Construction of the East building began in June 1996, and the three additional screens that officially became an eight-plex were added on December 14, 1996. The Michishita Hiroki Design Office-designed renovation took place on June 25, 2005.
The Viking Twin Drive-In closed on September 7, 1981 with “The Cannonball Run” and “9 To 5” in Screen 1 and “Deadly Blessing”, “Richard Pryor Live In Concert”, and “Maniac” in Screen 2.
NOTE: Pryor and “Maniac” were shown at Late Night shows, but were unlisted on its last advertisement.
This closed during GCC’s bankruptcy in the Summer of 2000. However, I cannot find the exact closing date, but all I know is that it continued into as far into July and possibly August.
Three days after the original Takatuski Loco 9’s closure, the Takatsuki Alex Cinema opened nearby, which happened three days later. It’ll have its own CT page soon.
The Dixie Theatre closed as a movie theater on July 8, 1999 with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. It originally closed for repairs, but never reopened after.
In March 2021, the Flame Theatre immediately gave special tribute by running the 1958 classic “Cat On A Hot Tin Roof”, the same movie that was originally scheduled to present at the State Theatre on the afternoon hours of January 30, 1959. The film was never seen at the State as the fire happened hours before showing at approximately 1:50 PM.
Actually, the closing date is wrong. The Dallas Theatre managed to continue operating for another few years. Following a Goodwill prize ceremony after the showing, it appears that the Dallas Theatre may’ve closed its doors quietly on June 1, 1973 with “Ryan’s Daughter”.
It appears that it was still open in the 1980s, but was gone by the end of the decade. It looks like the drive-in was demolished immediately after closure.
Fourth screen added on December 11, 1981.
Construction of the East building began in June 1996, and the three additional screens that officially became an eight-plex were added on December 14, 1996. The Michishita Hiroki Design Office-designed renovation took place on June 25, 2005.
Once operated by Eastern Federal.
Closed on November 7, 1976 with “Taxi Driver” and “Straw Dogs”. The Big A is also one of a very few family-oriented drive-in theaters in the area.
Closed on October 15, 1978 with “Corvette Summer” and “Sweet Revenge”.
The Viking Twin Drive-In closed on September 7, 1981 with “The Cannonball Run” and “9 To 5” in Screen 1 and “Deadly Blessing”, “Richard Pryor Live In Concert”, and “Maniac” in Screen 2.
This closed during GCC’s bankruptcy in the Summer of 2000. However, I cannot find the exact closing date, but all I know is that it continued into as far into July and possibly August.
Closed by GCC on January 9, 1994.
Closed by Eastern Federal on March 29, 1999.
The four other theaters that were listed here will have its own CT pages later today.
I cannot find the total amount of seats for this theater, so that remains unidentified at this time.
Closed on September 24, 1989 and was last operated as an adult theater. It originally closed for repairs but never reopened afterward.
Closed on April 29, 1998.
Closed as a first-run theater on September 20, 1990 with “Flatliners” in Screen Blue and “Darkman” in Screen White.
Closed on July 4, 1983, last operated as an adult theater.
Also opened with a special screening of Fred Astaire and Red Skelton’s 1950 classic “Three Little Words” as a bonus show.
Three days after the original Takatuski Loco 9’s closure, the Takatsuki Alex Cinema opened nearby, which happened three days later. It’ll have its own CT page soon.
The Dixie Theatre closed as a movie theater on July 8, 1999 with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. It originally closed for repairs, but never reopened after.
In March 2021, the Flame Theatre immediately gave special tribute by running the 1958 classic “Cat On A Hot Tin Roof”, the same movie that was originally scheduled to present at the State Theatre on the afternoon hours of January 30, 1959. The film was never seen at the State as the fire happened hours before showing at approximately 1:50 PM.
Actually, the closing date is wrong. The Dallas Theatre managed to continue operating for another few years. Following a Goodwill prize ceremony after the showing, it appears that the Dallas Theatre may’ve closed its doors quietly on June 1, 1973 with “Ryan’s Daughter”.
Opened on May 19, 1999.
E&W Theatres opened the South Twin Drive-In on November 12, 1974, and closed by independent ownership on September 8, 1985.
Actual opening date is November 20, 1997.
Is that the location to the Melody or the location to the East Park? Both addresses show only ONE drive-in.
It appears that it was still open in the 1980s, but was gone by the end of the decade. It looks like the drive-in was demolished immediately after closure.