Atlantic Theatres

Thanks. I haven’t been able to locate a directory of the Eastern Federal theatres and was hoping that one would have come available at the time Regal took them over. Maybe someone could check with the main library in the Jackson Beach area.

I remember when it was a twin in 1974. “The Mechanic” was playing in one side, and “The Groove Tube” was playing in the other.

Harvey, The Royal Palm was opened as a Single 600 seat house in the early 60’s by H B Meiselman Theatres. The Meiselman Family later incorporated their Theatre and Commercial Property operations under the name Eastern Federal Corporation. In the early 1970’s, EFC added a second 400 seat auditorium alongside the original single, expanding their footprint, since there was a vacant lot on the west side of the original building. In the late 1970’s EFC split the original 600 seat single into two 250 seat theatres, making the complex a 3 screen Operation.

Hello, this venue is now known as “Beaches Vineyard"aka "Atlantic Theatres” as the Atlantic Theatres marquee is still up. Beaches Vineyard is The Church group that runs the theater. They have a Sunday morning service and several “open to the public” events weekly, such as dance, meditation, and exercise groups. There is a coffee lounge that is open during events and early afternoons. There is art in the lobby from local artists such as myself.

I host film festivals in the screening room that is there now. I have hosted two festival events in this venue so far with more to come. Photos from the first two events can be found at these links: https://allshortfilms.com/comedy/ https://avaloniafestival.com/8-2/

So while film is no longer the primary business at this venue, there is still a “film scene” in the Atlantic Theaters.

MIKE MESSIER

Reopened as a twin on March 29th, 1974. Ad posted.