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rivest266 commented about Center Theatre on Mar 11, 2023 at 10:25 am

This opened as the Colonial on July 2nd, 1913. ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Beach Theatre on Mar 11, 2023 at 10:22 am

Opened as the City Square theatre on April 1st, 1912. ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Chelsea Theatre on Mar 11, 2023 at 10:18 am

More details: It opened as Chelsea on March 21st, 1914, and reopened on June 26th, 1915, as the Anita theatre. It reopened as Chelsea again on May 29th, 1920, and closed in 1922.

Chelsea theatre openingChelsea theatre opening 27 May 1920, Thu Atlantic City Daily Press (Atlantic City, New Jersey) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Lyric Theatre on Mar 11, 2023 at 10:12 am

Opened or placed its first ad as Central on December 25th, 1911. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Apollo Theatre on Mar 11, 2023 at 10:02 am

The Apollo closed in October 1977. Ad:
Apollo theatre last adApollo theatre last ad 09 Oct 1977, Sun Press of Atlantic City (Atlantic City, New Jersey) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Shore Theatre on Mar 10, 2023 at 4:55 pm

A Cinema theatre opened in December 1929 in Chicago, IL, 50s SNIPES.

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rivest266 commented about Hollywood Theatre on Mar 9, 2023 at 11:42 am

The Hollywood Theatre opened on November 2nd, 1934, with Georgie Price on stage. Grand opening ad posted.

Hollywood Theatre openingHollywood Theatre opening 02 Nov 1934, Fri Press of Atlantic City (Atlantic City, New Jersey) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Ventnor Square Theatre on Mar 9, 2023 at 11:18 am

The Ventnor theatre opened on July 8th, 1922. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Mar 9, 2023 at 11:15 am

Opened as Strand on March 22nd, 1925. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Charles Theatre on Mar 9, 2023 at 11:13 am

A Strand theatre opened on its site on May 7th, 1921, and placed its last ad on October 9th, 1924. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Mar 9, 2023 at 11:03 am

The Stanley theatre opened as the world’s most beautiful seashore theatre on July 3rd, 1925, and became the Roxy theatre on June 26th, 1957, as George A. Hamid takes it over. It was listed under the General Drive-In Corporation in the IMPA alamancs for 1961 and 1964. It closed in 1974. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Earle Theatre on Mar 9, 2023 at 10:38 am

The Earle theatre was opened on November 6th, 1926 by the Stanley Company of America with the mayors of Atlantic and New York City in attendence, and closed or stopped listing in 1930. This theatre must have been a flop for Warner.

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rivest266 commented about Lyric Theatre on Mar 9, 2023 at 10:24 am

Grand reopening ad posted as Lyric.

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rivest266 commented about Lyric Theatre on Mar 9, 2023 at 8:25 am

The Central theatre was renamed Lyric on June 2nd, 1927 per:

Lyric theatre opening Lyric theatre opening 02 Jun 1927, Thu Atlantic City Daily Press, Atlantic City Gazette-Review (Atlantic City, New Jersey) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Regal Hamilton Commons 14 on Mar 8, 2023 at 7:00 pm

opened on September 7th, 2001. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Charles Theatre on Mar 8, 2023 at 5:42 pm

Opened as Palace on April 1st, 1931. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Beach Theatre on Mar 8, 2023 at 5:34 pm

Reopened as Shore on February 28th, 1947 with “The Fabulous Dorseys”

Embassy theatre at New York & Atlantic openingEmbassy theatre at New York & Atlantic opening 07 Jun 1941, Sat Press of Atlantic City (Atlantic City, New Jersey) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Embassy Theatre on Mar 8, 2023 at 5:28 pm

Opened on June 7th, 1941. Ads for the Embassy ended in 1976, but they may have to be unable to afford the ad space.

article: Embassy theatre at New York & Atlantic openingEmbassy theatre at New York & Atlantic opening 07 Jun 1941, Sat Press of Atlantic City (Atlantic City, New Jersey) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Beach Theatre on Mar 8, 2023 at 5:22 pm

Reopened as Embassy on January 17th, 1931. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Twin Plaza Theatre on Mar 8, 2023 at 5:21 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Little Art Theatre on Mar 8, 2023 at 5:20 pm

Three grand opening ads posted.