The UA Cinema Twin opened its doors on March 7, 1973 with “The Emigrants” at Screen 1 and “The Getaway” at Screen 2. The twin is located next to the former Kmart on 3024 NJ-35 in Hazlet, and housed a total of 790 seats, with 450 seats at Screen 1 and 340 seats at Screen 2. Screen 1 features installations of a decor of gold panels on charcoal walls, gold and black seating and red and black carpeting, while Screen 2 has red panels against a charcoal background.
Recently, the theater experienced major parking problems. Just before midnight yesterday, four gunmen approached four people who demanded their black Chrysler 300 and all of their phones and cash outside the Cinemark. Several hours later, police found a white Hummer near the parking lot that was recently stolen in Schaumburg.
Throughout much of the early-1980s, the State Twin Drive-In received too much trouble, as on September 1, 1984, the State Twin Drive-In became local headlines following major concerns over both large disturbances and crowd fights (mostly youths and teens) as reported by the Kansas City (KS) Police Department. Although it was not the crowd’s fault, it was actually radio station KYYS-FM (now KCKC-FM) announcing drive-in blowouts which a total of five different features were screened on the same day each Labor Day and Memorial Day, known as the “KY-102 Blowouts”. These incidents include injuries, one of which was a local 16-year-old boy who was injured in the State Twin Drive-In’s blowout.
Leroy Shaver, the manager of the State Twin Drive-In, said from 10 to 12 men provided security for each of the blowouts at his business, and spectators called the attacks “riots”. Its not just the State Twin Drive-In, but it was also the I-70 Drive-In and the nearby Boulevard Drive-In who also did host the blowouts, but it was the State Twin Drive-in that caused all the major riots and ruckus. Leroy also replied that most of his watchmen were not units for the KCKSPD or security officers but former drive-in employees “over 21 and wearing security T-shirts” were employed in business. He said such security forces relate to patrons better than units.
During one other blowout also being held at the State Twin, officials from the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office said that they had limited the role of off-duty officers at the blowouts after three deputies were assaulted with rocks and knives on a Memorial Day blowout also at the State Twin Drive-In. Undersheriff officer Tim Johnson said he directed deputy sheriff’s to do no more than guard money in the concession areas, most importantly the concession stand. He also added that in the past even when 10 off-duty officers worked each of the blowouts, as security had not been sufficient. As he replied, Mr. Shaver disagreed on how it can’t be sufficient, even Mike Costello, the general manager of KYYS-FM said that while his station promotes the events, it is not responsible for security.
The State Twin Drive-In closed for the final time on September 22, 1991 with “Livin' Large” and “Jungle Fever” at Screen 1 and “Freddy’s Dead” and “Terminator 2” at Screen 2. It was last operated by Wesley Neal who both operated the Boulevard and State Twin Drive-Ins in Kansas City (KS).
The Grand Theatre was once destroyed by a fire in the Spring of 1929. It was rebuilt, restored, and reopened on January 9, 1930.
After the Grand Cinema closed in 1986, the theater sat abandoned for a decade. It wasn’t until ten years later in 1996 that the Grand was renovated and renamed the Pocono Cinema by John and Carolyn Yetter, unfortunately it almost turned down. They only operated the cinema for six months, and throughout the following few months, other former employees tried to take over the business by leasing it but failed after less than a year.
Throughout time, the Pocono received some ups-and-downs. In mid-2008, after the Pocono Cinema had closed for the third time in less than two years, the theater re-opened as a non-profit organization as the Pocono Community Theater. And in November 2015, the Pocono Community Theater was renamed “Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center” to better reflect its mission statement.
As of 2023, the Pocono Cinema & Cultural Center ran mainly first-run features, although there were some classic matinees added. Only some independent features were also added as rare occasions, since it was formerly an art house back when the theater was known as simply “Pocono Cinema” in the late-1990s and early-to-mid 2000s.
The Cinema Lux was designed by Abbe Villan, and opened its doors on February 25, 1960 with Carmine Gallone in “Michel Strogoff” in CinemaScope. It was first managed by Gilbert Benois who managed the Lux for more than 30 years.
