Although there is not a lot of information about its early life, this was originally a twin-screener according to an article released by Allentown’s Morning Call. It was also once the only indoor movie theater in Carbon County.
Construction of the theater began in mid-August 1995 by developers Ferdinando Iannarelli of Philadelphia and Dr. David Yanoff of Palmerton. This was the third movie theater to operate in Carbon County at the time, with the others being the twin-screener at the Galleria Convention Center in Lake Harmony outside Albrightsville and the Lehighton Drive-In (which of course operates seasonal). Prior to this theater’s opening, residents in Lehighton and Palmerton have to drive to Allentown, Hazleton, or the Galleria to watch movies.
Seven of its auditoriums housed about 200 seats while its largest housed 300 seats, and features installations of THX.
The Cinemette South opened its doors on June 26, 1974 with “The Exorcist” in Screen 1 and “The Golden Voyage Of Sinbad” in Screen 2. It was short-lived, closing on September 6, 1982 with “Midnight” in Screen 1 and “The World According To Garp” in Screen 2.
Closed on February 15, 1981 with six regular movies, likely a dusk-to-dawn show. The Airline closed with the following: “My Bloody Valentine”, “When A Stranger Calls”, “Mad Max”, “Chrome & Hot Leather”, “Smokey And The Bandit II”, and “National Lampoon’s Animal House”.
It has been 80 years ago today since an American B-29 bomber Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, and I’ve just confirmed that the original Nipponkan became so lucky. The Nipponkan Theatre is one of a small amount of buildings that survived the blast, despite having severe damage. It was most likely the only movie theater in Hiroshima still standing following the atomic bomb, but that remains unclear at this time.
The Parkade Cinema opened its doors on May 27, 1970 with “M-A-S-H”.
Loews was its last operator who closed the Parkade Cinema on May 12, 1992 with “The Babe” and “White Men Can’t Jump” because of both very poor performances and attendances as well as incidents involving rude customers and employees.
The Holiday Cinemas I-II-III opened its doors on December 26, 1980 with Walt Disney’s “The Aristocats”, “Stir Crazy”, and “Any Which Way You Can” in screen order, and was located at the Kmart Plaza in Torrington. A fourth screen was added on November 5, 1981, followed by two more screens on March 25, 1983.
The Holiday Cinemas was originally independently operated when it opened, but was later operated by Loews, then Sony Theatres, then Loews Cineplex, then Digiplex Destinations, then Carmike, then AMC, and finally Apple Cinemas under the name “Apple Cinemas Torrington 6” where it remains as of today.
It was previously known as the following: “Holiday Cinemas I-II-III”, “Holiday Cinemas 1-2-3-4”, “Holiday Cinemas 6”, “Loews Holiday”, “Sony Holiday”, “Loews Torrington”, “Digiplex Cinerom Torrington”, “Carmike Cinerom 6”, and “AMC Classic Torrington 6”.
Dudley’s once closed on March 2, 1986 after its second-run screenings of “A Chorus Line” and “White Nights” when it made the full transition to a full-time comedy club, before planning back as a movie theater that August (minus the beer after Overland Park rejected in the club’s request for the liquor permit).
Because of that beer eject, now the children can enjoy the place at all times despite Overland Park already having a nearby Showbiz Pizza Place for the youngsters, but unfortunately that movie theater relaunch for Dudley’s immediately failed big time when it became a rock venue for teenagers. They did retain big-screen television sets that were originally used for big major network sporting events, but at the time, it became a screensaver for MTV music videos. This failed when they flushed a grand total of $500,000 down the toilet in extensive remodeling.
The following year in 1987, new owners were hired and they tried to succeed where the original ownership failed as a first attempt for a movie house. The second attempt was approved, reopening as the Antioch Cinema ‘n Drafthouse on October 2, 1987 with “The Witches Of Eastwick” and “The Untouchables” under a $2 second-run admission. They brought back beer, but requires a license to receive it.
This last operated under the name “Dudley’s Cinema Saloon” as a $1.25 second/third-run house and closed for the final time on June 23, 1988 with “Biloxi Blues” and “Three Men And A Baby”.
Although there is not a lot of information about its early life, this was originally a twin-screener according to an article released by Allentown’s Morning Call. It was also once the only indoor movie theater in Carbon County.
Construction of the theater began in mid-August 1995 by developers Ferdinando Iannarelli of Philadelphia and Dr. David Yanoff of Palmerton. This was the third movie theater to operate in Carbon County at the time, with the others being the twin-screener at the Galleria Convention Center in Lake Harmony outside Albrightsville and the Lehighton Drive-In (which of course operates seasonal). Prior to this theater’s opening, residents in Lehighton and Palmerton have to drive to Allentown, Hazleton, or the Galleria to watch movies.
Seven of its auditoriums housed about 200 seats while its largest housed 300 seats, and features installations of THX.
