Alamo Drafthouse Westlakes closed March 17, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic along with all of Alamo’s other 40 locations. Half of the circuit’s theaters briefly relaunched later that year but the Westlakes remained closed.
Alamo Drafthouse then declared bankruptcy on March 3, 2021 with three locations immediately shuttered. As the circuit re-emerged from bankruptcy a month later in April of 2021, it announced that the March 17, 2020 closure of the Westlakes would also be permanent.
Alamo Drafthouse Brooklyn closed March 16, 2020 for the COVID-19 pandemic. Half of the circuit’s locations opened briefly later in the year excluding its Brooklyn theater. Alamo Drafthouse would file for bankruptcy on March 2, 2021. The company re-emerged from bankruptcy a month later after the takeover of the company by Fortress Investment Group,. The Brooklyn location then reopened on May 7, 2021 becoming the second theater in the Circuit to reopen for the circuit that year preceded only by its Springfield, Missouri venue.
A week after celebrating its third anniversary, Alamo Drafthouse Mueller closed March 17, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic along with all of Alamo’s other 40 locations. 20 locations including the Mueller relaunched Friday, August 21, 2020. On October 5, 2020, Alamo joined Regal Theatres in shuttering for the pandemic a second time.
Alamo Drafthouse then declared bankruptcy on March 3, 2021 emerging with a new structure a month later allowing the circuit to continue operations with four locations shuttered. The Mueller was the third location to reopen for the circuit along with its Downtown Los Angeles location on May 28, 2021.
Just shy of its eighth month of operation, Alamo Drafthouse Downtown L.A. closed March 17, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic along with all of Alamo’s other 40 locations. 20 locations excluding L.A. relaunched later in the year briefly. Alamo Drafthouse then declared bankruptcy on March 3, 2021 emerging with a new structure a month later allowing the circuit to continue operations with four locations shuttered. The Downtown L.A. was the third location to reopen for the circuit along with its Mueller location San Antonio on May 28, 2021.
Regal closed here on October 8, 2020. Regal had placed it on the list of theater relaunching on May 21, 2021 only to reverse course and placed it on a “to be determined” opening list.
The Burke Theatre was announced in 1913 and launched May 16, 1914 as a movie house. As the Burke, the final film ran October 20, 1925 as “The Live Wire” with Johnny Hines. The theatre was gutted by a fire early the next morning. The Saxe Amusement Circuit took on the venue relaunching as the Cameo Theatre on July 10, 1926 with “The Wilderness Woman.” The Fox Circuit took over the Saxe theaters including the Cameo in January of 1928 with the Cameo not transitioning to sound and closing.
The Cameo was used for church services until Willard Miller took on the venue. he installed wide range sound equipment relaunching the Cameo on September 17, 1933 with “Hat Check Girl” at the grand reopening. The theatre was then renamed the Chief Theatre - a name it retained until new owners too over in July 1943. Francis Schlax changed the name to the Ken Theatre on July 23, 1943 as a continuous-run, popular price, second-run discount house or grind house. It relaunched with Mickey Rooney in “The Human Comedy” supported by “Yanks Ahoy.” Standards Theatres closed the venue as the Ken Theater in January of 1945.
The 1870-built building was once the home of the Elks Club on its upper floors. The Bijou Theatre launched there on January 14, 1905 with continuous vaudeville. After several operator changes, Frank J. O'Brien took on the Bijou and relaunched it after a refresh as the Princess Theatre on September 15, 1913 with live vaudeville and two Kinemacolor films. He closed it in May of 1914 citing financial difficulties. Chicago operators took over the Princess relaunching it as the Virginian Theatre on September 24, 1914 with vaudeville and films.
Paramount films including “The Sheik” filled the crowds to capacity suggesting that the Virginian was too small to meet demand. The Virginian closed October 30, 1922 at the end of lease. The theatre equipment was auctioned off and stayed in place briefly when purchased by the Ke-Nash-A Club. When they moved out in 1923, the venue transitioned to a soda fountain.
The Mid-City Outdoor opened on April 16, 1949 with “Red River.” The ozoner closed after 35 years likely at end of lease with its final films on September 2, 1984 as “Oxford Blues,” “C.H.U.D.” and “Humanoids from the Deep.”
