This opened as a twin on March 9th, 1972 and converted into four cinemas in 1985. It was opened by Video Independent Theatres, Inc. The grand opening ad has been uploaded here.
I have uploaded an 1967 USGS aerial photograph of this drive-in and the Wyoming Drive-In, which was right next door. Also uploading an 1951 aerial showing it as a single drive-in.
This has been renamed Five Star cinemas in 2012 (no relation with the Russian chain that just opened in Glendale,CA). It is now owned by Your Neighborhood Theatres.
March 27th, 1948 grand opening ad uploaded in the photo section. Listings stopped in 1973. Also uploaded the Tremont ad from May 28th, 1916 and the contest ad from 1927. It opened as State on August 29th, 1927.
Nobody in Joplin seems to know when did this open.
Mike,
I regret that I have not been able to find any information on the opening of either the AMC Joplin 6 or the Northstar 14 theatres. We have extensive files concerning the historic theatres of Joplin, but none on these more recent theatres. I did some internet research and combed through our newspaper databases as well and again, came up with nothing. I can say anecdotally that Northstar 14 opened for the holiday season in either 1998 or 1999 because I worked there at the time of the opening. I’m fairly certain it was 1999 but I can’t remember if I was 16 or 17, hence the hesitation. I did find a Joplin Globe article from May 2008 discussing the closing of Cinema 6, but could not find information in regards to the opening.
-Stephanie
Reference Department
Joplin Public Library
300 S Main St
Joplin, MO 64801
Nobody in Joplin seems to know when did this open.
Mike,
I regret that I have not been able to find any information on the opening of either the AMC Joplin 6 or the Northstar 14 theatres. We have extensive files concerning the historic theatres of Joplin, but none on these more recent theatres. I did some internet research and combed through our newspaper databases as well and again, came up with nothing. I can say anecdotally that Northstar 14 opened for the holiday season in either 1998 or 1999 because I worked there at the time of the opening. I’m fairly certain it was 1999 but I can’t remember if I was 16 or 17, hence the hesitation. I did find a Joplin Globe article from May 2008 discussing the closing of Cinema 6, but could not find information in regards to the opening.
-Stephanie
Reference Department
Joplin Public Library
300 S Main St
Joplin, MO 64801
This opened in 2010.
This opened as a twin on March 9th, 1972 and converted into four cinemas in 1985. It was opened by Video Independent Theatres, Inc. The grand opening ad has been uploaded here.
They placed showtimes on google as of this writing.
Its the building at the southwest corner of 6th @ University. same proportions.
Still open, showing The Heat this week.
I have uploaded an 1967 USGS aerial photograph of this drive-in and the Wyoming Drive-In, which was right next door. Also uploading an 1951 aerial showing it as a single drive-in.
Grand opening ad in the photo section.
This opened on May 28th, 1963. I downloaded its grand opening ad here.
Picture and grand opening ad uploaded here.
this has the same design as the UA Movies at High Ridge 8. Did one of these two theatres had different owners when they opened?
December 10th, full page ad uploaded here
September 26th, 1947 grand opening uploaded in the photo section.
May 25th, 1983 uploaded up with a huge new movie.
This has been renamed Five Star cinemas in 2012 (no relation with the Russian chain that just opened in Glendale,CA). It is now owned by Your Neighborhood Theatres.
Uploaded the March 31st, 1972 grand opening ad here.
March 27th, 1948 grand opening ad uploaded in the photo section. Listings stopped in 1973. Also uploaded the Tremont ad from May 28th, 1916 and the contest ad from 1927. It opened as State on August 29th, 1927.
January 2nd, 1911 ad uploaded here.
A Cinema in this town opened on July 15th, 1983 as Alpha 2 in the Ramcourt Plaza.
Facebook page for this theatre has been removed. Website does not have any listings. Closed?
Nobody in Joplin seems to know when did this open.
Mike,
I regret that I have not been able to find any information on the opening of either the AMC Joplin 6 or the Northstar 14 theatres. We have extensive files concerning the historic theatres of Joplin, but none on these more recent theatres. I did some internet research and combed through our newspaper databases as well and again, came up with nothing. I can say anecdotally that Northstar 14 opened for the holiday season in either 1998 or 1999 because I worked there at the time of the opening. I’m fairly certain it was 1999 but I can’t remember if I was 16 or 17, hence the hesitation. I did find a Joplin Globe article from May 2008 discussing the closing of Cinema 6, but could not find information in regards to the opening.
-Stephanie
Reference Department Joplin Public Library 300 S Main St Joplin, MO 64801
417-624-5465
Nobody in Joplin seems to know when did this open.
Mike,
I regret that I have not been able to find any information on the opening of either the AMC Joplin 6 or the Northstar 14 theatres. We have extensive files concerning the historic theatres of Joplin, but none on these more recent theatres. I did some internet research and combed through our newspaper databases as well and again, came up with nothing. I can say anecdotally that Northstar 14 opened for the holiday season in either 1998 or 1999 because I worked there at the time of the opening. I’m fairly certain it was 1999 but I can’t remember if I was 16 or 17, hence the hesitation. I did find a Joplin Globe article from May 2008 discussing the closing of Cinema 6, but could not find information in regards to the opening.
-Stephanie
Reference Department Joplin Public Library 300 S Main St Joplin, MO 64801
417-624-5465
It’s now a medical clinic, very nice.
Russian site is at http://www.5zvezd.ru/
Opened November 10th, 1937
This was seen in the James bond movie, Diamonds are Forever during the car chase scene.