The Crossroads Twin Cinema opened its doors on April 27, 1979 with “Heaven Can Wait” in Screen 1 and “Buck Rogers In The 25th Century” in Screen 2. The same management also later took over operations of the Perry Drive-In the following year in 1980.
The Crossroads Twin Cinema closed for the final time on December 6, 1984 with “Missing In Action” in Screen 1 and “Oh God You Devil” in Screen 2 due to the lack of business and attendance according to co-owner Joe Davis, leaving Perry without a movie theater ever since.
The Muse Theatre and the Roxy Theatre are two different theaters, both operated by Martin Theatres.
Martin Theatres opened the Muse Theatre on April 10, 1950 with Jane Powell in “Nancy Goes To Rio” (unknown if extras added). It has an original capacity of 725 Airlift upholstered seats (with 475 seats in the orchestra pit and 250 seats in the balcony). The Muse Theatre was named after its original owners Mr. and Mrs. Pat Muse.
The Muse Theatre was renamed the Simco Cinema in 1973, and was briefly renamed the Perry Theatre in 1979 before closing as a movie house in the early-1980s.
The Midway Mall Cinema was opened by Associated Theatres on September 29, 1966 with “Fantastic Voyage”. In 1975, it was taken over by National Drive-In Theaters and was twinned on May 14 of that same year. The Armstrong Circuit took over in 1985 and the National Theatre Corporation was the last operator before closing it in late-1987.
I also found out that the Howard Theatre reopened a couple months after its November 1964 closure. It was still open as a movie house in 1965, but it closed later in the 1960s. The Howard Theatre would then become a music venue in the late-1960s and early-1970s.
After closure, the former Loews sat abandoned for several years. It was then occupied before turning itself into the Family Toy Warehouse, becoming the first out of its four locations in the Cleveland area, opening on September 27, 1995.
The Riverside Theatre opened its doors on April 17, 1938 with Sonja Henie in “Happy Landing” and Jack Cooper in “Boys Of The Streets” along with Chapter 1 of “The Lone Ranger”, the Pete Smith Specialty “Audioscopiks”, an unnamed Mickey Mouse cartoon, and a newsreel.
Loews twinned the Riverside Theatre on October 28, 1978 and the Riverside Theatre closed for the final time on January 20, 1994 with “My Life” in Screen 1 and “Carlito’s Way” in Screen 2. It was demolished that same year to make way for a Walgreens.
The Auto Drive-In opened its gates on April 12, 1948 with George Sanders in “The Strange Woman” (unknown if extras added).
The original location closed after the 1963 season. It was originally planned to reopen for the 1964 season but never happened due to various repairs. The theater was then completely rebuilt with the newer drive-in being located just southwest of the original location with its screen tower rotating 140 degrees. The newer Auto Drive-In opened its gates on July 1, 1966 with Walt Disney’s “Bambi” along with a marathon of cartoons.
The Auto Drive-In closed for the final time on August 18, 1987 with “Monster Squad” and “Blind Date”, and was last operated by the National Theatre Corp.
The Corbin Drive-In opened its gates on April 3, 1952 with Loretta Young in “Half Angel” (unknown if extras added). A live broadcast from radio station WCTT was also presented on grand opening.
This actually started life as a twin under the name “Corbin Cinemas 1 & 2”, opening on November 5, 1976 with “The Shootist” in Screen 1 and “Ode To Billy Joe” in Screen 2. The theater expanded to four screens on October 12, 1984, after both screens were divided. It was once operated by Tri-State Theatres during its twin years.
Once operated by Harris Amusement Company.
Closed on June 9, 1968.
Last operated by the Robins Amusement Company.
The Crossroads Twin Cinema opened its doors on April 27, 1979 with “Heaven Can Wait” in Screen 1 and “Buck Rogers In The 25th Century” in Screen 2. The same management also later took over operations of the Perry Drive-In the following year in 1980.
