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50sSNIPES commented about Paramount Theatre on Jan 10, 2026 at 7:46 pm

Opened with Bob Hope in “Fancy Pants” (unknown if extras added). After being part of Famous Players for almost its entire life, Empire Theatres took over the Paramount throughout its last two years of operation until closing in 2007.

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50sSNIPES commented about Park Place Stadium Cinema 11 on Jan 10, 2026 at 4:37 pm

Opened in 1981.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cinema Theatre on Jan 10, 2026 at 4:31 pm

Once operated by Greater Huntington Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about All Star Drive-In on Jan 10, 2026 at 4:19 pm

Opened with Bing Crosby in “White Christmas” along with an unnamed cartoon and a newsreel. The husband-and-wife team of Mr. and Mrs. Vergil Harris were the original operators.

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50sSNIPES commented about Twilight Theatre on Jan 10, 2026 at 2:59 pm

Operated as early as 1916.

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50sSNIPES commented about Keys Theatre on Jan 10, 2026 at 2:47 pm

Operated as early as 1946.

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50sSNIPES commented about Liberty Theatre on Jan 10, 2026 at 2:41 pm

The Liberty Theatre opened its doors on December 12, 1918. It was renamed the Gem Theatre in 1943 for several years before bringing back the Liberty Theatre name in 1950.

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50sSNIPES commented about Algerian Theatre on Jan 10, 2026 at 2:36 pm

Opened on December 29, 1940. The theater building measures 35x90ft constructed in brick featuring installations of Brenkent projection and RCA sound.

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50sSNIPES commented about Maxon Theatre on Jan 10, 2026 at 2:33 pm

This actually and most likely closed on December 31, 1957 with “Hot Summer Night” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Shannon Theatre on Jan 10, 2026 at 2:29 pm

The husband-and-wife team of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Shannon opened their Shannon Theatre on July 2, 1939 with Robert Young in “Maise” (unknown if extras added). The management also gave a special notice that if the new Shannon wasn’t ready for opening, the film will then show at the nearby Maxon Theatre, but I’m very sure it opened on time. The Shannon was still open in 1965.

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50sSNIPES commented about Capitol Theatre on Jan 10, 2026 at 2:22 pm

Closed on October 24, 1976 with “Scorchy”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Portsmouth Cinemas on Jan 10, 2026 at 2:20 pm

Once known as Portsmouth Cinemas 8.

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50sSNIPES commented about Corral Drive-In on Jan 10, 2026 at 2:03 pm

Once operated by USA Cinemas and later Loews.

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50sSNIPES commented about Midtown 3 Cinema on Jan 10, 2026 at 2:03 pm

Once operated by Mid-States, and later USA Cinemas before taken over by Loews in 1989.

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50sSNIPES commented about UA Crescent Drive-In on Jan 10, 2026 at 1:52 pm

Closed on September 23, 1979.

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50sSNIPES commented about Crown Theatre on Jan 10, 2026 at 1:44 pm

Opened with Roger Pryor in “$1000 A Minute” along with the Ub Iwerks ComiColor cartoon “Summertime”, the Port Of Call short “Peacock Throne”, and a Universal Newsreel.

After being the Marval Theatre throughout most of its history, it was renamed the Crown Theatre in 1953. It was closed on June 22, 1959 with three features: Walt Disney’s “The Light In The Forest”, “Legend Of The Lost”, and “Johnny Trouble”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Rialto Theatre on Jan 10, 2026 at 1:37 pm

Renamed Rialto in September 1917, and closed on February 13, 1922 (most likely with “The Simp”). It was converted into a Piggly Wiggly the following month, which opened on March 1, 1922 as the first location in Vallejo.

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50sSNIPES commented about Fox Strand Theatre on Jan 10, 2026 at 3:59 am

Closed on December 1, 1957 with John Wayne in “Jet Pilot” and Bob Hope in “Beau James” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Cine 3 on Jan 10, 2026 at 3:56 am

When the Cine 21 was tripled in September 1971, all screen auditoriums were named A, B, and C. It was renamed Cine 3 in June 1980.

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50sSNIPES commented about Albany Civic Theater on Jan 10, 2026 at 3:41 am

The Rialto Theatre opened its doors on July 21, 1933, but unfortunately I cannot find its opening attractions.

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50sSNIPES commented about Rex Theatre on Jan 10, 2026 at 3:35 am

Still open in 1970.

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50sSNIPES commented about Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts on Jan 9, 2026 at 10:05 pm

Opened on February 23, 1931.

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50sSNIPES commented about NCG Battle Creek Cinema on Jan 9, 2026 at 3:51 pm

First operated by GKC.

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50sSNIPES commented about St. Cloud Twin Theatre on Jan 9, 2026 at 2:57 am

What’s really strange is that on Google Street View, it looks like the theater had been dead for three to four years. I don’t know if its still operating or not.

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50sSNIPES commented about Blue Prince Cinemas on Jan 9, 2026 at 12:45 am

This operated as early as 1975, and was first known as Cinema 1 & 2.