Opened with Douglas MacLean in “Let It Rain” along with an unnamed Big Boy comedy, Fox News, and H. Haden Read in the Mighty Wurlitzer playing “Trip Through The Organ” and “Deed I Do”.
This is first opened as “Theatre No. 1”, before it was renamed the Wilson Theater on March 11, 1959 named in honor of Richard G. Wilson, an aidman from Medical Company of the 187th.
During the late-1950s, Fort Campbell had a total of three movie theaters, named Theatre No. 1, Theatre No. 2, and Theatre No. 3. There was also a performing arts house as well called the Fort Campbell Theatre. Theatre No. 3 closed in October 1957, leaving Fort Campbell with two movie theaters, with both of them having names a few years later, which were the Wilson (No. 1) and the Mann (No. 2).
Opened with Dorothy Lamour in “The Fleet’s In” (unknown if extras added) featuring installations of Western Electric sound and Wenzel Ace projection.
Information about the State Theatre as of 1942 goes as follows: The entire theater was artistically decorated by Rambuch Art Company of New York, featuring the original color schemes of green and burgundy as well as the building finishing in structural glass, brick and stone trim. Two large mural flanks were located on each side of the stage and a draped stencil frames from the ceiling. The entire theater was draped in terrazzo carpeting with the exception of the lobby, as well as indirect lighting being used throughout the auditorium. The State Theatre originally housed 1,000 two-tone cushioned seats when it first opened as of 1942 (now housing 700 seats), and also contains a balcony for colored audiences. The original stage is draped in green velour with a silver automatic curtain.
Unlike most drive-ins, the 222 Drive-In opened as an adult drive-in during the late-1970s. A 1969 aerial view shows that the theater hasn’t been built yet, but was already advertising 10 years later. The 222 Drive-In began showing normal mainstream movies during the late-1980s.
This actually closed as a full-time movie house in 1961, but briefly reopened as a special events house that also shows movies in rare occasions for a short time.
This actually opened on October 14, 1936, with W.C. Fields in “Poppy” along with an unnamed cartoon and the Grantland Rice Sportlight “Sport On The Range”.
The Martin Theatre first had a soft opening on August 22, 1941 with Brenda Marshall in “Singapore Woman” along with the Robert Benchley short “Crime Control”, Grantland Rice Sportlight “Sporting Everglades”, and a live performance by The Milo Twins.
The official grand opening to the public was held on September 2, 1941 (as coincide with the dedication of Roanoke’s new City Hall), with a morning matinee of Eddie Foy Jr. in “County Fair” along with an unnamed Popeye cartoon (listed as “Hot Seat” for some weird reason, but I cannot confirm the actual title of the short) and Joel McCrea in “Reaching For The Sun” along with the musical short “Broadway Brevity”.
I just saw that a minute ago, but it appears that it only appeared rarely at times on the Chronicle. So yes, it appears that this did not close in 1988 and the Showcase Cinemas was still open into the mid-1990s.
Famous Players took over the Armond in early 1954, alongside the nearby Star Theatre. The Armond is twinned during the 1980s, and remained operating as a twin until Columbia Theatre opened nearby in 1999 which caused the closure of the Armond. This was last known as Armond Twin Cinemas.
The Columbia Theatre opened its doors by Landmark in 1999 as a replacement of the downtown Armond Theatre, which last operated as a twin and closed around the same time after 47 years of operation.
The Armond Theatre, named after Armond Clark Blaine of Cranbrook Theatres Limited who was also their manager director, was built on the site of another movie theater called the Cranbrook Auditorium which operated during the vaudeville days and closed in the late-1940s as a movie theater. Prior to the Armond’s opening, Cranbrook had three other movie houses, including the Cranbrook Auditorium, with the other two theaters in the area being the Rex Theatre and the Star Theatre. There was also the Edison Theatre during its early motion picture days. In February 1946, Cranbrook Theatres Limited bought the old Auditorium at the same address for use as a temporary movie theater for only a few years before demolition in early-1950. Cranbrook also had two other movie theaters at the time, which were the Rex Theatre and the Star Theatre. There was also an Edison Theatre during its early motion picture days.
