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50sSNIPES commented about Brookside Theatre on Jan 18, 2026 at 9:44 pm

The Brookside Theatre became headlines on April 29, 1951 following a sudden death of a 34-year-old Kansas City woman after she collapsed during a double feature of “Born Yesterday” and “Sugarfoot” (unknown if extras added). She was pronounced dead after arriving at the theater’s lobby.

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50sSNIPES commented about Kona Marketplace Cinemas on Jan 18, 2026 at 9:27 pm

Opened as early as October 1979.

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50sSNIPES commented about Fox Cinema Club on Jan 18, 2026 at 9:20 pm

Most likely closed in December 1985.

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50sSNIPES commented about Kapiolani Drive-In on Jan 18, 2026 at 9:18 pm

Reason for closure is lease expiration. Closed with “Walk On The Wild Side” and “The Outsider” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Hawaii Cinerama on Jan 18, 2026 at 9:17 pm

Closed on November 28, 1999 with “The Insider”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Capitol Theatre on Jan 18, 2026 at 9:07 pm

Closed as a movie theater on September 13, 1955 with “The Night Holds Terror” and “Bring Your Smile Along” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Regal Keauhou Stadium 7 on Jan 18, 2026 at 8:53 pm

Signature Theatres opened the Keauhou Stadium 7 on December 4, 1998. It originally housed 1,239 seats.

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50sSNIPES commented about Regal Makalapua Stadium 10 on Jan 18, 2026 at 8:50 pm

The Makalapua Stadium Cinemas opened its doors by Wallace Theaters on December 8, 2000. Hollywood Theaters later took it over, but was then taken over by Regal in April 2013 who operated it until its October 15, 2023 closure.

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50sSNIPES commented about Regal Forum 5 on Jan 18, 2026 at 8:38 pm

Taken over by Regal in April 2013.

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50sSNIPES commented about Regal Fox Theater 6 on Jan 18, 2026 at 8:38 pm

Hollywood Theaters once operated the theater before the Regal takeover.

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50sSNIPES commented about Regal Cinema South 10 on Jan 18, 2026 at 8:36 pm

Taken over by Regal on April 8, 1994.

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50sSNIPES commented about Hollywood Studio Theatres Movies 5 on Jan 18, 2026 at 8:36 pm

Taken over by Regal on April 8, 1994.

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50sSNIPES commented about Brookgate Movies on Jan 18, 2026 at 8:34 pm

Taken over by Regal on April 8, 1994.

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50sSNIPES commented about Bradlick Theatre on Jan 18, 2026 at 8:33 pm

Once known as Showcase Bradlick Theatre.

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50sSNIPES commented about Roosevelt Theatre on Jan 18, 2026 at 8:29 pm

Actual closing date is March 11, 1985 with “Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Roosevelt Theatre on Jan 18, 2026 at 7:34 pm

Last operated by Carmichael & Associates.

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50sSNIPES commented about Circle Theatre on Jan 18, 2026 at 7:08 pm

This actually closed in Late 1983.

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50sSNIPES commented about United Theatre on Jan 18, 2026 at 6:39 pm

The United Theatre actually closed as a full-time movie theater in November 1983, but later briefly reopened without permits for four straight days illegally in 1984.

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50sSNIPES commented about Gayety Burlesk Theatre on Jan 18, 2026 at 6:36 pm

Renamed Knickerbocker on January 15, 1916.

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50sSNIPES commented about Soldier Creek Drive-In on Jan 18, 2026 at 6:06 pm

Razed by the late-1970s, and a convience store was built on the site in 1988.

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50sSNIPES commented about Beaver Valley Mall Cinema 4 on Jan 18, 2026 at 6:01 pm

Taken over by Cinema World on December 16, 1988.

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50sSNIPES commented about Carriage Square Trolley on Jan 18, 2026 at 5:56 pm

The reason why the theater once closed in January 1987 is because of first-run competition issues.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cinema Beaubien on Jan 18, 2026 at 5:36 pm

Taken over by Cineplex Odeon in 1984.

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50sSNIPES commented about Parkway Theatre on Jan 18, 2026 at 5:35 pm

An article in the April 5, 1984 edition of the Quad-City Times highlighting the Showcase Cinemas mentioned that Dubinsky sold the theater to the Showcase owners in 1982.

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50sSNIPES commented about Alhambra Twin Cinemas on Jan 18, 2026 at 3:04 pm

Unlike most theaters, both auditoriums were named the Alhambra and the Gold instead of Screens 1 and 2.