Opening on August 21, 1974 is AMC’s first multiplex theater in Bakersfield. Four auditoriums housed 275 seats, while two smaller houses housed 140 and 125, which is a total of 1,365 seats. All auditoriums featured installations of RadioShack shelf speakers. Just on time for “Alien”, Dolby Stereo was installed inside two auditoriums in 1979.
The Stockdale became very notable in 1986 when its projection standards became one of the most brightest illumination in America. It stayed completely bright throughout the year, but by the end, it was properly illuminated. Other installations the theater have later in its history include Ultra-Stereo in 1989 in four auditoriums, and SDDS in January 1997 in one auditorium. Unfortunately, that same year in 1997 ended its leadership days and the Stockdale flipped to bargain.
The multiplex boom from Edwards and Pacific fell big at the AMC, and AMC closed the Stockdale 6 on May 7, 2000.
Opened on September 2, 1910 with a live presentation of “Queen Of Beauty”. It was built with an estimate cost of $30,000, but was destroyed by a fire on November 15, 1912. It was rebuilt the following year within a $13,000 facelift.
The Norfolk Drive-In opened its gates on August 23, 1949 with Glenn Ford in “The Return Of October” along with the Color Rhapsody “Swing, Monkey, Swing” and the Disney cartoon “Figaro And Frankie”. It was later operated by Central State Theatres, and features original installations of Simplex projection and Royal Soundmaster sound and speakers.
The Empress Theatre actually continued operating as a movie theater until 1983. It was still advertising in 1982, and Central State Theatres was its operator at the time.
Taken over by Associated Theatres in January 1962.
Taken over by Associated Theatres in January 1962.
Taken over by Associated Theatres in January 1962.
Opening on August 21, 1974 is AMC’s first multiplex theater in Bakersfield. Four auditoriums housed 275 seats, while two smaller houses housed 140 and 125, which is a total of 1,365 seats. All auditoriums featured installations of RadioShack shelf speakers. Just on time for “Alien”, Dolby Stereo was installed inside two auditoriums in 1979.
The Stockdale became very notable in 1986 when its projection standards became one of the most brightest illumination in America. It stayed completely bright throughout the year, but by the end, it was properly illuminated. Other installations the theater have later in its history include Ultra-Stereo in 1989 in four auditoriums, and SDDS in January 1997 in one auditorium. Unfortunately, that same year in 1997 ended its leadership days and the Stockdale flipped to bargain.
The multiplex boom from Edwards and Pacific fell big at the AMC, and AMC closed the Stockdale 6 on May 7, 2000.
First operated by Bishop Theatres.
Once operated by Bishop Theatres.
Once operated by Bishop Theatres.
Once operated by Associated Theatres.
Once operated by Associated Theatres.
Opened by Famous Players.
Demolished immediately after closure.
Most likely closed as Caprice on November 11, 2004 with “Ladder 49”.
Opened on September 2, 1910 with a live presentation of “Queen Of Beauty”. It was built with an estimate cost of $30,000, but was destroyed by a fire on November 15, 1912. It was rebuilt the following year within a $13,000 facelift.
Opened with “Mr. Holland’s Opus” in Screen 1 and “Happy Gilmore” in Screen 2.
That’s probably a goof that they forgot to edit.
First operated by Central State Theatres.
The Norfolk Drive-In opened its gates on August 23, 1949 with Glenn Ford in “The Return Of October” along with the Color Rhapsody “Swing, Monkey, Swing” and the Disney cartoon “Figaro And Frankie”. It was later operated by Central State Theatres, and features original installations of Simplex projection and Royal Soundmaster sound and speakers.
Opened on December 26, 1951 with Audie Murphy in “The Red Badge Of Courage” along with an unnamed cartoon. It was closed on September 25, 1980.
Actual closing date is September 4, 1967 with “One Million Years B.C.”
Once operated by Central State Theatres.
Once operated by Central State Theatres.
The Empress Theatre actually continued operating as a movie theater until 1983. It was still advertising in 1982, and Central State Theatres was its operator at the time.
Once operated by Central States Theatres.
Taken over by Central States Theatres on March 1, 1935.
Opened in the early-1970s by Associated Theatres.