Actual opening date is June 18, 1952. Reginald Drown of Barre was its original operator. It was originally scheduled to open a few days prior but projection didn’t arrive on time. The original screen measures 36x48ft and the concession/projection booth measures 24x48ft.
This was first operated by Cumberland Amusement Company, who operated the theater for more than two decades until June 1960 when it was purchased by Claude J. Schlanger who also operated a LOT of Philadelphia theaters at the time.
The Photoplay Theatre opened in Fall 1912 and was renamed the Strand Theatre in August 1925. It was closed on November 4, 1956 with “Apache” and “Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein”.
I think this was once operated by Shopping Centers Theaters, Inc. before it merged into Chris McGuire, but I could be wrong.
Taken over by Chris McGuire in September 1969.
Taken over by Chris McGuire in September 1969.
This was first operated by Shopping Center Theatres Inc. when it opened, but Chris McGuire Cinemas later operated it that same year.
Actual opening date is June 18, 1952. Reginald Drown of Barre was its original operator. It was originally scheduled to open a few days prior but projection didn’t arrive on time. The original screen measures 36x48ft and the concession/projection booth measures 24x48ft.
Operated as early as 1919.
I don’t think it closed with that movie. There’s more than just one film that closed the Meadows because its a twin.
Completely gone by 1983.
Opened in 1949. A late-1948 article says that it was still under construction.
Operated as early as 1919.
Opened with “Torn Curtain”.
This was first operated by Cumberland Amusement Company, who operated the theater for more than two decades until June 1960 when it was purchased by Claude J. Schlanger who also operated a LOT of Philadelphia theaters at the time.
The Cumberland Amusement Company took the Grand over from Warner Bros Management on June 19, 1952.
The Cumberland Amusement Company took the Levoy over from Warner Bros Management on June 19, 1952.
Once operated by the Cumberland Amusement Company, who also later operated the Alene Theatre.
Once operated by Cumberland Amusement Company.
Once operated by Cumberland Amusement Company. It was still open in 1958.
Once operated by Cumberland Amusement Company.
Opened in Spring 1950.
Regal acquired the theater on May 20, 1994.
Regal took over the Covington Square from Litchfield on September 27, 1991. Regal operated the theater until February 9, 2001.
Regal took over the Covington Square from Litchfield on September 27, 1991.
Tripled on December 21, 1984.
The Photoplay Theatre opened in Fall 1912 and was renamed the Strand Theatre in August 1925. It was closed on November 4, 1956 with “Apache” and “Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein”.
Final day of operation is September 25, 1956 with “Somebody Up There Likes Me” and “World In My Corner” (unknown if extras added).