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rivest266 commented about Orpheum Theatre on Aug 14, 2021 at 12:54 pm

Closed as Malco in 1976.

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rivest266 commented about Crosstown Theatre on Aug 14, 2021 at 12:49 pm

Malco closed it in August 1976 and sold it to Gil Delugach. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Whitehaven 2 on Aug 14, 2021 at 12:14 pm

Newspaper listings stopped in 1975.

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rivest266 commented about Capri Art Theatre on Aug 14, 2021 at 11:53 am

Newspaper listings stopped in 1975.

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rivest266 commented about Balmoral Cinema on Aug 14, 2021 at 11:51 am

The Balmoral Cinema opened on October 17th, 1975, with “Rooster Corburn”. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Plaza Theatre on Aug 14, 2021 at 10:58 am

The Plaza theatre opened on April 25th, 1952 and reopened as a twin cinema on June 30th, 1973. “Paper Moon”, which was rated PG was for those 18 and over due to local laws. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Southland Drive-In on Aug 14, 2021 at 10:30 am

Closed as Lamar Drive-In in 1970 and reopened as Southland Drive-In on March 22nd, 1973, showing adult and exploitation films. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Northgate Theater on Aug 14, 2021 at 10:24 am

Closed 1973

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rivest266 commented about Sky-Vue Drive-In on Aug 14, 2021 at 9:42 am

The Sky-Vue Drive-In opened on June 10th, 1949, and closed in 1972. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Southbrook Theatre on Aug 14, 2021 at 9:37 am

The UA Southbrook 4 opened on June 1st, 1972. Grand opening ad showing a cutaway view of the cinema has been posted.

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rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Aug 14, 2021 at 9:32 am

Newspaper listings for this theatre stopped in 1972.

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rivest266 commented about Whitehaven 2 on Aug 14, 2021 at 1:05 am

The Cobb Whitehaven 2 Theatres opened on June 10th, 1971. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Raleigh Springs Cinema on Aug 14, 2021 at 1:02 am

General Cinema opened the Raleigh Springs Mall Cinema on November 24th, 1971. Poor quality grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Luciann Theatre on Aug 14, 2021 at 12:55 am

This opened as the Luciann theatre on November 9th, 1940 and closed in 1958. It reopened as the Paris Adult Theatres I & II on March 23rd, 1971. Both grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Frayser 3 Theatre on Aug 14, 2021 at 12:49 am

This is the first cinema in the state for Cobb theatre, which opened the Frayser 3 Theatres on April 23rd, 1971. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Village Cinema on Aug 13, 2021 at 11:53 pm

The Village Cinema opened on May 27th, 1970, with “Norwood”. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Paramount Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 9:55 pm

First Vistarama screen in the USA was installed on July 25th, 1968, in time for “2001: a space odyssey”. one was installed for Expo 67 in Montreal. Article posted.

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rivest266 commented about Southwest Twin Drive-In on Aug 13, 2021 at 9:42 pm

Closed as the 61 in 1965 and reopened as the Southwest Twin on March 14th, 1968, by Malco. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Capri Art Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 9:34 pm

This reopened on January 24th, 1969, showing adult movies. Another grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Airways Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 7:24 pm

the “s” in Airways was added in 1965.

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rivest266 commented about Airways Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 7:22 pm

It became the Airways on October 22nd, 1965, showing adult movies. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 7:18 pm

This reopened as the Strand Art theatre on December 1st, 1965. Grand opening ad and article posted.

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rivest266 commented about Paramount Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 6:25 pm

The Paramount opened on November 19th, 1964 with “send me no flowers”. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Loew's Palace Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 6:05 pm

Cinerama arrived on July 26th, 1961. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Shelby Drive-In on Aug 13, 2021 at 1:12 pm

The Ellis Drive-In opened on April 21st, 1955, on Highway 51 South with “Shane”. Grand opening ad posted.