Correction: When the drive-in was relocated to the adjacent Wangan Minami Parking Lot and twinned afterward, the old drive-in continued to operate until February 16, 1993. Meanwhile, at the newer location, the first screen opened on January 16, 1993, while the older location closed the following month, and the second screen opened on March 13, 1993. At the time, it was managed by both Daijiro Kuwata and Tetsuo Mikami, and as mentioned above is Shochiku operated.
The newer location also marked one of the largest drive-in theaters ever in Japan at the time, housing 430 cars from both screens (250 in Screen 1 and 180 in Screen 2). The total capacity of the drive-in is an average size of a normal drive-in theater in the United States.
After its relocation, the original drive-in site that operated from its August 16, 1981 opening with 208 cars until its relocation in February 1993 became a parking lot.
Functions update: First-run films are also added in occasions.
Also, I want to say thank you very much to CineNate and the staff there for the incorrect points I’ve made a few years back. I know I’ve made several mistakes, but I’m really glad that it was corrected. Thanks!
Opened on July 28, 1953 with Arthur Kennedy in “Rancho Notorious” (unknown if extras added). The concession building was remodeled in May 1969, as well as an updated larger screen installation measuring 75x37½ft.
It originally closed on September 2, 1984 with “Shenna” and “Meatballs Part II”.
Actually, both the Family Drive-In and the Highland Drive-In are two separate drive-ins. Manchester also had an indoor theater that operated for many decades which will have its own CT page soon.
The Family Drive-In opened on May 30, 1952 on the current Old Kentucky 80 Road, Manchester, KY 40962, featuring a 38x46ft screen, RCA sound, and RCA speakers. The Family operated for almost 35 years until its closure on November 1, 1986 with “The Great Mouse Detective” and a special showing of “Young Frankenstein”. The downtown Manchester Theatre would later close more than a year later in early 1988.
The Highland Drive-In opened on August 3, 1955 featuring a 40x80ft screen on a 60ft tower and was located on 2037 US-421, Manchester, KY 40962. It was demolished in the mid-1960s as a 1967 photo shows a small bulldozer at the former theater site.
The Wauna Theatre was the original name before it was renamed the Cameo Theatre on May 15, 1936. The Leo Theatre was a separate theater that closed in the early-1920s.
As of 1926, the only movie theater operating in town was the C.T. Dewey’s Theatre. Dewey would later open a newer theater on March 7, 1927 with Reginald Denny in “Take It From Me” (unknown if extras added) as the C.T. Dewey’s New Theatre, which I think is most likely where it came from. I cannot find any information on when the Dewey’s was renamed the Wauna.
Once operated by Tentelino Theatres.
Are you sure that’s the marquee? I looked at Google Maps and it’s just a generic sign for a church.
Actually, the Princess Theatre didn’t become a full-time movie house until sometime in the 1920s.
Actual opening date is October 10, 1935.
Twinned in the early-1980s.
Correction: When the drive-in was relocated to the adjacent Wangan Minami Parking Lot and twinned afterward, the old drive-in continued to operate until February 16, 1993. Meanwhile, at the newer location, the first screen opened on January 16, 1993, while the older location closed the following month, and the second screen opened on March 13, 1993. At the time, it was managed by both Daijiro Kuwata and Tetsuo Mikami, and as mentioned above is Shochiku operated.
The newer location also marked one of the largest drive-in theaters ever in Japan at the time, housing 430 cars from both screens (250 in Screen 1 and 180 in Screen 2). The total capacity of the drive-in is an average size of a normal drive-in theater in the United States.
After its relocation, the original drive-in site that operated from its August 16, 1981 opening with 208 cars until its relocation in February 1993 became a parking lot.
Opened in the late-1970s or early-1980s.
Now houses a radiologist center.
Most likely closed in 1914.
Anderson had another Paramount Theater that operated as early as 1914, although there’s not a lot of information about it.
Closed on September 6, 1988 with “The Dead Pool” and “Caddyshack 2”.
1986
Functions update: First-run films are also added in occasions.
This replaced the nearby Eric Lincoln Plaza Twin, which UA last operated it until the opening of the Oxford Valley.
Opened on March 1, 1942 and closed in 2000.
Opened on July 28, 1953 with Arthur Kennedy in “Rancho Notorious” (unknown if extras added). The concession building was remodeled in May 1969, as well as an updated larger screen installation measuring 75x37½ft.
It originally closed on September 2, 1984 with “Shenna” and “Meatballs Part II”.
Closed on March 3, 1988 with “Shoot To Kill”.
Opened on May 30, 1952, featuring a 38x46ft screen, RCA sound, and RCA speakers.
It was actually twinned in early 1984, as a February 1984 ad confirms that it was already twinned by then.
Really?! 400 seats total in a seven-screen multiplex? I didn’t know this is a multiplex until now!
Actually, both the Family Drive-In and the Highland Drive-In are two separate drive-ins. Manchester also had an indoor theater that operated for many decades which will have its own CT page soon.
The Family Drive-In opened on May 30, 1952 on the current Old Kentucky 80 Road, Manchester, KY 40962, featuring a 38x46ft screen, RCA sound, and RCA speakers. The Family operated for almost 35 years until its closure on November 1, 1986 with “The Great Mouse Detective” and a special showing of “Young Frankenstein”. The downtown Manchester Theatre would later close more than a year later in early 1988.
The Highland Drive-In opened on August 3, 1955 featuring a 40x80ft screen on a 60ft tower and was located on 2037 US-421, Manchester, KY 40962. It was demolished in the mid-1960s as a 1967 photo shows a small bulldozer at the former theater site.
Also opened with “The Music Man”, which the ad for that film was displayed below “Follow That Dream”.
Still open in 1956.
Appears operational in the 1973 aerial view, but the screen was gone by 1981.
The Wauna Theatre was the original name before it was renamed the Cameo Theatre on May 15, 1936. The Leo Theatre was a separate theater that closed in the early-1920s.
As of 1926, the only movie theater operating in town was the C.T. Dewey’s Theatre. Dewey would later open a newer theater on March 7, 1927 with Reginald Denny in “Take It From Me” (unknown if extras added) as the C.T. Dewey’s New Theatre, which I think is most likely where it came from. I cannot find any information on when the Dewey’s was renamed the Wauna.