Listed in the 1951 edition of the Canadian Film Yearbook. At the time, it housed 330 cars and was originally operated by 20th Century Theatres (under the Twinex branding).
Algonquin also had another house called the Star Theatre, though not to be confused with neighboring Crystal Lake’s Star Theatre. However, I don’t know if there is any connection to the Grand Theatre or the Algonquin Theatre or if it’s a separate house. The only info that I can find about the Star Theatre in Algonquin is an April 1918 showtime.
Not to be confused with the Star Theatre in neighboring Algonquin, the Star Theatre in Crystal Lake first opened as the Concordia Hall in 1904, before it was renamed the Star Theatre on October 15, 1910.
The Harmony Hall was originally occupied by the M.W.A. camp though it was rented by them as the Harmony Hall for private dances, parties, social meetings, and societies among others. The Gem Theatre name was introduced either on or around September 22, 1910.
The Crystal Theatre was constructed and contracted by its original owner G.E. Prickett and his sidekick C.H. Paine, and opened its doors on October 12, 1912 with the films “Rock Of Ages” and “An Adamless Eden”.
The theater building itself has a colonial designed rich effect with a steel ceiling. The original stage measures 12.3x10.6ft with an 11.9x8.7ft screen, the original seats being birch and dark green, and the original fireproof projection is a 1913-model Motiograph that can hold 2,000 feet of film. In the orchestra pit features Seybold piano with Dwight Goodwin as the pianist. The drums were played by Paul Rosell.
Operated by J.W. Smith, who also operated the Central Opera House. The Riverside Airdome’s orchestra was controlled by Professor F. Graf, who also played the violin.
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There is a quote on an article that says, “The silent movie, “One Minute to Play” (released in September 1926) starring Red Grange gave the cinema its illustrious beginning”. This could mean that this may’ve opened as a movie theater around the Fall of 1926. It did receive a brief closure during the start of the Great Depression but reopened. The theater received a heavy remodel during the mid-1950s.
During its final few years, the Lourie Theatre ran a mix of low-budget and public domain propaganda until closing in the early-1980s due to the multiplex boom across the Charleston area. Although the building had deteriorated, a group of dedicated people did not lose sight of the potential. In 1988, the St. George Development Corp. formed, and they met with research team from the South Carolina Downtown Development Association. The team noted that although the theater was St. George’s greatest eyesore, it was also its greatest asset.
The committee put a plan into action to restore the theatre into a performing arts center. Through a gracious endowment by Senator Isadore Lourie and his family, the building was restored and the Lourie Theatre was born. Many more renovations have occurred since then and a myriad of people have put their hearts into its revitalization. Others have now caught the vision and join those who have gone before to make the Lourie Theatre a growing and thriving performing arts center.
In December 1973, the Cinema-Seneca was renamed Cinema II, though retaining as a single-screener. During the late-1970s, it was renamed the Keowee Cinema. It was still open into as late as 1986, though I cannot find the exact closing date.
Originally operated by 20th Century Theatres (under the Twinex branding).
Listed in the 1951 edition of the Canadian Film Yearbook. At the time, it housed 330 cars and was originally operated by 20th Century Theatres (under the Twinex branding).
That’s very sweet!
UPDATE: At least four people have died from the mall collapse. The search for survivors is still ongoing.
Algonquin also had another house called the Star Theatre, though not to be confused with neighboring Crystal Lake’s Star Theatre. However, I don’t know if there is any connection to the Grand Theatre or the Algonquin Theatre or if it’s a separate house. The only info that I can find about the Star Theatre in Algonquin is an April 1918 showtime.
Not to be confused with the Star Theatre in neighboring Algonquin, the Star Theatre in Crystal Lake first opened as the Concordia Hall in 1904, before it was renamed the Star Theatre on October 15, 1910.
The Harmony Hall was originally occupied by the M.W.A. camp though it was rented by them as the Harmony Hall for private dances, parties, social meetings, and societies among others. The Gem Theatre name was introduced either on or around September 22, 1910.
The Crystal Theatre was constructed and contracted by its original owner G.E. Prickett and his sidekick C.H. Paine, and opened its doors on October 12, 1912 with the films “Rock Of Ages” and “An Adamless Eden”.
The theater building itself has a colonial designed rich effect with a steel ceiling. The original stage measures 12.3x10.6ft with an 11.9x8.7ft screen, the original seats being birch and dark green, and the original fireproof projection is a 1913-model Motiograph that can hold 2,000 feet of film. In the orchestra pit features Seybold piano with Dwight Goodwin as the pianist. The drums were played by Paul Rosell.
Operated by J.W. Smith, who also operated the Central Opera House. The Riverside Airdome’s orchestra was controlled by Professor F. Graf, who also played the violin.
Yeah, it’s best to update the website.
The Hippodrome originally closed on September 3, 1913 because of the original operator not having enough money to operate the Hippodrome.
Closed in 1938 when the nearby Capitol Theatre opened around the same time.
Renamed the Princess Theatre on December 11, 1933, the Dixie Theatre on November 9, 1936, and the Town Theatre on April 1, 1955.
This is most likely Inman’s second movie house. There is also an Amuzu Theatre nearby on Main Street.
Actual closing date is September 26, 1987.
Still open in 1957, became a special events house by 1960.
There is a quote on an article that says, “The silent movie, “One Minute to Play” (released in September 1926) starring Red Grange gave the cinema its illustrious beginning”. This could mean that this may’ve opened as a movie theater around the Fall of 1926. It did receive a brief closure during the start of the Great Depression but reopened. The theater received a heavy remodel during the mid-1950s.
During its final few years, the Lourie Theatre ran a mix of low-budget and public domain propaganda until closing in the early-1980s due to the multiplex boom across the Charleston area. Although the building had deteriorated, a group of dedicated people did not lose sight of the potential. In 1988, the St. George Development Corp. formed, and they met with research team from the South Carolina Downtown Development Association. The team noted that although the theater was St. George’s greatest eyesore, it was also its greatest asset.
The committee put a plan into action to restore the theatre into a performing arts center. Through a gracious endowment by Senator Isadore Lourie and his family, the building was restored and the Lourie Theatre was born. Many more renovations have occurred since then and a myriad of people have put their hearts into its revitalization. Others have now caught the vision and join those who have gone before to make the Lourie Theatre a growing and thriving performing arts center.
In December 1973, the Cinema-Seneca was renamed Cinema II, though retaining as a single-screener. During the late-1970s, it was renamed the Keowee Cinema. It was still open into as late as 1986, though I cannot find the exact closing date.
This opened as the Seneca Cinema 6.
Taken over by Carmike on December 19, 1986.
Taken over by Carmike on December 19, 1986.
Taken over by Carmike on December 19, 1986.
Taken over by Carmike on December 19, 1986.
Taken over by Carmike on December 19, 1986.
Taken over by Carmike on December 19, 1986.