This opened on May 27th, 2005 by Great Escape Theatres putting an end to an 18-year monopoly on first-run movies in the Quad Cities enjoyed by National Amusements since 1987. It became part of the Regal circuit in 2012 and renamed Regal Moline Stadium 14.
Grand opening ad at
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Still open as of the time of this post as a live venue
This opened on May 27th, 2005 by Great Escape Theatres putting an end to an 18-year monopoly on first-run movies in the Quad Cities enjoyed by National Amusements since 1987. It became part of the Regal circuit in 2012 and renamed Regal Moline Stadium 14.
Showcase cinemas history
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Closing by National Amusements
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and reopening
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This became Super Cinemas on March 31st, 2000. It was a failure. Last day of showings were Dec. 3rd, 2000. Grand opening ad in photo section.
December 21st, 1990 Ad in photo section.
Article:
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A similar theatre in the Toledo area closed down.
National Amusements tried to buy both General Cinemas in the area in 1983, but the judge said no.
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Final day of business: July 31st, 1987.
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This opened on December 11th, 1998. Grand opening ad in photo section.
This opened as Showcase Cinemas Davenport on June 15th, 1990. Grand opening ad in photo section.
This opened as Super Saver on January 17th, 1986. Its opening forced Showcase cinemas to reduce its admission. Ad in the photo section,
Article:https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12073197/super_saver_cinemas_opening/
8 screens on June 25th, 1980.
7 screens on December 15th, 1978
2-screen expansion opened on November 27th, 1974 creating 6 screens. Grand opening ad in photo section.
One of the cinemas are split to create 4 screens on November 16th, 1973. Grand opening ad in photo section.
July 11th, 1973 Grand opening ad in photo section.
This opened on December 27th, 1972. Grand opening ad in photo section.
Reopened on December 29th, 1968. Grand opening ad in photo section.
This opened on October 25th, 1968 as Capri. Grand opening ad in photo section.
This opened on October 30th, 1968 with 2 screens. Grand opening ad in photo section. 3 screens on March 12th, 1971. Another ad also.
This opened on march 20th, 1970. Grand opening ad in photo section. Article https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12071097/parkway_theatre_article/
December 22nd, 1967 Grand opening ad as Studio in the photo section.
This opened on September 1st, 1961. The grand opening ad is in the photo section.
This opened as coronet on January 12th, 1951. Grand opening ad in photo section.
October 22nd, 1940 Grand opening ad as Sunset in the photo section.