The 826-Capacity Flying Cloud Drive-In Opened Its Gates On August 11, 1956 With A One-Day Showing Of Jeff Chandler In “Toy Tiger” Along With 2 Cartoons.
WPLG Just Reported Two Days Ago On April 4, 2022 That Screen #5 Was Badly Damaged By A Fire, Along With The Storage Facility Which Was Heavily Destroyed.
The Fox closed on April 30, 1973 with “Rio Conchos” and “Walkabout” as its last films.
However, on July 1, 1973, the Fox’s next door neighbor, the Don Burton shoe store, was devastated and partially destroyed by a fire causing an estimate $45,000 in damage. This did cause very minor damage to the Fox Theatre next door.
The Palmetto was last operated by Plitt, and closed its doors for the final time on October 24, 1979 with “Redneck County” as its last film. The manager for Plitt said that “it was due to economics” but he wants to continue running the theater.
It was demolished to make way for an extended parking lot, as this comes a day after the General Cinema operated Columbia Mall Theatre’s strike on the possible ban of “Life Of Brian”.
The First Feature Film To Be Demonstrated On Opening Was “Ladies At Play” Which Is Listed As Unit #7, With Unit #8 Being An Aesop’s Fable Short After The Feature.
Opened On September 11, 1946 With “Greenway Village” Along With Two Shorts: “Night Club Boom” And “Peace Time Football”.
The Speedway Auto Theatre Was Notable For The July 27, 1967 Death Of Cashier Ms. Carole Brinkman After Being Shot And Killed By A Suspect. 24-Year-Old Brinkman Was The Cashier Of The Drive-In, Who Was Alone At The Time Of The Shooting (10:20 PM EDT) As She Managed To Grab A Phone Connected To The Projection Booth, Which Were Screening A Double Feature, “Arrivederci Baby” And “Alvarez Kelly”, On That Day. “Alvarez Kelly” Was Running At The Time Of The Shooting. Theater Workers Immediately Told Authorities That They Could Only Make Out A Mumble Over The Phone And They Rushed To Investigate. Afterward, They Found Brinkman Wounded On The Floor. She Was Later Pronounced Dead From Her Injuries Shortly After Being Taken To Wayne Hospital In Downtown Greenville. Greenville Police Said That It Is Possible The Shots Came From An Passing Unknown Model Car On Eidson Road They Say, As The Cashier Booth Is 150 Feet Away From The Highway.
Four Days Later, The Speedway And the Nearby Wayne Theatre Closed For Only A Single Day In Connection To Pay Tribute To Brinkman. One Week Later, A Reward Has Been Given From The Advocate And Now-Defunct Radio Station WDRK-FM (Defunct Since 1989) By An Estimate $1,000+ By Second National Bank.
The Suspect Has Not Yet To Be Found Since A Decade Later.
The Theater Closed In The 1990s But However, Traces From The Drive-In Were Still Visible.
The Starview Drive-In opened its gates on October 15, 1948. Months after opening, the Starview’s ownership sued the popular Chicago theater chain, B&K, for an injunction, which includes prevention to the other three theaters in Elgin: Grove, Crocker, and Rialto (which all three were operated by B&K) on June 2, 1949 which were filed by Federal Court.
The last regular film to be played at the Starview was “Trackdown” during the first week of September 1976 before becoming an all-adult film drive-in.
Yes, I did check the Chicago Tribune and the Starview continued operating after 1984. The Starview closed for the final time at the end of the 1987 season.
After closure, traces were easily visible to see on Google Earth until houses began building at the site in 2000.
The Palace was first operated by George H. Hickman, who only operated for almost or possibly enough around 2 years, before being shot and killed by a suspect who shortly later was caught by Jacksonville Police on September 4, 1921, charging the suspect as an attempted robbery and first-degree murder.
On March 9, 2021, A 24-Year-Old Man Named Ateef Rafiq Died In An Unusual Way After Being Trapped Inside One Of The Vue Birmingham Screens. Reports Later Say That He Died From A Cardiac Arrest Inside One Of The Screens.
In living color, the theater’s structure is concrete and steel surrounded by spacious well-lighted paved free parking areas, and exterior features include massive concrete walls with embedded native rock in panel form highlighted by bronze cylindrical light fixtures and a centrally located entrance with a large overhanging canopy of white marblecrete supported on columns. In the center of the theater’s front is the dual-window’s box office. On each side of the office are separate entrance doors for each auditorium, with screen #1 being led at the right, and on the left is screen #2, with 400 seats each in both screens in total bringing a grand total to 800 seats. The I & II opened with a road show engagement of “The Godfather Part II” at Screen #1, and “The Man With The Golden Gun” at Screen #2. Entrances lead into spacious lobby areas which serves the auditoriums with the lobby separated by a striking custom-made concession stand, lighted from above. The lobby area features a terrazzo floor, acoustic ceilings on two levels, Brazilian rosewood paneled walls and black formic covered doors. Adjacent to each auditorium entrance is a carpeted waiting area with red leather seats along the walls. The end of the lobby contains lounges for both genders and contains a bi-level drinking fountain on a black formica background at the center of the wall. Both auditoriums were identically the same size with the entry areas, aisles, and lobby seating areas are carpeted in all wool. Drapes of red damask material adorn auditorium walls, extending from ceiling to floor and from the entrance to the wall0and-wall screens. The seats were set in fully upholstered form-padded high-back lounger chairs covered in bright red nylon fabric, and set on the specially engineered red cement decks in a staggered pattern with wide spacing for maximum viewing comfort and easy ingress and egress without disturbing seated patrons. In the mezzanine out of sight is the nerve center of both auditoriums is the projection booth and equipment room.
