The Shelby 1 & 2 launched on June 26, 1974 with “The Black Windmill” in Screen 1 and the censored version of “The Nine Lives Of Fritz The Cat” in Screen 2. The Shelby closed as a double-feature house on June 23, 1983 with “The Man From Snowy River” and “Without A Trace” in Screen 1 and “Rocky III” and “The Black Stallion Returns” in Screen 2.
This closed after the 1980 season, and yes following the obscenity content court case and was followed by a fire that destroyed the screen on November 6 of that same year.
After closing as a movie theater in 1996, it became an antique mall but the then-new owner respected the integrity of the building and architecture, and after leveling the floor to meet the stage, all other portions of the theater remain intact including its original gold curtain and original seating.
Actual closing date is June 6, 1985 after a fire destroyed the screen, causing the cancellations of both “Mission In Action” and “Mission In Action 2: The Beginning” that was originally scheduled to be screened the following day.
Opened on Christmas Day 1930 with Gloria Swanson in “Trespasser” (unknown if extras added). This was the first Beaver Dam movie theater since the Ideal Theatre fire several years prior.
Closed on December 9, 1962 with Bette Davis in “What Ever Happened To Baby Jane” and David Niven in “Guns Of Darkness” (unknown if extras added). It was demolished unexpectedly by a cutting torch which set sparks to the building underneath the screen tower before the building caught fire.
The Isis Theatre did suffer damage by a fire in late 1970, which reopened after repairs. Its marquee once fell to the ground during a severe weather outbreak in 1985.
The Hartford Cinemas 1 & 2 opened its doors on December 19, 1985 with “Rocky IV” in Screen 1 and “Spies Like Us” in Screen 2. This was a replacement of the downtown Hartford Theatre which had been operating since June 1932 and closed the day before the twin-screener’s opening.
Both auditoriums were divided into a quad in April 1990, and was renamed “Hartford Theatres”. Two more screens were added later on during the early-1990s bringing a total to six. By 2000, it expanded to eight screens.
The Shelby 1 & 2 launched on June 26, 1974 with “The Black Windmill” in Screen 1 and the censored version of “The Nine Lives Of Fritz The Cat” in Screen 2. The Shelby closed as a double-feature house on June 23, 1983 with “The Man From Snowy River” and “Without A Trace” in Screen 1 and “Rocky III” and “The Black Stallion Returns” in Screen 2.
This closed after the 1980 season, and yes following the obscenity content court case and was followed by a fire that destroyed the screen on November 6 of that same year.
Closed on September 3, 1990.
Most likely opened in 1975 as a replacement of the nearby 55-Hi Drive-In.
After closing as a movie theater in 1996, it became an antique mall but the then-new owner respected the integrity of the building and architecture, and after leveling the floor to meet the stage, all other portions of the theater remain intact including its original gold curtain and original seating.
Closed on October 28, 1973 with the double Disney feature of “One Little Indian” and “Lady And The Tramp”.
Actual closing date is November 8, 1981.
Actual closing date is June 6, 1985 after a fire destroyed the screen, causing the cancellations of both “Mission In Action” and “Mission In Action 2: The Beginning” that was originally scheduled to be screened the following day.
Opened on Christmas Day 1930 with Gloria Swanson in “Trespasser” (unknown if extras added). This was the first Beaver Dam movie theater since the Ideal Theatre fire several years prior.
Mid-1987
Before its closure in 2001, it last operated with 603 seats.
Taken between July 25 and 31, 1948.
Closed on December 9, 1962 with Bette Davis in “What Ever Happened To Baby Jane” and David Niven in “Guns Of Darkness” (unknown if extras added). It was demolished unexpectedly by a cutting torch which set sparks to the building underneath the screen tower before the building caught fire.
Closed on October 28, 1984.
Closed on January 12, 1986 with Disney’s “101 Dalmatians” in Screen 1 and “Jagged Edge” in Screen 2.
Opened on September 16, 1937.
The Isis Theatre did suffer damage by a fire in late 1970, which reopened after repairs. Its marquee once fell to the ground during a severe weather outbreak in 1985.
Closed on June 3, 2004, demolished later that same year.
Demolished in 1983.
Once known as Fennimore Opera House.
Last operated as an adult drive-in.
Closed on December 18, 1985 with “King Solomon’s Mines” when the Hartford Cinemas 1 & 2 (now Schubert’s Hartford Theatre) opened nearby.
The Hartford Cinemas 1 & 2 opened its doors on December 19, 1985 with “Rocky IV” in Screen 1 and “Spies Like Us” in Screen 2. This was a replacement of the downtown Hartford Theatre which had been operating since June 1932 and closed the day before the twin-screener’s opening.
Both auditoriums were divided into a quad in April 1990, and was renamed “Hartford Theatres”. Two more screens were added later on during the early-1990s bringing a total to six. By 2000, it expanded to eight screens.
Good grief!
Closed on July 27, 1980 with “Rough Cut” in Screen 1 and “Black Stallion” in Screen 2.