Opened with “The Unsinkable Molly Brown”. It was closed in late-January 1992 because of the theater being a multiplex victim.
Closed on September 8, 1996 with “A Very Brady Sequel” in Screen 1 and “The Trigger Effect” in Screen 2.
The Cinemette South opened its doors on June 26, 1974 with “The Exorcist” in Screen 1 and “The Golden Voyage Of Sinbad” in Screen 2. It was short-lived, closing on September 6, 1982 with “Midnight” in Screen 1 and “The World According To Garp” in Screen 2.
Oh. Now I see.
Closed by Commonwealth on September 8, 1984 with “Bachelor Party” and “Blame It On Rio”.
So this means that this closed on February 27, 1998.
ABC Interstate Theatres was its last operator, who closed the Shepherd on March 28, 1977 with “Lifeguard”. It was unknown if a second film was shown.
Last known as Shamrock 6 Cinemas.
Closed on February 15, 1981 with six regular movies, likely a dusk-to-dawn show. The Airline closed with the following: “My Bloody Valentine”, “When A Stranger Calls”, “Mad Max”, “Chrome & Hot Leather”, “Smokey And The Bandit II”, and “National Lampoon’s Animal House”.
Closed on November 29, 1979 with “When A Stranger Calls” and “Eyes Of Laura Mars”.
Its “Nights” not “Knights”.
The actual final movies the I-45 Drive-In screened goes as follows:
One big correction is that “Beauty And The Beast” is not one of the final films screened at the I-45 Drive-In.
Closed on January 27, 2002.
Closed on November 14, 1982 with “Superman II” and “Dragon Slayer”.
Closed on March 6, 1988 with “Flowers In The Attic” in Screen 1 and “Fatal Attraction” in Screen 2.
This was once known as “In the Heart of the Beast Theatre”, in connection of the puppet company with the same name.
Closed on September 1, 1986.
Closed after the 1984 season.
Closed on August 31, 1983 with “Hercules” and “Cujo” in Screen 1 and “Tootsie” and “Cujo” in Screen 2.
It has been 80 years ago today since an American B-29 bomber Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, and I’ve just confirmed that the original Nipponkan became so lucky. The Nipponkan Theatre is one of a small amount of buildings that survived the blast, despite having severe damage. It was most likely the only movie theater in Hiroshima still standing following the atomic bomb, but that remains unclear at this time.
The Parkade Cinema opened its doors on May 27, 1970 with “M-A-S-H”.
Loews was its last operator who closed the Parkade Cinema on May 12, 1992 with “The Babe” and “White Men Can’t Jump” because of both very poor performances and attendances as well as incidents involving rude customers and employees.
The Holiday Cinemas I-II-III opened its doors on December 26, 1980 with Walt Disney’s “The Aristocats”, “Stir Crazy”, and “Any Which Way You Can” in screen order, and was located at the Kmart Plaza in Torrington. A fourth screen was added on November 5, 1981, followed by two more screens on March 25, 1983.
The Holiday Cinemas was originally independently operated when it opened, but was later operated by Loews, then Sony Theatres, then Loews Cineplex, then Digiplex Destinations, then Carmike, then AMC, and finally Apple Cinemas under the name “Apple Cinemas Torrington 6” where it remains as of today.
It was previously known as the following: “Holiday Cinemas I-II-III”, “Holiday Cinemas 1-2-3-4”, “Holiday Cinemas 6”, “Loews Holiday”, “Sony Holiday”, “Loews Torrington”, “Digiplex Cinerom Torrington”, “Carmike Cinerom 6”, and “AMC Classic Torrington 6”.
Dudley’s once closed on March 2, 1986 after its second-run screenings of “A Chorus Line” and “White Nights” when it made the full transition to a full-time comedy club, before planning back as a movie theater that August (minus the beer after Overland Park rejected in the club’s request for the liquor permit).
Because of that beer eject, now the children can enjoy the place at all times despite Overland Park already having a nearby Showbiz Pizza Place for the youngsters, but unfortunately that movie theater relaunch for Dudley’s immediately failed big time when it became a rock venue for teenagers. They did retain big-screen television sets that were originally used for big major network sporting events, but at the time, it became a screensaver for MTV music videos. This failed when they flushed a grand total of $500,000 down the toilet in extensive remodeling.
The following year in 1987, new owners were hired and they tried to succeed where the original ownership failed as a first attempt for a movie house. The second attempt was approved, reopening as the Antioch Cinema ‘n Drafthouse on October 2, 1987 with “The Witches Of Eastwick” and “The Untouchables” under a $2 second-run admission. They brought back beer, but requires a license to receive it.
This last operated under the name “Dudley’s Cinema Saloon” as a $1.25 second/third-run house and closed for the final time on June 23, 1988 with “Biloxi Blues” and “Three Men And A Baby”.