The I & II was eventually part of the Sunset Mall, an enclosed shopping center being developed by Jack Jacobs & his company of Chicago, being located on a 57-acre tract and 730,000 squared feet.
The Waco Theatre became part of the Interstate Theatres chain of Dallas when it started its Interstate expansion to Waco in 1933. Many other theaters in Waco would later take over the business. Along with the Waco, the Rivoli, Strand, Texas, and Orpheum Theatres were also operated by Interstate during World War II. The 25th Street Theatre and the Lake Air Drive-In were soon to be operated by Interstate later on.
The Waco Theatre’s relationship with Interstate Theatres lasted until New Year’s Day 1972 when ABC Mid-South Theatres (later ABC Interstate Theatres) took over operations. The Group Vice President of the non-broadcasting operations of the American Broadcasting Company, Samuel H. Clark, said that the merger would transfer the properties of the name “ABC Mid-South Theatres” to “ABC Interstate Theatres” in connection of the ongoing boost of the Interstate chain.
Its relationship didn’t last long. The Waco Theatre ran its last film on December 15, 1974 in connection of the Christmas Day 1974 opening of the 800-seat capacity ABC Interstate operated Cinema I & II and the Waco Theatre became the Waco Hippodrome Theatre.
In the other hand also in connection of the I & II, the Lake Air Drive-In closed its gates for the final time on December 8, 1974, a week prior to the movie-ending relationship to the Waco Theatre.
The 826-Capacity Flying Cloud Drive-In Opened Its Gates On August 11, 1956 With A One-Day Showing Of Jeff Chandler In “Toy Tiger” Along With 2 Cartoons.
WPLG Just Reported Two Days Ago On April 4, 2022 That Screen #5 Was Badly Damaged By A Fire, Along With The Storage Facility Which Was Heavily Destroyed.
The Florin Family Savings Cinema closed its doors for the final time on October 7, 1999.
The Fox closed on April 30, 1973 with “Rio Conchos” and “Walkabout” as its last films.
However, on July 1, 1973, the Fox’s next door neighbor, the Don Burton shoe store, was devastated and partially destroyed by a fire causing an estimate $45,000 in damage. This did cause very minor damage to the Fox Theatre next door.
The Palmetto was last operated by Plitt, and closed its doors for the final time on October 24, 1979 with “Redneck County” as its last film. The manager for Plitt said that “it was due to economics” but he wants to continue running the theater.
It was demolished to make way for an extended parking lot, as this comes a day after the General Cinema operated Columbia Mall Theatre’s strike on the possible ban of “Life Of Brian”.
The Strand closed for the final time on July 5, 1958 with “Delicate Delinquent” and “The Tall Texan” with no extra subjects.
I Cannot Find As Much Detail After 1962 About The Tivoli, But It Was Still In Operation At The Time.
Grand Opening: November 24, 1971.
Demolished in Mid-1988.
The First Feature Film To Be Demonstrated On Opening Was “Ladies At Play” Which Is Listed As Unit #7, With Unit #8 Being An Aesop’s Fable Short After The Feature.
Opened On September 11, 1946 With “Greenway Village” Along With Two Shorts: “Night Club Boom” And “Peace Time Football”.
The Speedway Auto Theatre Was Notable For The July 27, 1967 Death Of Cashier Ms. Carole Brinkman After Being Shot And Killed By A Suspect. 24-Year-Old Brinkman Was The Cashier Of The Drive-In, Who Was Alone At The Time Of The Shooting (10:20 PM EDT) As She Managed To Grab A Phone Connected To The Projection Booth, Which Were Screening A Double Feature, “Arrivederci Baby” And “Alvarez Kelly”, On That Day. “Alvarez Kelly” Was Running At The Time Of The Shooting. Theater Workers Immediately Told Authorities That They Could Only Make Out A Mumble Over The Phone And They Rushed To Investigate. Afterward, They Found Brinkman Wounded On The Floor. She Was Later Pronounced Dead From Her Injuries Shortly After Being Taken To Wayne Hospital In Downtown Greenville. Greenville Police Said That It Is Possible The Shots Came From An Passing Unknown Model Car On Eidson Road They Say, As The Cashier Booth Is 150 Feet Away From The Highway.
Four Days Later, The Speedway And the Nearby Wayne Theatre Closed For Only A Single Day In Connection To Pay Tribute To Brinkman. One Week Later, A Reward Has Been Given From The Advocate And Now-Defunct Radio Station WDRK-FM (Defunct Since 1989) By An Estimate $1,000+ By Second National Bank.
