On May 13, 1977, the world premiere of “Smokey And The Bandit” was held at the Loew’s Tara, with Bert Reynolds appearing in person according to the Atlanta Constitution.
The West O Drive-In closed on June 23, 1985 with “Police Academy 2” and “Porky’s Revenge” when high winds destroyed the screen. It never reopened as announced by Dubinsky two months later.
Also closed with “Gremlins”, which ran before “Revenge Of The Nerds”. There is also a mention about a scheduled showing of “Bachelor Party” the following Friday on the bottom of the advertisement, but that remains completely unknown if that was shown because I don’t see any showtimes nor advertisements anywhere.
It was renamed the Fox Theatre on August 13, 1941 after extensive remodeling, reopening with “Abbott And Costello In The Navy” along with Disney’s Donald Duck in “Truant Officer Donald”, the Pete Smith Specialty “Cuban Rhythm”, a Fox Movietone Newsreel, and a dedication speech by then-Mayor G. R. Mallett.
The celebration was so huge that a big amount of celebrities congratulated the management for its hard work and reopening at the time, including W.C. Fields, Cary Grant, Rita Hayworth, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, Bob Hope, Fred MacMurray, Deanna Durbin, Tyrone Power, Alice Faye, Betty Grable, Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake, Jane Withers, and Tyrone Power among others.
The Elberta Theatre opened its doors on November 15, 1935 with George Raft in “Every Night At Eight” along with an unnamed Betty Boop cartoon, a Vitaphone Variety, and a Grantland Rice Sportlight. It was closed on September 4, 1956 with “Bhowani Junction”.
On May 13, 1977, the world premiere of “Smokey And The Bandit” was held at the Loew’s Tara, with Bert Reynolds appearing in person according to the Atlanta Constitution.
Closed on January 29, 1973 with “The Getaway”.
The West O Drive-In closed on June 23, 1985 with “Police Academy 2” and “Porky’s Revenge” when high winds destroyed the screen. It never reopened as announced by Dubinsky two months later.
Closed on September 2, 1986 and demolished on October 14, 1987.
Once known as Ogdensburg 1 & 2 Cinemas.
Also closed with “Gremlins”, which ran before “Revenge Of The Nerds”. There is also a mention about a scheduled showing of “Bachelor Party” the following Friday on the bottom of the advertisement, but that remains completely unknown if that was shown because I don’t see any showtimes nor advertisements anywhere.
Closed with “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure” in Screen 1 and “The Eliminators” and “Spies Like Us” in Screen 2.
Actual closing date is September 7, 1986 with “Bullies” and “Psycho III” in Screen 1 and “Rocky IV” and “Youngblood” in Screen 2.
A 1960 article shows that the former concession stand was possibly converted into a school.
Closed after the 1981 season.
This was once known as the Route 15 Drive-In in the 1970s according to various area newspapers.
Closed on September 13, 1980 with “Caddyshack” and “In-Laws”.
Still operating in 1963.
Closed on September 15, 1985 with “Back To The Future” and “Gotcha”.
Closed as a discount theater on January 24, 1993 with “The Muppet Christmas Carol”.
Actual closing date is October 4, 1981.
Closed on October 22, 1982 with “Fast Times At Ridgemont High”.
Closed on September 16, 1984 with “Ghostbusters” and “Against All Odds” along with an unnamed Three Stooges short.
Closed on May 20, 1993.
Closed on September 5, 1988 with “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”.
Actual closing date is September 13, 1992.
It was renamed the Fox Theatre on August 13, 1941 after extensive remodeling, reopening with “Abbott And Costello In The Navy” along with Disney’s Donald Duck in “Truant Officer Donald”, the Pete Smith Specialty “Cuban Rhythm”, a Fox Movietone Newsreel, and a dedication speech by then-Mayor G. R. Mallett.
The Elberta Theatre opened its doors on November 15, 1935 with George Raft in “Every Night At Eight” along with an unnamed Betty Boop cartoon, a Vitaphone Variety, and a Grantland Rice Sportlight. It was closed on September 4, 1956 with “Bhowani Junction”.
Opened on May 27, 1972 with “Cabaret”.
Closed with “The Lost Boys” and “Who’s That Girl”.