Twinned on April 15, 1976, and closed on September 3, 1989. Screen 1 closed with “Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade” and “Major League”, while Screen 2 closed with “Ghostbusters II” and “The Karate Kid Part III”.
Originally managed by William Watt of Kitchener, who left the Strand to manage Toronto’s Hollywood Theatre in October 1948. Jack Silverthorne, the manager of Tillsonburg’s Strand at the time, took Watt’s place at the same time.
This actually opened on June 16, 1938, opening with Joan Blondell in “There’s Always A Woman” (unknown if extras added). It originally housed 327 seats and original installations of Simplex projection and RCA sound.
The Leeds originally has installations of Super Simplex projection, RCA 9030 soundheads, and Strong Mogul lamps running 8mm positive and 7mm negative carbons. The Moguls were replaced with Peerless Magnarc lamps twice, once in the early-1960s and again in the early-1980s.
Originally opened with Motiograph projection, but was replaced with Simplex XL projection in November 1953 in connection of CinemaScope, which was installed months later.
Closed on October 4, 1981 with a triple feature of “The Four Seasons”, “Night Hawks”, and “Cattle Annie And Little Britches”.
Closed on August 21, 1986 with “One Crazy Summer” when Famous Players opened their nearby Market Square 3 (later Hyland 3 Cinemas) the following day.
Closed with “Psycho” in Screen 1 and “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer” in Screen 2.
Twinned on April 15, 1976, and closed on September 3, 1989. Screen 1 closed with “Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade” and “Major League”, while Screen 2 closed with “Ghostbusters II” and “The Karate Kid Part III”.
The Paramount actually closed on May 6, 1961 with Cary Grant in “The Grass Is Greener” (unknown if extras added).
Originally managed by William Watt of Kitchener, who left the Strand to manage Toronto’s Hollywood Theatre in October 1948. Jack Silverthorne, the manager of Tillsonburg’s Strand at the time, took Watt’s place at the same time.
Operated as early as 1953.
Closed on October 7, 1982. “The Possession” was one of the closing films, but I cannot find any details about a second final feature being shown.
Closed on June 30, 1988. “Red Heat” was one of the closing films, but I cannot find any details about a second final feature being shown.
Closed on December 3, 1981. “Time Bandits” was one of the closing films, but I cannot find any details about a second final feature being shown.
Opened on October 15, 2004.
Kresler was also the original owner of the Palace when it opened.
Opened in mid-July 1938.
This operated as early as 1915, and did had a brief closure in the early-1920s before reopening in 1925.
This actually opened on June 16, 1938, opening with Joan Blondell in “There’s Always A Woman” (unknown if extras added). It originally housed 327 seats and original installations of Simplex projection and RCA sound.
Actual opening date is July 3, 1949 with Dennis Morgan in “One Sunday Afternoon” (unknown if extras added).
As of 1939, the Temple featured installations of Brenkert projection and RCA dual amp sound system.
The Enman originally featured installations of Super Simplex projection and RCA PG 118 sound system.
Features original installations of RCA sound and projection.
The Leeds originally has installations of Super Simplex projection, RCA 9030 soundheads, and Strong Mogul lamps running 8mm positive and 7mm negative carbons. The Moguls were replaced with Peerless Magnarc lamps twice, once in the early-1960s and again in the early-1980s.
Originally opened with Motiograph projection, but was replaced with Simplex XL projection in November 1953 in connection of CinemaScope, which was installed months later.
Some information about the Koster as of 1930 include original installations of Simplex projection and Best-Tone sound system.
Dolby was installed in May 1983 just in time for “Jedi”, featuring 16 Altec surround speakers.
Actual opening date is August 9, 1926 by Knox resident Guy Loudermilk.
Closed on April 29, 1962 with “Gone With The Wind”.