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50sSNIPES commented about World West Theatres on Apr 26, 2026 at 5:03 am

Once operated by Theater Operators Inc. before it was taken over by Essaness Theaters on May 13, 1988. Essaness later renamed their chain Excellence Theatres that same year. Carmike took it over in 1991.

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50sSNIPES commented about Twi-Lite Cinema Center on Apr 26, 2026 at 5:01 am

Taken over by Essaness Theaters on May 13, 1988, who renamed the chain Excellence Theaters a few months later.

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50sSNIPES commented about ARTitorium on Apr 26, 2026 at 4:58 am

Once operated by Theater Operators Inc. before it was taken over by Essaness Theaters on May 13, 1988. Essaness later renamed their chain Excellence Theatres that same year.

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50sSNIPES commented about Motor Vu Drive-In on Apr 26, 2026 at 4:58 am

Taken over by Essaness Theaters on May 13, 1988. Essaness later renamed their chain Excellence Theatres that same year.

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50sSNIPES commented about Centre Twin on Apr 26, 2026 at 4:58 am

Once operated by Theater Operators Inc. before it was taken over by Essaness Theaters on May 13, 1988. Essaness later renamed their chain Excellence Theatres that same year.

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50sSNIPES commented about Plaza Twin Theater on Apr 26, 2026 at 4:56 am

Once operated by Theater Operators Inc. before it was taken over by Essaness Theaters on May 13, 1988. Essaness later renamed their chain Excellence Theatres that same year.

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50sSNIPES commented about River Cinemas on Apr 26, 2026 at 4:55 am

Later operated by Theater Operators Inc. before it was taken over by Essaness Theaters on May 13, 1988. Essaness later renamed their chain Excellence Theatres that same year.

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50sSNIPES commented about Gaslight Cinema on Apr 26, 2026 at 4:54 am

This was originally operated by Theater Operators Inc. before it was taken over by Essaness Theaters on May 13, 1988. Essaness later renamed their chain Excellence Theatres that same year.

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50sSNIPES commented about Circus Twin Cinema on Apr 26, 2026 at 4:54 am

This was originally operated by Theater Operators Inc. before it was taken over by Essaness Theaters on May 13, 1988. Essaness later renamed their chain Excellence Theatres that same year.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cine 3 on Apr 26, 2026 at 4:53 am

Taken over by Essaness Theaters on May 13, 1988, who renamed the chain Excellence Theaters a few months later. It was closed by Carmike on July 23, 2006. Carmike had been operating the theater since acquiring Excellence Theaters in 1991.

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50sSNIPES commented about Funhouse Theatre on Apr 26, 2026 at 4:53 am

Once operated by Carisch Theatres. It was later taken over by Essaness Theaters on May 13, 1988, who renamed the chain Excellence Theaters a few months later.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cine' 4 on Apr 26, 2026 at 4:53 am

Once operated by Carisch Theatres. It was later taken over by Essaness Theaters on May 13, 1988, who renamed the chain Excellence Theaters a few months later.

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50sSNIPES commented about Village Twin Theatre on Apr 26, 2026 at 4:53 am

Once operated by Essaness Theaters, later Excellence Theaters.

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50sSNIPES commented about Apache Mall Theatre on Apr 26, 2026 at 4:53 am

Once operated by Carisch Theatres. It was later taken over by Essaness Theaters on May 13, 1988, who renamed the chain Excellence Theaters a few months later.

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50sSNIPES commented about Griffon Theaters on Apr 26, 2026 at 4:52 am

Taken over by Essaness Theaters on May 13, 1988, who renamed the chain Excellence Theaters a few months later.

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50sSNIPES commented about Sterling 3 Theatre on Apr 26, 2026 at 4:52 am

Taken over by Essaness Theaters on May 13, 1988, who renamed the chain Excellence Theaters a few months later.

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50sSNIPES commented about Mall Cinema 7 Theatre on Apr 26, 2026 at 4:52 am

Carisch only operated the theater for its first two months of operation. Essaness Theaters took over the theater on May 13, 1988 alongside other Carisch operated theaters at the time, who renamed the chain Excellence Theaters a few months later.

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50sSNIPES commented about Mankato Cinema 4 on Apr 26, 2026 at 4:51 am

Taken over by Essaness Theaters on May 13, 1988, who renamed the chain Excellence Theaters a few months later.

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50sSNIPES commented about Winona 7 Theatres on Apr 26, 2026 at 4:51 am

Taken over by Essaness Theaters on May 13, 1988, who renamed the chain Excellence Theaters a few months later.

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50sSNIPES commented about Mann Torrence Promenade 6 on Apr 26, 2026 at 4:49 am

All four auditoriums of the Old Towne 4 opened five days apart, with Screens 1 and 3 opening on December 20, 1975, while Screens 2 and 4 opened on December 25, 1975.

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50sSNIPES commented about Rolling Hills Theatre on Apr 26, 2026 at 4:39 am

Reason of closure is because of the then-upcoming construction of the AMC Rolling Hills 6.

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50sSNIPES commented about UA Del Amo 6 on Apr 25, 2026 at 8:01 pm

Edited from my October 5, 2025 (9:44 AM) comment:

Actual closing date is August 20, 2000.

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50sSNIPES commented about United Artists Torrance Theatre on Apr 25, 2026 at 7:59 pm

Edited from my July 6, 2025 (8:41 AM) comment:

Closed on September 10, 1987 with “The Untouchables” in Dolby Stereo.

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50sSNIPES commented about New Haven Drive-In on Apr 25, 2026 at 4:27 pm

First operated by Charles M. Lane of New Haven, who also operated the Branford’s Summit Drive-In nearby.

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50sSNIPES commented about East Hartford Family Drive-In on Apr 25, 2026 at 4:18 pm

Closed on September 3, 1984.