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50sSNIPES commented about Chippewa Drive-In on Aug 21, 2025 at 12:08 pm

Actual opening date is July 30, 1950. It was closed in 1985.

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50sSNIPES commented about Pioneer Twin Drive-In on Aug 19, 2025 at 6:41 pm

Opened with Dick Haymes in “Irish Eyes Are Smiling” and Ellen Drew in “Dark Mountain” (unknown if extras added)

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50sSNIPES commented about Skylark Drive-In on Aug 19, 2025 at 6:38 pm

Opened on July 17, 1952 with Janet Leigh in “Just This Once” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Vogue Theatre on Aug 19, 2025 at 10:00 am

Functions Update: Classics films are also presented.

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50sSNIPES commented about Finnkino Plevna on Aug 18, 2025 at 2:54 pm

Opened in 1999, housed 1,653 seats.

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50sSNIPES commented about Finnkino Promenadi on Aug 18, 2025 at 2:52 pm

Opened in 1999.

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50sSNIPES commented about Finnkino Tennispalatsi on Aug 18, 2025 at 2:51 pm

Opened on February 26, 1999. One of its auditoriums originally had THX installations when it opened, but unfortunately THX departed from both the Tennispalatsi and the Finnkino chain in 2004 after Finnkino gave up on paying THX’s license fees.

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50sSNIPES commented about Carmike Faulkner Cinema 6 on Aug 18, 2025 at 1:50 pm

I know right? That’s absolutely insane!

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50sSNIPES commented about Strand Theatre on Aug 18, 2025 at 1:08 pm

The Strand was twinned in the early-1980s and lasted until closing as a first-run house in 2000. It was downsized back to a single-screener when it reopened on July 3, 2005.

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50sSNIPES commented about Strand Theatre on Aug 17, 2025 at 7:32 pm

Closed as a movie theater on August 24, 1986 with “About Last Night”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Royal Theatre on Aug 17, 2025 at 7:26 pm

Both the Royal Theatre and the Allen Theatre are located next to each other, despite the nearby Allen being short-lived.

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50sSNIPES commented about Carmike Faulkner Cinema 6 on Aug 17, 2025 at 7:22 pm

Closed on June 9, 2010 after a small fire severely damaged its popcorn machine. The fire also caused a faulty malfunction to the exit doors. It never reopened afterward.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lions Head 5 Cinema on Aug 17, 2025 at 3:58 pm

Closed on February 17, 2000.

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50sSNIPES commented about Warner Park Drive-In on Aug 17, 2025 at 3:58 pm

Closed in 1969.

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50sSNIPES commented about Montague Drive-In on Aug 17, 2025 at 3:56 pm

Closed on April 11, 1976 with “The Devil’s Rain” and “Return Of The Dragon”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Skyway Drive-In on Aug 17, 2025 at 3:55 pm

Closed by Martin Theatres on October 7, 1984 with “Best Defense” and “Trading Places”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Bordeaux Drive-In on Aug 17, 2025 at 3:52 pm

Closed on December 12, 1976 with “The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings” and “My Name Is Nobody”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Capri Twin Theatre on Aug 17, 2025 at 3:51 pm

Closed on March 2, 1989 with “The Accused” in Screen 1 and “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Stardusk Drive-In on Aug 17, 2025 at 2:56 pm

Closed on August 31, 1983 with “Hercules” and “Poltergeist”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Badger Theatre on Aug 17, 2025 at 2:55 pm

Closed in 1957. It was converted into a recreation center afterward.

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50sSNIPES commented about State Theatre on Aug 17, 2025 at 1:58 pm

Closed as a movie theater on July 25, 1982, yes with “Tron”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Falls Theatre on Aug 17, 2025 at 1:56 pm

Closed on July 22, 1979 with “Battlestar Galactica”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Micon Cinemas on Aug 17, 2025 at 1:55 pm

Opened on June 4, 2004.

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50sSNIPES commented about Berlin Drive-In on Aug 17, 2025 at 1:28 pm

Closed on December 31, 1987, demolished right afterward.

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50sSNIPES commented about Sundown Auto Drive-In on Aug 17, 2025 at 1:26 pm

Closed on September 7, 1986 with “Maximum Overdrive” and “Psycho III”.