Sunrise Cinema 5
195 Sunrise Center Drive,
Zanesville,
OH
43701
195 Sunrise Center Drive,
Zanesville,
OH
43701
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Previously operated by: Premiere Cinemas
Previous Names: Sunrise Cinema 3
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- Jun 18, 2012 — Sunrise Cinema for sale
Originally built and opened as a three-screen complex on the east side of Zanesville, Ohio on December 17, 1975. This theater was the best thing happening for miles around back in the mid-1970’s. Two more screens were added on December 15, 1978. It was closed as a discount theatre on August 26, 2001.
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Here is part of an article in the Zanesville Times Recorder dated 12/28/75:
Sunrise Cinema has opened all three of its theaters to good selections that ought to have appeal for every segment of the community. Its feature attraction is “Winterhawk,” an absolute must for serious movie fans. The panoramic splendor of the open west is set off in brilliant color and sparkling scenery to set the stage for a Blackfoot legend you will remember for a long time.
John Wayne and Katherine Hepburn star in the fun-filled Hal Wallis production, “Rooster Cogburn.” Burt Reynolds is featured in the movie, “Hustle.” All three are playing simultaneously from a single projector on three separate screens in three separate quarters of the new Sunrise Cinema managed by personable Charles Nassar who also runs the projector.
In 1979 I was involved in the installation of the projection and sound equipment for the two additional auditoriums. “DOLBY” CP-50 processors were added at this time. The cinema was owned by Duerson Theatres an independent circuit from Lancaster, Ohio
It was owned by Lancaster Cinema Inc which split into Duerson Theaters and Royal Enterprises Inc.
Duerson Theaters owned the cinemas in Galipolis, Wheelersburg and Lancaster (maybe some in Kentucky?).
Royal Enterprises owned the cinemas in Columbus, Zanesville, Chillicothe and Bellefontaine.
Launched on December 17, 1975 with benefit screenings of “Young Frankenstein,” “Benji,” and “Walking Tall 2”.
Who owns this now?
5 screens on December 15th, 1978. First ad in the photo section.
As Of 1990, The Sunrise Cinema 5 Didn’t Appear In Newspapers Mainly, But Still In Operational. The Sunrise Also Contained A Police Report On November 16th, 1995 Before It Finally Closed Its Doors Sometime In The Late 1990s After The Theater Tried To Bring More Workers In 1997.
Ads reappeared in 1995 until 2001. We assume that this closed in 2001.
Also operated by Premiere Cinemas 1988-1989.
You’re right. The Sunrise Cinema in May 2001 fell into a $1 discount house before eventually closing for the final time on August 26, 2001. It was last operated by Bluegrass Theaters of Lexington, Kentucky.