A 1983 aerial view shows the drive-in still in operation, but the house that was built right next to the screen was constructed during the early-1990s, meaning that the theater closed around there. As of January 2026, the screen still stands but skeletons can be seen in some parts of the back.
This was actually the second ever drive-in theater to operate in Japan. The first one, the Western Drive-In in Tokyo, opened by Toho in November 1962. However, this was the first drive-in to be operated by Shochiku.
Closed on September 7, 1986 with “Friday The 13th Part VI”, “Maximum Overdrive”, and “Labyrinth”. It was last operated by Pacific Theatres, and was demolished immediately right after closure.
This was built on the site of the old Tower Theatre that opened in 1915 and was destroyed by a fire on March 18, 1931. Construction of the Roslyn Theater started in June 1933 and opened later that same year.
Once known as Great Neck Playhouse Theatre, and was briefly last known as Playhouse Twin Theatre when it was twinned during its final months of operation. It was closed by UA on May 22, 1983.
Actual opening date is October 9, 1916 with Blanche Sweet in “The Sowers” along with Pathe News (No. 80) and the Rube Goldberg cartoon “The Fatal Pie”.
There are two theaters that were named the Frisco Theatre. The first Frisco Theatre launched on April 3, 1936, while the second Frisco Theatre launched on August 7, 1947. I cannot find the opening attraction for the first Frisco Theatre, but I can confirm that the second Frisco Theatre launched with Dick Haymes in “Carnival At Costa Rica” (unknown if extras added).
The Capitol Theatre opened its doors on September 23, 1929 with Jack Oakie in “Street Girl” along with Disney’s Mickey Mouse in “The Barnyard Battle”, and the Educational comedy “The Bride’s Relations”.
A 1985 aerial view shows the drive-in appearing to be operational.
A 1983 aerial view shows the drive-in appearing operational, but was already gone by the 1990s.
1982 and 1986 aerial views show the drive-in, but I cannot confirm if they’re operational or not.
Opened as early as 1953. Its traces and booth are still attached in 1983, but I cannot confirm if it was still operating or not.
A 1984 aerial view shows the drive-in with its screen and glory, but was already gone by 1994.
A 1983 aerial view shows the drive-in still in operation, but the house that was built right next to the screen was constructed during the early-1990s, meaning that the theater closed around there. As of January 2026, the screen still stands but skeletons can be seen in some parts of the back.
Tripled on December 22, 1978.
Actual closing date is July 31, 1994.
This was actually the second ever drive-in theater to operate in Japan. The first one, the Western Drive-In in Tokyo, opened by Toho in November 1962. However, this was the first drive-in to be operated by Shochiku.
Closed on October 20, 1970 with “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie”.
Opened on July 1, 1970 and closed on January 1, 1990.
The LYRIC letters would’ve been capitalized.
Banned in Dallas and Philadelphia.
Closed on September 7, 1986 with “Friday The 13th Part VI”, “Maximum Overdrive”, and “Labyrinth”. It was last operated by Pacific Theatres, and was demolished immediately right after closure.
Closed on October 10, 2010 with “Alpha And Omega” and “Easy A”.
This was built on the site of the old Tower Theatre that opened in 1915 and was destroyed by a fire on March 18, 1931. Construction of the Roslyn Theater started in June 1933 and opened later that same year.
Once known as Great Neck Playhouse Theatre, and was briefly last known as Playhouse Twin Theatre when it was twinned during its final months of operation. It was closed by UA on May 22, 1983.
Actual opening date is October 9, 1916 with Blanche Sweet in “The Sowers” along with Pathe News (No. 80) and the Rube Goldberg cartoon “The Fatal Pie”.
There are two theaters that were named the Frisco Theatre. The first Frisco Theatre launched on April 3, 1936, while the second Frisco Theatre launched on August 7, 1947. I cannot find the opening attraction for the first Frisco Theatre, but I can confirm that the second Frisco Theatre launched with Dick Haymes in “Carnival At Costa Rica” (unknown if extras added).
Opened with Dennis Morgan in “One Sunday Afternoon” (unknown if extras added).
Closed
Opened with Pat O'Brien in “I Married A Doctor” (unknown if extras added).
The Capitol Theatre opened its doors on September 23, 1929 with Jack Oakie in “Street Girl” along with Disney’s Mickey Mouse in “The Barnyard Battle”, and the Educational comedy “The Bride’s Relations”.
Newspaper articles confirmed that the Capitol was still open and running movies in 1970.
Most likely opened on July 6, 1950 with “Montana” (unknown if extras added).