Blueprints were designed by the Vancouver architectural firm of Sharp, Thompson, Berwick and Pratt, an internationally renowned company who also designed many of UBC’s campus buildings, featured reinforced concrete construction with ‘ultra-modern’ plastic doors leading into a handsomely appointed foyer. The main floor boasted ‘saucer-type’ seating, acoustically treated walls, air conditioning and the most up-to-date sound system available. A stadium balcony was also installed. The successful contractor’s bid went to Marwell Construction Co. of Vancouver with work to commence on March 1, 1951 with an estimate $180,000.
The Armond Theatre opened its doors on May 19, 1952 with Gene Kelly in “An American In Paris” (unknown if extras added). Speaking on grand opening is Cranbrook’s then-mayor, who spoke to the audience: “This solid and substantial edifice marks the staunch belief that Mrs. Blaine and her associates hold for the future of the sparkling city of Cranbrook, of which we are all so proud. It is our duty as citizens together with the management to keep the theatre on that high level which will make it a worthy companion of the home, the school and the church, may the curtain never descend upon its glory.”
As of 1952, the Armond features installations of pale green and tan wall panels for the auditorium, green-carpeted aisles, red-upholstered seats and an electrically-operated stage curtain. It was twinned during the 1980s, and after 47 years of service, the Armond closed its doors for the final time in 1999 because of the Columbia Theatre’s opening, located two miles to the north.
Actual opening date is November 12, 1883 with live presentations of “Uncle Dan'l” and “A Messenger”.
Opened as the “Danville 3-4-5-6” on April 11, 1986. It was a separate quad from the nearby Danville Cinema 1 & 2 which closed in January 1989.
Opened with Robert Young in “Married Before Breakfast” along with an unnamed cartoon, a sports reel, and a scopitone on Ted Firito’s band.
Opened with Douglas MacLean in “Let It Rain” along with an unnamed Big Boy comedy, Fox News, and H. Haden Read in the Mighty Wurlitzer playing “Trip Through The Organ” and “Deed I Do”.
This is first opened as “Theatre No. 1”, before it was renamed the Wilson Theater on March 11, 1959 named in honor of Richard G. Wilson, an aidman from Medical Company of the 187th.
During the late-1950s, Fort Campbell had a total of three movie theaters, named Theatre No. 1, Theatre No. 2, and Theatre No. 3. There was also a performing arts house as well called the Fort Campbell Theatre. Theatre No. 3 closed in October 1957, leaving Fort Campbell with two movie theaters, with both of them having names a few years later, which were the Wilson (No. 1) and the Mann (No. 2).
Operated as early as 1918, and was renamed the Ritz Theatre in April 1937.
Opened with Dorothy Lamour in “The Fleet’s In” (unknown if extras added) featuring installations of Western Electric sound and Wenzel Ace projection.
Information about the State Theatre as of 1942 goes as follows: The entire theater was artistically decorated by Rambuch Art Company of New York, featuring the original color schemes of green and burgundy as well as the building finishing in structural glass, brick and stone trim. Two large mural flanks were located on each side of the stage and a draped stencil frames from the ceiling. The entire theater was draped in terrazzo carpeting with the exception of the lobby, as well as indirect lighting being used throughout the auditorium. The State Theatre originally housed 1,000 two-tone cushioned seats when it first opened as of 1942 (now housing 700 seats), and also contains a balcony for colored audiences. The original stage is draped in green velour with a silver automatic curtain.
Unlike most drive-ins, the 222 Drive-In opened as an adult drive-in during the late-1970s. A 1969 aerial view shows that the theater hasn’t been built yet, but was already advertising 10 years later. The 222 Drive-In began showing normal mainstream movies during the late-1980s.
This actually closed as a full-time movie house in 1961, but briefly reopened as a special events house that also shows movies in rare occasions for a short time.
This most likely closed after the 1984 season.
This actually opened on October 14, 1936, with W.C. Fields in “Poppy” along with an unnamed cartoon and the Grantland Rice Sportlight “Sport On The Range”.
Opened with Phil Regan in “Sunbonnet Sue” (unknown if extras added).
