This was originally named Showcase Cinemas (later Showplace 6) when Kerasotes opened the theater. Kerasotes remodeled the theater on November 26, 2003.
Correction from my March 29, 2024 (8:48 AM) comment:
The Colonial was later operated by CinemaNational and finally USA Cinemas in October 1986, before closing on September 13, 1987 after a four-week run of “Dirty Dancing”.
On July 21, 1977, an unidentified suspect set a lawnmower on fire from inside the concession stand. According to police, doors and windows were also smashed. Some special events were held in 1978. In 1982, the Fairview became a site of a carnival for a short time.
However, speaking of around that time, there are three surviving audio cassette recordings on YouTube of a night at the Fairview, showing “Star Wars” and the 1937 Three Stooges classic “Grips, Grunts and Groans”, in mid-1977 while the mentioned blockbuster was in the middle of its 20-week run at the Montgomery Mall, meaning that the Fairview may’ve continued operating without advertising from the Montgomery Advertiser, but that remains unconfirmed. As of 1977, the only mainstream drive-in advertised on the Montgomery Advertiser is the South Plaza.
Taken over by Commonwealth in June 1978.
Taken over by Commonwealth in May 1974.
Taken over by Commonwealth Theatres in March 1971.
Taken over by Commonwealth Theatres in March 1971.
Taken over by Commonwealth Theatres in March 1971.
Taken over by Commonwealth Theatres in March 1971.
Taken over by Commonwealth Theatres in March 1971.
Once operated by Carisch Theatres.
Once operated by Carisch Theatres.
Midco operated the Starlite South until June 1975 when Carisch took it over.
Midco operated the Starlite North until June 1975 when Carisch took it over.
Also from 1983.
This was originally named Showcase Cinemas (later Showplace 6) when Kerasotes opened the theater. Kerasotes remodeled the theater on November 26, 2003.
Actual opening date is November 14, 1978.
Is this later known as the Houma Drive-In?
Opened with Gene Kelly in “On The Town” (unknown if extras added).
Demolished in 1929.
Once operated by USA Cinemas.
Later operated by CinemaNational, and finally USA Cinemas. It was closed on July 31, 1988 with “Bull Durham”.
Correction from my March 29, 2024 (8:48 AM) comment:
The Colonial was later operated by CinemaNational and finally USA Cinemas in October 1986, before closing on September 13, 1987 after a four-week run of “Dirty Dancing”.
Once operated by CinemaNational before USA Cinemas took it over in October 1986.
Opened on November 7, 2003.
Once known as Keeney Theatre.
Renamed the Marquis Theatre on December 10, 2004 after renovation. It was closed on January 16, 2006.
On July 21, 1977, an unidentified suspect set a lawnmower on fire from inside the concession stand. According to police, doors and windows were also smashed. Some special events were held in 1978. In 1982, the Fairview became a site of a carnival for a short time.
However, speaking of around that time, there are three surviving audio cassette recordings on YouTube of a night at the Fairview, showing “Star Wars” and the 1937 Three Stooges classic “Grips, Grunts and Groans”, in mid-1977 while the mentioned blockbuster was in the middle of its 20-week run at the Montgomery Mall, meaning that the Fairview may’ve continued operating without advertising from the Montgomery Advertiser, but that remains unconfirmed. As of 1977, the only mainstream drive-in advertised on the Montgomery Advertiser is the South Plaza.