Comments from 50sSNIPES - Cinema Treasures

50sSNIPES commented about Silver City Galleria 10 on May 3, 2026 at 5:05 am

Taken over by Regal on March 28, 2003.

50sSNIPES commented about Ashley Cinemas on May 3, 2026 at 4:59 am

United Artists took it over from Litchfield on June 1, 1987.

50sSNIPES commented about Carmike Cinema 8 on May 3, 2026 at 4:59 am

United Artists took it over from Litchfield on June 1, 1987.

50sSNIPES commented about Cinema 90 6 on May 3, 2026 at 4:59 am

United Artists took it over from Litchfield on June 1, 1987.

50sSNIPES commented about Northgate Crossing 6 on May 3, 2026 at 4:57 am

United Artists took it over from Litchfield on June 1, 1987.

50sSNIPES commented about Rome VII on May 3, 2026 at 4:57 am

United Artists took it over from Litchfield on June 1, 1987.

50sSNIPES commented about Aviation Avenue Cinemas on May 3, 2026 at 4:56 am

United Artists took it over from Litchfield on June 1, 1987.

50sSNIPES commented about Anderson Mall Cinema on May 3, 2026 at 4:54 am

United Artists took it over from Litchfield on June 1, 1987.

50sSNIPES commented about UA Market Place 6 on May 3, 2026 at 4:53 am

United Artists took it over from Litchfield on June 1, 1987.

50sSNIPES commented about Carmike Plaza 6 on May 3, 2026 at 4:52 am

United Artists took it over from Litchfield on June 1, 1987.

50sSNIPES commented about Cheaha Cinema on May 3, 2026 at 4:50 am

United Artists took it over from Litchfield on June 1, 1987.

50sSNIPES commented about Dauphin Street Cinema 6 on May 3, 2026 at 4:48 am

United Artists took it over from Litchfield on June 1, 1987.

50sSNIPES commented about Bel Air Cinema on May 3, 2026 at 3:51 am

United Artists took it over from Litchfield on June 1, 1987.

50sSNIPES commented about Village 6 Theatres on May 3, 2026 at 3:50 am

United Artists took it over from Litchfield on June 1, 1987.

50sSNIPES commented about Mecca Theater on May 2, 2026 at 7:53 pm

Frank Lucius was its original manager, before being taken over by Isis Theatre manager Charles H. Barron on December 3, 1919.

50sSNIPES commented about Isis Theatre on May 2, 2026 at 7:20 pm

Here’s some more information for you Seth! The Isis’s original manager is Charles H. Barron, who also operated the nearby Mecca. Barron first operated the Isis only before managing to take over the Mecca on December 3, 1919 from the Mecca’s original manager Frank Lucius.

50sSNIPES commented about Rainbow Cinema 8 on May 2, 2026 at 6:33 pm

First operated by Litchfield Theatres, taken over by United Artists on June 1, 1987.

50sSNIPES commented about College Park Cinemas on May 2, 2026 at 6:30 pm

Opened in 1972 by Giddens & Rester. Gulf International took it over in 1983.

50sSNIPES commented about Keystone Cinemas on May 2, 2026 at 6:22 pm

Now housed a church.

50sSNIPES commented about Virginia - Somerset, KY on May 2, 2026 at 6:10 pm

1962

50sSNIPES commented about Kentucky Theatre on May 2, 2026 at 5:57 pm

The last film before the fire is Rock Hudson in “Twilight For The Gods” (unknown if extras added).

50sSNIPES commented about Gypsy Drive-In on May 2, 2026 at 5:42 pm

Closed on September 22, 1985 with “E.T.” and “Cloak & Dagger”.

50sSNIPES commented about Gypsy Drive-In on May 2, 2026 at 3:38 pm

Opened on October 8, 1948 with Maria Montez in “Monterey” (unknown if extras added), featuring a 30x40ft Motiograph projectors, a 12x40ft electrical corridor, 20,000 feet of wire, and 450 in-car speakers in total.

50sSNIPES commented about Capitol Cinemas on May 2, 2026 at 3:29 pm

Originally closed on June 26, 1986 with “Poltergeist II”.

50sSNIPES commented about Southland 68 Auto Theatre on May 2, 2026 at 10:07 am

Closed on October 27, 1985 with “Cocoon” and “Johnny Dangerously”.