Harold W. Struve opened the Oregon Trail drive-in on July 13, 1953 with Vince Edwards in “Hiawatha”. Struve had operated the original Majestic Theatre but it was destroyed by a tornado on May 9, 1953. The Oregon Trail was the only theatre in town until the New Majestic Theatre launched January 9, 1954.
The original theatre design was rustic as the Oregon Trail feel was accomplished with the concession stand and projection booth housed in “The Ranch House” decked out in knotty pine and relics from pioneer days spread throughout the facility. On May 3, 1957 it was taken over by new operators and renamed Hebron Drive-In screening Phil Carey in “Port Afrique.”
Charles Pacini closed his Cozy Theatre on March 12, 1917 moving the equipment to the new build Butterfly Theatre which launched on March 17, 1917. The architect for the theater was Charles O. Augustine. Augustine would also draw plans for refurbishing the nearby Majestic Theatre. The new Butterfly launched with 650 seats, a Bartola Orchestra pipe organ. The opening feature was Charlie Chaplin in “On Easy Street” and Helen Rosson in “The Undertow.” The theatre was equipped for sound to remain viable. It received a major refresh relaunching as the “New” Butterfly Theatre on September 2, 1932 on a new 20-year lease.
On May 10, 1941, the refurbished venue became the Hollywood Theatre. Television hurt its revenue and it closed at the end of lease on April 30, 1952. It then reopened on October 16, 1953 with new operators. It closed May 2, 1954 with a double feature of “The Glass Web” and “Scared Stiff.”
The Pastime Theatre launched august 10, 1908 with motion pictures consisting of the “Gans-Nelson Fight,” “The Guilty Conscience,” “ John’s New Suit; or, Why He Didn’t Go to Church,” and “There’s Nobody Just Like You.”
The New Majestic Theatre launched January 9, 1954 with Audie Murphy in “Tumbleweed.” The original Majestic Theatre was destroyed by a tornado on May 9, 1953 and its remnants were razed.
From the New Beverly Cinema Facebook feed was the welcome news that after closing for COVID-19 in March of 2020, the theatre would reopen on June 1, 2021.
Krafft 6 Theatres opened on December 19, 1986. On April 29, 1989 the theatre changed names to the Krafft 8 Theatres though still operated with just six screens until it opened auditorium seven on July 7, 1989. On July 29, 1989, the Krafft 8 finally had eight operating scereens. Krafft 8 Theatres closed March 16, 2020 along with all of the Goodrich Theatre Circuit’s portfolio due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Goodrich then declared bankruptcy ceasing operations.
The theatre reopened under new management of GQT Movies Circuit on October 23, 2020. (Mason Asset Management and Namdar Realty Group purchased the bankrupt circuit with partner VIP Cinemas taking over operation of 22 other former Goodrich Quality Theatre locations. GQT Movies' home office is located in Kentwood, Michigan.) The theatre closed again for COVID-19 on November 18, 2020 and reopened December 25, 2020. This entry should be listed as Formerly Operated by Goodrich Quality Theaters and Operated by GQT Movies.
Three Rivers 6 closed March 16, 2020 along with all of the Goodrich Theatre Circuit’s portfolio due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Goodrich then declared bankruptcy ceasing operations.
The theatre reopened under new management of GQT Movies Circuit on October 16, 2020 as the GQT Three Rivers 6. (Mason Asset Management and Namdar Realty Group purchased the bankrupt circuit with partner VIP Cinemas taking over operation of 22 other former Goodrich Quality Theatre locations. GQT Movies' home office is located in Kentwood, Michigan.) The venue then closed November 18, 2020 again for COVID-19 and reopened December 25, 2020. This entry should be listed as Formerly Operated by Goodrich Quality Theaters and Operated by GQT Movies.
Wabash Landing 9 closed March 16, 2020 along with all of the Goodrich Theatre Circuit’s portfolio due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Goodrich then declared bankruptcy ceasing operations.