As of 2023, the Cinema Lux has a seating capacity of 466 seats and currently screens mainly art and independent features (mainly French stuff), as well as special classic and silent matinees. What’s rare about the Cinema Lux nowadays despite the Lux being mostly an art/independent cinema is that the Cinema Lux also rarely runs a couple of first-run American selections that normally and primarily pick up at both the Pathe Les Rives de l'Orne (or “Pathe Banks Of The Orne” in English) and the UGC Cine Cite Mondeville, but the Cinema Lux only picked it up for rare occasions.
The “new” Mesa Drive-In opened its gates on May 20, 1969 with “Young Americans” and John Wayne’s “The War Wagon” plus a disc jockey meet-and-greet from then-Top 40 radio station KAOR (now KPYV) and musical performances by a local choir known as “Sing-Out Oroville” were presented before showing. it was first managed by Gerald Smith.
Yes, this indeed replaced another drive-in also named the “Mesa Drive-In”. The “old” Mesa Drive-In was first managed by George Hickox and opened on November 23, 1949 with Fred Astaire in “The Barkleys Of Broadway” along with two cartoons, a newsreel, and a couple of short subjects. The old Mesa closed on December 7, 1968 with Frank Sinatra in “The Detective” and Paul Newman in “Hombre”.
This started life as a 4-screen theater known as the “Layton Hills Cinema IV” in 1980. Two more screens were added in July 1986 and was renamed “Layton Hills Cinema VI”.
It was first operated by Consolidated Theatres, but was taken over by Cinemark in April 1985.
The Lake Theatre opened its doors on January 18, 1936 with Shirley Temple in “Curly Top” and George O'Brien in “Thunder Mountain” (unclear if any short subjects were added).
Opened with Walt Disney’s “The Sword In The Stone”. The Plaza closed on August 28, 1982 with “Rocky III”.
The UA Cinema Twin opened its doors on March 7, 1973 with “The Emigrants” at Screen 1 and “The Getaway” at Screen 2. The twin is located next to the former Kmart on 3024 NJ-35 in Hazlet, and housed a total of 790 seats, with 450 seats at Screen 1 and 340 seats at Screen 2. Screen 1 features installations of a decor of gold panels on charcoal walls, gold and black seating and red and black carpeting, while Screen 2 has red panels against a charcoal background.
The Alternate Ending Beer Company now occupies the former theater building since 2020.
Recently, the theater experienced major parking problems. Just before midnight yesterday, four gunmen approached four people who demanded their black Chrysler 300 and all of their phones and cash outside the Cinemark. Several hours later, police found a white Hummer near the parking lot that was recently stolen in Schaumburg.
Opened on May 5, 1998.
Throughout much of the early-1980s, the State Twin Drive-In received too much trouble, as on September 1, 1984, the State Twin Drive-In became local headlines following major concerns over both large disturbances and crowd fights (mostly youths and teens) as reported by the Kansas City (KS) Police Department. Although it was not the crowd’s fault, it was actually radio station KYYS-FM (now KCKC-FM) announcing drive-in blowouts which a total of five different features were screened on the same day each Labor Day and Memorial Day, known as the “KY-102 Blowouts”. These incidents include injuries, one of which was a local 16-year-old boy who was injured in the State Twin Drive-In’s blowout.
Leroy Shaver, the manager of the State Twin Drive-In, said from 10 to 12 men provided security for each of the blowouts at his business, and spectators called the attacks “riots”. Its not just the State Twin Drive-In, but it was also the I-70 Drive-In and the nearby Boulevard Drive-In who also did host the blowouts, but it was the State Twin Drive-in that caused all the major riots and ruckus. Leroy also replied that most of his watchmen were not units for the KCKSPD or security officers but former drive-in employees “over 21 and wearing security T-shirts” were employed in business. He said such security forces relate to patrons better than units.
During one other blowout also being held at the State Twin, officials from the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office said that they had limited the role of off-duty officers at the blowouts after three deputies were assaulted with rocks and knives on a Memorial Day blowout also at the State Twin Drive-In. Undersheriff officer Tim Johnson said he directed deputy sheriff’s to do no more than guard money in the concession areas, most importantly the concession stand. He also added that in the past even when 10 off-duty officers worked each of the blowouts, as security had not been sufficient. As he replied, Mr. Shaver disagreed on how it can’t be sufficient, even Mike Costello, the general manager of KYYS-FM said that while his station promotes the events, it is not responsible for security.
