The Island Cinema opened its doors on November 15, 2005 with “Harry Potter And The Goblin Of Fire”. It was closed on October 31, 2008 with “Young@Heart” (the documentary) for unknown reasons.
The Roosevelt screened normal movies during its final years of operation. It was closed on November 11, 1984 with “Gremlins”, “The Hearse”, and “Madman”.
Once operated by Commonwealth, last operated by United Artists. It was closed on December 12, 1988 with “Everybody’s All American” in Screen 1 and “Child’s Play” in Screen 2.
Closed on July 13, 1988 after a fire caused by arson destroyed the concession stand. This was the second time the concession stand was destroyed by a fire in the 1980s. The first fire in November 1985 caused heavy fire damage to the same building.
Shortly after General Cinema launched their Lafayette Square Cinema on June 26, 1968, the theater’s first film “Rosemary’s Baby” ran at the GCC Lafayette Square for a total of 10 long weeks, despite a few matinees from here and there.
First operated by Loews, later by Sony Theatres, and last operated by Loews Cineplex. Its actual closing date is exactly one week before 9/11, on September 3, 2001.
Plitt Theatres was one of its operators before Cineplex Odeon took it over. Cineplex Odeon closed the Utah on March 31, 1988 with “Fatal Attraction” in Screen 1 and a triple-feature (Disney’s “Cinderella”, “Dark Eyes” [English dubbed], and “Sign O' The Times”) in Screen 2.
Opened with “The Day Of The Jackal” in Screen 1 and “Such A Gorgeous Kid Like Me” in Screen 2. It was once operated by USA Cinemas, and was last operated by Loews (not Loews Cineplex). Loews closed the Skywalk on January 6, 1991 with “Predator II” in Screen 1 and “Almost An Angel” in Screen 2.
Closed on September 8, 1985 with “Code Of Silence” and “Return Of The Living Dead”. It was demolished to make way for a Walmart which opened on January 5, 1993 and expanded to Supercenter on July 20, 2005.
The Esquire Theatre opened its doors on January 30, 1941 with Eddie Albert in “An Angel From Texas” along with the Looney Tunes cartoon “Good Night Elmer” starring Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd, the novelty “Dogs You Seldom See”, an Ohio statewide newsreel, a regular newsreel, and a performance by Haden Reed on the Hammond Organ.
It was remodeled on October 25, 1961 reopening as the Loew’s Esquire Theatre with “Exodus”. The Esquire last operated as an adult theater that closed on November 3, 1978.
The Island Cinema opened its doors on November 15, 2005 with “Harry Potter And The Goblin Of Fire”. It was closed on October 31, 2008 with “Young@Heart” (the documentary) for unknown reasons.
The Roosevelt screened normal movies during its final years of operation. It was closed on November 11, 1984 with “Gremlins”, “The Hearse”, and “Madman”.
Closed on October 8, 1984 with “The Evil That Men Do”, “Terror”, and “Classroom Teasers”.
Opened with “Airport”. It was closed on February 25, 1990 with “Men Don’t Leave” in Screen 1 and “Driving Miss Daisy” in Screen 2.
Closed on January 15, 2006 with “Cheaper By The Dozen 2” in Screen 1 and “Grandma’s Boy” in Screen 2.
Once operated by Lesser Theatre Services. It was closed in May 2009.
Once operated by Commonwealth, last operated by United Artists. It was closed on December 12, 1988 with “Everybody’s All American” in Screen 1 and “Child’s Play” in Screen 2.
Closed on July 13, 1988 after a fire caused by arson destroyed the concession stand. This was the second time the concession stand was destroyed by a fire in the 1980s. The first fire in November 1985 caused heavy fire damage to the same building.
Shortly after General Cinema launched their Lafayette Square Cinema on June 26, 1968, the theater’s first film “Rosemary’s Baby” ran at the GCC Lafayette Square for a total of 10 long weeks, despite a few matinees from here and there.
First operated by Loews, later by Sony Theatres, and last operated by Loews Cineplex. Its actual closing date is exactly one week before 9/11, on September 3, 2001.
During its final days as a first-run theater, the Indiana was operated by United Artists.
Plitt Theatres was one of its operators before Cineplex Odeon took it over. Cineplex Odeon closed the Utah on March 31, 1988 with “Fatal Attraction” in Screen 1 and a triple-feature (Disney’s “Cinderella”, “Dark Eyes” [English dubbed], and “Sign O' The Times”) in Screen 2.
Closed as a movie theater on January 5, 1976 with “Killer Force”.
Closed as a movie theater on April 24, 1983 with “The Man From Snowy River”.
Actual closing date is April 27, 2008.
Opened with “The Day Of The Jackal” in Screen 1 and “Such A Gorgeous Kid Like Me” in Screen 2. It was once operated by USA Cinemas, and was last operated by Loews (not Loews Cineplex). Loews closed the Skywalk on January 6, 1991 with “Predator II” in Screen 1 and “Almost An Angel” in Screen 2.
Actual closing date is September 1, 1986.
Opened with “Casino Royale”.
This was actually last operated by Sony Theatres, which Sony took over from Loews in 1994. Sony dumped the Towne on August 11, 1996.
Its original GCC closing date is October 19, 2000.
Actual opening date is March 22, 1972 with Disney’s “The Biscuit Eater” and “Pinocchio” in Screen A and “Dirty Harry” and “Skin Game” in Screen B.
Closed on September 8, 1985 with “Code Of Silence” and “Return Of The Living Dead”. It was demolished to make way for a Walmart which opened on January 5, 1993 and expanded to Supercenter on July 20, 2005.
The Esquire Theatre opened its doors on January 30, 1941 with Eddie Albert in “An Angel From Texas” along with the Looney Tunes cartoon “Good Night Elmer” starring Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd, the novelty “Dogs You Seldom See”, an Ohio statewide newsreel, a regular newsreel, and a performance by Haden Reed on the Hammond Organ.
It was remodeled on October 25, 1961 reopening as the Loew’s Esquire Theatre with “Exodus”. The Esquire last operated as an adult theater that closed on November 3, 1978.
The Pantheon reopened on December 29, 1978 and closed for the final time on March 9, 1980.
Closed on October 31, 1968 with “Shenandoah” and “In Enemy Country”.