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50sSNIPES commented about Midland Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 2:11 pm

Ended its first-run movie house days in Fall 1982.

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50sSNIPES commented about Newark Cinema One on Jan 25, 2026 at 2:02 pm

The exact address is 1480 Granville Road, Newark, OH 43055. It opened on November 25, 1969 and closed on February 3, 1980.

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50sSNIPES commented about AMC Indian Mound Mall 9 on Jan 25, 2026 at 1:53 pm

This actually opened on November 4, 1988 by Mid-America, not October 23, 1986 by AMC.

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50sSNIPES commented about Heath Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 1:50 pm

This actually closed on August 24, 1986 with “Howard The Duck” and “Back To The Future”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Valley Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 1:49 pm

Closed on August 19, 1986 with “Legal Eagles” and “Sweet Liberty”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Newark Cinema 4 on Jan 25, 2026 at 1:47 pm

Alongside “Dune”, the other three films that opened on grand opening are “Starman”, “The Terminator”, and “Falling In Love”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Gem Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 1:27 pm

Housed 919 seats.

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50sSNIPES commented about Main Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 1:25 pm

The earliest ad that I can find is from October 1949, meaning that this could be one of the 761 theaters that opened during 1949.

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50sSNIPES commented about Swanee Theater on Jan 25, 2026 at 1:19 pm

Opened on November 1, 1940 by Towel City Theatres Inc. Its original manager is H.R. Butler. Luther Gillon served as original projectionist, Doug Leazer being the doorman, Helen Hester being cashier, and Dot Dunlap as janitor.

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50sSNIPES commented about Park Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 1:13 pm

A 1983 aerial view shows the theater with its screen and glory, but cannot tell if its still operating. It was already dead by 1998 but it appears that the concession building remained standing after its closure. Its remains were removed during the early-2000s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Sunset Hills Cinema 4 on Jan 25, 2026 at 1:06 pm

Opened with “Goldfinger” in Screen 1 and Disney’s “Emil And The Detectives” in Screen 2. It was closed on February 26, 1995.

  • And oceantracks, I don’t think so. According to archives of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Butch Cassidy’s original September 1969 release ran at both the Northwest Plaza and South County.
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50sSNIPES commented about South Twin Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 1:00 pm

Closed on November 27, 1983. Screen 1 closed with “Mr. Mom” and “Porky’s Last Day” while Screen 2 closed with “The Last Fight” and “Concrete Jungle”.

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50sSNIPES commented about LeMay Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 12:56 pm

This actually closed on October 27, 1988 with “Midnight Run” in Screen 1 and “Tucker” in Screen 2. It was last known as LeMay Twin Theatre.

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50sSNIPES commented about Star Theater on Jan 25, 2026 at 12:54 pm

Closed on January 29, 1987 with “The Karate Kid Part II”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Ritz Theater on Jan 25, 2026 at 12:52 pm

Closed on March 30, 1986 with “Rocky IV” in Screen 1 and “Back To The Future” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Shenandoah Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 12:40 pm

Closed in either late-September or early-October 1977 because of Arthur Enterprises' collapse.

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50sSNIPES commented about Columbia Theater on Jan 25, 2026 at 12:37 pm

Closed on April 27, 1975 with “The Longest Yard” and “Bang The Drum Slowly”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Elder Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 12:24 pm

The 1982 reopened happened on November 12, 1982, yes with “Rocky III”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Bellefontaine 8 Cinema on Jan 25, 2026 at 12:20 pm

Opened on May 19, 1995.

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50sSNIPES commented about Schine Holland Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 12:19 pm

Once known as Holland Cinema 1-2-3, and later Holland Cinema 1-2-3-4-5. It was tripled as early as 1978 and was quintupled during the early-1980s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Marysville Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 12:15 pm

Actual closing date is September 15, 1985.

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50sSNIPES commented about November 26th, 1986 grand opening ad on Jan 25, 2026 at 12:11 pm

Alongside “Star Trek IV - The Voyage Home”, the Regency Square 8 also opened with “The Color Of Money”, “The Wraith”, “Eye Of The Tiger”, “Soul Man”, “Top Gun”, “Firewalker”, and “Soul Man” in screen order.

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50sSNIPES commented about St. Ann 4-Screen Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 12:06 pm

This opened as a single-screener, as always.

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50sSNIPES commented about La Cosa Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 12:05 pm

Opened on November 5, 1952 with “The Greatest Show On Earth” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about St. Ann Cinema on Jan 25, 2026 at 12:04 pm

Opened with James Coburn in “Waterhole #3”. It was last known as St. Ann Cine before closing on September 14, 1980 with “The Big Red One”.