The Crossroads Twin Cinema closed for the final time on December 6, 1984 with “Missing In Action” in Screen 1 and “Oh God You Devil” in Screen 2 due to the lack of business and attendance according to co-owner Joe Davis, leaving Perry without a movie theater ever since.
The Muse Theatre and the Roxy Theatre are two different theaters, both operated by Martin Theatres.
Martin Theatres opened the Muse Theatre on April 10, 1950 with Jane Powell in “Nancy Goes To Rio” (unknown if extras added). It has an original capacity of 725 Airlift upholstered seats (with 475 seats in the orchestra pit and 250 seats in the balcony). The Muse Theatre was named after its original owners Mr. and Mrs. Pat Muse.
The Muse Theatre was renamed the Simco Cinema in 1973, and was briefly renamed the Perry Theatre in 1979 before closing as a movie house in the early-1980s.
Opened on March 13, 1950 with Red Skelton in “Neptune’s Daughter” (unknown if extras added).
Opened on December 6, 1999.
Opened on March 6, 2018.
Opened as early as June 1973, first operated by United General Theatres.
This opened as a twin, but a third screen was added around 1977. It was once known as the Wheelersburg Cinema 3.
Closed in 1979.
It was still open in 1961 but closed around 1965. The theater building was then converted into a Lee’s Appliance Store which opened in late-May 1966.
The Midway Mall Cinema was opened by Associated Theatres on September 29, 1966 with “Fantastic Voyage”. In 1975, it was taken over by National Drive-In Theaters and was twinned on May 14 of that same year. The Armstrong Circuit took over in 1985 and the National Theatre Corporation was the last operator before closing it in late-1987.
I also found out that the Howard Theatre reopened a couple months after its November 1964 closure. It was still open as a movie house in 1965, but it closed later in the 1960s. The Howard Theatre would then become a music venue in the late-1960s and early-1970s.
Last operated by National Theatre Corp.
Did the theater continued operating after the 1941 edition?
After closure, the former Loews sat abandoned for several years. It was then occupied before turning itself into the Family Toy Warehouse, becoming the first out of its four locations in the Cleveland area, opening on September 27, 1995.
The Riverside Theatre opened its doors on April 17, 1938 with Sonja Henie in “Happy Landing” and Jack Cooper in “Boys Of The Streets” along with Chapter 1 of “The Lone Ranger”, the Pete Smith Specialty “Audioscopiks”, an unnamed Mickey Mouse cartoon, and a newsreel.
Loews twinned the Riverside Theatre on October 28, 1978 and the Riverside Theatre closed for the final time on January 20, 1994 with “My Life” in Screen 1 and “Carlito’s Way” in Screen 2. It was demolished that same year to make way for a Walgreens.
Opened on July 16, 1976.
The Auto Drive-In opened its gates on April 12, 1948 with George Sanders in “The Strange Woman” (unknown if extras added).
The original location closed after the 1963 season. It was originally planned to reopen for the 1964 season but never happened due to various repairs. The theater was then completely rebuilt with the newer drive-in being located just southwest of the original location with its screen tower rotating 140 degrees. The newer Auto Drive-In opened its gates on July 1, 1966 with Walt Disney’s “Bambi” along with a marathon of cartoons.
The Auto Drive-In closed for the final time on August 18, 1987 with “Monster Squad” and “Blind Date”, and was last operated by the National Theatre Corp.
The Corbin Drive-In opened its gates on April 3, 1952 with Loretta Young in “Half Angel” (unknown if extras added). A live broadcast from radio station WCTT was also presented on grand opening.
The Corbin Drive-In closed in 2003.
This actually started life as a twin under the name “Corbin Cinemas 1 & 2”, opening on November 5, 1976 with “The Shootist” in Screen 1 and “Ode To Billy Joe” in Screen 2. The theater expanded to four screens on October 12, 1984, after both screens were divided. It was once operated by Tri-State Theatres during its twin years.
Renamed the Garrettsville Theatre in May 1932.
Edited from my May 16, 2022 (9:47 AM) comment:
Actual closing date is January 17, 2000, and demolished the following month.
The actual opening date is December 30, 1886.