The theatre reopened under new management of GQT Movies Circuit on August 14, 2020 as the GQT Wabash Landing 9. (Mason Asset Management and Namdar Realty Group purchased the bankrupt circuit with partner VIP Cinemas taking over operation of 22 other former Goodrich Quality Theatre locations. GQT Movies' home office is located in Kentwood, Michigan.) This entry should be listed as Formerly Operated by Goodrich Quality Theaters and Operated by GQT Movies.
The Cadillac Theatre became a five-plex called the Cadillac 5 Theatres. An architectural plan was developed to improve the venue by reducing it by a screen. That became the 100th Anniversary project in which the theatre was renamed Cadillac for in 2018. Lust two years later, Cadillac 4 closed March 16, 2020 along with all of the Goodrich Theatre Circuit’s portfolio due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Goodrich then declared bankruptcy ceasing operations.
The theatre reopened under new management of GQT Movies Circuit on August 7, 2020 as the GQT Cadillac 4. (Mason Asset Management and Namdar Realty Group purchased the bankrupt circuit with partner VIP Cinemas taking over operation of 22 other former Goodrich Quality Theatre locations. GQT Movies' home office is located in Kentwood, Michigan.) The venue then closed November 18, 2020 again for COVID-19 and reopened December 25, 2020. This entry should be listed as Operated by GQT Movies.
Eastdale Mall Cinema 8 closed November 28, 2016 after a short run by Evans Theatre Circuit. In 2020, the Mall’s owner decided to try and reopen the venue to bring more foot traffic the shopping complex. The theatre reopened under new management of GQT Movies Circuit after a long refurbishing project on May 21, 2021 as the GQT Movies Eastdale Mall. (Mason Asset Management and Namdar Realty Group purchased the bankrupt circuit with partner VIP Cinemas taking over operation of 22 other former Goodrich Quality Theatre locations. GQT Movies' home office is located in Kentwood, Michigan.)
This entry should eliminate Goodrich Quality Theaters as an operator (it never operated here prior to its 2020 bankruptcy and cessation of operations). It is, however, operated by GQT Movies Circuit which came about after Goodrich concluded its business.
Capital 8 Theatres closed March 16, 2020 along with all of the Goodrich Theatre Circuit’s portfolio due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Goodrich then declared bankruptcy ceasing operations.
The theatre reopened under new management of GQT Movies Circuit on August 14, 2020 as the GQT Capital 8. (Mason Asset Management and Namdar Realty Group purchased the bankrupt circuit with partner VIP Cinemas taking over operation of 22 former Goodrich Quality Theatre locations including the Oxford location. GQT Movies' home office is located in Kentwood, Michigan.) This entry should be listed as Formerly Operated by Goodrich Quality Theaters and Operated by GQT Movies.
Lafayette Cinema 7 closed March 16, 2020 along with all of the Goodrich Theatre Circuit’s portfolio due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Goodrich then declared bankruptcy ceasing operations.
The theatre opened under new management of GQT Movies Circuit on August 28, 2020 as GQT Lafayette 7. (Mason Asset Management and Namdar Realty Group purchased the bankrupt circuit with partner VIP Cinemas taking over operation of 22 former Goodrich Quality Theatre locations including the Oxford location. GQT Movies' home office is located in Kentwood, Michigan.) This entry should be listed as Formerly Operated by Goodrich Quality Theaters and Operated by GQT Movies.
Jackson 10 Cinemas closed March 16, 2020 along with all of the Goodrich Theatre Circuit’s portfolio due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Goodrich then declared bankruptcy ceasing operations.
The theatre reopened under new management of GQT Movies Circuit on October 16, 2020 as GQT Jackson 10. (Mason Asset Management and Namdar Realty Group purchased the bankrupt circuit with partner VIP Cinemas taking over operation of 22 former Goodrich Quality Theatre locations including the Oxford location. GQT Movies' home office is located in Kentwood, Michigan.) The theatre closed again for COVID-19 on November 18, 2020 and reopened December 25, 2020. The theatre also received a refresh with new look flooring and auditorium upgrades. This entry should be listed as Formerly Operated by Goodrich Quality Theaters and Operated by GQT Movies.
Alamo Drafthouse Westlakes closed March 17, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic along with all of Alamo’s other 40 locations. Half of the circuit’s theaters briefly relaunched later that year but the Westlakes remained closed.
