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robboehm commented about Las Vegas 1 & 2 on Jan 28, 2021 at 2:46 pm

It was not uncommon for Wichita adult film theatres to be raided in mid performance and the films confiscated. In some cases the names of the patrons were taken.

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robboehm commented about Calico Cat Theatre on Jan 28, 2021 at 2:44 pm

This and other Wichita adult theatres were subject to raids during mid performance with the films being confiscated and, in some cases, names of the patrons taken.

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robboehm commented about Circle Cinema on Jan 28, 2021 at 2:43 pm

This and other Wichita adult theatrea were subject to a number of raids in mid performance and the films confiscated. In some cases the names of the patrons were taken.

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robboehm commented about River-Vu Drive-In on Jan 27, 2021 at 9:43 am

One source suggests that because the Drive-In was “across the river” it was actually in Elgin, Utah.

The Drive-In was operated by local Green River residents and closed on November 28, 1955.

I have uploaded a 2011 photo of the downed pylon by Grant Smith and a 1977 aerial U.S. Geological Survey photo from the utahtheaters.info site. In the aerial photo the projection building is in the center of the image and the screen at the bottom.

The site makes no mention of “Dunham” as an alternate name for the drive-in.

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robboehm commented about Silver Screen Cinema on Jan 26, 2021 at 7:12 pm

Probably closed as a result of competition from the nearby Derby Plaza Theaters.

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robboehm commented about Sag Harbor Cinema Arts Center on Jan 25, 2021 at 7:42 pm

Uploaded an image of the Elite from the Sag Harbor Historical Society which appeared in “A Century of Celluloid in Sag Harbor” in the February 16, 2016 Sag Harbor Express. Article can easily be Googled online.

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robboehm commented about Sag Harbor Cinema Arts Center on Jan 25, 2021 at 7:21 pm

There are now three auditoriums. Theatre 1 233 seats 4K projection, 10 x 10 Dolby Atmos; Theatre 2 90 seats 4k, 16mm, 35 mm projections, Dolby Sound; Theatre 3 (on the new third floor) a 38 seat screening room available for rental and use by student exhibitors. Actual physical tours can be booked at this time but the venue is not open for regular usage during Covid restrictions.

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robboehm commented about Vogue Theatre on Jan 25, 2021 at 2:54 pm

Uploaded a current image as a pharmacy.

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robboehm commented about Elba Theatre on Jan 24, 2021 at 5:27 pm

The 1925 fire only destroyed the projection booth of the Elba and its equipment therefore the opening was only delayed a month. Uploaded photos from 1946 and one of the facade from the current renovation.

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robboehm commented about Strand Theatre on Jan 24, 2021 at 12:59 pm

The Strand was located on First Avenue. I’ve uploaded a postcard image from 1920.

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robboehm commented about Clay Center Theatre on Jan 22, 2021 at 7:53 pm

Is it just a coincidence that one of the partners in the theatre was named “Beams” and the venue was called “Sunbeams”?

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robboehm commented about Grotto Theater on Jan 21, 2021 at 7:19 pm

The original address of the Grotto was 6020 North Peoria Avenue. Street is now part of Highway 11.

I’ve uploaded a 1953 photo by Jim Carpenter which appears in the online site of the Turley, Oklahoma Historical Association.

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robboehm commented about Palace Theatre on Jan 21, 2021 at 7:01 pm

Currently Redbud Physical Therapy. Current street photo uploaded.

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robboehm commented about Elm Theatre on Jan 21, 2021 at 6:47 pm

Uploaded a photo of Foster’s Family Foods which is on Tyler. Looking at the roof line I believe this was the site of the Elm. If so the address of the theatre would be 130 North Tyler.

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robboehm commented about Springdale Cinemas on Jan 21, 2021 at 6:12 pm

Springfield Mall couldn’t keep up with the neighboring Bel Air Mall. The two had many of the same stores but the Bel Air had a better location and room for expansion.

Uploaded a photo of the exterior signage which reads Cinemas.

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robboehm commented about Port Theatre on Jan 18, 2021 at 8:31 pm

The Port was located on Main Street. It began life as the Riverside in May 1916. See the clipping I’ve uploaded from the Cecil Whig of May 27th of that year. Don’t know how 800 people enjoyed what is later to have been reported as a 300 seat theatre. Name probably was established because the back of the building faced the Susquehanna River. It later became the Port. Killduffs.com believes the building has been demolished.

Also uploaded an ad as the Port from Killduffs.com and an early image of the venue, albeit attributed to 1915, from the Facebook page of Craigtown Auto.

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robboehm commented about Sun Theatre on Jan 18, 2021 at 7:53 pm

Also uploaded a current photo from cecildaily.com.

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robboehm commented about Sun Theatre on Jan 18, 2021 at 1:13 pm

Uploaded an ad from chronicalingamera and a 1948 photo from cecildaily.com.

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robboehm commented about Rio Theatre on Jan 18, 2021 at 12:47 pm

Uploaded ads found on Kilduffs.com. That site also suggests that the Rio was demolished as part of a project to widen the canal.

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robboehm commented about North East Theatre on Jan 18, 2021 at 12:26 pm

Uploaded a photo as Dollar General.

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robboehm commented about Brookhaven Multiplex Cinemas on Jan 17, 2021 at 7:12 pm

Driving past today I noticed the boarded up pylon is still there. The site is barren except for that.

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robboehm commented about E.M. Loew's Center Theatre on Jan 16, 2021 at 9:44 am

I’ve uploaded two postcard images of the Main Street block from both directions where signage for the Scenic appears. The signage is at the end of the building but I believe the theatre entrance is actually the white arched space to the left.

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robboehm commented about Liberty's Premier Discount Cinemas on Jan 11, 2021 at 8:41 am

Dallasmovies, both you and Joe Vogel have mentioned a competitive theatre at Randallstown-Plaza. The theatre is not on CT nor can I find mention of it doing a series of basic Google searches.

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robboehm commented about Liberty's Premier Discount Cinemas on Jan 10, 2021 at 7:31 pm

Uploaded a photo in which a portion of the Liberty can be seen.

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robboehm commented about State Line Drive-In on Jan 9, 2021 at 12:40 pm

Uploaded an ad which says Hagerstown rather than Greencastle. Probably used for better recognition.