Opened on December 29, 1919 as a 650-seat single-screener with William Russell in “Where The West Begins” along with an unnamed 2-reel Mack Sennett comedy.
Suffered very small damage by a projection room fire on December 15, 1946 during a showing of “Along Came Jones” (unknown if extras added) which destroyed 200ft of film.
Closed on June 19, 1983 with “Flashdance” and “Grease” in Screen 1 and the triple-billing of “Rocky III”, “First Blood”, and “Slaughter” in Screen 2. It was last operated by National Theatre Corp.
Once operated by Loews (not Loew’s Inc.), later Sony Theatres, and finally Loews Cineplex. This was last known as Loews Trylon Theater and Sony Trylon Theater.
Yes, but unfortunately I cannot confirm if this was first independently operated since the Crofton Cinema 4’s opening on October 14, 1977 or the theater being a JF theater in the 1980s. However, I can confirm that it was taken over by Loews in the late-1980s, later operated by Sony Theatres, and finally Loews Cineplex.
Correction: This actually opened with “That Certain Age”, and not “The Wizard Of Oz”. This was all according to a September 2012 article by Christopher Cugini.
The Juliar Theatre opened its doors on February 10, 1939 with John Barrymore in “The Great Man Votes” along with Disney’s Mickey Mouse (and Pluto) in “Society Dog Show”, the musical short “Swing You Swingers”, the Floyd Gibbons short “Treacherous Waters”, and the Vitaphone Pictorial Revue “The Immortal Brush”.
The Juliar Theatre closed on October 18, 1959 after failing to compete against the widely-popular Al Ringling. The theater did attempt to reopen again on February 3, 1960 but this didn’t last long at all, closing around one month later. After closure, the Baraboo Amusement Company took over the building in October 1965 but its future of the building remained undecided.
The Gem Theatre opened its doors on April 7, 1909 by manager C.A. Booth featuring Edison Kinetoscope installations. Although I cannot find its opening attractions, singer Earl Morse performed on stage on opening day.
Lastly known as “Keith’s Gem Theatre” during its final months, the Gem Theatre closed on June 5, 1923 with Lewis Stone in “A Fool There Was” and the Sunshine Comedy “Step Lively Please”. It originally closed its doors for repairs but management at the nearby Al Ringling Theatre purchased the old Gem the following month, and the entire equipment was transferred to the Al Ringling afterward.
Opened with “Where Love Has Gone” (with a kiddie matinee the following day). It was closed on January 17, 1991 with “Kindergarten Cop” in Screen 1 and “Edward Scissorhands” in Screen 2.
Closed on Christmas Eve 2000 with two double features in each auditorium. Screen 1 closed with “Little Nicky” and “Space Cowboys”, while Screen 2 closed with “Remember The Titans” and “The 6th Day”.
Closed on July 5, 1984 with “Star Trek III - The Search For Spock”.
Opened on May 11, 1921 with a concert performance by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. It began screening movies right afterward.
Opened in 1982, not 1962.
Opened with Gregory Peck in “Duel In The Sun” along with two unnamed cartoons and two unnamed shorts.
Opened on December 29, 1919 as a 650-seat single-screener with William Russell in “Where The West Begins” along with an unnamed 2-reel Mack Sennett comedy.
Suffered very small damage by a projection room fire on December 15, 1946 during a showing of “Along Came Jones” (unknown if extras added) which destroyed 200ft of film.
This is taken during the week of May 22, 1988.
This is taken during the week of May 22, 1988.
This is taken during the week of May 22, 1988.
This is taken during the week of May 22, 1988.
This is taken during the week of May 22, 1988.
This is taken during the week of May 22, 1988.
This is taken during the week of May 22, 1988.
This was actually last operated by National Theatre Corp.
Once operated by National Theatre Corp.
Closed on June 19, 1983 with “Flashdance” and “Grease” in Screen 1 and the triple-billing of “Rocky III”, “First Blood”, and “Slaughter” in Screen 2. It was last operated by National Theatre Corp.
Once operated by Loews (not Loew’s Inc.), later Sony Theatres, and finally Loews Cineplex. This was last known as Loews Trylon Theater and Sony Trylon Theater.
Opened with Jack Lemmon in “How To Murder Your Wife”.
Twinned on April 20, 1975.
Yes, but unfortunately I cannot confirm if this was first independently operated since the Crofton Cinema 4’s opening on October 14, 1977 or the theater being a JF theater in the 1980s. However, I can confirm that it was taken over by Loews in the late-1980s, later operated by Sony Theatres, and finally Loews Cineplex.
Correction: This actually opened with “That Certain Age”, and not “The Wizard Of Oz”. This was all according to a September 2012 article by Christopher Cugini.
The Juliar Theatre opened its doors on February 10, 1939 with John Barrymore in “The Great Man Votes” along with Disney’s Mickey Mouse (and Pluto) in “Society Dog Show”, the musical short “Swing You Swingers”, the Floyd Gibbons short “Treacherous Waters”, and the Vitaphone Pictorial Revue “The Immortal Brush”.
The Juliar Theatre closed on October 18, 1959 after failing to compete against the widely-popular Al Ringling. The theater did attempt to reopen again on February 3, 1960 but this didn’t last long at all, closing around one month later. After closure, the Baraboo Amusement Company took over the building in October 1965 but its future of the building remained undecided.
The Gem Theatre opened its doors on April 7, 1909 by manager C.A. Booth featuring Edison Kinetoscope installations. Although I cannot find its opening attractions, singer Earl Morse performed on stage on opening day.
Lastly known as “Keith’s Gem Theatre” during its final months, the Gem Theatre closed on June 5, 1923 with Lewis Stone in “A Fool There Was” and the Sunshine Comedy “Step Lively Please”. It originally closed its doors for repairs but management at the nearby Al Ringling Theatre purchased the old Gem the following month, and the entire equipment was transferred to the Al Ringling afterward.
Opened with “Where Love Has Gone” (with a kiddie matinee the following day). It was closed on January 17, 1991 with “Kindergarten Cop” in Screen 1 and “Edward Scissorhands” in Screen 2.
Closed on Christmas Eve 2000 with two double features in each auditorium. Screen 1 closed with “Little Nicky” and “Space Cowboys”, while Screen 2 closed with “Remember The Titans” and “The 6th Day”.