I cannot find any information on why the Super Skyway first closed on October 20, 1956, almost a decade before its reopening on June 19, 1965. However, I can confirm is that right after its final closure on September 21, 1977, the Super Skyway Drive-In continued as both a special events area and a haunted house.
Actually, there is only one Moose Theatre. It was not destroyed, but very badly damaged in a fire on November 5, 1948, with most of the damage coming from the stage, screen, and stage furnishings as well as the false ceiling. Parts of the ceiling collapsed into the stage, estimating the total cost of $20,000 in damages. According to some residents, they replied that it was a type of explosion, where a loud boom was heard exactly 15 minutes after the last moviegoers have left for the night, and witnessing flames shooting up 30ft in the air. The fire injured two firefighters while trying to fight the blaze. Most of the theater building survived the fire though.
The Moose Theatre reopened on Christmas Eve 1948 after major remodeling to the auditorium, reopening with Dennis Morgan in “Two Guys From Texas” (unknown if extras added). The Moose Theatre was renamed the Skinni Mini Cinema in early-1977, and I don’t know who the hell came up with the “Skinni Mini” name. I first thought it came from “Batfink”.
It actually opened on February 27, 1971, yes with “There’s A Girl In My Soup”. The grand opening was held two days beforehand without its screen because of shipping delays.
The Roxy Theater most likely closed around the same time as both Roosevelt’s death and Hitler’s death. However, it did housed a minimum amount of community events later during that year.
The Feeley Theatre closed for the final time on September 21, 1976 with Clint Eastwood in “The Outlaw Josey Wales”. The Feeley Theatre also became local headlines exactly two weeks later after reports of pedestrians threw trash onto the ledge beneath the fire escape door. The photo captured by the Standard-Speaker shows newspapers, cardboard boxes, and rolls of toilet paper scattered around the ledge.
The reason why the Allen Theatre closed on August 10, 1989 with “The Karate Kid Part III” is because of a legal dispute over a November 1988 sales agreement that has kept The Morning Call editor Paul A. Willistein and estate administrator A. Albert Restum in court throughout both 1988 and 1989.
Under the agreement, Willistein wanted to buy the Allen Theatre for $159,000 from Restum shortly after one of its later theater owners, George Willistein, died in October 1988 in his Allentown home. Restum’s attorney, James Keller, replied that they will continue to seek the full sale amount from Willistein, but however, Willistein’s attorney, Samuel Feldman, says his client does not own the theater. Feldman stated that Willistein was unable to get free and clear title to the property because Restum hasn’t filed an inheritance tax return and an inventory and appraisal for the restate by the required date, which the sale did not go through by the July 18, 1989 settlement date.
Following this situation, both were taken to court, with Restum asking for enforcement of the November 1988 agreement and Willistein asking for its recision and the return of his $10,000 deposit. Earlier that month, Lehigh County Judge Carol K. McGinley consolidated three actions filed by both parties and has denied all relief requested. Alan Lucas, one of the Allen patrons replied that “Everybody would rather go to the Lehigh Valley Mall”. The main issue during its final months is the parking, which residents have a hard time finding parking. Restum said in a statement that Shane Fillman, a 17-year-old from Allentown, worked for his older brother during its final years of operation. His older brother had been operating the theater since 1981, and Shane voluntarily operated during its final year of operation in 1989 shortly after George’s death.
The Lyric Theatre closed as a 895-seat single-screener on February 18, 1990 with Richard Dreyfuss in “Always”, and the theater received major remodeling. GKC Theatres was its operator at the time, who quadrupled the Lyric and downgraded its seating capacity from 895 seats to 500 seats during the remodel, and the Lyric Theatre reopened its doors with four screens as the Lyric Cinemas on April 26, 1990.
I cannot find any information on why the Super Skyway first closed on October 20, 1956, almost a decade before its reopening on June 19, 1965. However, I can confirm is that right after its final closure on September 21, 1977, the Super Skyway Drive-In continued as both a special events area and a haunted house.
Closed on March 3, 1983 with “Without A Trace” and “Victor/Victoria” in Screen 1 and “Year Of Living Dangerous” in Screen 2.
Closed on June 13, 1999 with “Doug’s First Movie” in Screen 1 and “Never Been Kissed” and “Forces of Nature” in Screen 2.
Hmm… I am really confused. Because newspaper showtimes said that it had words reading “(formerly the Moose Theatre)” below the Skinni Mini name.
