Most likely closed in 1949 when the Paramount Theatre opened nearby. An article from that same year announces a special event, meaning that the former Empress briefly became a special events house before housing the Capital News for more than two decades.
The Sunset Auto Theatre didn’t last long when it opened in 1953, but reopened in 1967 under the name Park Cinema Drive-In. I cannot confirm if this was the same drive-in or not.
This opened as the Capitol Theatre, and was renamed Odeon Theatre in 1949. It was rebuilt in 1954 housing 722 seats, and last operated with 576 seats until its closure in the early-1980s.
Everything is still standing as of 2026 but was overgrown by trees. Judging by the few angles, the screen is in good shape at the front despite the graffiti but a little poor at the back with a small skeleton coming out or two.
Right when it was twinned in the Spring of 1975, the theater also expanded. Its second screen was formerly occupied by the Chana building that got burned down in 1973.
Closed on September 7, 1987 with “Raising Arizona” and “Mannequin”. Marcus Theatres briefly last operated the theater for only its last two months of operation.
Everything was still intact into as late as 1988. After the road was widening during the early-1990s, the traces and projection booth are still visible but appears to be gone during the following decade.
Most likely closed in 1949 when the Paramount Theatre opened nearby. An article from that same year announces a special event, meaning that the former Empress briefly became a special events house before housing the Capital News for more than two decades.
Taken over by Famous Players in Early 1947.
The Sunset Auto Theatre didn’t last long when it opened in 1953, but reopened in 1967 under the name Park Cinema Drive-In. I cannot confirm if this was the same drive-in or not.
This opened as the Capitol Theatre, and was renamed Odeon Theatre in 1949. It was rebuilt in 1954 housing 722 seats, and last operated with 576 seats until its closure in the early-1980s.
Screen was removed during the mid-1960s, but the projection building appeared to remain standing into the 1980s.
Everything is still standing as of 2026 but was overgrown by trees. Judging by the few angles, the screen is in good shape at the front despite the graffiti but a little poor at the back with a small skeleton coming out or two.
Actual closing date is October 29, 1989.
Right when it was twinned in the Spring of 1975, the theater also expanded. Its second screen was formerly occupied by the Chana building that got burned down in 1973.
Twinned on June 16, 1978.
Closed on September 7, 1987 with “Raising Arizona” and “Mannequin”. Marcus Theatres briefly last operated the theater for only its last two months of operation.
Everything was still intact into as late as 1988. After the road was widening during the early-1990s, the traces and projection booth are still visible but appears to be gone during the following decade.
Actual closing date is September 20, 1987 with “Stakeout” and “The Color Of Money”.
Opened with “Le Mans” in Screens 1 and 3 and “Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory” in Screens 2 and 4.
Closed on May 11, 1995, and everything went on sale three days later.
Closed on June 22, 1976 with “The Dutchess And The Dirtwater Fox”.
Closed in either late-1950s or early-1960s.
Briefly taken over by United Artists on April 22, 1988, after UA purchased all then-48 Sameric theaters.
Taken over by United Artists on April 22, 1988, after UA purchased all then-48 Sameric theaters.
Taken over by United Artists on April 22, 1988, after UA purchased all then-48 Sameric theaters.
Taken over by United Artists on April 22, 1988, after UA purchased all then-48 Sameric theaters.
Taken over by United Artists on April 22, 1988, after UA purchased all then-48 Sameric theaters.
Actual closing date is September 6, 1984.
Taken over by United Artists on April 22, 1988, after UA purchased all then-48 Sameric theaters.
Taken over by United Artists on April 22, 1988, after UA purchased all then-48 Sameric theaters.
Taken over by United Artists on April 22, 1988, after UA purchased all then-48 Sameric theaters.