Alamo Drafthouse then declared bankruptcy on March 3, 2021 with three locations immediately shuttered. As the circuit re-emerged from bankruptcy a month later in April of 2021, it announced that the March 17, 2020 closure of the Westlakes would also be permanent.
Alamo Drafthouse Brooklyn closed March 16, 2020 for the COVID-19 pandemic. Half of the circuit’s locations opened briefly later in the year excluding its Brooklyn theater. Alamo Drafthouse would file for bankruptcy on March 2, 2021. The company re-emerged from bankruptcy a month later after the takeover of the company by Fortress Investment Group,. The Brooklyn location then reopened on May 7, 2021 becoming the second theater in the Circuit to reopen for the circuit that year preceded only by its Springfield, Missouri venue.
A week after celebrating its third anniversary, Alamo Drafthouse Mueller closed March 17, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic along with all of Alamo’s other 40 locations. 20 locations including the Mueller relaunched Friday, August 21, 2020. On October 5, 2020, Alamo joined Regal Theatres in shuttering for the pandemic a second time.
Alamo Drafthouse then declared bankruptcy on March 3, 2021 emerging with a new structure a month later allowing the circuit to continue operations with four locations shuttered. The Mueller was the third location to reopen for the circuit along with its Downtown Los Angeles location on May 28, 2021.
Just shy of its eighth month of operation, Alamo Drafthouse Downtown L.A. closed March 17, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic along with all of Alamo’s other 40 locations. 20 locations excluding L.A. relaunched later in the year briefly. Alamo Drafthouse then declared bankruptcy on March 3, 2021 emerging with a new structure a month later allowing the circuit to continue operations with four locations shuttered. The Downtown L.A. was the third location to reopen for the circuit along with its Mueller location San Antonio on May 28, 2021.
Regal closed here on October 8, 2020. Regal had placed it on the list of theater relaunching on May 21, 2021 only to reverse course and placed it on a “to be determined” opening list.
The Burke Theatre was announced in 1913 and launched May 16, 1914 as a movie house. As the Burke, the final film ran October 20, 1925 as “The Live Wire” with Johnny Hines. The theatre was gutted by a fire early the next morning. The Saxe Amusement Circuit took on the venue relaunching as the Cameo Theatre on July 10, 1926 with “The Wilderness Woman.” The Fox Circuit took over the Saxe theaters including the Cameo in January of 1928 with the Cameo not transitioning to sound and closing.
The Cameo was used for church services until Willard Miller took on the venue. he installed wide range sound equipment relaunching the Cameo on September 17, 1933 with “Hat Check Girl” at the grand reopening. The theatre was then renamed the Chief Theatre - a name it retained until new owners too over in July 1943. Francis Schlax changed the name to the Ken Theatre on July 23, 1943 as a continuous-run, popular price, second-run discount house or grind house. It relaunched with Mickey Rooney in “The Human Comedy” supported by “Yanks Ahoy.” Standards Theatres closed the venue as the Ken Theater in January of 1945.
The 1870-built building was once the home of the Elks Club on its upper floors. The Bijou Theatre launched there on January 14, 1905 with continuous vaudeville. After several operator changes, Frank J. O'Brien took on the Bijou and relaunched it after a refresh as the Princess Theatre on September 15, 1913 with live vaudeville and two Kinemacolor films. He closed it in May of 1914 citing financial difficulties. Chicago operators took over the Princess relaunching it as the Virginian Theatre on September 24, 1914 with vaudeville and films.
Paramount films including “The Sheik” filled the crowds to capacity suggesting that the Virginian was too small to meet demand. The Virginian closed October 30, 1922 at the end of lease. The theatre equipment was auctioned off and stayed in place briefly when purchased by the Ke-Nash-A Club. When they moved out in 1923, the venue transitioned to a soda fountain.
The Mid-City Outdoor opened on April 16, 1949 with “Red River.” The ozoner closed after 35 years likely at end of lease with its final films on September 2, 1984 as “Oxford Blues,” “C.H.U.D.” and “Humanoids from the Deep.”
