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50sSNIPES commented about Bel Air Cinema on May 3, 2026 at 3:51 am

United Artists took it over from Litchfield on June 1, 1987.

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50sSNIPES commented about Village 6 Theatres on May 3, 2026 at 3:50 am

United Artists took it over from Litchfield on June 1, 1987.

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50sSNIPES commented about Mecca Theater on May 2, 2026 at 7:53 pm

Frank Lucius was its original manager, before being taken over by Isis Theatre manager Charles H. Barron on December 3, 1919.

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50sSNIPES commented about Isis Theatre on May 2, 2026 at 7:20 pm

Here’s some more information for you Seth! The Isis’s original manager is Charles H. Barron, who also operated the nearby Mecca. Barron first operated the Isis only before managing to take over the Mecca on December 3, 1919 from the Mecca’s original manager Frank Lucius.

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50sSNIPES commented about Rainbow Cinema 8 on May 2, 2026 at 6:33 pm

First operated by Litchfield Theatres, taken over by United Artists on June 1, 1987.

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50sSNIPES commented about College Park Cinemas on May 2, 2026 at 6:30 pm

Opened in 1972 by Giddens & Rester. Gulf International took it over in 1983.

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50sSNIPES commented about Keystone Cinemas on May 2, 2026 at 6:22 pm

Now housed a church.

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50sSNIPES commented about Virginia - Somerset, KY on May 2, 2026 at 6:10 pm

1962

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50sSNIPES commented about Kentucky Theatre on May 2, 2026 at 5:57 pm

The last film before the fire is Rock Hudson in “Twilight For The Gods” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Gypsy Drive-In on May 2, 2026 at 5:42 pm

Closed on September 22, 1985 with “E.T.” and “Cloak & Dagger”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Gypsy Drive-In on May 2, 2026 at 3:38 pm

Opened on October 8, 1948 with Maria Montez in “Monterey” (unknown if extras added), featuring a 30x40ft Motiograph projectors, a 12x40ft electrical corridor, 20,000 feet of wire, and 450 in-car speakers in total.

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50sSNIPES commented about Capitol Cinemas on May 2, 2026 at 3:29 pm

Originally closed on June 26, 1986 with “Poltergeist II”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Southland 68 Auto Theatre on May 2, 2026 at 10:07 am

Closed on October 27, 1985 with “Cocoon” and “Johnny Dangerously”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Woodford Theatre on May 2, 2026 at 10:04 am

The Bacon Theatre was renamed the Village Theatre for a few years in the mid-1960s and was last known as the Woodford Theatre since the late-1960s before closing on November 15, 1971 with Walter Mattheau in “A New Lease”. Ads from 1975 confirms that the theater was placed on sale.

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50sSNIPES commented about Kentucky Theatre on May 2, 2026 at 9:23 am

Still open in the early-1980s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Nickelodeon Cinemas on May 2, 2026 at 7:48 am

Taken over by Sony Theatres in December 1994, and Loews Cineplex in 1996.

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50sSNIPES commented about Perry Theatre on May 2, 2026 at 7:02 am

Became the Perry Theatre on January 17, 1936 following a major remodel, reopening with Will Rogers in “In Old Kentucky” along with the Popeye compilation cartoon “Adventures Of Popeye”, an unnamed novelty reel, and a Fox Movietone Newsreel.

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50sSNIPES commented about Capitol Theatre on May 2, 2026 at 6:56 am

Operated as early as 1915.

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50sSNIPES commented about Kentucky Theatre on May 2, 2026 at 6:55 am

Most likely closed around June 1950 when the Alene Theatre opened nearby.

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50sSNIPES commented about Alene Theatre on May 2, 2026 at 6:54 am

The Alene most likely opened in June 1950, that also caused the closure of the nearby Kentucky Theatre. A May 25, 1950 article confirms that they are “finishing the touches”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Kentucky Theatre on May 2, 2026 at 6:38 am

Closed on June 26, 1960 with Anthony Perkins in “The Tall Story” and Mel Torme in “Girl’s Town” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Kentucky Theatre on May 2, 2026 at 6:35 am

Renamed the Kentucky Theatre on October 6, 1938.

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50sSNIPES commented about Horse Hospital on May 2, 2026 at 6:06 am

Special events are also presented during its very early years. Although there’s not a lot of information that I can find about the Horse Hospital during its early years, the Horse Hospital once did host some type of a fashion show in December 1992.

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50sSNIPES commented about Greenwood Park 5-7 on May 2, 2026 at 5:57 am

Apple Maps placed the theater in the wrong location.

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50sSNIPES commented about Shelmar Theatre on May 2, 2026 at 5:56 am

Closed as an adult house on March 3, 1983.