This theatre originally opened as a five-plex in 1976 and was operated by United Artists. Its entry was inside the mall; it was later expanded to a ten-plex
and management was taken over by Jack Loeks Theatres.
Fairlane Mall is a multi-level mall and there was for a time two different entries to the screening rooms depending on what level the particular cinema was located, which was an awkward layout. The cinemas themselves were undistinguished in decor and by the end of the complex’s life had become very shabby.
The theatre complex closed in 2000 or 2001, esssentially replaced by a new 21-screen theatre, originally operated by Loew’s Cineplex (which had a substantial part ownership of Loeks). It’s now operated by AMC. That theatre was built immediately adjacent to the part of the mall where the originally Fairlane theaters were, but I do not know if the new theatre occupies any of that space. The new theatre’s entry is outside the mall.
Although it alwys looked to me like a closed theatre marquee when ever I have seen it on TV, the clip reveals as most likley a vehicle. I realized that it is unlikley that marquee would extend over the street that way. Thanks to all who took the time to respond.
New shows are on NBC but I don’t think the theater is seen in he montage of the newer shows. You are more likely to see it at the beginning of th reruns on the USA cable network.
This theatre originally opened as a five-plex in 1976 and was operated by United Artists. Its entry was inside the mall; it was later expanded to a ten-plex
and management was taken over by Jack Loeks Theatres.
Fairlane Mall is a multi-level mall and there was for a time two different entries to the screening rooms depending on what level the particular cinema was located, which was an awkward layout. The cinemas themselves were undistinguished in decor and by the end of the complex’s life had become very shabby.
The theatre complex closed in 2000 or 2001, esssentially replaced by a new 21-screen theatre, originally operated by Loew’s Cineplex (which had a substantial part ownership of Loeks). It’s now operated by AMC. That theatre was built immediately adjacent to the part of the mall where the originally Fairlane theaters were, but I do not know if the new theatre occupies any of that space. The new theatre’s entry is outside the mall.
Two pictures from 1947:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012559.jpg
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012560.jpg
An exterior picture from 1944:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012562.jpg
A 1947 picture from the Ontraio Archives when it was the Trent:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012611.jpg
A picture from the Ontario Archives from 1944:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012561.jpg
It could have been created out of storefronts, but it looks purpose-built.
Four pictures from sometime in the 1930s:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012551.jpg
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012552.jpg
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012553.jpg
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012554.jpg
The theatre’s own history page on its website:
View link
Exterior, 1938:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012531.jpg
Interior views, 1947:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012528.jpg
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012532.jpg
Two interior pictures from 1947:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012539.jpg
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012540.jpg
A picture of the Avon as it was in 1966 from the Ontario Archives:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0011956.jpg
and another, of the interior:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012576.jpg
Sorry; I hit ‘Submit’ before ‘Preview" – I meant to delete the second URL as that picture had been posted previously, and correct “additional”.
Three aditional photos from 1947:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012581.jpg
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012582.jpg
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012583.jpg
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012584.jpg
Here are three pictures of the Avon from 1944 when it was a movie theatre:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012563.jpg
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012564.jpg
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012565.jpg
Although it alwys looked to me like a closed theatre marquee when ever I have seen it on TV, the clip reveals as most likley a vehicle. I realized that it is unlikley that marquee would extend over the street that way. Thanks to all who took the time to respond.
Here are three 1943 pictures of the Hollywood theatre in Toronto:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012592.jpg
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012593.jpg
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012594.jpg
Three pictures of the College theatre as it was in 1947:
Exterior:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012589.jpg
Auditorium:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012588.jpg
Lobby area/Concessions:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012587.jpg
This webpage has some history of the Centre and a picture:
http://www3.sympatico.ca/menright63/centre-to.html
Three pictures of the Capitol Theatre in Welland as it was in 1947 from the Ontario Archives:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012612.jpg
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012613.jpg
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012614.jpg
Here is a picture of the Landsdowne theatre:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012575.jpg
New shows are on NBC but I don’t think the theater is seen in he montage of the newer shows. You are more likely to see it at the beginning of th reruns on the USA cable network.
Here are two pictures from 1947 when it was the Century:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0021770.jpg
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0021771.jpg
Here’s a picture of the Geneva in Orillia from 1939:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012832.jpg
Here’s a picture of it as it was in 1947:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012828.jpg
Here are direct links the pictures of the Plaza theatre in Nipigon that are on the Ontario Archives website:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012829.jpg
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012830.jpg
Here are direct links to the pictures on the Ontario Archives website:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012845.jpg
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012846.jpg
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0012847.jpg