This actually did NOT close in the late-1980s. Archives from the Gasconade County Republican confirm that the Cuba Cinema was still open into as late as 2000, meaning that this may’ve closed in the early-2000s.
The Auto Vue Drive-In opened its gates on May 10, 1951 with Alan Ladd in “Branded” (unknown if extras added), featuring installations of RCA speakers, RCA projection, and a projection/concession building located 265 feet away from the 44x54ft screen.
This is extremely short-lived. It was first operated by National General Theatres and finally Mann Theatres before closing on May 9, 1978 with Walt Disney’s “Return From Witch Mountain”.
Later operated by Thompson Theatres Circuit and last operated by Storey Theatres, closed on September 4, 1986 with “Back To School” (it was unknown if a second feature was shown).
The Strand Theatre opened its doors on July 15, 1913 and closed on April 25, 1973 with “Butterflies Are Free” and “Skyjacked” (despite having a few short closures throughout the last few years of operation). It was demolished in late-February 1980.
This opened as the Family Theatre in Spring 1911. It was renamed the Gem Theatre in 1913, the Happy Hour Theatre in early-1918, the Star Theatre in March 1920, and the Ritz Theatre in August 1937.
The Ritz Theatre closed for the final time on December 8, 1937 following a small fire that broke out at the Ritz. But here’s the strangest part, the fire did NOT cause any damage AT ALL, and the Ritz NEVER reopened after the fire. Its closure was confirmed permanent by management despite no damage was reported both inside and outside the theater.
The Uptown Theatre opened its doors on December 13, 1935 with George Raft in “She Couldn’t Take It” (unknown if extras added).
On September 5, 1945, a fire destroyed almost the entirety of the Uptown Theatre, with the exception of the exterior walls during an afternoon showing of “Those Endearing Young Charms” along with an unnamed cartoon. Nobody was injured but the fire cost an estimate $20,000 in damages. Following reconstruction, the Uptown Theatre was relocated and reopened on October 12, 1945 with Spencer Tracy in “Without Love” and an unnamed Western feature along with an unnamed cartoon and a newsreel.
This actually opened on May 4, 1919 with Alice Joyce in “The Lion And The Mouse” along with a live musical performance by Sam LeBlanc singing “Smiles” accompanied by Nelson’s Orchestra.
Later known as Boyne Cinema.
This actually did NOT close in the late-1980s. Archives from the Gasconade County Republican confirm that the Cuba Cinema was still open into as late as 2000, meaning that this may’ve closed in the early-2000s.
Opened on June 8, 1955 with Dick Powell in “Susan Slept Here” (unknown if extras added).
Actual opening date is June 24 (not 23), 1950 with Wayne Morris in “Valley Of The Giants” along with a few unnamed shorts.
The Auto Vue Drive-In opened its gates on May 10, 1951 with Alan Ladd in “Branded” (unknown if extras added), featuring installations of RCA speakers, RCA projection, and a projection/concession building located 265 feet away from the 44x54ft screen.
Once known as Springfield Plaza Twin.
This is extremely short-lived. It was first operated by National General Theatres and finally Mann Theatres before closing on May 9, 1978 with Walt Disney’s “Return From Witch Mountain”.
Later operated by Thompson Theatres Circuit and last operated by Storey Theatres, closed on September 4, 1986 with “Back To School” (it was unknown if a second feature was shown).
Closed on March 28, 1993 with “Alive” in Screen 1 and the appropriate-titled “Forever Young” in Screen 2.
Later operated by Thompson Theatres Circuit and last operated by Storey Theatres, closed on September 6, 1982.
Closed on December 29, 1996.
Closed in the early-1980s.
Last operated by United Artists, still open in 1983.
Later operated by United Artists, still open in 1983.
Still open in 1983.
The Strand Theatre opened its doors on July 15, 1913 and closed on April 25, 1973 with “Butterflies Are Free” and “Skyjacked” (despite having a few short closures throughout the last few years of operation). It was demolished in late-February 1980.
Renamed the Tarkio Theatre on April 1, 1930.
The Victor Theatre opened its doors on March 31, 1914, and was renamed the Paramount Theatre on June 20, 1930. It was remodeled on December 6, 1946.
The Lyric Theatre name appeared as early as 1918, so I’m very sure this could be confusing.
This opened as the Family Theatre in Spring 1911. It was renamed the Gem Theatre in 1913, the Happy Hour Theatre in early-1918, the Star Theatre in March 1920, and the Ritz Theatre in August 1937.
The Ritz Theatre closed for the final time on December 8, 1937 following a small fire that broke out at the Ritz. But here’s the strangest part, the fire did NOT cause any damage AT ALL, and the Ritz NEVER reopened after the fire. Its closure was confirmed permanent by management despite no damage was reported both inside and outside the theater.
The Uptown Theatre opened its doors on December 13, 1935 with George Raft in “She Couldn’t Take It” (unknown if extras added).
On September 5, 1945, a fire destroyed almost the entirety of the Uptown Theatre, with the exception of the exterior walls during an afternoon showing of “Those Endearing Young Charms” along with an unnamed cartoon. Nobody was injured but the fire cost an estimate $20,000 in damages. Following reconstruction, the Uptown Theatre was relocated and reopened on October 12, 1945 with Spencer Tracy in “Without Love” and an unnamed Western feature along with an unnamed cartoon and a newsreel.
The Uptown Theatre closed in 1960.
Opened on June 29, 1950.
The Grand Theatre closed for the final time on July 16, 1980 with “The Long Riders”. This never closed in the 1950s.
Closed on May 2, 1959 with “The Ten Commandments”.
This actually opened on May 4, 1919 with Alice Joyce in “The Lion And The Mouse” along with a live musical performance by Sam LeBlanc singing “Smiles” accompanied by Nelson’s Orchestra.