Actually, there is only one Moose Theatre. It was not destroyed, but very badly damaged in a fire on November 5, 1948, with most of the damage coming from the stage, screen, and stage furnishings as well as the false ceiling. Parts of the ceiling collapsed into the stage, estimating the total cost of $20,000 in damages. According to some residents, they replied that it was a type of explosion, where a loud boom was heard exactly 15 minutes after the last moviegoers have left for the night, and witnessing flames shooting up 30ft in the air. The fire injured two firefighters while trying to fight the blaze. Most of the theater building survived the fire though.
The Moose Theatre reopened on Christmas Eve 1948 after major remodeling to the auditorium, reopening with Dennis Morgan in “Two Guys From Texas” (unknown if extras added). The Moose Theatre was renamed the Skinni Mini Cinema in early-1977, and I don’t know who the hell came up with the “Skinni Mini” name. I first thought it came from “Batfink”.
It actually opened on February 27, 1971, yes with “There’s A Girl In My Soup”. The grand opening was held two days beforehand without its screen because of shipping delays.
Closed in mid-October 1969.
The Roxy Theater most likely closed around the same time as both Roosevelt’s death and Hitler’s death. However, it did housed a minimum amount of community events later during that year.
The Feeley Theatre closed for the final time on September 21, 1976 with Clint Eastwood in “The Outlaw Josey Wales”. The Feeley Theatre also became local headlines exactly two weeks later after reports of pedestrians threw trash onto the ledge beneath the fire escape door. The photo captured by the Standard-Speaker shows newspapers, cardboard boxes, and rolls of toilet paper scattered around the ledge.
The reason why the Allen Theatre closed on August 10, 1989 with “The Karate Kid Part III” is because of a legal dispute over a November 1988 sales agreement that has kept The Morning Call editor Paul A. Willistein and estate administrator A. Albert Restum in court throughout both 1988 and 1989.
Under the agreement, Willistein wanted to buy the Allen Theatre for $159,000 from Restum shortly after one of its later theater owners, George Willistein, died in October 1988 in his Allentown home. Restum’s attorney, James Keller, replied that they will continue to seek the full sale amount from Willistein, but however, Willistein’s attorney, Samuel Feldman, says his client does not own the theater. Feldman stated that Willistein was unable to get free and clear title to the property because Restum hasn’t filed an inheritance tax return and an inventory and appraisal for the restate by the required date, which the sale did not go through by the July 18, 1989 settlement date.
Following this situation, both were taken to court, with Restum asking for enforcement of the November 1988 agreement and Willistein asking for its recision and the return of his $10,000 deposit. Earlier that month, Lehigh County Judge Carol K. McGinley consolidated three actions filed by both parties and has denied all relief requested. Alan Lucas, one of the Allen patrons replied that “Everybody would rather go to the Lehigh Valley Mall”. The main issue during its final months is the parking, which residents have a hard time finding parking. Restum said in a statement that Shane Fillman, a 17-year-old from Allentown, worked for his older brother during its final years of operation. His older brother had been operating the theater since 1981, and Shane voluntarily operated during its final year of operation in 1989 shortly after George’s death.
Closed on June 19, 1960 with Robert Mitchum in “Home From The Hill” (unknown if extras added).
Closed on April 7, 1997.
Now known as Classic Cinemas Lindo Theatre.
Now known as Classic Cinemas Kendall GDX.
Now known as Classic Cinemas Charlestowne 18 XQ.
Now known as Classic Cinemas Meadowview XQ.
Now known as Classic Cinemas Paramount Theatre.
Now known as Classic Cinemas Carpentersville XQ.
Now known as Classic Cinemas Sandwich XQ.
Now known as Classic Cinemas York Theatre.
Now known as Classic Cinemas Woodstock XQ.
Now known as Classic Cinemas Fox Lake XQ.
GKC Theatres opened the GKC Harbor Cinemas on October 21, 2004. Carmike took the theater over a few years later.
Closed after the 1983 season, and demolished on May 9, 1987.
The Lyric Theatre closed as a 895-seat single-screener on February 18, 1990 with Richard Dreyfuss in “Always”, and the theater received major remodeling. GKC Theatres was its operator at the time, who quadrupled the Lyric and downgraded its seating capacity from 895 seats to 500 seats during the remodel, and the Lyric Theatre reopened its doors with four screens as the Lyric Cinemas on April 26, 1990.