Oleander Twin
3909 Oleander Drive,
Wilmington,
NC
28403
3909 Oleander Drive,
Wilmington,
NC
28403
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Carmike Cinemas also renamed it the Oleander Twin.
A lot of great Hollywood blockbusters played at the Oleander Twin first-run…..
Not only did all three original STAR WARS films played here first-run(1977, 1980, and 1983)
But THE EXORCIST (May 9,1974)
AMERICAN GRAFFITI (November 9,1973)
THE GODFATHER (March 22,1972)
SUPERMAN:THE MOVIE (December 15,1978)
ROCKY (February 16,1977)
THE TOWERING INFERNO (December 16,1974)
Others mention:
THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE
THE GODFATHER:PART II
JAWS 2
CHINATOWN
Just to name a few.
Carmike Cinemas acquired the Oleander Cinema 1 & 2 in 1986 when it bought out Stewart and Everett. Carmike Cinemas closed this theatre on January 5,1988.
The final two picture shows that played at the OLEANDER TWIN were “Wait Disney’s Cinderella” on Screen 1 and on Screen 2 was Arnold Schwarzenegger in “The Running Man” with Richard Dawson.
Not only did the original STAR WARS movie played here first-run at the Oleander Twin,but also THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK played here first-run too.
Advertisement in the Wilmington Star on May 25,1983 THE OLEANDER CINEMA 1 & 2
“THIS MOVIE IS SO BIG,WE’RE SHOWING RETURN OF THE JEDI ON OUR TWO HUGE AUDITORIUMS WITH MATINEES EVERYDAY!!!”
Sorry, No S&E Passes or Special Discount Tickets. Due to the capacity crowds,theatre will be cleared after each performance.
To avoid nightly crowds,we strongly urge movie patrons to attend our matinees during each performance!!!!