A 1981 aerial view shows the theater appearing to be closed, while four years later in 1985 shows the screen laying flat meaning that it got blown sometime during the early-1980s.
The Whitestone once became national headlines following an argument involving two men that began in the popcorn line turned into a violent scene of chaos while preparing to watch “Batman” inside Screen 8 on July 4, 1989. As the argument continued after walking to the auditorium, the situation turned completely into full force, when a man pulled out a .38-caliber pistol that was stolen from Pennsylvania and fatally shot the other man. The suspect fled from the theater and took off from an unidentified vehicle.
During the brief 1991 season, the Halsted Twin Outdoor Theatre became a victim of one of several movie theater related incidents involving “Boyz N The Hood”. On July 13 of that same year, an overnight showing of that movie turned violent after a 23-year-old Chicago man was fatally shot inside his vehicle.
The World Theatre became headlines on the evening of October 16, 1997 when a 24-year-old man was fatally stabbed to death by his 20-year-old girlfriend following an argument while bringing his two sisters with inside the World Theatre.
On November 27, 2000, a 43-year-old Hoover man accidentally shot himself in the chest with a Glock 17 9mm pistol after watching “102 Dalmatians” in one of the auditoriums. Authorities confirmed that the movie ended around 8:50 PM and while the credits rolled, the man was putting on his jacket when an unidentified item hung on the trigger of his pistol, causing it to discharge.
On May 25, 1980, the Augusta Drive-In became headlines after a 29-year-old Winthrop man was shot and wounded in a shooting incident involving a theater security officer, a man in his 70s from Farmingdale who at the time had worked at the theater for about a decade.
The victim’s 20-year-old girlfriend explained to authorities that the theater employee approached the car while the victim was finishing a sandwich to tell the couple that they had to leave. Maine State Police arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and ushered his girlfriend off for questioning. No charges were made, and the manager already went home just before the shooting happened.
The Pix screen continued to operate after the Candlelite fire as the separate Pix Drive-In, and closed on September 25, 1983 with the triple feature of “National Lampoon’s Vacation”, “Cheech & Chong’s Nice Dreams”, and “Caddyshack”.
Opened with “Airplane II” in Screen 1 and “Best Friends” in Screen 2 on February 4, 1983. It was closed on February 3, 1994 with “Age Of Innocence” in Screen 1 and “Wayne’s World 2” in Screen 2.
Actual closing date is September 19, 1985. It never reopened afterward.
Closed with “The Candidate”, “Harold & Maude”, and “Man In The Wilderness”.
A 1981 aerial view shows the theater appearing to be closed, while four years later in 1985 shows the screen laying flat meaning that it got blown sometime during the early-1980s.
The Whitestone once became national headlines following an argument involving two men that began in the popcorn line turned into a violent scene of chaos while preparing to watch “Batman” inside Screen 8 on July 4, 1989. As the argument continued after walking to the auditorium, the situation turned completely into full force, when a man pulled out a .38-caliber pistol that was stolen from Pennsylvania and fatally shot the other man. The suspect fled from the theater and took off from an unidentified vehicle.
During the brief 1991 season, the Halsted Twin Outdoor Theatre became a victim of one of several movie theater related incidents involving “Boyz N The Hood”. On July 13 of that same year, an overnight showing of that movie turned violent after a 23-year-old Chicago man was fatally shot inside his vehicle.
The World Theatre became headlines on the evening of October 16, 1997 when a 24-year-old man was fatally stabbed to death by his 20-year-old girlfriend following an argument while bringing his two sisters with inside the World Theatre.
On November 27, 2000, a 43-year-old Hoover man accidentally shot himself in the chest with a Glock 17 9mm pistol after watching “102 Dalmatians” in one of the auditoriums. Authorities confirmed that the movie ended around 8:50 PM and while the credits rolled, the man was putting on his jacket when an unidentified item hung on the trigger of his pistol, causing it to discharge.
On May 25, 1980, the Augusta Drive-In became headlines after a 29-year-old Winthrop man was shot and wounded in a shooting incident involving a theater security officer, a man in his 70s from Farmingdale who at the time had worked at the theater for about a decade.
The victim’s 20-year-old girlfriend explained to authorities that the theater employee approached the car while the victim was finishing a sandwich to tell the couple that they had to leave. Maine State Police arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and ushered his girlfriend off for questioning. No charges were made, and the manager already went home just before the shooting happened.
Closed on January 22, 1971 because of heating lack.
Demolished in September 1956.
The Pix screen continued to operate after the Candlelite fire as the separate Pix Drive-In, and closed on September 25, 1983 with the triple feature of “National Lampoon’s Vacation”, “Cheech & Chong’s Nice Dreams”, and “Caddyshack”.
Still open in 1983, but demolished a few years later.
Opened in February 1969.
Opened on June 3, 1922 as the Fairplay Theater.
Update: Screen 3 may’ve closed earlier before Screens 1 and 2 closed on August 29, 1987.
Closed on September 2, 1985 and once became a dumping ground for mountains of debris after a damaging tornado swept through Watertown in 1989.
Closed on August 26, 1985 with “Red Sonja” and “Red Dawn”.
Last known as Plainville Twin Drive-In, closed on September 7, 1987 with “Born In East L.A.” and “The Secret Of My Success”.
Destroyed by a fire in January 1927, reopened later that year.
Opened with “Airplane II” in Screen 1 and “Best Friends” in Screen 2 on February 4, 1983. It was closed on February 3, 1994 with “Age Of Innocence” in Screen 1 and “Wayne’s World 2” in Screen 2.
Closed on October 23, 1997 with “Contact”.
Closed with “A Fine Mess” and “The Karate Kid Part II”.
Closed in 1977, and suffered damage in January 1978 after the roof caved in the theater due to the weight of both snow and ice.
Operated as early as 1927 and still open in 1974.
Opened on July 3, 1953 and closed on September 28, 1985 with “Summer Rental” and “Beverly Hills Cop”. It never reopened afterward.