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50sSNIPES commented about Boulevard Theater on Jan 25, 2026 at 3:31 pm

Actual closing date is June 15, 1996.

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50sSNIPES commented about Mauifest Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 3:25 pm

This was also known as MauiFEST Hawaii Drive-In. It also primarily shows movies that was tied to the state itself.

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50sSNIPES commented about Towne East Cinema 5 on Jan 25, 2026 at 2:58 pm

Prior to Regal’s takeover, it was once operated by Buckeye Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Bear Creek Cinema 6 on Jan 25, 2026 at 2:55 pm

Cinemark operated the theater until December 11, 1997.

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50sSNIPES commented about Main Theater on Jan 25, 2026 at 2:27 pm

Actual opening date is July 1, 1934. It was replaced by the Cooper Theatre in July 1960 which has its own CT page.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cooper Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 2:26 pm

Opened with “Bells Are Ringing” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Marion Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 2:16 pm

Carmike operated the Marion until October 2012.

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50sSNIPES commented about Odeon Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 1:48 pm

This started life as an all-year drive-in.

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50sSNIPES commented about Fox 4 on Jan 25, 2026 at 1:42 pm

Cinemark briefly operated the Fox for a short time, from July 24, 1992 until its February 26, 1993 closure.

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50sSNIPES commented about Boman Twin Cinemas on Jan 25, 2026 at 1:30 pm

Opened with John Wayne in “The Sons Of Katie Elder” in Screen 1 and Peter Sellers in “What’s New P*ssycat” in Screen 2 along with John Ashley appearing in-person and a live performance by Jimmy Nuzzo and his Revue direct from a famous Chicago nightclub. It was closed by UA on September 4, 1989 with “Lock Up” in Screen 1 and “License To Kill” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Rialto Theatre (2nd) on Jan 25, 2026 at 1:24 pm

Closed on September 4, 1973 with “The Chinese Connection” and “Fists Of Furry”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Orpheum Theater on Jan 25, 2026 at 1:22 pm

Actual closing date is March 18, 1970 with “The Looking Glass War” and was demolished the following month to make way for a skyscraper.

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50sSNIPES commented about Ritz Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 1:07 pm

Actual closing date is January 3, 1960 with “1001 Arabian Nights” and “The Flying Fountaines” along with an unnamed Mr. Magoo cartoon.

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50sSNIPES commented about Wesda Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 12:50 pm

Opened with June Haver in “Three Little Girls In Blue” along with a live performance by Gene Monebeck and his quintette.

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50sSNIPES commented about Midland Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 12:11 pm

Ended its first-run movie house days in Fall 1982.

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50sSNIPES commented about Newark Cinema One on Jan 25, 2026 at 12:02 pm

The exact address is 1480 Granville Road, Newark, OH 43055. It opened on November 25, 1969 and closed on February 3, 1980.

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50sSNIPES commented about AMC Indian Mound Mall 9 on Jan 25, 2026 at 11:53 am

This actually opened on November 4, 1988 by Mid-America, not October 23, 1986 by AMC.

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50sSNIPES commented about Heath Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 11:50 am

This actually closed on August 24, 1986 with “Howard The Duck” and “Back To The Future”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Valley Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 11:49 am

Closed on August 19, 1986 with “Legal Eagles” and “Sweet Liberty”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Newark Cinema 4 on Jan 25, 2026 at 11:47 am

Alongside “Dune”, the other three films that opened on grand opening are “Starman”, “The Terminator”, and “Falling In Love”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Gem Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 11:27 am

Housed 919 seats.

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50sSNIPES commented about Main Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 11:25 am

The earliest ad that I can find is from October 1949, meaning that this could be one of the 761 theaters that opened during 1949.

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50sSNIPES commented about Swanee Theater on Jan 25, 2026 at 11:19 am

Opened on November 1, 1940 by Towel City Theatres Inc. Its original manager is H.R. Butler. Luther Gillon served as original projectionist, Doug Leazer being the doorman, Helen Hester being cashier, and Dot Dunlap as janitor.

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50sSNIPES commented about Park Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 11:13 am

A 1983 aerial view shows the theater with its screen and glory, but cannot tell if its still operating. It was already dead by 1998 but it appears that the concession building remained standing after its closure. Its remains were removed during the early-2000s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Sunset Hills Cinema 4 on Jan 25, 2026 at 11:06 am

Opened with “Goldfinger” in Screen 1 and Disney’s “Emil And The Detectives” in Screen 2. It was closed on February 26, 1995.

  • And oceantracks, I don’t think so. According to archives of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Butch Cassidy’s original September 1969 release ran at both the Northwest Plaza and South County.