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50sSNIPES commented about Pal Theatre on Nov 15, 2025 at 7:19 pm

According to a Palmyra Spectator article, the Pal Theatre opened with a minstrel show called “Chuckles” directed by John B. Rogers.

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50sSNIPES commented about Plaza Cinema on Nov 15, 2025 at 12:48 pm

The Plaza Cinema most likely closed on November 21, 1956 with “A Kid From Two Farthings” and “Forever My Heart”. Its cause of closure wasn’t revealed until mid-January 1957 when the staff told the South Wales Argus that it was due to the “television popularity and estate issues”, meaning that the Plaza became a television victim.

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50sSNIPES commented about Summit Triple Drive-In on Nov 15, 2025 at 12:29 pm

Actual closing date is September 25, 1988 with “War” and “Gates Of Hell” in Screen 1, “A Fish Called Wanda” and “Rambo III” in Screen 2, and “Cocktail” and “Good Morning Vietnam” in Screen 3.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cannon Norwich on Nov 15, 2025 at 11:29 am

Closed on October 24, 2000.

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50sSNIPES commented about Robins Cinema on Nov 15, 2025 at 11:25 am

Actual closing date is January 5, 2003.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lyceum Theatre on Nov 15, 2025 at 10:22 am

Closed as a movie theater on December 3, 1960 with “Duel At Silver Creek” and “Life In Emergency Ward 10”, but reopened as a performing arts house afterward.

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50sSNIPES commented about Dublin Place 6 on Nov 15, 2025 at 9:38 am

September 1986

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50sSNIPES commented about Dublin Cinema on Nov 15, 2025 at 9:36 am

Spring 1986

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50sSNIPES commented about Capitol Cinema on Nov 15, 2025 at 8:56 am

Closed on May 17, 1969.

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50sSNIPES commented about City Cinema on Nov 15, 2025 at 8:54 am

Closed on June 9, 1999.

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50sSNIPES commented about ABC Cardiff on Nov 15, 2025 at 8:24 am

Taken over by ABC on September 28, 1936.

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50sSNIPES commented about Monett Plaza 8 Theatre on Nov 15, 2025 at 7:55 am

Opened in the early-1990s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Rialto Theatre on Nov 15, 2025 at 7:46 am

Most likely opened as Bijou on October 13, 1910.

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50sSNIPES commented about Strand Theatre on Nov 15, 2025 at 7:45 am

Opened on July 8, 1912 as Gem, renamed Lindy on February 3, 1928, renamed the Strand on May 7, 1938 after extensive remodeling.

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50sSNIPES commented about Ozark Drive-In on Nov 15, 2025 at 7:41 am

The Ozark Drive-In opened its gates on April 3, 1953 with Yvonne DeCarlo in “Frontier Gal” along with an unnamed cartoon and a fireworks show after its first show, featuring 230 cars and RCA sound. It was still open in the mid-1980s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Flinthills Cinemas on Nov 15, 2025 at 7:20 am

National Screen Service “O” Series, customed.

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50sSNIPES commented about Gillioz Theatre on Nov 15, 2025 at 7:17 am

Actually, you’re wrong. The Gillioz Theatre was still open into as late as 1966.

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50sSNIPES commented about Gillioz - Monett, MO on Nov 15, 2025 at 7:14 am

Definitely a Filmack dater.

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50sSNIPES commented about Monett Drive-In on Nov 15, 2025 at 7:12 am

The Monett Drive-In is VERY short-lived. It opened in July 1952, but received a long closure following a fire that destroyed the projection room on June 3, 1953 during a showing of Richard Conte in “The Fighter”. It reopened the following year on May 7, 1954, and closed in 1955.

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50sSNIPES commented about Sabine Theatre on Nov 15, 2025 at 6:44 am

Opened on December 31, 1947.

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50sSNIPES commented about Empire Theatre on Nov 15, 2025 at 6:36 am

Closed by ABC Southeastern Theatres on April 6, 1978 with “Blue Collar”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Eastmont Twin Theatres I & II on Nov 15, 2025 at 6:33 am

Opened by ABC Southeastern Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Fairview Super Superior Drive-In on Nov 15, 2025 at 6:32 am

Closed by ABC Southeastern Theatres on August 12, 1976 with “Survive” and “Don’t Look Now”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Davis Theatre on Nov 15, 2025 at 6:30 am

ABC Southeastern Theatres last operated the Paramount until its April 25, 1976 closure as a movie house with John Daniels in “Black Shampoo” and Fred Williamson in “Boss N*****” (I think its best to censor the second title).

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50sSNIPES commented about Montgomery Mall Theatre on Nov 15, 2025 at 6:21 am

Opened with Walt Disney’s “The Boatniks” along with an Ultravision demonstration of “Skies Over Holland”. It was twinned on December 23, 1977 and closed by Carmike on April 2, 1987 with “Outrageous Fortune” in Screen 1 and “Angel Heart” in Screen 2.

  • Correction: This was opened by ABC Southeastern Theatres, not ABC Florida State Theatres.