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50sSNIPES commented about Evergreen Theatres on Jul 12, 2026 at 9:56 pm

Thanks! Also, the Loews branding was introduced in early 1989, not November.

Also, the Evergreen Theatres once became headlines when a showing of “The Godfather Part III” on January 1, 1991, ended early after an off-duty Chicago police officer and several village associates turned off the projector in the middle of the movie. This was due to the village’s prevent violence by gang members, who attended its screening.

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50sSNIPES commented about Regal Malibu Cinemas on Jul 12, 2026 at 9:52 pm

Briefly closed in mid-August 1991.

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50sSNIPES commented about Ray's No. 1 Drive-In on Jul 12, 2026 at 6:53 pm

Closed on September 30, 1984 with Prince’s “Purple Rain”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Carolina Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 6:42 pm

Actual closing date is May 15, 1983 with three unnamed Bruce Lee films.

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50sSNIPES commented about Loews Preston Park 6 on Jul 12, 2026 at 4:50 pm

Closed on October 31, 2000.

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50sSNIPES commented about Richardson Square 3 on Jul 12, 2026 at 4:19 pm

Opened on October 21, 1977 and closed on April 23, 1995.

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50sSNIPES commented about Carmike Cinema 7 on Jul 12, 2026 at 3:50 pm

How can a parachutist carry several 35mm reels in his hands while parachuting?

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50sSNIPES commented about Cinerama Theater on Jul 12, 2026 at 3:12 pm

Pacific’s Cinerama 6 was immediately built on the site, which opened the following year.

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50sSNIPES commented about Carmike Cinema 7 on Jul 12, 2026 at 1:57 pm

What’s really strange about its grand opening is that a parachutist from nearby Fort Benning parachuted from the sky while carrying an entire 35mm print of “Oliver and Company” in his hands, right at the nick of time of opening.

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50sSNIPES commented about Mall Corners 6 on Jul 12, 2026 at 1:00 pm

Despite Cineplex Odeon taking over the entire Plitt chain in 1986, the Mall Corners 6 retained the Plitt branding into the following year.

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50sSNIPES commented about Westgate Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 12:24 pm

United Artists took over the theater from the Georgia Theatre Company in May 1987.

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50sSNIPES commented about South Dekalb Cinemas 12 on Jul 12, 2026 at 12:24 pm

United Artists took over the theater from the Georgia Theatre Company in May 1987.

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50sSNIPES commented about Greenbriar Mall Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 12:23 pm

United Artists took over the theater from the Georgia Theatre Company in May 1987.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lenox Square Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 12:22 pm

United Artists took over the theater from the Georgia Theatre Company in May 1987.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cobb Center 6 on Jul 12, 2026 at 12:22 pm

United Artists took over the theater from the Georgia Theatre Company in May 1987.

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50sSNIPES commented about Greens Corner Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 12:20 pm

The UA sale happened in May 1987. Newspaper showtimes retained the Georgia name but went under the branding by advertisements as “UA/Georgia Theatres”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Gwinnett Drive-In on Jul 12, 2026 at 11:51 am

Once operated by Storey Theatres Inc.

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50sSNIPES commented about Highway 12 Drive-In on Jul 12, 2026 at 11:48 am

Operated as early as 1953.

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50sSNIPES commented about 10th Street Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 11:45 am

Once operated by Storey Theatres Inc.

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50sSNIPES commented about Palace Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 11:03 am

On December 3, 1928, exactly days after reopening, the New Joy Theatre was partially damaged by a fire. The fire happened during a showing of the Cecil B. DeMille smash “The King Of Kings” when one of the two Simplex projectors caught fire, which completely destroyed the entire projection room, both projectors, and the movie (alongside snipes and trailers). Despite no stampede, everybody escaped the theater safely without a single panic. The theater reopened shortly right afterward.

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50sSNIPES commented about Church Hill Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 10:58 am

On May 7, 1944, the Church Hill Theatre suffered serious damage by a projection-related fire. The fire started while its operator, Allen Scott, was making a pre-run of a film when it exploded and enveloped the interior in flames afterward. The theater reopened a short time afterward.

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50sSNIPES commented about Sunset Drive-In on Jul 12, 2026 at 10:54 am

The Skyline Drive-In’s original screen was destroyed by a massive fire on February 12, 1959. A new screen was built in its place a short time afterward.

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50sSNIPES commented about Oxford Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 10:50 am

Taken over by Walter Reade in March 1922.

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50sSNIPES commented about Bijou Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 10:47 am

Taken over by Walter Reade in April 1927.

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50sSNIPES commented about Astor Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 10:46 am

Taken over by Walter Reade in April 1927.