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50sSNIPES commented about Capri Theatre on Mar 22, 2026 at 7:48 am

Opened with Jack Holt in “Wanderer Of The Wasteland” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about State Theatre on Mar 22, 2026 at 7:45 am

The fire was caused by an overheated gas heater that also exploded, costing an estimate $35,000 in damages.

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50sSNIPES commented about Mission Theatre Playhouse on Mar 22, 2026 at 7:38 am

Opened on December 12, 1936 with Jean Hersholt in “The Dionne Quintuplets” along with an unnamed cartoon, unnamed novelty, and a Fox Movietone Newsreel.

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50sSNIPES commented about Plumas Theatre on Mar 22, 2026 at 7:34 am

This was the replacement of the Greenville Theatre that got destroyed by a morning fire on March 7, 1949. It will have its own CT page soon.

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50sSNIPES commented about Pix Theater on Mar 22, 2026 at 7:26 am

Destroyed by a faulty wiring fire on Christmas Day 1961.

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50sSNIPES commented about Skyline Drive-In on Mar 22, 2026 at 7:16 am

Opened with Doris Day in “It’s A Great Feeling” along with the Tex Williams soundie “Six-Gun Music” and an unnamed Bugs Bunny cartoon.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lux Cinerama on Mar 22, 2026 at 7:02 am

As of 1982, the Panama City area had a total of 21 indoor movie theaters, including three twin-screeners. The Lux was still open in 1986.

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50sSNIPES commented about AMC Regency Square 8 on Mar 22, 2026 at 6:41 am

This is a replacement of the Cave Springs Cinema I & II in nearby St. Peters.

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50sSNIPES commented about Jantzen Beach Theater on Mar 22, 2026 at 6:36 am

Actual closing date is June 1, 1995.

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50sSNIPES commented about Hollywood Theatre on Mar 22, 2026 at 6:36 am

Ended its days as a mainstream house on July 31, 1997.

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50sSNIPES commented about Star Theater on Mar 22, 2026 at 6:24 am

Opened on April 29, 1911, first managed by E.F. James.

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50sSNIPES commented about Washington Square Cinemas on Mar 22, 2026 at 6:19 am

Opened with “The Gambler” in Screen 1 and “Journey Back To Oz” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Century Clackamas Town Center and XD on Mar 22, 2026 at 6:08 am

This is a replacement of a five-screener that closed more than three years prior, which will have its own CT page soon.

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50sSNIPES commented about 112 Drive-In on Mar 22, 2026 at 5:56 am

The 112 Drive-In was a replacement of the nearby 71 Drive-In, according to KFSM-TV.

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50sSNIPES commented about 71 Drive-In on Mar 22, 2026 at 5:55 am

Correction: The 71 Drive-In closed in 1980 when the 112 Drive-In opened nearby.

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50sSNIPES commented about Ozark Drive-In on Mar 22, 2026 at 5:48 am

Still open in 1983, judging by that year’s aerial view.

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50sSNIPES commented about Roxy Theatre on Mar 22, 2026 at 5:45 am

Last operated by Kerasotes, closed on September 7, 1978 with Walt Disney’s “The Cat From Outer Space” and “Winnie The Pooh And Tigger Too”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Senate Theater on Mar 22, 2026 at 5:41 am

Closed on April 21, 1983 with a special showing of “The Last Picture Show” in Screen 1 and Walt Disney’s “The Sword In The Stone” and “Winnie The Pooh And A Day For Eeyore” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Springfield Drive-In on Mar 22, 2026 at 5:39 am

Taken over by Mid-America in mid-October 1981, and closed on October 2, 1983.

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50sSNIPES commented about Esquire Theatre on Mar 22, 2026 at 5:35 am

Closed on September 25, 2003.

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50sSNIPES commented about Pantheon Theatre on Mar 22, 2026 at 5:34 am

Closed on September 13, 1964 with “Muscle Beach Party” and “Kissin' Cousins”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Fox Town & Country Theater on Mar 22, 2026 at 5:26 am

Opened with Stephen Boyd in “The Bible…In The Beginning” along with Tommy Thomassen at the Wurtlizer Organ and a Dixieland band performance one hour prior to ribbon cutting. It last operated as a twin before closing on April 2, 1998 with “The Apostle” and “The Big Lebowski”.

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50sSNIPES commented about 66 Drive-In on Mar 22, 2026 at 5:25 am

Closed on August 31, 1986 with “Born American” and “Reform School Girls”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Capital City Cinema on Mar 22, 2026 at 5:20 am

Opened with “Sounder”. It was closed on May 19, 1994 with “Tombstone”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lincoln Theatre on Mar 22, 2026 at 5:17 am

Last operated by Mann Theatres, closed on September 23, 1976.