The Union Theatre opened its doors in mid-November 1935 on site of the old R.A. Wilson Chevrolet dealership. Union previously had a silent house called the Amusu Theatre that got destroyed by a fire alongside the nearby Union Hotel on May 3, 1930.
The Arden Theatre built at an estimate $350,000 opened its doors on March 4, 1947 with Fred MacMurray in “Suddenly Its Spring” with no extras. On grand opening, live brief speeches were delivered on stage by a dozen stars that attended the opening, including Rod Cameron, Charles Waldron, Alexis Smith, Jean Rogers, Jacqueline Wells, Dale Evans, and Anne Toth among others.
Actual opening date is March 28, 1950 with William Holden in “Dear Wife” (unknown if extras added). It originally housed 450 seats when it first operated as a single-screener.
Actually, the drive-in located at 446 Faison Highway is the 403 Drive-In, which will have its own CT page soon. The 1951, 1955, and 1960 aerial views show no theater was built at that address.
The Union Theatre opened its doors in mid-November 1935 on site of the old R.A. Wilson Chevrolet dealership. Union previously had a silent house called the Amusu Theatre that got destroyed by a fire alongside the nearby Union Hotel on May 3, 1930.
Shown on the marquee is Errol Flynn’s “Dive Bomber”.
Originally opened with 467 seats as of 1913.
Opened in 1939, closed in 1956.
The Arden Theatre built at an estimate $350,000 opened its doors on March 4, 1947 with Fred MacMurray in “Suddenly Its Spring” with no extras. On grand opening, live brief speeches were delivered on stage by a dozen stars that attended the opening, including Rod Cameron, Charles Waldron, Alexis Smith, Jean Rogers, Jacqueline Wells, Dale Evans, and Anne Toth among others.
Opened by Multi-Cinemas.
1976?
Once operated by Multi-Cinemas.
Is it a just a single feature or a double feature?
Current functions are first-run and performing arts.
Ended its days as a first-run house on March 27, 1950 when the Blair Theatre opened nearby.
Actual opening date is March 28, 1950 with William Holden in “Dear Wife” (unknown if extras added). It originally housed 450 seats when it first operated as a single-screener.
Update: The nearby Tibbits Theatre later reopened after the Main Theatre opened, but the Tibbits closed as a movie house during the mid-1950s.
Actually, the drive-in located at 446 Faison Highway is the 403 Drive-In, which will have its own CT page soon. The 1951, 1955, and 1960 aerial views show no theater was built at that address.
This operated as early as 1982.
First operated by CinemaNational.
Closed on February 29, 1988 with “Action Jackson”. It was once operated by CinemaNational and last operated by USA Cinemas.
First operated by CinemaNational, later USA Cinemas, and finally Loews.
Once operated by CinemaNational.
Once operated by CinemaNational.
Once operated by CinemaNational.
Once operated by CinemaNational.
Last operated by CinemaNational.
ANOTHER Correction: This actually closed on August 6, 1979 with “Prophecy”. This was once operated by Cinecom.
This actually closed on May 30, 1971 with “Patton” and “MASH”. Cinecom was its last operator.