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50sSNIPES commented about Merrill's Ethan Allen Cinemas on May 19, 2023 at 7:05 pm

Once operated by Hoyts.

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50sSNIPES commented about Merrill's Roxy Cinemas on May 19, 2023 at 6:11 am

First operated by an independent company for its first four years of operation. USA Cinemas began operating the Nickelodeon in 1986, followed by Loews in 1988. Loews operated the Nickelodeon for the next six years until the nationwide Sony Theatres rebranding. It became a Sony theater for a time, but in September 1995, the Nickelodeon became a Hoyts operated theater. Hoyts operated the theater until October 2001.

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50sSNIPES commented about Oakdale Mall 3 on May 18, 2023 at 7:45 pm

Closed on April 8, 2002.

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50sSNIPES commented about Assembly Square Cinemas on May 18, 2023 at 7:01 pm

It was first known as “Assembly Square 1-8” when Sack opened its doors on June 12, 1981. It was renamed “Assembly Square Cinema” for the heck of it after its expansion to 12 on December 9, 1983.

Sack operated the Assembly Square until January 12, 1986, when it was taken over by USA Cinemas. Finally on March 26, 1989, Loews took over the Assembly Square from USA Cinemas. At the time, the theater was renamed “Loews Somerville at Assembly Square”.

Both Loews and the later Loews Cineplex operated the theater for the longest period of time (with the exception of its short-lived Sony Theatres operation from December 1994-October 1996) until Loews went defunct in January 2006 by AMC, and at the time, the theater changed its name to “AMC Loews Assembly Square”, where it remain as its final theater name until closure on January 15, 2007

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50sSNIPES commented about Iris Theatre on May 17, 2023 at 1:45 pm

The Iris opened its doors on December 25, 1930 with Wallace Berry in “Min And Bill” with Western Electric sound installation, unclear if any short subjects were added. It is closed in the middle of 1980.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cambridge Premier Cinema 4 on May 15, 2023 at 11:47 am

Opened on March 16, 1989 as the “Dorchester Square Cinemas”. It was renamed “Cambridge Premier Cinemas” in 1995.

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50sSNIPES commented about Flagship Premium Cinemas Easton on May 15, 2023 at 11:43 am

Opened on July 20, 1995.

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50sSNIPES commented about Sky Vue Drive-In on May 14, 2023 at 2:45 pm

Demolished. The screen was removed right after closure. As of 2020, almost all traces were completely faded and the only thing left standing is the concession/projection building.

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50sSNIPES commented about Home of the Stars Drive-In on May 14, 2023 at 9:10 am

I think it was named after the names of the famous. I’m not sure though.

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50sSNIPES commented about West Islip Twin Cinemas on May 11, 2023 at 8:02 pm

The West Islip Twin opened its doors on October 10, 1973 with “Paper Moon” at Screen 1 and “The Last Of Sheila” at Screen 2. The West Islip Twin closed for the final time on April 11, 1999 with “Analyze This” and “Doug’s 1st Movie”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Newark Showplace 6 on May 11, 2023 at 1:58 pm

First opened as the Newark Showplace 5 on April 9, 1993.

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50sSNIPES commented about Rose City Drive-In on May 11, 2023 at 1:28 pm

The Rose City Drive-In closed on October 6, 1985 with “Ghostbusters” and “Starman”. The Rochester Democrat didn’t demonstrate any showings from the 1986 season or later.

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50sSNIPES commented about Wren Drive-In on May 9, 2023 at 5:07 am

A 1955 aerial view shows the theater under construction. So the Wren Drive-In probably opened its gates in 1956.

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50sSNIPES commented about Spirit Drive-In on May 5, 2023 at 12:19 pm

Closed in the mid-to-late 1980s, and demolished in 1989. The Walmart at the former drive-in’s site opened on January 31, 1990.

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50sSNIPES commented about Arrowhead 3 Theatre on May 3, 2023 at 3:39 pm

Last operated as a $1 second-run house, and it closed on March 30, 1989.

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50sSNIPES commented about Capri Theatre on May 3, 2023 at 11:14 am

It was actually opened by Martin Theatres before becoming a Carmike theater. Martin Theatres acquired Fuqua Industries and became Carmike Cinemas in 1982.

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50sSNIPES commented about Skyway Drive-In on May 3, 2023 at 8:14 am

The Skyway is located on 131 Justice Ave, Fitzgerald, GA 31750. A 1957 aerial shows the theater attached but was completely gone by 1971, meaning that the Skyway probably closed in the early-1960s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Ocilla Theatre on May 2, 2023 at 12:36 pm

Opened as early as 1922.

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50sSNIPES commented about Fitzgerald Drive-In on May 2, 2023 at 12:31 pm

Both the Fitzgerald and the Skyway Drive-Ins were very close to each other. The Fitzgerald was located on 163 Bowens Mill Highway, Fitzgerald, GA 31750, and the Skyway is located on 131 Justice Ave, Fitzgerald, GA 31750. The Skyway closed sometime in the early-1960s, while the Fitzgerald Drive-In closed sometime in the late-1970s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Mustang Drive-In on Apr 30, 2023 at 1:31 pm

The Mustang Drive-In actually opened its gates on September 1, 1950 with “Hellfire”. It was first operated by Wallace Blankenship and managed by Jimmy Burleson. It was closed in 1983.

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50sSNIPES commented about Andrews Cinema on Apr 30, 2023 at 1:31 pm

First known as the Showplace Theater in the early-1980s (and later Showplace Cinema).

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50sSNIPES commented about Rose Theater on Apr 30, 2023 at 1:05 pm

Actually, the “Black Cat” picture shown there was actually taken at the Wallace Theatre. The Wallace Theatre is actually the only theater in Andrews throughout World War II.

The Rose Theatre opened its doors by Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Blankenship on July 19, 1950 with “My Friend Irma Goes West” (unknown if any short subjects were added due to its grand opening advertisement being lost, but it comes along with a special ceremony announcement by Bob Nash of Lubbock radio station 950 AM KSEL [now known as KJTV-AM]).

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50sSNIPES commented about Wallace Theater on Apr 30, 2023 at 12:50 pm

Opened on May 20, 1937 with “Venus Makes Trouble” (unknown if short subjects were added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Queen Theater on Apr 30, 2023 at 12:15 pm

Last operated by Interstate Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Henderson Drive-In on Apr 30, 2023 at 5:10 am

They are very close to see other. The Henderson is located on 2650 US-1/158 Highway, Henderson, NC 27536, while the Starlite is located on 2565 US 1/158 Highway, Henderson, NC 27537. The Starlite was already demolished by 1970, while the Henderson continued to operate into the decade. The Henderson was probably closed in the 1980s.