The Kmart on the site opened on November 17, 1977. It was later expanded and closed in 2017. A strip mall now occupies the former drive-in/Kmart site, which includes a Omni Gym, Grid Self Storage, Urban Brew & Co., and Wild Birds Unlimited, among others.
I always think a movie theater opening with a misandry exploitation movie (that the media just won’t stop yapping about it) playing in all three auditoriums is a very stupid idea. People who wanted to see a different movie can just angrily shout at the employees, turn their heads back, and go straight to nearby Wentzville.
The Breeze Theater opened its doors on July 2, 1934 with Constance Cummings in “Broadway Through A Keyhole” along with a few unnamed shorts. It was renamed Cinema 1 on May 27, 1971 and was renamed again “Downtowner Theater” on June 5, 1981. It was closed on May 23, 1985 with “Rappin”.
The Ladys Island Cinema is a first-run triplex opening on June 21, 1996 with “The Hunchback of Norte Dame”, “Eraser”, and Dragon Heart" in screen order. It was closed on September 6, 2007.
Opened on May 4, 1952 with Groucho Marx in “A Girl In Every Port” along with a few unnamed shorts. It was closed on September 16, 1964 with “Follow The Boys” and “Watusi”.
First operated by ABC Mid-South Theatres, later ABC Southeastern Theatres, then Plitt, then Cineplex Odeon, and finally National United Theatres. It was closed on January 11, 1988 with “Leonard Part 6”.
Opened with “Marigolds” in Screen 1 and “What’s Up Doc” in Screen 2. It was first operated by Giddens & Rester, later ABC Southeastern Theatres, later Plitt, later Cineplex Odeon and finally National United Theaters. It was closed on January 14, 1988 with “Stakeout” in Screen 1 and “Baby Boom” in Screen 2.
The Air Sho Drive-In opened its gates by Giddens & Rester in Spring 1951. It was closed on September 13, 1979 with “Goodbye Franklin High” and “Grand Theft Auto”.
The Kmart on the site opened on November 17, 1977. It was later expanded and closed in 2017. A strip mall now occupies the former drive-in/Kmart site, which includes a Omni Gym, Grid Self Storage, Urban Brew & Co., and Wild Birds Unlimited, among others.
Closed on May 30, 1971 with “De Sade” and “The Vampire Lovers”.
I always think a movie theater opening with a misandry exploitation movie (that the media just won’t stop yapping about it) playing in all three auditoriums is a very stupid idea. People who wanted to see a different movie can just angrily shout at the employees, turn their heads back, and go straight to nearby Wentzville.
The Palm Theater opened in Spring 1941 and closed on December 30, 1950.
Closed on February 3, 1976.
The Breeze Theater opened its doors on July 2, 1934 with Constance Cummings in “Broadway Through A Keyhole” along with a few unnamed shorts. It was renamed Cinema 1 on May 27, 1971 and was renamed again “Downtowner Theater” on June 5, 1981. It was closed on May 23, 1985 with “Rappin”.
The Ladys Island Cinema is a first-run triplex opening on June 21, 1996 with “The Hunchback of Norte Dame”, “Eraser”, and Dragon Heart" in screen order. It was closed on September 6, 2007.
Opened on May 4, 1952 with Groucho Marx in “A Girl In Every Port” along with a few unnamed shorts. It was closed on September 16, 1964 with “Follow The Boys” and “Watusi”.
Once operated by Giddens & Rester.
Opened in 1945.
Also opened with three unnamed cartoons.
First operated by ABC Mid-South Theatres, later ABC Southeastern Theatres, then Plitt, then Cineplex Odeon, and finally National United Theatres. It was closed on January 11, 1988 with “Leonard Part 6”.
Last operated by ABC Southeastern Theatres, closed on December 27, 1974 with “State Of Death”.
Actual closing date is January 16, 1997.
Opened with “Marigolds” in Screen 1 and “What’s Up Doc” in Screen 2. It was first operated by Giddens & Rester, later ABC Southeastern Theatres, later Plitt, later Cineplex Odeon and finally National United Theaters. It was closed on January 14, 1988 with “Stakeout” in Screen 1 and “Baby Boom” in Screen 2.
Opened on October 19, 1949 and closed on August 30, 1986.
Closed on September 13, 1979.
The Air Sho Drive-In opened its gates by Giddens & Rester in Spring 1951. It was closed on September 13, 1979 with “Goodbye Franklin High” and “Grand Theft Auto”.
Closed as a movie theater on August 5, 1970 with “Woodstock”. ABC Mid-South Theaters was its last operator.
Closed on June 2, 1974.
The Electric Theatre opened on February 2, 1907 and closed in 1909.
Operated as early as 1948, still open in 1965.
Opened on May 28, 1982 with “The Warriors” and “Arthur”.
The Palafox Drive-In is renamed the Holiday Drive-In on September 14, 1960. It was closed on January 27, 1963 with “Fanny” and “Crowded Sky”.
Judging by the look of the drive-in, it really does look like this was very short-lived.