The West Towne Cinemas opened its doors by General Cinema on May 25, 1972 with “Nicholas And Alexandria” in Screen 1 and “The Hot Rock” in Screen 2, with an open house five days beforehand. Marcus Theatres took over the theater in January 1987, and operated the theater until its closure on August 30, 1998.
This was once known as Warner Capitol Theatre when it was once operated by the Warner Bros. Circuit Management Corp. During its final days as a first-run house, RKO Stanley-Warner was its last operator before the Capitol closed as a first-run movie house with Barbra Streisand’s “For Pete’s Sake” on July 23, 1974.
The Hilldale Theatre opened its doors by the Madison, Wisconsin-based 20th Century Theatres chain on January 19, 1966 with Julie Andrews in “The Sound Of Music”.
Opened on June 2, 1978 with “Capricorn One” in Screen 1 and “Rabbit Test” in Screen 2. On its grand opening day, Playboy Bunny Sherri Wangley from the Lake Geneva Playboy Club made an appearance in the ribbon cutting. During its early days as a twin, it housed 716 seats (with Screen 1 housing 348 seats and Screen 2 housing 368 seats).
Closed as a movie theater on June 21, 1987 with “Star Trek IV - The Voyage Home” and “Platoon”. It received renovation, and reopened as the Capitol Civic Center that same year.
Relaunched as Lakeshore Cinema Cafe on May 31, 2002 with “The Rookie” and “Panic Room”. During its final days as the Mikadow, it was known as Mikadow Cinema before its closure on September 13, 1992 with “Pet Sematary II”.
Closed on January 29, 1988 with “Dirty Dancing” in Screen 1 and the double feature of “Pinocchio And The Emperor Of The Night” and “Penitentiary III” in Screen 2.
This opened as a newsreel theater on October 11, 1934, and began screening Soviet films (plus American extras at rare occasions) he following year on October 26, 1935.
This didn’t last long, and the theater began screening American mainstream films when it was renamed the Fulton Playhouse the following year on October 26, 1936 reopening with “Mr. Deeds Goes To Town” and “The 39 Steps” (unknown if extras added).
Yeah, people get really confused here. Sometimes we have to find which one is which. Just like there are two Madison Theatres, one in Madison and the other in Nashville.
Last operated by SoCal Cinemas.
Opened on March 3, 1989 and closed on June 22, 1992.
The West Towne Cinemas opened its doors by General Cinema on May 25, 1972 with “Nicholas And Alexandria” in Screen 1 and “The Hot Rock” in Screen 2, with an open house five days beforehand. Marcus Theatres took over the theater in January 1987, and operated the theater until its closure on August 30, 1998.
Opened by Madison, Wisconsin-based 20th Century Theatres on October 3, 1969 with “The Committee” and “The Dove”.
Once operated by RKO Stanley-Warner.
This was once known as Warner Capitol Theatre when it was once operated by the Warner Bros. Circuit Management Corp. During its final days as a first-run house, RKO Stanley-Warner was its last operator before the Capitol closed as a first-run movie house with Barbra Streisand’s “For Pete’s Sake” on July 23, 1974.
The Hilldale Theatre opened its doors by the Madison, Wisconsin-based 20th Century Theatres chain on January 19, 1966 with Julie Andrews in “The Sound Of Music”.
Opened in 1953, not 1935.
Opened in June 1984.
Third screen was added in May 1986.
Opened on June 2, 1978 with “Capricorn One” in Screen 1 and “Rabbit Test” in Screen 2. On its grand opening day, Playboy Bunny Sherri Wangley from the Lake Geneva Playboy Club made an appearance in the ribbon cutting. During its early days as a twin, it housed 716 seats (with Screen 1 housing 348 seats and Screen 2 housing 368 seats).
Closed on September 30, 1984 with “48 Hours”, “National Lampoon’s Vacation”, and “Tootsie”.
Closed as a movie theater on June 21, 1987 with “Star Trek IV - The Voyage Home” and “Platoon”. It received renovation, and reopened as the Capitol Civic Center that same year.
Relaunched as Lakeshore Cinema Cafe on May 31, 2002 with “The Rookie” and “Panic Room”. During its final days as the Mikadow, it was known as Mikadow Cinema before its closure on September 13, 1992 with “Pet Sematary II”.
Closed on February 27, 1972.
Last operated by Martin Theatres, who closed the theater because of Martin refusing to renew its contract.
Closed on January 29, 1988 with “Dirty Dancing” in Screen 1 and the double feature of “Pinocchio And The Emperor Of The Night” and “Penitentiary III” in Screen 2.
Opened on November 5, 1976 with “Midway” in Screen 1 and “Murder By Death” in Screen 2.
Closed with “The Statue” and “Jenny”.
Closed in June 1987. This last operated as a Filipino house.
Closed on October 28, 2002.
This opened as a newsreel theater on October 11, 1934, and began screening Soviet films (plus American extras at rare occasions) he following year on October 26, 1935.
This didn’t last long, and the theater began screening American mainstream films when it was renamed the Fulton Playhouse the following year on October 26, 1936 reopening with “Mr. Deeds Goes To Town” and “The 39 Steps” (unknown if extras added).
Closed on December 9, 1993, and yes “Robocop 3” is one of the closing films.
Closed in January 1984.
Yeah, people get really confused here. Sometimes we have to find which one is which. Just like there are two Madison Theatres, one in Madison and the other in Nashville.