What’s really strange is that this was originally meant to operate as a twin-screen drive-in, but turns out that it operated as a single-screener throughout its history. There is a set of traces facing away from the theater itself, but no screen nor projection booth was established at the opposite side.
Actual opening date is February 9, 1921 with Theodore Roberts in “Everywoman” along with two unnamed shorts, the Canadian Cost Of Arms performing “O' Canada” and “God Save The King”, and John Whittaker singing “Mother Machree”.
Closed on September 29, 1985 with “Moving Violations” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”. “The Man With One Red Shoe” was also presented as well on its final attraction but was not played on its final night.
Famous Players opened Cornwall’s Capitol Theatre on January 23, 1928 with Wallace Beery in “Now We’re In The Air” along with two shorts, “My Lady Of Victories” and “Beauty Spots Of Canada”, Capitol News, and two live solo performances, “A Song Of Canada” by J.J. Whittaker and “Niagara The Glorious” by Jean Heig.
During its final years, the Capitol Theatre was last operated independently before closing for the final time on January 1, 1986 with “Santa Claus The Movie”.
Closed in late-August 2023 for renovations, but it was confirmed as final closure because of extremely poor business. The entire theater was placed on sale afterward, which the “For Sale” sign was visible in the July 2024 Google Maps view.
Actual opening date is June 17, 1977, opening with “Walking Tall: Final Chapter” in Screen 1 and “Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure” in Screen 2.
The Northumberland Mall Theatres most likely opened in the Spring of 1994. It went through a series of chains including Cineplex Odeon, Galaxy Cinemas, and Ontario Theatres. Sometime in 2004, the theater began operating by an independent owner and remained like that until closing on July 15, 2014. Rainbow Cinemas reopened the theater on October 3, 2014.
The Oshawa Centre Cinemas most likely opened its doors on April 15, 1971 with “Love Story” in Screen 1 and Walt Disney’s “The Barefoot Executive” in Screen 2. It started life as a twin, and was renamed Oshawa Centre 4 when both screens were divided into a quad during the early-1980s.
The Hendersonville Drive-In actually operated as early as 1950. The popularity of the nearby multiplexes caused the closure of the Henderson Outdoor Cinema on October 26, 1986 with “A Nightmare On Elm Street 1 and 2”.
The Four Seasons Cinemas opened its doors on February 15, 1985 by Litchfield, opening with “The Breakfast Club”, “Vision Quest”, “Fast Forward”, and “Mischief” in screen order. Its original manager is Keith Black, and a total of 332 tickets were sold on opening night.
What’s really strange is that this was originally meant to operate as a twin-screen drive-in, but turns out that it operated as a single-screener throughout its history. There is a set of traces facing away from the theater itself, but no screen nor projection booth was established at the opposite side.
This most likely opened in the late-1970s or early-1980s. A 1976 aerial view shows the drive-in hasn’t been built yet.
The Walmart opened at the site on January 25, 1994.
The Walmart opened at parts of the site on June 26, 1996.
Actual opening date is February 9, 1921 with Theodore Roberts in “Everywoman” along with two unnamed shorts, the Canadian Cost Of Arms performing “O' Canada” and “God Save The King”, and John Whittaker singing “Mother Machree”.
Screens 2 and 3 closed on May 29, 2001, while Screen 1 remained open until the following day on May 30, 2001.
Closed on September 29, 1985 with “Moving Violations” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”. “The Man With One Red Shoe” was also presented as well on its final attraction but was not played on its final night.
Famous Players opened Cornwall’s Capitol Theatre on January 23, 1928 with Wallace Beery in “Now We’re In The Air” along with two shorts, “My Lady Of Victories” and “Beauty Spots Of Canada”, Capitol News, and two live solo performances, “A Song Of Canada” by J.J. Whittaker and “Niagara The Glorious” by Jean Heig.
During its final years, the Capitol Theatre was last operated independently before closing for the final time on January 1, 1986 with “Santa Claus The Movie”.
Closed on September 6, 1987 with four movies: “Dragnet”, “North Shore”, “Smokey And The Bandit”, and “Playing For Keeps”.
The old Walmart store at the theater site lasted from October 31, 1989 until January 1997 when it was relocated.
Operated as early as 1951.
Still open in 1941.
A 1966 topo doesn’t list the drive-in, meaning that it may’ve closed earlier than that.
Demolished in Spring 1967.
Closed. Please update.
Opened on July 2, 1952.
Closed in late-August 2023 for renovations, but it was confirmed as final closure because of extremely poor business. The entire theater was placed on sale afterward, which the “For Sale” sign was visible in the July 2024 Google Maps view.
Actual opening date is June 17, 1977, opening with “Walking Tall: Final Chapter” in Screen 1 and “Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure” in Screen 2.
Once operated by Cineplex Odeon.
The Northumberland Mall Theatres most likely opened in the Spring of 1994. It went through a series of chains including Cineplex Odeon, Galaxy Cinemas, and Ontario Theatres. Sometime in 2004, the theater began operating by an independent owner and remained like that until closing on July 15, 2014. Rainbow Cinemas reopened the theater on October 3, 2014.
The Oshawa Centre Cinemas most likely opened its doors on April 15, 1971 with “Love Story” in Screen 1 and Walt Disney’s “The Barefoot Executive” in Screen 2. It started life as a twin, and was renamed Oshawa Centre 4 when both screens were divided into a quad during the early-1980s.
The exact address is 178-298 Theatre Rd, Madison, NC 27025. The concession stand/projection booth is still there in extremely rough shape as of 2026.
Closed on October 30, 1986 with “Psycho III” in Screen 1 and “The Boy Who Could Fly” in Screen 2.
The Hendersonville Drive-In actually operated as early as 1950. The popularity of the nearby multiplexes caused the closure of the Henderson Outdoor Cinema on October 26, 1986 with “A Nightmare On Elm Street 1 and 2”.
The Four Seasons Cinemas opened its doors on February 15, 1985 by Litchfield, opening with “The Breakfast Club”, “Vision Quest”, “Fast Forward”, and “Mischief” in screen order. Its original manager is Keith Black, and a total of 332 tickets were sold on opening night.