Battlefield Mall Cinema 6
2825 S. Glenstone Avenue,
Springfield,
MO
65804
2825 S. Glenstone Avenue,
Springfield,
MO
65804
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It closed because of the Wehrenberg chain’s bankruptcy. Wehrenberg Theatres began operating the Battlefield Mall 6 in late-1989 after General Cinema operated the theater for its first seven years of operation.
What took this theater’s place after closing?
Worked there as projectionist from before opening day to the day it closed in 2001.
Yes, The Battlefield Mall Cinema 6 Closed On January 7, 2001 According To The Springfield News-Leader.
December 16th, 1982 grand opening ad in the photo section.
I worked at this theater the 1st day that it opened. Later became the assistant manager. It was fun to work there and be in the mall. I met a lot of people.
Also Batman in 1989 and Batman Forever in 1995
I remember seeing Return of the Jedi there twice in 1983 & Ghostbusters in 1984. Too bad they closed it
Wehrenberg took over GCC theatres in Missouri in October 1989.
When did the change in ownership from GCC to Wehrenberg take place?
I remember the theater very well. Growing up in Springfield, it was one of the great joys to be able to come to the mall on Sunday, not contend with traffic and see a movie.
Some things I remember: In 1995, my grandfather took me to see a movie there, I can’t remember which one now, but I recall seeing the large house stand-up for the film Clue. I commented that I wanted to see it and was told I was too young. Clue remains one of my favorite guilty pleasures ever.
I also remember seeing Best Picture 1989, Driving Miss Daisy, which was the film that launched my interest in the Academy Awards (which I continue to this day). And towards the end of its run, it was one of the few theaters in town that consistently got smaller, independent movies while the larger cineplexes were inundated with more populist fare.
The theatre opened on December 17th, 1982 as a General Cinema with 48 Hrs., The Verdict, Trail Of The Pink Panther, Honkytonk Man, Six Weeks and An Officer and A Gentleman.
The theatre closed on January 7th, 2001 as a Wehrenberg theatre with Cast Away, Miss Congeniality, Dracula 2000, Unbreakable, Vertical Limit and How The Grinch Stole Christmas. It closed due to Wehrenberg’s bankruptcy.
I remember being here at least twice, seeing Stepmom and Pokemon: The First Movie.
It was in the food court, overlooking the tables where people ate.
Where was this theatre in realtion to the mall, was it on the parking lot or accross the street? The Battlefield Mall had the Century 21 (single screen) Mann Theatre which became Dickinson, I was under the impression that Dickinson may have added screens inside the mall. Can someone straighten me out!?!?!