Also opened with the serial “Haunted Harbor”, an unnamed Mickey Mouse cartoon, and an unnamed Merrie Melodies cartoon. It was still open in 1965.
The Martin Theatre first had a soft opening on August 22, 1941 with Brenda Marshall in “Singapore Woman” along with the Robert Benchley short “Crime Control”, Grantland Rice Sportlight “Sporting Everglades”, and a live performance by The Milo Twins.
The official grand opening to the public was held on September 2, 1941 (as coincide with the dedication of Roanoke’s new City Hall), with a morning matinee of Eddie Foy Jr. in “County Fair” along with an unnamed Popeye cartoon (listed as “Hot Seat” for some weird reason, but I cannot confirm the actual title of the short) and Joel McCrea in “Reaching For The Sun” along with the musical short “Broadway Brevity”.
Opened on July 10, 1936 with Grace Moore in “The King Steps Out” (unknown if extras added).
A May 1923 article stated that the Palm Theatre is open to the public, meaning that it opened around that same time.
Early 1966
I just saw that a minute ago, but it appears that it only appeared rarely at times on the Chronicle. So yes, it appears that this did not close in 1988 and the Showcase Cinemas was still open into the mid-1990s.
Famous Players took over the Armond in early 1954, alongside the nearby Star Theatre. The Armond is twinned during the 1980s, and remained operating as a twin until Columbia Theatre opened nearby in 1999 which caused the closure of the Armond. This was last known as Armond Twin Cinemas.
The Columbia Theatre opened its doors by Landmark in 1999 as a replacement of the downtown Armond Theatre, which last operated as a twin and closed around the same time after 47 years of operation.
The Armond Theatre, named after Armond Clark Blaine of Cranbrook Theatres Limited who was also their manager director, was built on the site of another movie theater called the Cranbrook Auditorium which operated during the vaudeville days and closed in the late-1940s as a movie theater. Prior to the Armond’s opening, Cranbrook had three other movie houses, including the Cranbrook Auditorium, with the other two theaters in the area being the Rex Theatre and the Star Theatre. There was also the Edison Theatre during its early motion picture days. In February 1946, Cranbrook Theatres Limited bought the old Auditorium at the same address for use as a temporary movie theater for only a few years before demolition in early-1950. Cranbrook also had two other movie theaters at the time, which were the Rex Theatre and the Star Theatre. There was also an Edison Theatre during its early motion picture days.
Blueprints were designed by the Vancouver architectural firm of Sharp, Thompson, Berwick and Pratt, an internationally renowned company who also designed many of UBC’s campus buildings, featured reinforced concrete construction with ‘ultra-modern’ plastic doors leading into a handsomely appointed foyer. The main floor boasted ‘saucer-type’ seating, acoustically treated walls, air conditioning and the most up-to-date sound system available. A stadium balcony was also installed. The successful contractor’s bid went to Marwell Construction Co. of Vancouver with work to commence on March 1, 1951 with an estimate $180,000.
The Armond Theatre opened its doors on May 19, 1952 with Gene Kelly in “An American In Paris” (unknown if extras added). Speaking on grand opening is Cranbrook’s then-mayor, who spoke to the audience: “This solid and substantial edifice marks the staunch belief that Mrs. Blaine and her associates hold for the future of the sparkling city of Cranbrook, of which we are all so proud. It is our duty as citizens together with the management to keep the theatre on that high level which will make it a worthy companion of the home, the school and the church, may the curtain never descend upon its glory.”
As of 1952, the Armond features installations of pale green and tan wall panels for the auditorium, green-carpeted aisles, red-upholstered seats and an electrically-operated stage curtain. It was twinned during the 1980s, and after 47 years of service, the Armond closed its doors for the final time in 1999 because of the Columbia Theatre’s opening, located two miles to the north.
Still open in 1998.
Opened on October 22, 1928.
Also opened with a double feature of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” and “Funny Girl” in Screen 2. Screen 1 opened with “2001: A Space Odyssey”.
I think you should edit the “NOW SHOWING” attraction text. The “NOW GROWING” and “NOW SMOKING” made me laugh.