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50sSNIPES commented about Tara Theatre on Aug 10, 2025 at 10:57 am

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.

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50sSNIPES commented about Varsity Theatre on Aug 10, 2025 at 9:58 am

Closed on January 29, 1973 with “The Getaway”.

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50sSNIPES commented about West O Drive-In on Aug 10, 2025 at 9:10 am

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.

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50sSNIPES commented about Starview Drive-In on Aug 10, 2025 at 9:08 am

Closed on September 2, 1986 and demolished on October 14, 1987.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cinema 1 & 2 on Aug 10, 2025 at 8:55 am

Once known as Ogdensburg 1 & 2 Cinemas.

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50sSNIPES commented about Golden Spike Drive-In on Aug 10, 2025 at 8:26 am

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.

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50sSNIPES commented about Crossroads Twin Cinema on Aug 10, 2025 at 8:19 am

Closed with “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure” in Screen 1 and “The Eliminators” and “Spies Like Us” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Q-Twin East Drive-In on Aug 10, 2025 at 8:15 am

Actual closing date is September 7, 1986 with “Bullies” and “Psycho III” in Screen 1 and “Rocky IV” and “Youngblood” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Stockade Drive-In on Aug 10, 2025 at 7:50 am

A 1960 article shows that the former concession stand was possibly converted into a school.

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50sSNIPES commented about Starlight Drive-In on Aug 10, 2025 at 7:42 am

Closed after the 1981 season.

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50sSNIPES commented about Silver Moon Drive-In on Aug 10, 2025 at 7:22 am

This was once known as the Route 15 Drive-In in the 1970s according to various area newspapers.

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50sSNIPES commented about Boulevard Drive-In on Aug 10, 2025 at 6:43 am

Closed on September 13, 1980 with “Caddyshack” and “In-Laws”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Rialto Theatre on Aug 10, 2025 at 6:37 am

Still operating in 1963.

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50sSNIPES commented about Orleans Drive-In on Aug 10, 2025 at 6:36 am

Closed on September 15, 1985 with “Back To The Future” and “Gotcha”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Showplace Theatre on Aug 10, 2025 at 6:29 am

Closed as a discount theater on January 24, 1993 with “The Muppet Christmas Carol”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Sheridan Drive-In on Aug 10, 2025 at 6:21 am

Actual closing date is October 4, 1981.

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50sSNIPES commented about Plaza North Theatre on Aug 10, 2025 at 6:19 am

Closed on October 22, 1982 with “Fast Times At Ridgemont High”.

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50sSNIPES commented about I-290 Drive-In on Aug 10, 2025 at 6:18 am

Closed on September 16, 1984 with “Ghostbusters” and “Against All Odds” along with an unnamed Three Stooges short.

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50sSNIPES commented about Boulevard Mall 4 on Aug 10, 2025 at 6:17 am

Closed on May 20, 1993.

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50sSNIPES commented about Rocky Point Drive-In on Aug 10, 2025 at 6:08 am

Closed on September 5, 1988 with “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Mansfield Twin Drive-In on Aug 10, 2025 at 6:04 am

Actual closing date is September 13, 1992.

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50sSNIPES commented about Fox Theatre on Aug 9, 2025 at 3:05 pm

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.
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50sSNIPES commented about Elberta Theatre on Aug 9, 2025 at 2:51 pm

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”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Stage 3 on Aug 9, 2025 at 2:41 pm

Opened on May 27, 1972 with “Cabaret”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Brookside Drive-In on Aug 9, 2025 at 10:31 am

Closed with “The Lost Boys” and “Who’s That Girl”.