Comments from 50sSNIPES - Cinema Treasures

50sSNIPES commented about State Theatre on Jul 26, 2026 at 10:06 am

Franklin and Howard Hughes purchased the theater in March 1931.

50sSNIPES commented about Liberty Theater on Jul 26, 2026 at 10:06 am

Franklin and Howard Hughes purchased the theater in March 1931.

50sSNIPES commented about Granada 3 Theatre on Jul 26, 2026 at 10:06 am

Franklin and Howard Hughes purchased the theater in March 1931.

50sSNIPES commented about Roxie Theater on Jul 26, 2026 at 10:04 am

Franklin and Howard Hughes purchased the theater in March 1931.

50sSNIPES commented about Liberty Theatre on Jul 26, 2026 at 10:04 am

Franklin and Howard Hughes purchased the theater in March 1931.

50sSNIPES commented about Liberty Theater on Jul 26, 2026 at 10:04 am

Franklin and Howard Hughes purchased the theater in March 1931.

50sSNIPES commented about Liberty Theatre on Jul 26, 2026 at 10:03 am

Franklin and Howard Hughes purchased the theater in March 1931.

50sSNIPES commented about Roxy Theatre on Jul 26, 2026 at 10:03 am

Franklin and Howard Hughes purchased the theater in March 1931.

50sSNIPES commented about Capitol Theatre on Jul 26, 2026 at 10:03 am

Franklin and Howard Hughes purchased the theater in March 1931.

50sSNIPES commented about Liberty Theatre on Jul 26, 2026 at 10:02 am

Franklin and Howard Hughes purchased the theater in March 1931.

50sSNIPES commented about Scene One New Cannan Playhouse on Jul 26, 2026 at 9:49 am

Skouras, a division of UA, took over the Playhouse in July 1968.

50sSNIPES commented about Darien Playhouse on Jul 26, 2026 at 9:48 am

Skouras, a division of UA, took over the Playhouse in July 1968.

50sSNIPES commented about Ridgefield Playhouse on Jul 26, 2026 at 9:47 am

Skouras, a division of UA, took over the Playhouse in July 1968.

50sSNIPES commented about Jackson Theatre on Jul 26, 2026 at 9:45 am

Taken over by Comerford in March 1939.

50sSNIPES commented about Landmark Piedmont Theatre on Jul 26, 2026 at 9:20 am

Landmark took over the theater in April 1994.

50sSNIPES commented about Albany Cinema on Jul 26, 2026 at 9:20 am

Landmark took over the theater in April 1994.

50sSNIPES commented about California Theatre on Jul 26, 2026 at 9:19 am

Landmark took over the theater in April 1994.

50sSNIPES commented about Act 1 & 2 Cinema on Jul 26, 2026 at 9:19 am

Landmark took over the theater in April 1994.

50sSNIPES commented about Shattuck Cinemas on Jul 26, 2026 at 9:19 am

Landmark took over the theater in April 1994.

50sSNIPES commented about Round-Up Drive-In on Jul 26, 2026 at 8:55 am

Taken over by Harry L. Nace Theatres in July 1956.

50sSNIPES commented about Kiva Theatre on Jul 26, 2026 at 8:55 am

Taken over by Harry L. Nace Theatres in July 1956.

50sSNIPES commented about Regal Bedford 7 on Jul 26, 2026 at 8:41 am

Taken over by Regal on November 29, 2012.

50sSNIPES commented about Showplace Seymour Stadium 8 on Jul 26, 2026 at 8:40 am

Taken over by Regal on November 29, 2012.

50sSNIPES commented about Shelbyville 8 Cinemas on Jul 26, 2026 at 8:39 am

Taken over by Regal on November 29, 2012.

50sSNIPES commented about Regal Lebanon Valley 10 on Jul 26, 2026 at 8:36 am

Taken over by Regal on November 29, 2012, not 2014.

Also, I think it’s best to add information about the very short opening night when severe thunderstorms knocked a nearby transformer, causing a power outage at the theater.