This opened on May 27th, 2005 by Great Escape Theatres putting an end to an 18-year monopoly on first-run movies in the Quad Cities enjoyed by National Amusements since 1987. It became part of the Regal circuit in 2012 and renamed Regal Moline Stadium 14.
December 16th, 1982 grand opening ad in the photo section.
June 22nd, 1979 and June 10th, 1983 grand opening ads in the photo section.
Grand opening ad in the photo section.
This opened on March 29th, 1974. Grand opening ad in the photo section.
August 13th, 1970 grand opening ad in the photo section.
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Mr. Wills also opened in Calgary, AB. http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/9462/photos/127842
This opened on June 4th, 1970 with another appearance of Chill Willis. Ad:
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First ad placed in the newspaper on March 8th, 1969. Ad in the photo section.
This opened on July 15th, 1961. Grand opening ad in the photo section.
This opened on April 24th, 1927. Ad page 1
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page 2
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Grand opening ad at
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Still open as of the time of this post as a live venue
This opened on May 27th, 2005 by Great Escape Theatres putting an end to an 18-year monopoly on first-run movies in the Quad Cities enjoyed by National Amusements since 1987. It became part of the Regal circuit in 2012 and renamed Regal Moline Stadium 14.
Showcase cinemas history
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Closing by National Amusements
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and reopening
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This became Super Cinemas on March 31st, 2000. It was a failure. Last day of showings were Dec. 3rd, 2000. Grand opening ad in photo section.
December 21st, 1990 Ad in photo section.
Article:
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A similar theatre in the Toledo area closed down.
National Amusements tried to buy both General Cinemas in the area in 1983, but the judge said no.
Article:
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Final day of business: July 31st, 1987.
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This opened on December 11th, 1998. Grand opening ad in photo section.
This opened as Showcase Cinemas Davenport on June 15th, 1990. Grand opening ad in photo section.
This opened as Super Saver on January 17th, 1986. Its opening forced Showcase cinemas to reduce its admission. Ad in the photo section,
Article:https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12073197/super_saver_cinemas_opening/
8 screens on June 25th, 1980.
7 screens on December 15th, 1978
2-screen expansion opened on November 27th, 1974 creating 6 screens. Grand opening ad in photo section.
One of the cinemas are split to create 4 screens on November 16th, 1973. Grand opening ad in photo section.