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rivest266 commented about Central Theatre on Aug 29, 2023 at 10:20 am

Grand opening ad posted. The last newspaper listings took place in April 1972.

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rivest266 commented about City Theatre on Aug 29, 2023 at 10:18 am

Grand opening ad from January 20th, 1896 posted.

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rivest266 commented about Smitty's Cinema Biddeford on Aug 28, 2023 at 1:53 pm

This was opened by SBC theatres on December 20th, 1985 as the Cines 8.

SBC Cines 8 openingSBC Cines 8 opening 20 Dec 1985, Fri Journal Tribune (Biddeford, Maine) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Swamp Fox Stadium 14 on Aug 27, 2023 at 8:37 am

Opened for a charity event on May 17th, 2002, and regular screens on May 24th, 2002. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Carolina Theatre on Aug 27, 2023 at 8:20 am

This opened in 1913 as the 2nd O'Dowd theatre per Early Florance cinema historyEarly Florance cinema history 24 Dec 1933, Sun Florence Morning News (Florence, South Carolina) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about University Theatre on Aug 27, 2023 at 7:50 am

No, the First THX system in Canada was the Cineplex Odeon Oakridge Center 3 opening on May 11th, 1985. Famous Players installed its THX system at the Imperial in Montreal and University here in Toronto in time for “Top Gun” in May 1986

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rivest266 commented about Capri Theater on Aug 27, 2023 at 7:36 am

Closed September 12th, 2002, after Phoenix theatres found out that it was in very bad shape. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Adonis Cinema on Aug 26, 2023 at 10:06 am

Became “The world’s most intimate adult cinema” on April 24th, 1974. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Buffalo Cinemas on Aug 24, 2023 at 4:36 pm

Opened or placed its first ad in the Star Tribune on March 15th, 1991. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Tally's Electric Theatre on Aug 24, 2023 at 1:50 pm

Opened April 16th, 1902 per:

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rivest266 commented about 65-Hi Drive-In on Aug 23, 2023 at 3:23 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Star Theater on Aug 23, 2023 at 5:20 am

Reopened as the Star theatre of Hopkins on December 25th, 1949. Ad uploaded.

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rivest266 commented about Cedar Theatre on Aug 22, 2023 at 1:56 pm

opened on October 28th, 1948. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Uptown Theatre on Aug 21, 2023 at 3:59 pm

This has been reopened as a live theatre.

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rivest266 commented about Magnolia Mall Cinemas on Aug 19, 2023 at 9:52 am

This opened as the Plitt 1-2-3 on December 19th, 1980 and renamed Magnolia Mall Cinemas on July 6th, 1990 after Carmike took it over. Closed 2002.

Plitt 1-2-3 openingPlitt 1-2-3 opening 19 Dec 1980, Fri Florence Morning News (Florence, South Carolina) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Crown Theater on Aug 19, 2023 at 9:48 am

Closed 1981 and reopened for “Return of the Jedi” on May 25th, 1983 and closed on August 16th, 1994 by United Artists.

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rivest266 commented about Colonial Theatre on Aug 19, 2023 at 9:46 am

Placed its last ad on May 30th, 1970.

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rivest266 commented about Capri Theater on Aug 19, 2023 at 9:45 am

2nd screen opened next door on July 18th, 1975 and 3rd screen opened on November 21st, 1980. Ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Carolina Theatre on Aug 19, 2023 at 9:42 am

Reopened June 27th, 1975, as Cinema 5 by Stewart & Everett and closed or placed its last ad on January 22nd, 1984. 1975 ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Waco Square Premiere Cinema 6 on Aug 16, 2023 at 4:50 pm

Closed August 19th, 2010, by Starplex and reopened on October 1st, 2010. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Julia 4 Cinemas on Aug 16, 2023 at 1:59 pm

Repainted and sign replaced by 2022 per Google Street View.