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50sSNIPES commented about Yates Center Drive-In on Oct 12, 2025 at 10:13 am

This is most likely taken before CinemaScope installations.

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50sSNIPES commented about Eureka Drive-In on Oct 12, 2025 at 10:12 am

Opened on April 20, 1953 with Gilbert Roland in “Ten Tall Men” along with an unnamed cartoon, unnamed comedy, and a sports reel. The Eureka Drive-In most likely closed in 1970.

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50sSNIPES commented about Princess Theatre on Oct 12, 2025 at 10:09 am

Opened on November 2, 1915 with Gaston Bell in “The Third Degree” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Regent Theatre on Oct 12, 2025 at 10:07 am

The Regent opened in April 1923, and was first operated by Mead Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about State Theater on Oct 12, 2025 at 10:05 am

That could be its final advertisement, but I’ll dive into the archives again later.

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50sSNIPES commented about Rich Drive-In on Oct 12, 2025 at 9:33 am

This is also the first drive-in theater to open in Southern Utah.

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50sSNIPES commented about Aero Theatre on Oct 12, 2025 at 9:15 am

Last operated by Vogel Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about HiWay Theatre on Oct 12, 2025 at 9:05 am

Last operated by Vogel Theatres, closed on September 27, 1977 with “Day of the Animals”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Orangeburg Theatre on Oct 12, 2025 at 8:10 am

Opened with “Cast A Giant Shadow”. It was closed on June 16, 1982 with “Rocky III”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Route 303 Drive-In on Oct 12, 2025 at 8:01 am

Closed on September 4, 1988 with “Die Hard”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Central Twin on Oct 12, 2025 at 7:57 am

Twinned in June 1986, closed on February 3, 2000 with “Toy Story 2” in Screen 1 and “Stuart Little” in Screen 2. This was last known as Central Twin.

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50sSNIPES commented about Pearl River Cinema on Oct 12, 2025 at 7:51 am

It was twinned in 1987, and closed on July 29, 1999. This was last known as Pearl River Cinema.

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50sSNIPES commented about Ridgeway Theatre on Oct 12, 2025 at 7:33 am

Closed with “Small Time Crooks” in Screen 1 and “Timecode” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Galleria Twin Cinemas on Oct 12, 2025 at 7:18 am

Actual closing date is May 26, 1991.

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50sSNIPES commented about Northlake Mall Cinema I II III on Oct 12, 2025 at 7:15 am

Closed on October 17, 1993.

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50sSNIPES commented about Northeast Expressway Drive-In on Oct 12, 2025 at 7:14 am

Closed on September 9, 1984.

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50sSNIPES commented about Twelve Oaks Theatre on Oct 12, 2025 at 7:13 am

Regal briefly last operated the Twelve Oaks before closing on July 30, 2000.

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50sSNIPES commented about Shannon Mall 7 on Oct 12, 2025 at 7:08 am

Regal briefly last operated the theater before closing on September 7, 1999.

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50sSNIPES commented about Greenbriar Mall Theatre on Oct 12, 2025 at 7:04 am

Once operated by United Artists, last operated independently. It was closed on February 6, 1996 with “Sudden Death” in Screen 1 and “Money Train” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Greens Corner Theatre on Oct 12, 2025 at 6:56 am

Closed by UA on June 29, 2000. The Walmart opened on the site on August 14, 2013 as a Walmart Supercenter.

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50sSNIPES commented about Phoenix Theatres at Laurel Park Place on Oct 12, 2025 at 6:17 am

Opened on October 27, 1989.

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50sSNIPES commented about Columbian Theater on Oct 12, 2025 at 6:10 am

Current function is first-run.

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50sSNIPES commented about Liberty Theatre on Oct 12, 2025 at 6:06 am

Opened on April 4, 1925 with Harold Lloyd in “Hot Water” along with Portland resident Heri A. Keates playing the Wurlitzer Organ. This was also a replacement of an earlier Liberty.

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50sSNIPES commented about Astoria Gateway Cinema on Oct 12, 2025 at 6:03 am

Opened on August 24, 1999.

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50sSNIPES commented about Viking Theatre on Oct 12, 2025 at 6:02 am

During its final years of operation, the Viking ran a mix of films and special events, but the Viking leaned more towards special events than films.