Harold W. Struve opened the Oregon Trail drive-in on July 13, 1953 with Vince Edwards in “Hiawatha”. Struve had operated the original Majestic Theatre but it was destroyed by a tornado on May 9, 1953. The Oregon Trail was the only theatre in town until the New Majestic Theatre launched January 9, 1954.
The original theatre design was rustic as the Oregon Trail feel was accomplished with the concession stand and projection booth housed in “The Ranch House” decked out in knotty pine and relics from pioneer days spread throughout the facility. On May 3, 1957 it was taken over by new operators and renamed Hebron Drive-In screening Phil Carey in “Port Afrique.”
I called there and the staff was on site trying to get it to reopen…. yet still will not be taking that bet.
Charles Pacini closed his Cozy Theatre on March 12, 1917 moving the equipment to the new build Butterfly Theatre which launched on March 17, 1917. The architect for the theater was Charles O. Augustine. Augustine would also draw plans for refurbishing the nearby Majestic Theatre. The new Butterfly launched with 650 seats, a Bartola Orchestra pipe organ. The opening feature was Charlie Chaplin in “On Easy Street” and Helen Rosson in “The Undertow.” The theatre was equipped for sound to remain viable. It received a major refresh relaunching as the “New” Butterfly Theatre on September 2, 1932 on a new 20-year lease.
On May 10, 1941, the refurbished venue became the Hollywood Theatre. Television hurt its revenue and it closed at the end of lease on April 30, 1952. It then reopened on October 16, 1953 with new operators. It closed May 2, 1954 with a double feature of “The Glass Web” and “Scared Stiff.”
Final show was December 6, 2001.
The Pastime Theatre launched august 10, 1908 with motion pictures consisting of the “Gans-Nelson Fight,” “The Guilty Conscience,” “ John’s New Suit; or, Why He Didn’t Go to Church,” and “There’s Nobody Just Like You.”
The New Majestic Theatre launched January 9, 1954 with Audie Murphy in “Tumbleweed.” The original Majestic Theatre was destroyed by a tornado on May 9, 1953 and its remnants were razed.
Closed permanently on May 3, 2021. To be demolished.
From the New Beverly Cinema Facebook feed was the welcome news that after closing for COVID-19 in March of 2020, the theatre would reopen on June 1, 2021.
The McCook Drive-In Theatre launched July 1, 1950 with “Oh, You Beautiful Doll.”
Krafft 6 Theatres opened on December 19, 1986. On April 29, 1989 the theatre changed names to the Krafft 8 Theatres though still operated with just six screens until it opened auditorium seven on July 7, 1989. On July 29, 1989, the Krafft 8 finally had eight operating scereens. Krafft 8 Theatres closed March 16, 2020 along with all of the Goodrich Theatre Circuit’s portfolio due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Goodrich then declared bankruptcy ceasing operations.
The theatre reopened under new management of GQT Movies Circuit on October 23, 2020. (Mason Asset Management and Namdar Realty Group purchased the bankrupt circuit with partner VIP Cinemas taking over operation of 22 other former Goodrich Quality Theatre locations. GQT Movies' home office is located in Kentwood, Michigan.) The theatre closed again for COVID-19 on November 18, 2020 and reopened December 25, 2020. This entry should be listed as Formerly Operated by Goodrich Quality Theaters and Operated by GQT Movies.
Three Rivers 6 closed March 16, 2020 along with all of the Goodrich Theatre Circuit’s portfolio due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Goodrich then declared bankruptcy ceasing operations.
The theatre reopened under new management of GQT Movies Circuit on October 16, 2020 as the GQT Three Rivers 6. (Mason Asset Management and Namdar Realty Group purchased the bankrupt circuit with partner VIP Cinemas taking over operation of 22 other former Goodrich Quality Theatre locations. GQT Movies' home office is located in Kentwood, Michigan.) The venue then closed November 18, 2020 again for COVID-19 and reopened December 25, 2020. This entry should be listed as Formerly Operated by Goodrich Quality Theaters and Operated by GQT Movies.
Wabash Landing 9 closed March 16, 2020 along with all of the Goodrich Theatre Circuit’s portfolio due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Goodrich then declared bankruptcy ceasing operations.
