It was renamed the Fox Theatre on August 13, 1941 after extensive remodeling, reopening with “Abbott And Costello In The Navy” along with Disney’s Donald Duck in “Truant Officer Donald”, the Pete Smith Specialty “Cuban Rhythm”, a Fox Movietone Newsreel, and a dedication speech by then-Mayor G. R. Mallett.
The celebration was so huge that a big amount of celebrities congratulated the management for its hard work and reopening at the time, including W.C. Fields, Cary Grant, Rita Hayworth, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, Bob Hope, Fred MacMurray, Deanna Durbin, Tyrone Power, Alice Faye, Betty Grable, Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake, Jane Withers, and Tyrone Power among others.
The Elberta Theatre opened its doors on November 15, 1935 with George Raft in “Every Night At Eight” along with an unnamed Betty Boop cartoon, a Vitaphone Variety, and a Grantland Rice Sportlight. It was closed on September 4, 1956 with “Bhowani Junction”.
Although there is not a lot of information about its early life, this was originally a twin-screener according to an article released by Allentown’s Morning Call. It was also once the only indoor movie theater in Carbon County.
Construction of the theater began in mid-August 1995 by developers Ferdinando Iannarelli of Philadelphia and Dr. David Yanoff of Palmerton. This was the third movie theater to operate in Carbon County at the time, with the others being the twin-screener at the Galleria Convention Center in Lake Harmony outside Albrightsville and the Lehighton Drive-In (which of course operates seasonal). Prior to this theater’s opening, residents in Lehighton and Palmerton have to drive to Allentown, Hazleton, or the Galleria to watch movies.
Seven of its auditoriums housed about 200 seats while its largest housed 300 seats, and features installations of THX.
The Cinemette South opened its doors on June 26, 1974 with “The Exorcist” in Screen 1 and “The Golden Voyage Of Sinbad” in Screen 2. It was short-lived, closing on September 6, 1982 with “Midnight” in Screen 1 and “The World According To Garp” in Screen 2.
Closed on February 15, 1981 with six regular movies, likely a dusk-to-dawn show. The Airline closed with the following: “My Bloody Valentine”, “When A Stranger Calls”, “Mad Max”, “Chrome & Hot Leather”, “Smokey And The Bandit II”, and “National Lampoon’s Animal House”.
Actual closing date is September 13, 1992.
It was renamed the Fox Theatre on August 13, 1941 after extensive remodeling, reopening with “Abbott And Costello In The Navy” along with Disney’s Donald Duck in “Truant Officer Donald”, the Pete Smith Specialty “Cuban Rhythm”, a Fox Movietone Newsreel, and a dedication speech by then-Mayor G. R. Mallett.
The Elberta Theatre opened its doors on November 15, 1935 with George Raft in “Every Night At Eight” along with an unnamed Betty Boop cartoon, a Vitaphone Variety, and a Grantland Rice Sportlight. It was closed on September 4, 1956 with “Bhowani Junction”.
Opened on May 27, 1972 with “Cabaret”.
Closed with “The Lost Boys” and “Who’s That Girl”.
Closed with “Back To The Beach” and “Summer Rental” in Screen 1 and “The Living Daylights” and “Spaceballs” in Screen 2.
This is a silent house, although I cannot find as much details about it.
The Cinema 4’s final closure is June 18, 2001. The closing remained as a mystery, but may be because of either sluggish business or poor conditions.
Closed with “American Graffiti” and “Last Summer”.
Opened on August 12, 1988 by Cineplex Odeon. It was taken over by Carmike on June 23, 1995.
Closed with “Arthur”, “Mad Max”, “Young Doctors In Love” and an unnamed fourth movie.
Although there is not a lot of information about its early life, this was originally a twin-screener according to an article released by Allentown’s Morning Call. It was also once the only indoor movie theater in Carbon County.
Construction of the theater began in mid-August 1995 by developers Ferdinando Iannarelli of Philadelphia and Dr. David Yanoff of Palmerton. This was the third movie theater to operate in Carbon County at the time, with the others being the twin-screener at the Galleria Convention Center in Lake Harmony outside Albrightsville and the Lehighton Drive-In (which of course operates seasonal). Prior to this theater’s opening, residents in Lehighton and Palmerton have to drive to Allentown, Hazleton, or the Galleria to watch movies.
Seven of its auditoriums housed about 200 seats while its largest housed 300 seats, and features installations of THX.
Opened with “The Unsinkable Molly Brown”. It was closed in late-January 1992 because of the theater being a multiplex victim.
Closed on September 8, 1996 with “A Very Brady Sequel” in Screen 1 and “The Trigger Effect” in Screen 2.
The Cinemette South opened its doors on June 26, 1974 with “The Exorcist” in Screen 1 and “The Golden Voyage Of Sinbad” in Screen 2. It was short-lived, closing on September 6, 1982 with “Midnight” in Screen 1 and “The World According To Garp” in Screen 2.
Oh. Now I see.
Closed by Commonwealth on September 8, 1984 with “Bachelor Party” and “Blame It On Rio”.
So this means that this closed on February 27, 1998.
ABC Interstate Theatres was its last operator, who closed the Shepherd on March 28, 1977 with “Lifeguard”. It was unknown if a second film was shown.
Last known as Shamrock 6 Cinemas.
Closed on February 15, 1981 with six regular movies, likely a dusk-to-dawn show. The Airline closed with the following: “My Bloody Valentine”, “When A Stranger Calls”, “Mad Max”, “Chrome & Hot Leather”, “Smokey And The Bandit II”, and “National Lampoon’s Animal House”.
Closed on November 29, 1979 with “When A Stranger Calls” and “Eyes Of Laura Mars”.
Its “Nights” not “Knights”.
The actual final movies the I-45 Drive-In screened goes as follows:
One big correction is that “Beauty And The Beast” is not one of the final films screened at the I-45 Drive-In.