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50sSNIPES commented about Melba Theatre on Feb 15, 2026 at 4:57 pm

Once operated by Brandt Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Strand Theatre on Feb 15, 2026 at 4:55 pm

Still open in 1959.

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50sSNIPES commented about State Theatre on Feb 15, 2026 at 4:42 pm

Closed on September 9, 1984 with “Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom”.

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50sSNIPES commented about St. George Playhouse on Feb 15, 2026 at 4:40 pm

Once operated by Fabian Theaters during the mid-1950s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Colonial Theatre on Feb 15, 2026 at 4:37 pm

Once operated by Liggett-Florin.

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50sSNIPES commented about Dyckman Theatre on Feb 15, 2026 at 4:35 pm

Once operated by Liggett-Florin.

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50sSNIPES commented about Westbury Drive-In on Feb 15, 2026 at 4:35 pm

First operated by Liggett-Florin.

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50sSNIPES commented about Tribune Theatre on Feb 15, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Once operated by Liggett-Florin.

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50sSNIPES commented about Capitol Theatre on Feb 15, 2026 at 3:58 pm

Once operated by Skouras.

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50sSNIPES commented about Regal UA Lynbrook 6 on Feb 15, 2026 at 3:57 pm

Oh! Now I get it! Thanks!

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50sSNIPES commented about Calderone Theater on Feb 15, 2026 at 3:55 pm

Once operated by Skouras.

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50sSNIPES commented about Brook Arts Center on Feb 15, 2026 at 3:51 pm

Once operated by Skouras.

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50sSNIPES commented about Circle Twin on Feb 15, 2026 at 3:49 pm

I went through various newspaper articles and the only Circle Twin that I can find is the one in Brick.

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50sSNIPES commented about Strand Theater on Feb 15, 2026 at 3:46 pm

Once operated by Liggett-Florin.

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50sSNIPES commented about Roosevelt Drive-In on Feb 15, 2026 at 3:44 pm

Once operated by Liggett-Florin.

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50sSNIPES commented about Newark Drive-In on Feb 15, 2026 at 3:44 pm

Once operated by Liggett-Florin.

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50sSNIPES commented about Varsity Theater on Feb 15, 2026 at 3:13 pm

Once known as Chakeres Varsity Cinema, and closed in 1988. After its closure, it was converted into the world’s largest Taco Bell.

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50sSNIPES commented about Northside Twin Theatre on Feb 15, 2026 at 2:46 pm

Actual closing date is January 12, 1992 with “The Last Boy Scout” in Screen 1 and “Beauty And The Beast” in Screen 2. The Kmart next door closed on May 9, 2010 after almost 38 years of operation.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cort Theatre on Feb 15, 2026 at 2:01 pm

This is actually called the Court Theatre. It operated as early as the early-1930s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Valley Drive-In on Feb 15, 2026 at 1:42 pm

Actual opening date is May 21, 1949 with Walt Disney’s “Fun And Fancy Free” and Joel McCrea in “Four Faces West” (unknown if extras added). Grand opening ad posted.

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50sSNIPES commented about Athena Cinema on Feb 15, 2026 at 12:52 pm

Damaged by a fire on May 28, 1988, and was renovated immediately afterward.

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50sSNIPES commented about Strand Theatre on Feb 15, 2026 at 12:08 pm

Closed as a normal movie house on November 29, 1981 with “Prince Of The City”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Strand Theater on Feb 15, 2026 at 12:06 pm

Still running mainstream movies in 1980, meaning that the Strand most likely ended its days as a movie house during the early-1980s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Oceanside Twin on Feb 15, 2026 at 11:58 am

Once operated by Ligget-Florin.

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50sSNIPES commented about Plaza Theatre on Feb 15, 2026 at 11:57 am

Once operated by Liggett-Florin.