The Bethel Cinemas located right next to Murphy’s Mart (now Giant Eagle) on 5055 Library Rd, Bethel Park, PA 15102, opened its doors by the Cinema Services Corp. chain on December 17, 1971 with “Evel Knievel” in Screen 1 and both “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and “Patton” in Screen 2.
The Bethel Cinemas was then taken over by the Mini Cinemas chain on December 24, 1985, and the theater closed for the final time on January 5, 1992 with “My Girl” in Screen 1 and “All I Want For Christmas” in Screen 2.
The Bethel Cinemas was later demolished and a Dollar Tree along with two other independent retailers were built as an adjacent to the Giant Eagle and Citizens Bank, and the adjacent Walmart that was built to the left of Giant Eagle opened on August 25, 2004. The Dollar Tree and the two other independent retailed stores were demolished in 2015 for extensive parking.
Closed after the 1980 season. It appears that the theater made its final advertisement either on or around October 27, 1980 with “Caddyshack” and “Up The Academy”.
The Majestic Theater closed after its January 10, 1984 showing of “Return Of The Jedi” before the fire the following morning. The fire also destroyed a stereo shop, two jewelry stores, and two other businesses.
The cinema that Scott built in the early-1980s is called the Village Cinema. I cannot find any information about it for now, but I hope someone can explain some info about it.
The Rose Bowl Drive-In opened its gates on July 7, 1953 with James Stewart in “Bend Of The River” (unknown if extras added). It appears that the theater closed in the early-1980s.
Definitely looks like the Welsh Theatre has its windows completely covered with wooden boards. I don’t know why, but I believe that this was taken right after the theater closed.
There’s no mention on its closing whatsoever especially on the Holdenville Daily News. It was unknown why the theater closed after its September 22, 1957 showing of “Runaway Daughters” and “Shake, Rattle And Rock” with no extra short subjects, but it could be either its location, not enough attendance, or probably the manager’s departure. I don’t know.
The Star Theatre was still operational in the 1940s, judging by Piedmont and Cumberland area newspapers. The Welsh Theatre didn’t appear in Cumberland pages until after the war.
The Buckskin Drive-In opened its gates on July 25, 1950 with Rod Cameron in “Brimstone” along with two unnamed cartoons, featuring a total capacity of 409 cars and was managed by Pete Kempf who also operated other theaters in Holdenville. The Buckskin closed in 1957.
My best guess is that the Super 66 is also a site of Sunday services as well.
The Bethel Cinemas located right next to Murphy’s Mart (now Giant Eagle) on 5055 Library Rd, Bethel Park, PA 15102, opened its doors by the Cinema Services Corp. chain on December 17, 1971 with “Evel Knievel” in Screen 1 and both “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and “Patton” in Screen 2.
The Bethel Cinemas was then taken over by the Mini Cinemas chain on December 24, 1985, and the theater closed for the final time on January 5, 1992 with “My Girl” in Screen 1 and “All I Want For Christmas” in Screen 2.
The Bethel Cinemas was later demolished and a Dollar Tree along with two other independent retailers were built as an adjacent to the Giant Eagle and Citizens Bank, and the adjacent Walmart that was built to the left of Giant Eagle opened on August 25, 2004. The Dollar Tree and the two other independent retailed stores were demolished in 2015 for extensive parking.
Closed after the 1980 season. It appears that the theater made its final advertisement either on or around October 27, 1980 with “Caddyshack” and “Up The Academy”.
It appears operational in 1982, but was closed by 1985 judging by its fading traces.
The Majestic Theater closed after its January 10, 1984 showing of “Return Of The Jedi” before the fire the following morning. The fire also destroyed a stereo shop, two jewelry stores, and two other businesses.
Opened with “The Flirting Widow” (unknown if extras added).
The cinema that Scott built in the early-1980s is called the Village Cinema. I cannot find any information about it for now, but I hope someone can explain some info about it.
Opened on November 15, 1967 with Steve McQueen in “The Sand Pebbles”.
Opened on October 6, 1987. It was once a Super Saver later in its history.
Actual opening date is September 9, 1970.
Opened on May 27, 1964 and twinned on November 4, 1977.
Actual opening date is July 2, 1976.
Operated from December 24, 1976 until October 28, 2012.
Operated from December 22, 1972 until July 31, 1997.
Still open in the mid-1980s, but was gone in the 1990s.
Judging by address location, this is clearly located right at the borderline between Glen Allen and Ashland.
Demolished on September 20, 1972.
The Rose Bowl Drive-In opened its gates on July 7, 1953 with James Stewart in “Bend Of The River” (unknown if extras added). It appears that the theater closed in the early-1980s.
Definitely looks like the Welsh Theatre has its windows completely covered with wooden boards. I don’t know why, but I believe that this was taken right after the theater closed.
Taken between June 26 and 29, 1960. The film originally ran at the Missouri Theatre in late-September 1959.
The Irving Theatre was briefly advertised in March 1972 shortly before its closure later that year. Otherwise I cannot find its closing date.
The Grand Theatre may’ve started life in the early-1910s as the Empress Theatre before its March 1920 remodel. It’s still open in the 1960s.
There’s no mention on its closing whatsoever especially on the Holdenville Daily News. It was unknown why the theater closed after its September 22, 1957 showing of “Runaway Daughters” and “Shake, Rattle And Rock” with no extra short subjects, but it could be either its location, not enough attendance, or probably the manager’s departure. I don’t know.
The Star Theatre was still operational in the 1940s, judging by Piedmont and Cumberland area newspapers. The Welsh Theatre didn’t appear in Cumberland pages until after the war.
The Buckskin Drive-In opened its gates on July 25, 1950 with Rod Cameron in “Brimstone” along with two unnamed cartoons, featuring a total capacity of 409 cars and was managed by Pete Kempf who also operated other theaters in Holdenville. The Buckskin closed in 1957.