travelogue, unnamed cartoon, and a newsreel. It was still open in 1977.
Most likely closed on May 21, 1942 with “Arise, My Love” (unknown if extras added) when the Teton Theatre opened nearby three days later.