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50sSNIPES commented about Sooner Drive-In on Nov 9, 2024 at 8:15 pm

The Sooner Drive-In opened its gates on June 5, 1964 with Cliff Robertson in “PT 109” and John Wayne in “Rio Bravo” with no extras, featuring a 35x80ft screen and a capacity of 306 cars. It was first owned by Carl Phillips.

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50sSNIPES commented about Roxy Theatre on Nov 9, 2024 at 2:33 pm

Do you have any information about when the Crescent Theatre became the Mars Theatre?

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50sSNIPES commented about Round Lake Twin on Nov 9, 2024 at 8:51 am

The Round Lake Twin switched from first-run to second-run on September 14, 1988, which still retained its Cineplex Odeon ownership. The theater also lowered the price from $5.50 to $1.50. This also happened at few other Cineplex Odeon theaters including the West Plaza Theatres in Aurora and the Bolingbrook Theatres in Bolingbrook which happened at the same time.

The Round Lake Twin closed for the final time on October 28, 1990 with “Days of Thunder” at Screen 1 and Walt Disney’s “Ducktales the Movie: Treasure Of The Lost Lamp” and “Pretty Woman” in Screen 2. The closure left Round Lake Beach without a movie theater until the opening of the 18-screener in November 1998.

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50sSNIPES commented about Wheel-In Drive-In on Nov 8, 2024 at 3:11 pm

It appears that the drive-in didn’t last long. Traces were kinda faded between 1958 and 1964, but the entirety of the theater was gone by 1984.

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50sSNIPES commented about Mooresville Cinema on Nov 8, 2024 at 3:08 pm

The Mooresville Cinema closed in 1991 when the newer triplex opened nearby on 300 Southbridge Street, which would become an eight-screener in 1998 followed by a four-year closure from 2008 until 2012 (it’ll have its own CT page soon).

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50sSNIPES commented about South Drive-In on Nov 8, 2024 at 2:43 pm

The South Drive-In opened its gates on August 10, 1951 with Larry Parks in “Emergency Wedding” and Cathy O'Donnell in “They Live By Night” with no extras.

  • This was never known as the Anderson Drive-In. That name belongs to the North Drive-In.

The South Drive-In closed on October 12, 1980 with “Airplane” and “The Hunter”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lake-Shore Drive-In on Nov 7, 2024 at 12:04 pm

Gone in the 1980 aerial, although the screen appears to be standing.

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50sSNIPES commented about Satellite Cinemas on Nov 6, 2024 at 5:00 pm

Once operated by Kent Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Skyvue Drive-In on Nov 6, 2024 at 1:56 pm

Opened with Charles Coburn in “Green Grass of Wyoming” (unknown if extras added). The actual closing date is November 1, 1981.

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50sSNIPES commented about Fulton Theatre on Nov 6, 2024 at 1:48 pm

The Fulton Opera House actually first started life as the Fulton Hall, opening on October 14, 1852 with music performances by the Philharmonic Society and the Lancaster Band as well as Judge Hayes delivering the address. It was renamed the Fulton Opera House in 1873, and renamed the Fulton Theatre in 1914. The Fulton Opera House name returned to advertisements in the mid-1960s featuring a mix of live performances and first-run movies, but retained its Fulton Theatre name in its entirety. Movies were dropped later in the 1960s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Brevard Drive-In on Nov 6, 2024 at 9:01 am

Opened in May 1952, closed in September 1983.

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50sSNIPES commented about Merritt Cinema I & II on Nov 6, 2024 at 8:44 am

Closed on July 24, 1986 with “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” in Screen 1 and “Big Trouble In Little China” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Kettler's Bijou Theatre on Nov 5, 2024 at 2:39 pm

Opened in 1907.

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50sSNIPES commented about Palms Theatre on Nov 5, 2024 at 2:35 pm

Closed on March 23, 1965 with Edward G. Robinson in “A Boy Ten Feet Tall” and Walt Disney’s “The Cruise Of The Eagle” along with an unnamed cartoon.

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50sSNIPES commented about Elk Rapids Cinema on Nov 5, 2024 at 1:31 pm

Opened on September 20, 1940 as the State Theatre, renamed the Elk Rapids Cinema on May 26, 1961.

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50sSNIPES commented about Dilworth Theatre on Nov 5, 2024 at 10:10 am

First operated by North Carolina Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Hickory Community Theatre on Nov 5, 2024 at 9:59 am

The Paramount Theatre actually opened its doors on November 28, 1934 with Joe Penner in “College Rhythm” (unknown if any extras were added, but musical performances by the city’s high school band were presented on opening day). It first operated by Wilby-Kincey and later by the North Carolina Theatres chain in July 1935.

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50sSNIPES commented about Center Theatre on Nov 5, 2024 at 9:49 am

Once operated by North Carolina Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Roger L. Stevens Center on Nov 5, 2024 at 9:49 am

Once operated by North Carolina Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about State Theatre on Nov 5, 2024 at 9:49 am

Once operated by North Carolina Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Uptown Theatre on Nov 5, 2024 at 9:45 am

Once operated by North Carolina Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Rialto Theatre on Nov 5, 2024 at 9:44 am

Once operated by North Carolina Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Carolina Theatre on Nov 5, 2024 at 9:42 am

Once operated by North Carolina Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Center Theatre on Nov 5, 2024 at 9:42 am

Once operated by North Carolina Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about National Theatre on Nov 5, 2024 at 9:41 am

Once operated by North Carolina Theatres.