The Suspect Has Not Yet To Be Found Since A Decade Later.
The Theater Closed In The 1990s But However, Traces From The Drive-In Were Still Visible.
The Starview Drive-In opened its gates on October 15, 1948. Months after opening, the Starview’s ownership sued the popular Chicago theater chain, B&K, for an injunction, which includes prevention to the other three theaters in Elgin: Grove, Crocker, and Rialto (which all three were operated by B&K) on June 2, 1949 which were filed by Federal Court.
The last regular film to be played at the Starview was “Trackdown” during the first week of September 1976 before becoming an all-adult film drive-in.
Yes, I did check the Chicago Tribune and the Starview continued operating after 1984. The Starview closed for the final time at the end of the 1987 season.
After closure, traces were easily visible to see on Google Earth until houses began building at the site in 2000.
The Palace was first operated by George H. Hickman, who only operated for almost or possibly enough around 2 years, before being shot and killed by a suspect who shortly later was caught by Jacksonville Police on September 4, 1921, charging the suspect as an attempted robbery and first-degree murder.
On March 9, 2021, A 24-Year-Old Man Named Ateef Rafiq Died In An Unusual Way After Being Trapped Inside One Of The Vue Birmingham Screens. Reports Later Say That He Died From A Cardiac Arrest Inside One Of The Screens.
Closed On June 19, 1959 With “Juke Box Rhythm” As Its Last Film.
May 30, 1964.
The Orpheum Opened In Late August 1915.
During World War II, The Orpheum Was Operated By Interstate Theatres.
Last operated by Interstate Theatres.
Last operated by Interstate Theatres.
The Lake Air Drive-In closed its gates for the final time on December 8, 1974 in connection to the opening of the Cinema I & II.
Information about the I & II goes as follows:
In living color, the theater’s structure is concrete and steel surrounded by spacious well-lighted paved free parking areas, and exterior features include massive concrete walls with embedded native rock in panel form highlighted by bronze cylindrical light fixtures and a centrally located entrance with a large overhanging canopy of white marblecrete supported on columns. In the center of the theater’s front is the dual-window’s box office. On each side of the office are separate entrance doors for each auditorium, with screen #1 being led at the right, and on the left is screen #2, with 400 seats each in both screens in total bringing a grand total to 800 seats. The I & II opened with a road show engagement of “The Godfather Part II” at Screen #1, and “The Man With The Golden Gun” at Screen #2. Entrances lead into spacious lobby areas which serves the auditoriums with the lobby separated by a striking custom-made concession stand, lighted from above. The lobby area features a terrazzo floor, acoustic ceilings on two levels, Brazilian rosewood paneled walls and black formic covered doors. Adjacent to each auditorium entrance is a carpeted waiting area with red leather seats along the walls. The end of the lobby contains lounges for both genders and contains a bi-level drinking fountain on a black formica background at the center of the wall. Both auditoriums were identically the same size with the entry areas, aisles, and lobby seating areas are carpeted in all wool. Drapes of red damask material adorn auditorium walls, extending from ceiling to floor and from the entrance to the wall0and-wall screens. The seats were set in fully upholstered form-padded high-back lounger chairs covered in bright red nylon fabric, and set on the specially engineered red cement decks in a staggered pattern with wide spacing for maximum viewing comfort and easy ingress and egress without disturbing seated patrons. In the mezzanine out of sight is the nerve center of both auditoriums is the projection booth and equipment room.
The I & II was eventually part of the Sunset Mall, an enclosed shopping center being developed by Jack Jacobs & his company of Chicago, being located on a 57-acre tract and 730,000 squared feet.
The Waco Theatre became part of the Interstate Theatres chain of Dallas when it started its Interstate expansion to Waco in 1933. Many other theaters in Waco would later take over the business. Along with the Waco, the Rivoli, Strand, Texas, and Orpheum Theatres were also operated by Interstate during World War II. The 25th Street Theatre and the Lake Air Drive-In were soon to be operated by Interstate later on.
The Waco Theatre’s relationship with Interstate Theatres lasted until New Year’s Day 1972 when ABC Mid-South Theatres (later ABC Interstate Theatres) took over operations. The Group Vice President of the non-broadcasting operations of the American Broadcasting Company, Samuel H. Clark, said that the merger would transfer the properties of the name “ABC Mid-South Theatres” to “ABC Interstate Theatres” in connection of the ongoing boost of the Interstate chain.
Its relationship didn’t last long. The Waco Theatre ran its last film on December 15, 1974 in connection of the Christmas Day 1974 opening of the 800-seat capacity ABC Interstate operated Cinema I & II and the Waco Theatre became the Waco Hippodrome Theatre.
In the other hand also in connection of the I & II, the Lake Air Drive-In closed its gates for the final time on December 8, 1974, a week prior to the movie-ending relationship to the Waco Theatre.
This page needs to be updated, the Palace still runs as a special events theater today (which includes concerts and sometimes films).
July 10, 1940.
Closed on May 29, 1966 after being destroyed by a fire, with only a single injury being reported.