It appears that the Lyric closed on December 18, 1955 with “Captain Lightfoot” (unknown if extras added). The Lyric last operated as a weekends-only theater.
Throughout its final few weeks of operation, the Lyric Theatre played classic movies as a special tribute to the theater itself, making it a perfect ending for a movie theater’s life.
This actually did NOT close in the late-1980s. Archives from the Gasconade County Republican confirm that the Cuba Cinema was still open into as late as 2000, meaning that this may’ve closed in the early-2000s.
The Auto Vue Drive-In opened its gates on May 10, 1951 with Alan Ladd in “Branded” (unknown if extras added), featuring installations of RCA speakers, RCA projection, and a projection/concession building located 265 feet away from the 44x54ft screen.
This is extremely short-lived. It was first operated by National General Theatres and finally Mann Theatres before closing on May 9, 1978 with Walt Disney’s “Return From Witch Mountain”.
Later operated by Thompson Theatres Circuit and last operated by Storey Theatres, closed on September 4, 1986 with “Back To School” (it was unknown if a second feature was shown).
The Strand Theatre opened its doors on July 15, 1913 and closed on April 25, 1973 with “Butterflies Are Free” and “Skyjacked” (despite having a few short closures throughout the last few years of operation). It was demolished in late-February 1980.
Opened in late-2008 or early-2009.
This actually opened on June 10, 1983.
It appears that the Lyric closed on December 18, 1955 with “Captain Lightfoot” (unknown if extras added). The Lyric last operated as a weekends-only theater.
Closed in late-1948.
Most likely closed in October 1972.
Throughout its final few weeks of operation, the Lyric Theatre played classic movies as a special tribute to the theater itself, making it a perfect ending for a movie theater’s life.
Later known as Boyne Cinema.
This actually did NOT close in the late-1980s. Archives from the Gasconade County Republican confirm that the Cuba Cinema was still open into as late as 2000, meaning that this may’ve closed in the early-2000s.
Opened on June 8, 1955 with Dick Powell in “Susan Slept Here” (unknown if extras added).
Actual opening date is June 24 (not 23), 1950 with Wayne Morris in “Valley Of The Giants” along with a few unnamed shorts.
The Auto Vue Drive-In opened its gates on May 10, 1951 with Alan Ladd in “Branded” (unknown if extras added), featuring installations of RCA speakers, RCA projection, and a projection/concession building located 265 feet away from the 44x54ft screen.
Once known as Springfield Plaza Twin.
This is extremely short-lived. It was first operated by National General Theatres and finally Mann Theatres before closing on May 9, 1978 with Walt Disney’s “Return From Witch Mountain”.
Later operated by Thompson Theatres Circuit and last operated by Storey Theatres, closed on September 4, 1986 with “Back To School” (it was unknown if a second feature was shown).
Closed on March 28, 1993 with “Alive” in Screen 1 and the appropriate-titled “Forever Young” in Screen 2.
Later operated by Thompson Theatres Circuit and last operated by Storey Theatres, closed on September 6, 1982.
Closed on December 29, 1996.
Closed in the early-1980s.
Last operated by United Artists, still open in 1983.
Later operated by United Artists, still open in 1983.
Still open in 1983.
The Strand Theatre opened its doors on July 15, 1913 and closed on April 25, 1973 with “Butterflies Are Free” and “Skyjacked” (despite having a few short closures throughout the last few years of operation). It was demolished in late-February 1980.
Renamed the Tarkio Theatre on April 1, 1930.
The Victor Theatre opened its doors on March 31, 1914, and was renamed the Paramount Theatre on June 20, 1930. It was remodeled on December 6, 1946.
The Lyric Theatre name appeared as early as 1918, so I’m very sure this could be confusing.