The theatre reopened under new management of GQT Movies Circuit on August 14, 2020 as the GQT Wabash Landing 9. (Mason Asset Management and Namdar Realty Group purchased the bankrupt circuit with partner VIP Cinemas taking over operation of 22 other former Goodrich Quality Theatre locations. GQT Movies' home office is located in Kentwood, Michigan.) This entry should be listed as Formerly Operated by Goodrich Quality Theaters and Operated by GQT Movies.
The Cadillac Theatre became a five-plex called the Cadillac 5 Theatres. An architectural plan was developed to improve the venue by reducing it by a screen. That became the 100th Anniversary project in which the theatre was renamed Cadillac for in 2018. Lust two years later, Cadillac 4 closed March 16, 2020 along with all of the Goodrich Theatre Circuit’s portfolio due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Goodrich then declared bankruptcy ceasing operations.
The theatre reopened under new management of GQT Movies Circuit on August 7, 2020 as the GQT Cadillac 4. (Mason Asset Management and Namdar Realty Group purchased the bankrupt circuit with partner VIP Cinemas taking over operation of 22 other former Goodrich Quality Theatre locations. GQT Movies' home office is located in Kentwood, Michigan.) The venue then closed November 18, 2020 again for COVID-19 and reopened December 25, 2020. This entry should be listed as Operated by GQT Movies.
Eastdale Mall Cinema 8 closed November 28, 2016 after a short run by Evans Theatre Circuit. In 2020, the Mall’s owner decided to try and reopen the venue to bring more foot traffic the shopping complex. The theatre reopened under new management of GQT Movies Circuit after a long refurbishing project on May 21, 2021 as the GQT Movies Eastdale Mall. (Mason Asset Management and Namdar Realty Group purchased the bankrupt circuit with partner VIP Cinemas taking over operation of 22 other former Goodrich Quality Theatre locations. GQT Movies' home office is located in Kentwood, Michigan.)
This entry should eliminate Goodrich Quality Theaters as an operator (it never operated here prior to its 2020 bankruptcy and cessation of operations). It is, however, operated by GQT Movies Circuit which came about after Goodrich concluded its business.
Capital 8 Theatres closed March 16, 2020 along with all of the Goodrich Theatre Circuit’s portfolio due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Goodrich then declared bankruptcy ceasing operations.
The theatre reopened under new management of GQT Movies Circuit on August 14, 2020 as the GQT Capital 8. (Mason Asset Management and Namdar Realty Group purchased the bankrupt circuit with partner VIP Cinemas taking over operation of 22 former Goodrich Quality Theatre locations including the Oxford location. GQT Movies' home office is located in Kentwood, Michigan.) This entry should be listed as Formerly Operated by Goodrich Quality Theaters and Operated by GQT Movies.
Lafayette Cinema 7 closed March 16, 2020 along with all of the Goodrich Theatre Circuit’s portfolio due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Goodrich then declared bankruptcy ceasing operations.
The theatre opened under new management of GQT Movies Circuit on August 28, 2020 as GQT Lafayette 7. (Mason Asset Management and Namdar Realty Group purchased the bankrupt circuit with partner VIP Cinemas taking over operation of 22 former Goodrich Quality Theatre locations including the Oxford location. GQT Movies' home office is located in Kentwood, Michigan.) This entry should be listed as Formerly Operated by Goodrich Quality Theaters and Operated by GQT Movies.
Jackson 10 Cinemas closed March 16, 2020 along with all of the Goodrich Theatre Circuit’s portfolio due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Goodrich then declared bankruptcy ceasing operations.
The theatre reopened under new management of GQT Movies Circuit on October 16, 2020 as GQT Jackson 10. (Mason Asset Management and Namdar Realty Group purchased the bankrupt circuit with partner VIP Cinemas taking over operation of 22 former Goodrich Quality Theatre locations including the Oxford location. GQT Movies' home office is located in Kentwood, Michigan.) The theatre closed again for COVID-19 on November 18, 2020 and reopened December 25, 2020. The theatre also received a refresh with new look flooring and auditorium upgrades. This entry should be listed as Formerly Operated by Goodrich Quality Theaters and Operated by GQT Movies.