Opened on September 10, 1949 with Maria Montez in “Ali Baba & The Forty Thieves” (unknown if extras added), featuring original installations of a 50x80ft screen, Simplex projection with High Intensity lamps, Simplex car-speakers, and Four-Star sound.
NOTE: The Circle Drive-In itself took five-to-six months to construct according to a September 1949 article by Scranton’s Tribune. I think the information on the Circle’s 2017 website appears to be outdated.
Opened on August 15, 1952 by manager Bruce Johnson. It originally housed 400 cars and its original screen was one of the largest in Ontario at the time measuring 64ft. Its original slogan is “Showtime Under The Stars”.
This is taken on September 6, 1947. Chapter 2 of “Black Widow” and a newsreel were also presented before the attraction according to archives of the Wetumpka Herald.
Although I love classic theaters like the good old Orpheum, this is one of the reasons why I don’t go to the movies anymore. Sorry for breaking the fourth wall, but the movie shown here on the day this was taken feels like a gunshot wound to the head. I’m just so angry and pissed off over her stupid popularity.
The top “Cinema” sign may look older, but it was actually installed during the mid-2010s. But I think the red diamonds is probably original. Despite the awful garbage movies shown on the day this was taken, its really cool to see something original.
The Northern Lakes Theatre opened its doors on March 23, 1927 as a replacement of the Happy Hour Theatre, located in a nearby building. Despite operating as a seasonal theater throughout its history, it did briefly operate as a full-time movie theater at one time during the mid-1950s, but only for a few years.
The Lakeland Cinema opened its doors on February 13, 1974 with Walt Disney’s “That Darn Cat” as a replacement of the nearby Woods Theatre, which closed earlier that same month. What’s really strange is that it first advertised as a normal showtime listing that mentions “formerly the Woods Theatre”, without even a single grand opening advertisement nor opening article. The Lakeland Cinema was twinned in June 1980.
I think the reason why the Woods Theatre closed in February 1974 is because of the opening of the nearby Lakeland Cinema, which opened as a single-screener that same month. I can’t tell if the projection and stuff were moved to the newer building after the old Woods closed down.
What’s really strange is that the way they advertised the then-new Lakeland. The Lakeland Cinema nearby launched with Walt Disney’s “That Darn Cat” on February 13, 1974 without a single mention of an opening article or a grand opening advertisement, not even a single “congratulations from a local merchant” or a heartwarming message from its management. Just a plain showtime listing that mentions a line reading “formerly the Woods Theatre”, but the Lakeland Cinema is a separate movie theater located a few buildings away from the Woods.
Opened on January 14, 1922 with Marc McDermott in “Blind Wives” along with an unnamed comedy. It appears that it closed on September 4, 1972 with “Prime Cut”.
Opened with John Wayne in “Red River” along with a few unnamed shorts and a newsreel. This was once known as Three Lakes Family Theatre during the early-1970s.
Opened on June 7, 1952 with Rod Cameron in “Stage To Tucson” along with a few unnamed shorts.
Opened on September 10, 1949 with Maria Montez in “Ali Baba & The Forty Thieves” (unknown if extras added), featuring original installations of a 50x80ft screen, Simplex projection with High Intensity lamps, Simplex car-speakers, and Four-Star sound.
1977
December 6, 1945
Opened on August 15, 1952 by manager Bruce Johnson. It originally housed 400 cars and its original screen was one of the largest in Ontario at the time measuring 64ft. Its original slogan is “Showtime Under The Stars”.
Really needs a lot of work to get it restored!
An original December 1967 “Now Playing” dater also survives for this theater, which is currently on hands of a private collector.
Later known as the Roxy Theatre.
The Avalon did once close for more than a year during the late-1920s and early-1930s.
This is taken on September 6, 1947. Chapter 2 of “Black Widow” and a newsreel were also presented before the attraction according to archives of the Wetumpka Herald.
The Mickey Mouse cartoon “Tugboat Mickey” and a newsreel were also presented before the attraction, according to archives of the Fayette Banner.
This is actually the Roxy Theatre in Fayette, Alabama, taken on November 17, 1940.
This is actually the Roxy Theatre in Fayette, Alabama, taken on November 17, 1940.
This is actually the Roxy Theatre in Fayette, Alabama, taken on November 17, 1940.
This Richards Theatre opened as early as 1925 and was renamed the Roxy Theatre on December 17, 1936. It was closed in 1951.
Once operated by Mid-Central Theatres, taken over by Commonwealth Theatres on December 11, 1957.
Although I love classic theaters like the good old Orpheum, this is one of the reasons why I don’t go to the movies anymore. Sorry for breaking the fourth wall, but the movie shown here on the day this was taken feels like a gunshot wound to the head. I’m just so angry and pissed off over her stupid popularity.
The top “Cinema” sign may look older, but it was actually installed during the mid-2010s. But I think the red diamonds is probably original. Despite the awful garbage movies shown on the day this was taken, its really cool to see something original.
Always love a good old classic!
The Northern Lakes Theatre opened its doors on March 23, 1927 as a replacement of the Happy Hour Theatre, located in a nearby building. Despite operating as a seasonal theater throughout its history, it did briefly operate as a full-time movie theater at one time during the mid-1950s, but only for a few years.
The Lakeland Cinema opened its doors on February 13, 1974 with Walt Disney’s “That Darn Cat” as a replacement of the nearby Woods Theatre, which closed earlier that same month. What’s really strange is that it first advertised as a normal showtime listing that mentions “formerly the Woods Theatre”, without even a single grand opening advertisement nor opening article. The Lakeland Cinema was twinned in June 1980.
I think the reason why the Woods Theatre closed in February 1974 is because of the opening of the nearby Lakeland Cinema, which opened as a single-screener that same month. I can’t tell if the projection and stuff were moved to the newer building after the old Woods closed down.
What’s really strange is that the way they advertised the then-new Lakeland. The Lakeland Cinema nearby launched with Walt Disney’s “That Darn Cat” on February 13, 1974 without a single mention of an opening article or a grand opening advertisement, not even a single “congratulations from a local merchant” or a heartwarming message from its management. Just a plain showtime listing that mentions a line reading “formerly the Woods Theatre”, but the Lakeland Cinema is a separate movie theater located a few buildings away from the Woods.
Opened on January 14, 1922 with Marc McDermott in “Blind Wives” along with an unnamed comedy. It appears that it closed on September 4, 1972 with “Prime Cut”.
Opened with John Wayne in “Red River” along with a few unnamed shorts and a newsreel. This was once known as Three Lakes Family Theatre during the early-1970s.
Twinned on May 11, 1979.