“Cinemas Guzzo is closing two more of its locations in Quebec amid its ongoing financial troubles.
The company announced in a press release on Monday that two cinemas were permanently closed effective immediately: the Méga-Plex Marché Central, near Highways 15 and 40, and the recently opened Méga-Plex in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
“This extremely difficult decision is necessary to ensure the sustainability of our family business, following the challenges imposed by the global health crisis of recent years. This, despite all efforts by our team and collaborators to find solutions,” the release stated.
Vincenzo Guzzo, the owner and operator of Cinemas Guzzo, told CTV News those two locations were the ones that “lose the most money.”
“In the case of Marché Central, it loses in excess of $1.5 million a year,” he told CTV News.
“It’s [been] 14 months that we are in litigation with Marché Central and it’s the third time now that they’ve tried to cancel the lease … It’s like being served for divorce three times in a row. Eventually you’re going to say, ‘You know what, I accept, see you later.’”"
The North State Theatre opened on December 21, 1925, and ceased advertising in 1927. It reopened as the Carolina Theatre on September 1, 1930, and closed on June 17, 1961, after being remodeled on August 28, 1936. Ads posted.
The Dover Cinema theatre was opened on March 5th, 1969 with tours the night before. Last listings as a cinema took place on September 26th, 1985. Grand opening ad posetd.
Only surviving Jerry Lewis cinema in Canada.
Operated by Carmike Cinemas from April 4th, 1997-September 17th, 2000. Article posted.
Correction: September 13th, 2000
Grand opening ad posted.
Article posted states that this cinema closed on July 31st, 1998.
Opened on December 18th, 1998. Grand opening ad posted. UA also reseated the UA-150 reopening on the same day.
Grand opening ad posted.
Reopened on September 8th, 1992 by a joint management of Cinemas Guzzo, Le Clap from Quebec City and Cineplex Odeon.
Cinema Elysee reopening 23 Sep 1992, Wed Le Devoir (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) Newspapers.com
Closed January 20th, 2025
Closed January 20th, 2025 per CTV news.
“Cinemas Guzzo is closing two more of its locations in Quebec amid its ongoing financial troubles.
The company announced in a press release on Monday that two cinemas were permanently closed effective immediately: the Méga-Plex Marché Central, near Highways 15 and 40, and the recently opened Méga-Plex in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
“This extremely difficult decision is necessary to ensure the sustainability of our family business, following the challenges imposed by the global health crisis of recent years. This, despite all efforts by our team and collaborators to find solutions,” the release stated.
Vincenzo Guzzo, the owner and operator of Cinemas Guzzo, told CTV News those two locations were the ones that “lose the most money.”
“In the case of Marché Central, it loses in excess of $1.5 million a year,” he told CTV News.
“It’s [been] 14 months that we are in litigation with Marché Central and it’s the third time now that they’ve tried to cancel the lease … It’s like being served for divorce three times in a row. Eventually you’re going to say, ‘You know what, I accept, see you later.’”"
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Strand theatre history 21 Sep 1952, Sun The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Kentucky) Newspapers.com
Article:
Indoor Golf at Lenox Square 15 Jan 1965, Fri The Atlanta Journal (Atlanta, Georgia) Newspapers.com
closing article:
Closed in October 1969. reopening plans:
Air Vue Drive-In opening 12 Jan 1969, Sun Goldsboro News-Argus (Goldsboro, North Carolina) Newspapers.com
The North State Theatre opened on December 21, 1925, and ceased advertising in 1927. It reopened as the Carolina Theatre on September 1, 1930, and closed on June 17, 1961, after being remodeled on August 28, 1936. Ads posted.
Closed June 17th, 1961.
Carolina theatre closing 13 Jun 1961, Tue Goldsboro News-Argus (Goldsboro, North Carolina) Newspapers.com
Ads for the Model Drive-In ended in 1958.
Opened on September 5th, 1953. Ad posted.
Air-Vue Drive-In opening 05 Sep 1953, Sat Goldsboro News-Argus (Goldsboro, North Carolina) Newspapers.com
Grand opening ad posted.
Grand opening ad posted.
Opened June 11th, 1953. Grand opening ad posted.
Grand opening ad posted.
The Dover Cinema theatre was opened on March 5th, 1969 with tours the night before. Last listings as a cinema took place on September 26th, 1985. Grand opening ad posetd.
Taken on March 5th, 1969.
Opened on November 15th, 1973, and closed in September 1979. Grand opening ad posted.