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50sSNIPES commented about Fox Theatre on Jul 7, 2025 at 2:58 am

Closed as a movie theater on August 2, 1981 with special showings of “Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid” and “The Sting”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Guild Theatre on Jul 7, 2025 at 2:48 am

Closed as a movie theater on December 16, 1997.

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50sSNIPES commented about Island Auto Movie on Jul 7, 2025 at 2:24 am

Closed on February 23, 1991 with “Kindergarten Cop” and “Lionheart”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Spruce Four Drive-In on Jul 7, 2025 at 2:21 am

Closed on December 30, 1986.

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50sSNIPES commented about Eagle Ridge Cinema on Jul 6, 2025 at 10:54 pm

Opened by Famous Players on June 8, 1984.

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50sSNIPES commented about Strand Theatre on Jul 6, 2025 at 10:32 pm

Closed with “Bluebeard” and “The Grissom Gang”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Meriden Hub 1 & 2 on Jul 6, 2025 at 10:09 pm

Closed on October 11, 1982 with “Richard Pryor Live On The Sunset Strip” in Screen 1 and “The Soldier” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Capitol Theater on Jul 6, 2025 at 10:07 pm

Right after first-run films returned to the Capitol on March 31, 1974, it only lasted for a few years. It most likely ended in October 1976. The Capitol did reopen in 1977 with Spanish movies on weekends only, but that only lasted for around a month.

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50sSNIPES commented about Meriden Twin on Jul 6, 2025 at 10:02 pm

Closed on April 2, 1988 with “Switching Channels” and “Action Jackson” in Screen 1 and “The Princess Bride” and “Broadcast News” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Colony Cinemas on Jul 6, 2025 at 9:27 pm

The Colony Cinemas first opened its doors by an independent operator on June 3, 1983. It was later operated by Sack Theatres, then USA Cinemas, and finally Loews until closing on May 13, 1990.

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50sSNIPES commented about Loews Southwest 6 on Jul 6, 2025 at 9:21 pm

First operated by Loews, later operated by Sony Theatres, last operated by Loews Cineplex.

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50sSNIPES commented about Studio Movie Grill Copperfield on Jul 6, 2025 at 9:19 pm

First operated by Loews, later Sony Theatres, later Loews Cineplex, later AMC, and finally Studio Movie Grill.

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50sSNIPES commented about AMC Spring 10 on Jul 6, 2025 at 9:18 pm

Once operated by Sony Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Goose Creek Cinema 6 on Jul 6, 2025 at 9:06 pm

Closed on January 2, 1994.

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50sSNIPES commented about Hollywood Hits Premiere Theatre on Jul 6, 2025 at 7:14 pm

Once operated by USA Cinemas, later by Loews, later by Sony Theatres, later by Loews Cineplex.

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50sSNIPES commented about Route 114 Drive-In on Jul 6, 2025 at 6:07 pm

Opened on April 25, 1956 with Gary Cooper in “The Court Martial Of Billy Mitchell” and Humphrey Bogart in “The Desperate Hours” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Starlite Drive-In on Jul 6, 2025 at 5:37 pm

This opened as the North Reading Drive-In on June 30, 1950 with Susan Hayward in “Tulsa” and Scott Brady in “Port Of New York” (unknown if extras added), and was renamed the Starlite Drive-In in May 1963. Last operated by National Amusements, the Starlite closed for the final time on September 5, 1988 with “The Great Outdoors” and “Shakedown”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Meadow Glen Drive-In on Jul 6, 2025 at 4:56 pm

Closed on September 17, 1978.

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50sSNIPES commented about Medford Quad Drive-In on Jul 6, 2025 at 4:55 pm

Last known as the Medford Quad Drive-In before closing on November 28, 1982.

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50sSNIPES commented about Medford Square 1-2-3 on Jul 6, 2025 at 4:52 pm

Closed on November 23, 1983.

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50sSNIPES commented about Paramount Theatre on Jul 6, 2025 at 4:46 pm

The Paramount Theatre closed on October 30, 1982 with “Chariots Of Fire” in Screen 1 and “Diner” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Embassy Performing Arts Theater on Jul 6, 2025 at 4:28 pm

This was the first movie theater to operate in Waltham since the September 1988 closure of the Waltham Flick.

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50sSNIPES commented about Publix Theatre on Jul 6, 2025 at 4:22 pm

The Publix last operated as a kung-fu theater before closing on April 3, 1983.

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50sSNIPES commented about Pi Alley 1-2 on Jul 6, 2025 at 4:02 pm

Closed by USA Cinemas on August 2, 1987 with “Jaws: The Revenge” in Screen 1 and “Predator” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Loews Cheri on Jul 6, 2025 at 3:59 pm

Once operated by USA Cinemas before Loews took it over in 1989.