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50sSNIPES commented about AMC Classic Lexington 10 on May 7, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Demolished in late-2022 or early-2023.

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50sSNIPES commented about Rex Theatre on May 7, 2026 at 3:57 pm

Function should be Nightclub.

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50sSNIPES commented about Sundown Drive-In on May 7, 2026 at 2:19 pm

Closed on September 3, 1990 with “Taking Care Of Business” and “Arachnophobia”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Somerset Family Drive-In on May 7, 2026 at 1:01 pm

Closed on October 15, 1978.

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50sSNIPES commented about Starlight Twin Drive-In on May 7, 2026 at 12:29 pm

Closed on September 2, 1989. The theater closed with “Lethal Weapon 2” and “Tequila Sunrise” in the Neptune Screen (Screen 1) and “Honey I Shrunk The Kids” (plus “Tummy Trouble”) and “Beaches” in the Venus Screen (Screen 2).

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50sSNIPES commented about Seekonk Twin Drive-In on May 7, 2026 at 12:23 pm

Closed on October 20, 1990. Screen 1 closed with “Narrow Margin” and “America”, while Screen 2 closed with “Men At Work” and “Young Guns II”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Westport Drive-In on May 7, 2026 at 12:20 pm

Actually, you’re wrong. The Westport actually closed on September 4, 1984 with “The Last Starfighter” and “Sixteen Candles”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Bay State Drive-In on May 7, 2026 at 12:19 pm

Closed on September 5, 1983 with “Jaws II” and “The Dark Crystal”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Dartmouth Drive-In on May 7, 2026 at 12:16 pm

Actually, you’re wrong. The Dartmouth Drive-In closed on August 20, 1985 with “Silverado” and “Just One Of The Guys”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lyric Theatre on May 7, 2026 at 12:13 pm

Fayetteville would later have two airdomes: The Ozark Airdome, which opened in June 1911, and the Campus Airdome, a short-lived airdome movie theater at the grounds of the University of Arkansas that opened on June 20, 1922 with a live production of “In the Palace of the King”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Dartmouth Drive-In on May 7, 2026 at 9:23 am

The Walmart opened at the site on August 31, 1994, and expanded to Supercenter on October 20, 2013.

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50sSNIPES commented about McKee Theatre #2 on May 6, 2026 at 4:45 pm

Once operated by Chakeres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Clark Theatre on May 6, 2026 at 4:30 pm

Opened on September 30, 1914 with Donald Crisp in “The Battle of the Sexes” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Wynnsong 10 on May 6, 2026 at 4:26 pm

Opened on December 8, 1995.

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50sSNIPES commented about Roxy Theatre on May 6, 2026 at 3:47 pm

Actually, you’re wrong Rainbow. The Roxy actually closed on May 21, 1972 with “Gone With The Wind”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Loew's Grand Theatre on May 6, 2026 at 3:40 pm

On October 4, 1967, the Loew’s Grand became the first ever movie theater to run the reissue of “Gone With The Wind” in 70mm, widescreen, and stereophonic sound, all-in-one. It was closed by Loews on July 7, 1977 with “Outlaw Blues”. It briefly became a storage facility before the January 30, 1978 morning fire.

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50sSNIPES commented about Akers Mill Cinema on May 6, 2026 at 3:34 pm

Closed on September 4, 1997.

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50sSNIPES commented about McKee Theatre #2 on May 6, 2026 at 2:06 pm

Opened with Frank Morgan in “Courage Of Lassie” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Pug's Drive-In on May 6, 2026 at 11:40 am

Still intact in the 1966 aerial view, but just like 1960, I cannot tell if it’s still operating as well.

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50sSNIPES commented about CNN Cinema 6 on May 6, 2026 at 11:36 am

Rest-In-Piece Ted Turner (1938-2026).

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50sSNIPES commented about Hilltop Drive-In on May 6, 2026 at 6:09 am

The Hilltop Drive-In opened its gates on June 14, 1957 with Elenor Parker in “Lizzie” and Van Johnson in “Bottom Of The Bottle” (unknown if extras added). It was closed on September 24, 1988 with “Die Hard” and “Big”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Shinkyogoku Sakaiza Theatre on May 5, 2026 at 3:22 pm

The Shinkyogoku Sakaiza Theatre closed for the final time on November 22, 2001, alongside several other movie theaters in Kyoto that operated under the Shochiku chain. This was because of the opening of the nearby MOVIX Kyoto.

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50sSNIPES commented about Kyogoku Eiga Theater on May 5, 2026 at 3:21 pm

Closed on November 22, 2001.

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50sSNIPES commented about Kyoto Toho Koraku on May 5, 2026 at 2:09 pm

Originally managed by Akira Kawaguchi and Kazuji Morimura.

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50sSNIPES commented about Trio Theatre on May 4, 2026 at 11:14 am

The Trio Theatre opened its doors on March 23, 1918 with Ethel Clayton in “Souls Adrift” along with an unnamed two-reel comedy. It was originally managed by T.F. Houx and A.D. Hanners. Movies ended in 1933, but managed to continue operating as a special events house throughout the remainder of the 1930s.