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50sSNIPES commented about Lincoln Square Theatre on Feb 3, 2026 at 4:17 pm

Once operated by Publix Great States Theatres Corp.

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50sSNIPES commented about Harvey Theatre on Feb 3, 2026 at 4:17 pm

Once operated by Publix Great States Theatres Corp.

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50sSNIPES commented about Grand Opera House on Feb 3, 2026 at 4:16 pm

Once operated by Publix Great States Theatres Corp.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lyric Theatre on Feb 3, 2026 at 4:16 pm

Once operated by Publix Great States Theatres Corp.

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50sSNIPES commented about Coronado Performing Arts Center on Feb 3, 2026 at 4:00 pm

The Coronado opened its doors by the Publix Great States Theatres Corp. chain on October 9, 1927 with Bebe Daniels in “Swim Girl Swim” along with the live stage production of “Coronado Nights” starring the Syncopating Serenaders, a live musical number by Dan Garry & His Playboys, a master of ceremonies address by Johnny Perkins, a live performance by the theater’s orchestra conducted by A.H. Short, and Ralph H. Brigham playing with the Barton Grande Organ.

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50sSNIPES commented about Orpheum Theatre on Feb 3, 2026 at 3:59 pm

Once operated by Publix Great States Theatres Corp.

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50sSNIPES commented about Mauch Chunk Opera House on Feb 3, 2026 at 3:52 pm

The Mauch Chunk Opera House began screening movies as early as 1911.

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50sSNIPES commented about Orpheum Theatre on Feb 3, 2026 at 3:33 pm

The Orpheum Theatre stopped showing first-run movies at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was renamed the Orpheum Community Theatre afterward and currently shows a mix of classic movies and performing arts.

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50sSNIPES commented about North Twin Drive-In on Feb 3, 2026 at 10:18 am

Last operated by National Theatre Corporation.

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50sSNIPES commented about Marion Center Cinema on Feb 3, 2026 at 10:18 am

Once operated by National Theatre Corporation.

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50sSNIPES commented about Castle Theatre on Feb 2, 2026 at 6:26 pm

Last operated by GKC, closed on June 9, 1988 with “Nightfall”. This was once known as Castle Cinema.

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50sSNIPES commented about Vaudette Theatre on Feb 2, 2026 at 1:13 pm

Update: The Vaudette continued to operate into as late as early 1913. Unfortunately there’s not a lot of other information about the Vaudette, meaning that its closing date still remains unconfirmed at this time.

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50sSNIPES commented about AMC Classic Farmington 4 on Feb 2, 2026 at 11:55 am

Opened as the Kerasotes Maple 4 Theatre on September 9, 1994.

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50sSNIPES commented about AMC Southern Hills 12 on Feb 1, 2026 at 7:41 pm

General Cinema operated the theater until it was sold along with two other Iowa locations in a joint venture between Dubinsky Brothers and Essaness Theatres on May 12, 1988.

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50sSNIPES commented about Bays Theater on Feb 1, 2026 at 7:14 pm

This briefly operated as a special events house after closure.

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50sSNIPES commented about Greensburg 4 Theatre on Feb 1, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Once operated by Cinema World, and later by Carmike. This was NEVER operated by Cinemark.

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50sSNIPES commented about Greengate Mall Cinemas on Feb 1, 2026 at 6:55 pm

General Cinema opened the Greengate on May 27, 1977 with “The Sting” in Screen 1, “Day Of the Animals” in Screen 2 and “Cross Of Iron” in Screen 3, and GCC operated the theater until June 17, 1988 when it was taken over by Cinema World. It was last operated by Carmike who operated the Greengate until Late 1999.

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50sSNIPES commented about Alexandria Cinema 6 on Feb 1, 2026 at 6:02 pm

General Conema operated the Alexandria Cinema 6 until it was taken over by Carmike on May 19, 1994. It was closed on December 20, 2007.

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50sSNIPES commented about Midtown Arts Center on Feb 1, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Last operated by Carmike.

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50sSNIPES commented about Prien Lake I II & III on Feb 1, 2026 at 5:59 pm

It was most likely still open after being taken over by Carmike.

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50sSNIPES commented about Mall Twin Theatres on Feb 1, 2026 at 5:58 pm

Taken over by Carmike in June 1990 from Cineplex Odeon.

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50sSNIPES commented about Bell Opera House on Feb 1, 2026 at 5:35 pm

Renamed Rio on July 22, 1939.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lake Theatre on Feb 1, 2026 at 5:30 pm

The Lake Theatre actually closed on April 17, 1960 with “The Buckskin Lady” and “Wink Of An Eye” along with three unnamed cartoons. The reason of closure is because of declining attendance.

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50sSNIPES commented about Twin Lawrenceville on Feb 1, 2026 at 5:04 pm

Once known as UA Movies at Lawrenceville when United Artists took it over on April 22, 1988.

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50sSNIPES commented about Majestic Theatre on Feb 1, 2026 at 4:32 pm

Closed on March 26, 1974, last operated as an adult theater.