Opened with “Charlie McCarthy, Detective” plus a few unnamed short subjects and Leon Cole on the Hammond Novachord organ. It was closed on February 28, 1991 with “The Godfather Part III”.
The original Hollywood Theatre opened in 1936, although I cannot find its grand opening advertisement, an article from 1998 said that it opened with “Show Boat”. It was twinned in 1984, and remained like that until the Hollywood Theatre suffered destruction from a raging electrical fire in 1995. The Hollywood Theatre reopened with four screens in May 1998 after a big rebuilt.
The Capri Theatre opened its doors on January 18, 1967 with Dean Martin in “Texas Across The River”, featuring original installations of Trans-Altec Hi-Fidelity Sound and rocking chair seating. A second auditorium called the Cheri Theatre was added in 1969, renaming both theaters the “Cheri & Capri Theatres”.
The Capri name was dropped when a third screen was added during the early-1980s, and was renamed the Cheri 3.
Prior to this theater was occupied by several stores, including a jewelry store operated by H. Oppenheimer during the early-1890s, and the Excelsior Trunk Factory owned by N.M. Freleng in the early-1900s.
It was later renamed the Mercier Cinema in 1976, and around that time it was operated by Kerasotes, who also last operated the theater. It was twinned on November 14, 1980, and closed for the final time on September 10, 1986 with “One Crazy Summer” in Screen 1 and “Flight Of The Navigator” in Screen 2. During its days as a twin, it was last known as Mercier Cinema 1 & 2.
The Orris Theatre opened its doors on January 11, 1933 with Leslie Howard in “The Animal Kingdom” along with a few unnamed short subjects, featuring installations of RCA Photophone. It was closed on February 25, 1977 with “Norman… Is That You” but later reopened as a special events theater. It now houses a nightclub and a restaurant.
Closed on December 26, 1977 with “Poco… Little Dog Lost”.
Closed on September 16, 1972.
Opened with Randolph Scott in “Albuquerque” (unknown if extras added). It was last operated by Martin Theatres, and closed on September 25, 1983.
Last operated by Carmike, closed on May 12, 1994 with “Lightning Jack”.
Last known as Martin Twin, closed on December 18, 1991 with “Late For Dinner” in Screen 1 and “Regarding Henry” in Screen 2.
Closed on July 28, 1983 with “Blue Thunder”. It was last operated by Martin Theatres.
Closed on July 29, 2001.
Opened with “Charlie McCarthy, Detective” plus a few unnamed short subjects and Leon Cole on the Hammond Novachord organ. It was closed on February 28, 1991 with “The Godfather Part III”.
Closed on October 25, 1987 with “Hellraiser” and an unnamed second feature.
This was still open in the late-1980s and early-1990s.
The Gem was operating as early as 1914.
The original Hollywood Theatre opened in 1936, although I cannot find its grand opening advertisement, an article from 1998 said that it opened with “Show Boat”. It was twinned in 1984, and remained like that until the Hollywood Theatre suffered destruction from a raging electrical fire in 1995. The Hollywood Theatre reopened with four screens in May 1998 after a big rebuilt.
Closed on October 2, 1977 with “Rocky” and “Vigilante Force”.
Closed on January 25, 1998.
Closed on September 1, 1985 with “Rambo: First Blood Part II” and “The Legend Of Billie Jean”.
The Capri Theatre opened its doors on January 18, 1967 with Dean Martin in “Texas Across The River”, featuring original installations of Trans-Altec Hi-Fidelity Sound and rocking chair seating. A second auditorium called the Cheri Theatre was added in 1969, renaming both theaters the “Cheri & Capri Theatres”.
The Capri name was dropped when a third screen was added during the early-1980s, and was renamed the Cheri 3.
Several aerial views from the 1980s and 1990s show the drive-in appearing to be in operational shape, possibly meaning that it did had a long life.
Operated as early as 1977.
Prior to this theater was occupied by several stores, including a jewelry store operated by H. Oppenheimer during the early-1890s, and the Excelsior Trunk Factory owned by N.M. Freleng in the early-1900s.
A third screen was added during the mid-1980s.
Closed on October 6, 1982 with “E.T.”.
NOTE: “Top Gun” already ran at the Mercier a few weeks prior to closure.
The Hilltop Drive-In opened its gates on July 8, 1949 with “Three Little Girls In Blue” (unknown if extras added). It was closed on September 6, 1981.
It was later renamed the Mercier Cinema in 1976, and around that time it was operated by Kerasotes, who also last operated the theater. It was twinned on November 14, 1980, and closed for the final time on September 10, 1986 with “One Crazy Summer” in Screen 1 and “Flight Of The Navigator” in Screen 2. During its days as a twin, it was last known as Mercier Cinema 1 & 2.
The Orris Theatre opened its doors on January 11, 1933 with Leslie Howard in “The Animal Kingdom” along with a few unnamed short subjects, featuring installations of RCA Photophone. It was closed on February 25, 1977 with “Norman… Is That You” but later reopened as a special events theater. It now houses a nightclub and a restaurant.