AMC opened their Mountain Farms 4 on December 2, 1973 with “Lost Horizon”, “White Lightning”, “Jeremy”, and “Midnight Cowboy” (censored R-rated version) in screen order. AMC operated the theater throughout its entire history, and closed on March 29, 2001 with “See Spot Run” splitting with “Hannibal”, “Cast Away”, “Get Over It”, and “Recess: School’s Out” splitting with “You Can Count On Me” in screen order.
The Campus Twin Cinemas opened its doors on November 24, 1967 with “Ulysses” in Screen 1 and “Cool Hand Luke” in Screen 2. A third screen was added in April 1969 and the name was shorten to just Campus Cinemas. Esquire Theatres of America was its later operator. This was very short-lived, and the Campus Cinemas closed in April 1977.
On May 7, 1952, the Majestic Theatre became statewide headlines after its then-projectionist, Royal L. Towle of Milford, New Hampshire, fatally collapsed to the ground inside the projection booth while preparing for his evening shift. It was unknown if he collapsed while feeding the intermission reel into the projector preparing for that day’s second showing of “Bronco Buster”. A coroner official later confirmed that Towle died by coronary occlusion. Towle had been the projectionist of the theater since 1936.
On January 2, 1940, a double-feature showing of “Four Wives” and “Big Guy” turned into an emergency medical scene after a 41-year-old Hoboken laborer suffered a fatal heart attack and died inside the theater’s auditorium without noticing its condition. Moviegoers saw the male victim with his chin resting on his chest, thinking that he was asleep. One person tried to rouse him but was unable to do it. A medical personnel identified the man, Pasquale Monacelli, who was born in Italy.
On February 25, 1979, the State Theatre became national headlines after its manager was injured after being severely beaten by mobs in connection of a crisis involving the film “The Warriors”.
Closed on September 1, 1986 with “Room With A View” in Screen 1 and “Top Gun” in Screen 2. It briefly reopened on October 31, 1986 with “Ruthless People” in Screen 1 and “Back To School” in Screen 2 as a dollar house, but closed by the end of the year.
It was twinned on June 12, 1981, and was renamed Bay Cinema 1 & 2. It was closed on March 14, 1989 with “Three Fugitives” in Screen 1 and “Rain Man” in Screen 2 when the then-new Dorchester Square Cinemas opened nearby. R/C Theatres was its last operator.
AMC opened their Mountain Farms 4 on December 2, 1973 with “Lost Horizon”, “White Lightning”, “Jeremy”, and “Midnight Cowboy” (censored R-rated version) in screen order. AMC operated the theater throughout its entire history, and closed on March 29, 2001 with “See Spot Run” splitting with “Hannibal”, “Cast Away”, “Get Over It”, and “Recess: School’s Out” splitting with “You Can Count On Me” in screen order.
Opened as early as October 1952 and closed on September 21, 1975.
The Campus Twin Cinemas opened its doors on November 24, 1967 with “Ulysses” in Screen 1 and “Cool Hand Luke” in Screen 2. A third screen was added in April 1969 and the name was shorten to just Campus Cinemas. Esquire Theatres of America was its later operator. This was very short-lived, and the Campus Cinemas closed in April 1977.
Once operated by Esquire Theatres of America.
Last operated by Esquire Theatres of America.
Once operated by Esquire Theatres of America, later by Hallmark Releasing.
Once operated by Esquire Theatres of America.
Once operated by Esquire Theatres of America.
On May 7, 1952, the Majestic Theatre became statewide headlines after its then-projectionist, Royal L. Towle of Milford, New Hampshire, fatally collapsed to the ground inside the projection booth while preparing for his evening shift. It was unknown if he collapsed while feeding the intermission reel into the projector preparing for that day’s second showing of “Bronco Buster”. A coroner official later confirmed that Towle died by coronary occlusion. Towle had been the projectionist of the theater since 1936.
On January 2, 1940, a double-feature showing of “Four Wives” and “Big Guy” turned into an emergency medical scene after a 41-year-old Hoboken laborer suffered a fatal heart attack and died inside the theater’s auditorium without noticing its condition. Moviegoers saw the male victim with his chin resting on his chest, thinking that he was asleep. One person tried to rouse him but was unable to do it. A medical personnel identified the man, Pasquale Monacelli, who was born in Italy.
Named after owners Elias and Eva Harvan, who also planned and construct the theater.
On February 25, 1979, the State Theatre became national headlines after its manager was injured after being severely beaten by mobs in connection of a crisis involving the film “The Warriors”.
Bigscreen should be releasing an article on that soon.
Closed on April 13, 1975.
Closed on September 1, 1986 with “Room With A View” in Screen 1 and “Top Gun” in Screen 2. It briefly reopened on October 31, 1986 with “Ruthless People” in Screen 1 and “Back To School” in Screen 2 as a dollar house, but closed by the end of the year.
Actual closing date is September 2, 1996 with “The Rock” in Screen 1, “Mission Impossible” in Screen 2, and “Twister” in Screen 3.
Actual closing date is September 2, 1996, with “The Rock”, “Mission Impossible”, and “Twister” in screen order.
First operated by Loews, later Sony Theatres, later Loews Cineplex, and finally AMC. It was closed on February 15, 2010.
Closed on November 26, 1978 with “Message From Space” and “The Last Waltz”.
Actual closing date is April 28, 2002.
Closed on September 20, 1981 with “Night School” and “My Bloody Valentine”.
Closed on July 1, 1986 with “Sweet Liberty” in Screen 1 and “Violets Are Blue” in Screen 2.
Closed as a movie theater on January 3, 1980 with “10”.
It was twinned on June 12, 1981, and was renamed Bay Cinema 1 & 2. It was closed on March 14, 1989 with “Three Fugitives” in Screen 1 and “Rain Man” in Screen 2 when the then-new Dorchester Square Cinemas opened nearby. R/C Theatres was its last operator.
This was the replacement of the Bay Cinema I & II (formerly the Dorset Theatre), which closed two days prior to this theater’s opening.