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50sSNIPES commented about Blue Mountain Drive-In on Oct 12, 2025 at 1:59 pm

Opened on September 13, 1952 with Fred MacMurray in “Millionaire For Christy” and Rod Cameron in “Cavalry Scout” along with an unnamed cartoon, unnamed short, and a newsreel, featuring RCA equipment installations. Curtis Cheadle of John Day and Edward Patterson of Prairie City were the first owners.

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50sSNIPES commented about Geary Theatre on Oct 12, 2025 at 1:53 pm

Still open in 1964.

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50sSNIPES commented about Yates Center Drive-In on Oct 12, 2025 at 1:13 pm

This is most likely taken before CinemaScope installations.

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50sSNIPES commented about Eureka Drive-In on Oct 12, 2025 at 1:12 pm

Opened on April 20, 1953 with Gilbert Roland in “Ten Tall Men” along with an unnamed cartoon, unnamed comedy, and a sports reel. The Eureka Drive-In most likely closed in 1970.

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50sSNIPES commented about Princess Theatre on Oct 12, 2025 at 1:09 pm

Opened on November 2, 1915 with Gaston Bell in “The Third Degree” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Regent Theatre on Oct 12, 2025 at 1:07 pm

The Regent opened in April 1923, and was first operated by Mead Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about State Theater on Oct 12, 2025 at 1:05 pm

That could be its final advertisement, but I’ll dive into the archives again later.

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50sSNIPES commented about Rich Drive-In on Oct 12, 2025 at 12:33 pm

This is also the first drive-in theater to open in Southern Utah.

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50sSNIPES commented about Aero Theatre on Oct 12, 2025 at 12:15 pm

Last operated by Vogel Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about HiWay Theatre on Oct 12, 2025 at 12:05 pm

Last operated by Vogel Theatres, closed on September 27, 1977 with “Day of the Animals”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Orangeburg Theatre on Oct 12, 2025 at 11:10 am

Opened with “Cast A Giant Shadow”. It was closed on June 16, 1982 with “Rocky III”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Route 303 Drive-In on Oct 12, 2025 at 11:01 am

Closed on September 4, 1988 with “Die Hard”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Central Twin on Oct 12, 2025 at 10:57 am

Twinned in June 1986, closed on February 3, 2000 with “Toy Story 2” in Screen 1 and “Stuart Little” in Screen 2. This was last known as Central Twin.

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50sSNIPES commented about Pearl River Cinema on Oct 12, 2025 at 10:51 am

It was twinned in 1987, and closed on July 29, 1999. This was last known as Pearl River Cinema.

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50sSNIPES commented about Ridgeway Theatre on Oct 12, 2025 at 10:33 am

Closed with “Small Time Crooks” in Screen 1 and “Timecode” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Galleria Twin Cinemas on Oct 12, 2025 at 10:18 am

Actual closing date is May 26, 1991.

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50sSNIPES commented about Northlake Mall Cinema I II III on Oct 12, 2025 at 10:15 am

Closed on October 17, 1993.

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50sSNIPES commented about Northeast Expressway Drive-In on Oct 12, 2025 at 10:14 am

Closed on September 9, 1984.

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50sSNIPES commented about Twelve Oaks Theatre on Oct 12, 2025 at 10:13 am

Regal briefly last operated the Twelve Oaks before closing on July 30, 2000.

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50sSNIPES commented about Shannon Mall 7 on Oct 12, 2025 at 10:08 am

Regal briefly last operated the theater before closing on September 7, 1999.

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50sSNIPES commented about Greenbriar Mall Theatre on Oct 12, 2025 at 10:04 am

Once operated by United Artists, last operated independently. It was closed on February 6, 1996 with “Sudden Death” in Screen 1 and “Money Train” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Greens Corner Theatre on Oct 12, 2025 at 9:56 am

Closed by UA on June 29, 2000. The Walmart opened on the site on August 14, 2013 as a Walmart Supercenter.

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50sSNIPES commented about Phoenix Theatres at Laurel Park Place on Oct 12, 2025 at 9:17 am

Opened on October 27, 1989.

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50sSNIPES commented about Columbian Theater on Oct 12, 2025 at 9:10 am

Current function is first-run.

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50sSNIPES commented about Liberty Theatre on Oct 12, 2025 at 9:06 am

Opened on April 4, 1925 with Harold Lloyd in “Hot Water” along with Portland resident Heri A. Keates playing the Wurlitzer Organ. This was also a replacement of an earlier Liberty.