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50sSNIPES commented about Buena Vista Theatre on Oct 19, 2025 at 5:11 am

Opened with “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum”. It was closed on November 12, 1992 with the double feature of “Innocent Blood” and “Lethal Weapon 3” in Screen 1 and “Sister Act” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cineworld 4 Theatre on Oct 19, 2025 at 5:08 am

The Cineworld closed on October 10, 1994, and became a Chuck E. Cheese’s afterward, which opened on April 7, 1995 as a relocation from the previous location that had operated since it opened as Showbiz Pizza Place located across the street. The Chuck E. Cheese’s closed on October 17, 2014, and now houses a fitness center operated by Tucson Strength.

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50sSNIPES commented about Park Mall Theatres 1,2,3, 4 on Oct 19, 2025 at 4:59 am

Closed on March 5, 1998.

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50sSNIPES commented about El Dorado Theatre on Oct 19, 2025 at 4:57 am

The original El Dorado Theatre closed on November 28, 1987 with “Hail! Hail! Rock ‘N’ Roll” in Screen 1 and “Dirty Dancing” in Screen 2 before it received massive renovation which led to the original theater’s demolition.

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50sSNIPES commented about AMC Oracle 4 on Oct 19, 2025 at 4:52 am

Closed on September 12, 1991.

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50sSNIPES commented about Berwyn Theatre on Oct 19, 2025 at 4:49 am

Closed by Plitt Theatres on October 1, 1981 with “Every Which Way But Loose” and “Stripes”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Harlem-Cermak Theaters on Oct 18, 2025 at 4:40 pm

Opened with “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum”. The actual closing date is March 9, 1993.

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50sSNIPES commented about Foxfield Theater on Oct 18, 2025 at 4:36 pm

Closed on May 24, 2001.

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50sSNIPES commented about Carnegie Theatre on Oct 18, 2025 at 4:30 pm

Closed on September 11, 1986 with “Aliens” in 70mm and Dolby Stereo.

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50sSNIPES commented about Coronet Theatre on Oct 18, 2025 at 4:18 pm

Closed on September 20, 1984 with “Tightrope”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Valencia Theater on Oct 18, 2025 at 4:17 pm

Closed on May 31, 1975 with Charles Bronson in “Breakout” and Richard Harris in “A Man Called Horse”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Evanston 5 Theaters on Oct 18, 2025 at 4:15 pm

Closed on February 11, 2001.

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50sSNIPES commented about Parks Plaza Theatre on Oct 18, 2025 at 2:14 pm

Operating as early as 1983 with three screens.

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50sSNIPES commented about Mission Theatre on Oct 18, 2025 at 12:46 pm

Closed with “Spencer’s Mountain” (there was also a matinee that contains three cartoons and a chapter of “Son Of Geronimo” that was played on the day before its final day, but those were not played on its final day of operation).

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50sSNIPES commented about Cinema 2 on Oct 18, 2025 at 12:10 pm

Manager Len Smith opened the Cinema 2 on April 10, 1968 with “The Graduate”. Construction of the theater almost took TWO years to build since its first planning in June 1966.

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50sSNIPES commented about Dixon Theatre on Oct 18, 2025 at 12:07 pm

Opened as early as 1929, still open in 1972.

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50sSNIPES commented about Winters Theatre on Oct 18, 2025 at 12:06 pm

The Winters Theatre located at the Legion Hall building opened its doors on January 15, 1937 with Barbara Stanwyck in “The Bride Walks Out” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Ritz Theatre on Oct 18, 2025 at 11:57 am

Opened with Jackie Cooper in “Streets Of New York” and James Ellison in “Sorority House” along with the Max Fleischer Color Classic “The Barnyard Brat” starring Hunky and Sprunky.

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50sSNIPES commented about South Gate Drive-In on Oct 18, 2025 at 11:52 am

Its opening attraction and extras remains unidentified at this time, but I can confirm that it also opened with a “Major Studio Prevue”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Mission Theatre on Oct 18, 2025 at 11:47 am

Opened on May 28, 1927 with Jean Hersholt in “The Old Soak” along with an unnamed comedy and a newsreel.

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50sSNIPES commented about Del Oro Theatre on Oct 18, 2025 at 11:38 am

The Del Oro Theatre opened its doors on May 30, 1942 with Mickey Rooney in “The Courtship Of Andy Hardy” along with Disney’s Pluto in “The Army Mascot”, a newsreel (with “Prevues Of Coming Attractions” afterward) and the Al Jolson short “Minstrel Days”. J.E. Keegan was the original manager for the Del Oro.

  • Opening dedications include Eben K. Smart delivering opening statements, the California Cornish Gold Mining Singers singing “God Bless America”, and Mayor John Hansen and Vice President of Nevada County Theatres Inc. Robert McNeil doing the presentation and acceptance speeches.
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50sSNIPES commented about Montez Theater on Oct 18, 2025 at 11:29 am

The Montez opened its doors on July 14, 1934, yes with “Thirty Day Princess” along with a Bing Crosby short “Just An Echo”, an unnamed Popeye cartoon, and a newsreel.

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50sSNIPES commented about Colfax Theatre on Oct 18, 2025 at 11:27 am

Opened on January 14, 1940 as a replacement of an earlier Colfax Theatre that got destroyed by a fire on September 11, 1939.

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50sSNIPES commented about Colfax Theatre (I) on Oct 18, 2025 at 11:26 am

Destroyed by a fire on September 11, 1939, which caused an estimate $5,000 in damages.

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50sSNIPES commented about Olympic Theatre on Oct 18, 2025 at 11:10 am

Appears that the Olympic closed as a movie house on October 21, 1973 with “Godspell”.