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50sSNIPES commented about Gateway Mall Cinema on Jan 25, 2026 at 7:59 am

Closed with “Phenomenon” in Screen 1 and “Independence Day” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Westville Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 7:59 am

Last operated by Kerasotes, closed on September 21, 1980 with “The Octagon” and “Good Guys Wear Black”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cinema 35 Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 7:57 am

Actual closing date is September 27, 1986.

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50sSNIPES commented about Hi-Way Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 7:56 am

Closed on September 6, 1984 with “Bolero” and “The Last American Virgin”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Sidewalk Cinema on Jan 25, 2026 at 7:50 am

Closed on December 14, 1995 with “Mortal Kombat” in Screen 1 and “Dangerous Minds” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Richmond Civic Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 7:46 am

On February 10, 2012, the front windows of the Civic Theatre suffered damage by a silver 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier while volunteers were preparing for a showing of the production “The Diviners” after a 91-year-old man from Eaton, Ohio lost control of his Cavalier and crashed into the front windows. Authorities confirmed that the crash was confirmed to be most likely weather-related.

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50sSNIPES commented about Stockade Auto-Torium on Jan 25, 2026 at 7:39 am

On the afternoon of January 3, 1947, parts of its original screen tower suffered damage after a vehicle crashed into the tower, injuring four people including one seriously hurt. Officers confirmed that the vehicle was traveling in a high rate of speed when it spun off, missed one pole, crashed through a wall, and split off a power pole in the Stockade’s property. Dare, Virginia resident Marion Douglas Green was the driver, who was also intoxicated. He was taken by Virginia State Police custody but released on bond.

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50sSNIPES commented about Crystal Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 7:31 am

The front of the theater did suffer damage in a vehicle accident in October 1924, which also caused severe damage to his vehicle.

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50sSNIPES commented about Wilkinson Theater on Jan 25, 2026 at 7:27 am

This actually closed on June 17, 1967 with “Namu The Killer Whale” and “For A Few Dollars More”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Centre Cinema on Jan 25, 2026 at 7:25 am

This was built on the site of a First National store and later a business called Promotional Services before a fire destroyed the building in October 1966. The Centre Cinema actually closed for the final time on September 29, 1983 with “Gettin' It On”, because of competition issues.

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50sSNIPES commented about Colony Cinemas on Jan 25, 2026 at 7:21 am

Loews and its management didn’t know what cause the closure of the Colony, but according to an official with the company managing the Colony Shopping Center replied that the theater “doesn’t fit the firm’s plans for the center itself”, alongside parking problems.

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50sSNIPES commented about Mount Oliver Theater on Jan 25, 2026 at 7:05 am

Closed on April 14, 1983 with “E.T.”

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50sSNIPES commented about Melrose Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 6:58 am

Opened on October 20, 1931 with Wheeler & Wooley in “Caught Plastered” (unknown if extras added). It most likely closed in the early-1960s, and a March 1966 advertisement confirms that the entire theater was placed on sale, including seating, projection, and everything.

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50sSNIPES commented about Whitehall Center Theater on Jan 25, 2026 at 6:55 am

Opened with James Stewart in “No Time For Comedy” (unknown if extras added). Its actual closing date is July 1, 1999.

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50sSNIPES commented about North Hills Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 6:52 am

Actual closing date is October 1, 1989 with “When Harry Met Sally”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Colonial Drive-in on Jan 25, 2026 at 6:51 am

Closed on September 6, 1987 with “The Living Daylights” and “The Lost Boys”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Strand Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 6:44 am

Ended its days as a normal movie theater on August 26, 1962 with the Jerry Lewis double feature of “Sad Sack” and “The Delicate Delinquent”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Gladstone 4 Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 6:38 am

Closed in either late-1998 or early-1999.

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50sSNIPES commented about Antioch 2 Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 6:26 am

Once operated by National General Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Brookside Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 6:25 am

Once operated by National General Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Uptown Theater on Jan 25, 2026 at 6:23 am

Once operated by National General Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Fox 50 Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 5:53 am

Actual closing date is October 9, 1977 with “Orca The Killer Whale” and “King Kong”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Dudley's Cinema Saloon on Jan 25, 2026 at 5:51 am

Commonwealth Theatres actually operated the Valley View until closing on September 28, 1984 with “Oxford Blues” and “The Muppets Take Manhattan”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cinemark Movies 10 - Rosana Square on Jan 25, 2026 at 5:49 am

Closed on August 15, 1999.

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50sSNIPES commented about Leawood Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 5:48 am

Closed on November 23, 1975 with “The Longest Yard” and “Mandingo”. It also planned to reopen in 1979, but was scrapped and never reopened.