Last operated by National Theatre Corporation, closed on April 22, 1993 with “A Few Good Men” in Screen 1 and “Groundhog Day” in Screen 2.
Shortly after its closure, the former theater was then converted to a Hollywood Video (with a GameCrazy added a few years later) but closed in the early-2010s. The former theater now housed a smoke shop.
The Marunouchi Toei has closed for the final time on July 27, 2025. This comes five days after Toei’s headquarters, located in the Toei Kaikan building where the theater was located, was relocated to Kyobashi Edogrand in Kyobashi 2-chome, Chuo Ward.
The equipment in the January 14, 1939 fire was also a total loss alongside most of the entire building. However, the entire front, some side walls, and its marquee and signage survived the fire without a single scratch.
The Colony Theater, which opened on September 15, 1938, actually closed before the opening of the Star Cinemas. The Colony Theater closed because of the Chakeres chain being interested on purchasing the Colony and using it for both public use and performing arts free of charge. The Colony closed for the final time on June 8, 1993 with “Hot Shots! Part Deux”.
The Clinton Theatre opened its doors on Christmas Day 1939 with 450 seats, but closed in the late-1960s and was converted into a church. Unfortunately, the interior suffered major damage from a fire in May 1985, but the exterior didn’t receive any damage due to its steel and concrete material.
In March 1987, developer Pete Gall of Loveland, Ohio, announced that he’ll convert the former church back to a movie theater with three 110-seat screens. Finally on June 12, 1987, the Blanchester Showplace Cinemas opened its doors at the former Clinton Theatre site, launching with “Million Dollar Mystery”, “Ernest Goes To Camp” and “Crocodile Dundee” in screen order.
The Murphy actually closed as a movie theater on May 15, 1988 with “The Last Emperor”. The theater was then left abandoned throughout the rest of the month.
Actual closing date is July 8, 1993 with “Jurassic Park” in Screen 1 and “Last Action Hero” in Screen 2. The nearby five-screener would later open the following day.
The Ranch Drive-In opened its gates on June 2, 1956 with Ray Milland in “Man Alone” and Edmund O'Brien in “Shield For Murder” along with a few unnamed shorts. Teicher Theatres was its last operator, and closed on September 20, 1987 with three unrated drive-in adult fare movies all-in-one as a tribute to all the American drive-ins, but its last normal first-run movies were screened the previous week on September 13, 1987 with “Dragnet” and “Spaceballs”.
The Rand Theatre opened its doors on January 22, 1937 with Bing Crosby in “Pennies From Heaven” (unknown if extras added). The Rand originally housed 385 seats, and was co-owned by J. Henry Davidson and K.R. Roberts, featuring a color scheme of bluff and cream for the auditorium with red drapes over doors and stage openings. The auditorium features an unusual large-sized screen because of its clear and unobstructed view.
During the early-1970s, the Rand Theatre was renamed the Rand Cinema. Teicher Theatres later took over the theater, but went back to independent ownership in the late-1980s. It was still open in 1994, but was demolished in 2003.
Last operated by National Theatre Corporation, closed on April 22, 1993 with “A Few Good Men” in Screen 1 and “Groundhog Day” in Screen 2.
Shortly after its closure, the former theater was then converted to a Hollywood Video (with a GameCrazy added a few years later) but closed in the early-2010s. The former theater now housed a smoke shop.
The Marunouchi Toei has closed for the final time on July 27, 2025. This comes five days after Toei’s headquarters, located in the Toei Kaikan building where the theater was located, was relocated to Kyobashi Edogrand in Kyobashi 2-chome, Chuo Ward.
The equipment in the January 14, 1939 fire was also a total loss alongside most of the entire building. However, the entire front, some side walls, and its marquee and signage survived the fire without a single scratch.
Closed on August 13, 1981 with “Tarzan the Ape Man” (not the 1932 original) and “Caveman”.
Opened around September 2000.
Opened with “Follow That Dream” and “Six Black Horses”.
I found it from the Newspapers website, and yes I’ll post the opening ad in just a moment!
Closed by Harry L. Nace on January 24, 1982 with Walt Disney’s “Cinderella” and the Disney featurette “The Small One”.
Mann Theatres last operated the Fox before closing on January 6, 1974 with “Across 110th Street” and “The Spook Who Sat By The Door”.
Closed on July 31, 1983.
Closed on October 1, 1983.
Closed on February 14, 1978 with “Obsession” and “Oh, God!”.
Closed on February 15, 1982 with “Ghost Story” and “Modern Problems”.
This was last known as Westdale Dollar Theater. I cannot find its closing date, but it did close sometime in the mid-1990s.
Closed on September 1, 1986.
Closed on September 5, 1988 with “The Great Outdoors” and “Caddyshack II”.
The Colony Theater, which opened on September 15, 1938, actually closed before the opening of the Star Cinemas. The Colony Theater closed because of the Chakeres chain being interested on purchasing the Colony and using it for both public use and performing arts free of charge. The Colony closed for the final time on June 8, 1993 with “Hot Shots! Part Deux”.
The Clinton Theatre opened its doors on Christmas Day 1939 with 450 seats, but closed in the late-1960s and was converted into a church. Unfortunately, the interior suffered major damage from a fire in May 1985, but the exterior didn’t receive any damage due to its steel and concrete material.
In March 1987, developer Pete Gall of Loveland, Ohio, announced that he’ll convert the former church back to a movie theater with three 110-seat screens. Finally on June 12, 1987, the Blanchester Showplace Cinemas opened its doors at the former Clinton Theatre site, launching with “Million Dollar Mystery”, “Ernest Goes To Camp” and “Crocodile Dundee” in screen order.
The Murphy actually closed as a movie theater on May 15, 1988 with “The Last Emperor”. The theater was then left abandoned throughout the rest of the month.
Actual closing date is July 8, 1993 with “Jurassic Park” in Screen 1 and “Last Action Hero” in Screen 2. The nearby five-screener would later open the following day.
The Ranch Drive-In opened its gates on June 2, 1956 with Ray Milland in “Man Alone” and Edmund O'Brien in “Shield For Murder” along with a few unnamed shorts. Teicher Theatres was its last operator, and closed on September 20, 1987 with three unrated drive-in adult fare movies all-in-one as a tribute to all the American drive-ins, but its last normal first-run movies were screened the previous week on September 13, 1987 with “Dragnet” and “Spaceballs”.
The Rand Theatre opened its doors on January 22, 1937 with Bing Crosby in “Pennies From Heaven” (unknown if extras added). The Rand originally housed 385 seats, and was co-owned by J. Henry Davidson and K.R. Roberts, featuring a color scheme of bluff and cream for the auditorium with red drapes over doors and stage openings. The auditorium features an unusual large-sized screen because of its clear and unobstructed view.
During the early-1970s, the Rand Theatre was renamed the Rand Cinema. Teicher Theatres later took over the theater, but went back to independent ownership in the late-1980s. It was still open in 1994, but was demolished in 2003.
Closed in mid-1979.
Closed on July 6, 1978 with “Damien Omen II”.
Closed after the 1974 season.