I am not sure of the address but it was right near the mall. I was only in that Drive-In one time. Another one that may not be listed is the Hempstead Drive-In. I was never there, I only heard about it.
longislandmovies is right, this theatre was always advertised as Centurys Route 110 or Centurys 110 Drive-In. I just thought, is the UA Smithtown and SmithTown Drive-In listed on here?
I knew a projectionist who had this theatre for a few weeks while one of the main guys was on vacation. It had a huge Cinemascope screen. I remember the theatre being very wide. I dont recall alot more about it, except that it looked like one of the 60’s theatres Century built although I think it was always an independant.
In the spectrum of the buisness, these theatres are part of our theatre history. Some day people may look back fondly on them like we do on the Loews Wonder theatres. It’s amazing how many multiplex theatres have been closed and replaced by mega-plexes. I am no fan of these type cinemas but in compiling theatre history the new places are sadly part of the reason many of the older theatres close.
UA only did maintenance on this house the first few years after they opened it. Since then bare minimum has been done to upkeep it, and nothing to improve it. On the outside of the building the UA logo is not even lit anymore. Is Regal in the same financial ruin UA was in?
Both Crossbays are still open although the #2 one looks like one of the 42 St houses right before they tore them down. That theatre is maybe 10 years old and there is water damage, collapsed ceilings, ripped rugs and bathrooms that can only be described as a nightmare.
The Metropolitan Cinemas was shelved because the neighborhood fought tooth and nail about traffic issues. It was to be located where the Home Depot Mall is now. I think Sunnyside is closer then Forest Hills to the Ridgewood Theatre, but it could be close. I am in Forest Hills but my grandparents lived in Glendale, so I was always at The Oasis, Madison and Ridgewood.
Glendale is getting it’s first new movie theatre since the Oasis closed in 1977. It’s going to be located in the Atlas Terminal on Cooper Ave off Woodhaven Blvd. They are advising it will be a 6-plex and lean toward art films. I think thats just a way to get the theatre built, since Glendale is not a real art house type area. Forest Hills and Kew Gardens already have art houses. This does not have to be a death kneel for the Ridgewood because the way bookings go nowadays I’m sure they can play day and date. The Ridgewood leans toward more action and horror films, but they would both draw with something like Spiderman or a Disney film. In regards to the above question, the nearest Queens theatre to the Ridgewood would be the Sunnyside Center. Prior to the Commodore closing that was the closest Brooklyn house, but now I would guess Linden Blvd Cinemas.
That plan was scrapped along with the plan Loews had that made them let the Elmwood go. That area is soooo congested with traffic, and alot of the Forest Hills crowd wont venture that far when we have the Midway and Cinemart.
Sunrise was such a huge moneymaker I was always suprised they never added an indoor screen there. I guess they did not have to since the drive-in was open 52 weeks a year.
I am not sure of the address but it was right near the mall. I was only in that Drive-In one time. Another one that may not be listed is the Hempstead Drive-In. I was never there, I only heard about it.
longislandmovies is right, this theatre was always advertised as Centurys Route 110 or Centurys 110 Drive-In. I just thought, is the UA Smithtown and SmithTown Drive-In listed on here?
I am not exactly sure, but I think it was the late 80’s.
Was this a circut house?
This could not have been a Cinerama theatre. What were the Jersey Cinerama houses anyways?
I knew a projectionist who had this theatre for a few weeks while one of the main guys was on vacation. It had a huge Cinemascope screen. I remember the theatre being very wide. I dont recall alot more about it, except that it looked like one of the 60’s theatres Century built although I think it was always an independant.
This sounds like it was a nice place.
In the spectrum of the buisness, these theatres are part of our theatre history. Some day people may look back fondly on them like we do on the Loews Wonder theatres. It’s amazing how many multiplex theatres have been closed and replaced by mega-plexes. I am no fan of these type cinemas but in compiling theatre history the new places are sadly part of the reason many of the older theatres close.
UA only did maintenance on this house the first few years after they opened it. Since then bare minimum has been done to upkeep it, and nothing to improve it. On the outside of the building the UA logo is not even lit anymore. Is Regal in the same financial ruin UA was in?
Both Crossbays are still open although the #2 one looks like one of the 42 St houses right before they tore them down. That theatre is maybe 10 years old and there is water damage, collapsed ceilings, ripped rugs and bathrooms that can only be described as a nightmare.
The Metropolitan Cinemas was shelved because the neighborhood fought tooth and nail about traffic issues. It was to be located where the Home Depot Mall is now. I think Sunnyside is closer then Forest Hills to the Ridgewood Theatre, but it could be close. I am in Forest Hills but my grandparents lived in Glendale, so I was always at The Oasis, Madison and Ridgewood.
Was that sign to rent the place? I do not remember that. The place went down fast.
Was that sign to rent the place? I do not remember that.
Glendale is getting it’s first new movie theatre since the Oasis closed in 1977. It’s going to be located in the Atlas Terminal on Cooper Ave off Woodhaven Blvd. They are advising it will be a 6-plex and lean toward art films. I think thats just a way to get the theatre built, since Glendale is not a real art house type area. Forest Hills and Kew Gardens already have art houses. This does not have to be a death kneel for the Ridgewood because the way bookings go nowadays I’m sure they can play day and date. The Ridgewood leans toward more action and horror films, but they would both draw with something like Spiderman or a Disney film. In regards to the above question, the nearest Queens theatre to the Ridgewood would be the Sunnyside Center. Prior to the Commodore closing that was the closest Brooklyn house, but now I would guess Linden Blvd Cinemas.
One of the alternate ways this should be listed is RKO Cinerama. It was known that way for many years.
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If only she spent $200 to fix the hole in the roof.
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Here is a story from the Westbury Times regarding the theatre last year. Seems it was about to be auctioned off before.
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Has this place been torn down?
Has the interior been kept up or have vandals gotten inside and ruined it?
That plan was scrapped along with the plan Loews had that made them let the Elmwood go. That area is soooo congested with traffic, and alot of the Forest Hills crowd wont venture that far when we have the Midway and Cinemart.
Those matrons always wore nurses uniforms that were 3 sizes too small, no wonder they looked so nasty.
Sunrise was such a huge moneymaker I was always suprised they never added an indoor screen there. I guess they did not have to since the drive-in was open 52 weeks a year.
The Johnny only had one outdoor screen, the other was an inside cinema.