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rivest266 commented about Beach Theatre on May 22, 2024 at 8:31 am

Closed in 1968.

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rivest266 commented about Mandarin Theatre on May 22, 2024 at 8:25 am

Cineplex Odeon opened 11 new cinemas on December 18th, 1987 including this one and cinemas in Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Newark, Provo, Rocky Mount, 3 in Toronto and in Washington, DC.

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rivest266 commented about St. Johns 8 Theatre on May 22, 2024 at 8:04 am

Opened on April 4th, 1969. Grand opening ad posed.

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rivest266 commented about State Theatre on May 22, 2024 at 7:59 am

article with demolition picture posted.

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rivest266 commented about Phillips Plaza Theatre on May 22, 2024 at 7:35 am

Opened on January 27th, 1967. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Atlantic Theatres on May 21, 2024 at 6:49 pm

Opened on December 23rd, 1964, along with the Neptune Theatre on the beach. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Edgewood Theater on May 21, 2024 at 6:33 pm

Held a reopening on June 27th, 1963. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Cedar Hills Theatre on May 21, 2024 at 6:24 pm

Opened on December 27th, 1963, with “Cleopatra”. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Cedar Hills Theatre on May 21, 2024 at 6:23 pm

Correction: December 27th, 1963.

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rivest266 commented about Blanding Drive-In on May 21, 2024 at 6:18 pm

On August 21st, 1963, Kent Theatres proudly unveiled the Blanding Drive-In, a cinematic oasis that would forever change the landscape of entertainment. The inaugural film featured on this auspicious occasion was none other than MGM’s “Flipper”. The grand opening ad, immortalized in the photo section, captured the excitement and anticipation of moviegoers as they flocked to experience the magic of the silver screen under the open sky. The Blanding Drive-In became a cherished gathering place, where families, friends, and film enthusiasts created lasting memories. (Rewritten by AI).

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rivest266 commented about Fox Drive-In on May 21, 2024 at 5:57 pm

Opened on June 7th, 1963 with one screen. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Fox Drive-In on May 21, 2024 at 5:54 pm

Wrong Drive-In.

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rivest266 commented about San Marco Theatre on May 21, 2024 at 5:33 pm

Reopened as the San Marco Art theatre on September 25th, 1962. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Midway Drive-In 1 & 2 on May 21, 2024 at 5:12 pm

Opened by H. B. Meiselman on May 10th, 1961. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Five on May 21, 2024 at 5:01 pm

Cinerama started on November 15th, 1961. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Center Theatre on May 21, 2024 at 4:34 pm

Reopened on August 10th, 1960 as the Center theatre with “Ben Hur”. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Beach Drive-In on May 21, 2024 at 1:29 pm

Listings for this drive-in ended in 1959.

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rivest266 commented about Oceanway Drive-In on May 21, 2024 at 1:28 pm

Closed 1958.

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rivest266 commented about Town & Country 1 & 2 Theatre on May 21, 2024 at 1:01 pm

Opened by H. B. Meiselman on March 21st, 1957 and taken over by Eastern Federal Theatres on January 1st, 1969. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Empress Theatre on May 21, 2024 at 12:51 pm

Closed in 1954 and reopened on April 6th, 1956. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Brentwood Theatre on May 21, 2024 at 12:48 pm

Listings for the Brentwood ended in 1956.

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rivest266 commented about Loew's Normandy Twin Open-Air Theatre on May 21, 2024 at 12:28 pm

Miniature Railroad, donkey rides, new playground and a new snack bar was added on July 6th, 1955 as Loews takes over this drive-in. Ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Southside Drive-In on May 21, 2024 at 11:55 am

Opened June 17th, 1954. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Casino Theatre on May 21, 2024 at 11:40 am

William M. Rowe, the manager of the Follies theatre, faced legal trouble in May 1955. He was arrested for displaying indecent images in front of the theater. Additionally, the article mentioned that the theater’s lease expired on May 14th, 1955.

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rivest266 commented about Casino Theatre on May 21, 2024 at 11:28 am

Reopened as Follies on May 3rd, 1953. Grand opening ads posted.