The New Paltz Cinema first opened as a single-screener on August 20, 1969 with “Goodbye Columbus”, and was first operated by Cinecom.
On June 14, 1990, the New Paltz Cinema became the first ever movie theater in the northeast to screen Warren Beatty’s “Dick Tracy” on the same day as its production premiere at Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The film already had a benefit presentation at the Woodstock Theatre in Woodstock, Illinois, one day beforehand.
Hmmm, that’s weird. Showtimes from various New Jersey newspapers say that it was part of the Creative Entertainment chain. But I didn’t know it was private owners that used their service to book its films. That’s very strange!
A third screen was added in 1998. It was closed as a first-run theater on February 26, 2023. It later reopened as the Williams Center for the Arts, screening classic movies, foreign movies, independent movies, and special showings, as well as performing arts and concerts. It no longer shows first-run films.
Opened on July 23, 1969 with George Segal in “The Bridge At Remagen”, twinned in November 1976, and closed on June 30, 1994 with “Getting Even With Dad” in Screen 1 and “Renaissance Man” in Screen 2.
Exactly weeks right after its grand opening, the Park Theatre suffered an unexpected incident. The Park Theatre became national headlines on April 19, 1949 when its interior ceiling collapsed on top of moviegoers, injuring 32 people. The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office immediately advised on the amount of people injured in the collapse, with some of which being severe. The collapse happened just before an unidentified movie was about to start, likely happened during either short subjects or the end of intermission, with 200 people in the auditorium.
The New Paltz Cinema first opened as a single-screener on August 20, 1969 with “Goodbye Columbus”, and was first operated by Cinecom.
On June 14, 1990, the New Paltz Cinema became the first ever movie theater in the northeast to screen Warren Beatty’s “Dick Tracy” on the same day as its production premiere at Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The film already had a benefit presentation at the Woodstock Theatre in Woodstock, Illinois, one day beforehand.
Later in 1990, four more screens were added.
Closed on August 29, 1987 with “The Rosary Murders” in Screen 1 and “007 - The Living Daylights” in Screen 2.
Yes. This was later known as the Main Street Theatre. It was closed on June 14, 1987 with “Ishtar”. The Family Cinema started life in the early-1970s.
Closed on August 7, 1997.
It does say Creative Entertainment on New Jersey newspapers. So I don’t know why.
Hmmm, that’s weird. Showtimes from various New Jersey newspapers say that it was part of the Creative Entertainment chain. But I didn’t know it was private owners that used their service to book its films. That’s very strange!
Opened in either June or July 1962.
Later operated by Sony Theatres, last operated by Loews Cineplex.
Once known as the Hudson Mall Cinemas 4 when two more screens were added in 1990. At the time, it was operated by Creative Entertainment.
Last operated by Creative Entertainment.
Closed on October 30, 1983 with “Possession” and “Bogeyman” (unknown if extras added).
Closed on October 26, 1995 with “Now And Then” in Screen 1 and “Assassins” in Screen 2.
A third screen was added in 1998. It was closed as a first-run theater on February 26, 2023. It later reopened as the Williams Center for the Arts, screening classic movies, foreign movies, independent movies, and special showings, as well as performing arts and concerts. It no longer shows first-run films.
Twinned in 1980, tripled in 1981, five screens in 1990, six screens in the 2000s.
Opened on July 23, 1969 with George Segal in “The Bridge At Remagen”, twinned in November 1976, and closed on June 30, 1994 with “Getting Even With Dad” in Screen 1 and “Renaissance Man” in Screen 2.
Closed on November 4, 1993 with “Demolition Man” in Screen 1 and “A Bronx Tale” in Screen 2.
Closed on August 1, 1991 with “Boyz In The Hood” in Screen 1 and “Terminator 2: Judgement Day” in Screen 2.
Closed in December 1987.
Opened on March 22, 1937. It was originally scheduled to open on March 15 but was postponed because of delays.
Opened on October 18, 1937 with Erroll Flynn in “The Prince And The Pauper” along with an unnamed comedy and Paramount News.
Opened on June 23, 1995.
Exactly weeks right after its grand opening, the Park Theatre suffered an unexpected incident. The Park Theatre became national headlines on April 19, 1949 when its interior ceiling collapsed on top of moviegoers, injuring 32 people. The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office immediately advised on the amount of people injured in the collapse, with some of which being severe. The collapse happened just before an unidentified movie was about to start, likely happened during either short subjects or the end of intermission, with 200 people in the auditorium.
Operating as early as 1921.
Opened on December 18, 1934.
Opened on September 15, 1938 with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in “Carefree” along with a few unnamed shorts and a newsreel.