The State Twin Drive-In closed for the final time on September 22, 1991 with “Livin' Large” and “Jungle Fever” at Screen 1 and “Freddy’s Dead” and “Terminator 2” at Screen 2. It was last operated by Wesley Neal who both operated the Boulevard and State Twin Drive-Ins in Kansas City (KS).
Demolished in Early May 1979.
Edited from my March 20, 2020 comment: The Mid-City Outdoor was demolished on April 30, 1985.
Demolished in February 2016.
The Grand Theatre was once destroyed by a fire in the Spring of 1929. It was rebuilt, restored, and reopened on January 9, 1930.
After the Grand Cinema closed in 1986, the theater sat abandoned for a decade. It wasn’t until ten years later in 1996 that the Grand was renovated and renamed the Pocono Cinema by John and Carolyn Yetter, unfortunately it almost turned down. They only operated the cinema for six months, and throughout the following few months, other former employees tried to take over the business by leasing it but failed after less than a year.
Throughout time, the Pocono received some ups-and-downs. In mid-2008, after the Pocono Cinema had closed for the third time in less than two years, the theater re-opened as a non-profit organization as the Pocono Community Theater. And in November 2015, the Pocono Community Theater was renamed “Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center” to better reflect its mission statement.
As of 2023, the Pocono Cinema & Cultural Center ran mainly first-run features, although there were some classic matinees added. Only some independent features were also added as rare occasions, since it was formerly an art house back when the theater was known as simply “Pocono Cinema” in the late-1990s and early-to-mid 2000s.
Actual closing date is May 11, 2013.
Opened on May 14, 2013.
Opened on July 29, 1998. The building was designed by Denis Valode and Jean Pistre.
The Cinema Lux was designed by Abbe Villan, and opened its doors on February 25, 1960 with Carmine Gallone in “Michel Strogoff” in CinemaScope. It was first managed by Gilbert Benois who managed the Lux for more than 30 years.
As of 2023, the Cinema Lux has a seating capacity of 466 seats and currently screens mainly art and independent features (mainly French stuff), as well as special classic and silent matinees. What’s rare about the Cinema Lux nowadays despite the Lux being mostly an art/independent cinema is that the Cinema Lux also rarely runs a couple of first-run American selections that normally and primarily pick up at both the Pathe Les Rives de l'Orne (or “Pathe Banks Of The Orne” in English) and the UGC Cine Cite Mondeville, but the Cinema Lux only picked it up for rare occasions.
The “new” Mesa Drive-In opened its gates on May 20, 1969 with “Young Americans” and John Wayne’s “The War Wagon” plus a disc jockey meet-and-greet from then-Top 40 radio station KAOR (now KPYV) and musical performances by a local choir known as “Sing-Out Oroville” were presented before showing. it was first managed by Gerald Smith.
Yes, this indeed replaced another drive-in also named the “Mesa Drive-In”. The “old” Mesa Drive-In was first managed by George Hickox and opened on November 23, 1949 with Fred Astaire in “The Barkleys Of Broadway” along with two cartoons, a newsreel, and a couple of short subjects. The old Mesa closed on December 7, 1968 with Frank Sinatra in “The Detective” and Paul Newman in “Hombre”.
Opened on June 22, 1950 with Gary Cooper in “Task Force” with no extra short subjects. Twinned in Spring 1976.
Opening in January 2011, the Royal Cinemas originally opened with a normal-sized IMAX. The IMAX was relocated to a bigger building in 2020.
Closed on October 2, 2003.
This started life as a 4-screen theater known as the “Layton Hills Cinema IV” in 1980. Two more screens were added in July 1986 and was renamed “Layton Hills Cinema VI”.
It was first operated by Consolidated Theatres, but was taken over by Cinemark in April 1985.
The theater closed in August 1996.
Closed on August 31, 1977.
The Lake Theatre opened its doors on January 18, 1936 with Shirley Temple in “Curly Top” and George O'Brien in “Thunder Mountain” (unclear if any short subjects were added).
After the drive-in was demolished a short time after closure, it was first occupied by Sambo’s Restaurant.
Closed on September 5, 1977 with “Ruby” and “The Rooms of Chains”. Last operated by Martin Theatres.
The Starlite closed on September 8, 1987 with “Ernest Goes To Camp” and “Revenge Of The Nerds II”, and was last operated by United Artists.
Now demolished.