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bodkin6071 commented about Kentucky Oaks 12 on Jan 14, 2024 at 5:08 pm

Expanded to 12 screens January 19, 1990.

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bodkin6071 commented about Toler Cinema on Jan 12, 2024 at 7:47 pm

Kerasotes Theatres took over ownership of the Toler Cinema on June 19, 1986.

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bodkin6071 commented about Broadway - Cape Girardeau, MO on Nov 18, 2023 at 5:27 pm

That very screen was recently donated to the Rodgers Theatre in Poplar Bluff.

http://www.kfvs12.com/video/2023/07/18/cape-broadway-theater-screen-donated-poplar-bluff-theater/

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bodkin6071 commented about Broadway Theatre on Nov 18, 2023 at 5:25 pm

This very screen was recently donated to the Rodgers Theatre in Poplar Bluff.

http://www.kfvs12.com/video/2023/07/18/cape-broadway-theater-screen-donated-poplar-bluff-theater/

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bodkin6071 commented about Lory Theater on Jul 1, 2023 at 7:41 am

Twinned in 1982.

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bodkin6071 commented about Town Plaza Cinemas on Jun 4, 2022 at 7:18 pm

Now a Harbor Freight Tools store.

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bodkin6071 commented about Princess Theater on Jun 4, 2022 at 7:00 pm

The Princess in fact survived the tornado unscathed. It was back in operation a few weeks afterwards

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bodkin6071 commented about Quad Cinema on Mar 22, 2022 at 4:51 pm

Demolished in December 2010.

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bodkin6071 commented about Saint Clair 10 Cine on Mar 22, 2022 at 4:42 pm

Google lists the theater as “Permanently Closed”. After 35 years of operation the end has come for the St. Clair 10.

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bodkin6071 commented about Southbrook Theatre on Feb 15, 2022 at 3:57 pm

Became the Southbrook 7 on February 16, 1979.

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bodkin6071 commented about Illinois Theatre on Apr 28, 2021 at 5:14 pm

Some Historical Facts about the Illinois Theatre:

First opened in 1922 as a Vaudeville Theatre.

First movie house in town to show “Talkies” in 1925.

In 1976 BAC renovated the building in blue and silver at a cost of $250,00. It was also at this time the Illinois became a twin.

In 1980 Kerasotes bought the building and operated it as a movie theatre until December 2001.

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bodkin6071 commented about Esquire Theater on Apr 17, 2021 at 10:54 am

Monty Python’s “Life of Brian” played here in October 1979.

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bodkin6071 commented about Town and Country Cinema 4 on Aug 19, 2020 at 7:54 am

Total seating was 956.

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bodkin6071 commented about Holiday Drive-In on Feb 25, 2020 at 4:57 pm

This drive in was open till at least 1977.

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bodkin6071 commented about Liberty Theater on Jan 4, 2020 at 4:32 pm

Simplex XL projector. Simplex SH-1000 soundhead, Christie H-10 1000 watt xenon lamphouse.

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bodkin6071 commented about Liberty Theater on Jan 4, 2020 at 4:30 pm

Potts (pre-Alpha) platter. Projectors are either Super Simplex or E-7’s. Christie H-10 1000 watt xenon lamphouses.

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bodkin6071 commented about Liberty Theater on Jan 4, 2020 at 4:28 pm

Potts Alpha A-3 platter.

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bodkin6071 commented about Liberty Theater on Jan 4, 2020 at 4:27 pm

Simplex XL projector, Simplex SH-1000 soundhead.

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bodkin6071 commented about Grand Theatre on Dec 15, 2018 at 5:54 pm

New website on the Grand’s restoration process:

http://grand-duquoin.com/

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bodkin6071 commented about Grand Theatre on Dec 15, 2018 at 5:53 pm

The Grand was finally sold to a new owner, from Texas, back in August.

DU QUOIN – It would appear that the Grand Theater in Du Quoin sold at auction Thursday.

Mayor Guy Alongi said the word he received was that a buyer located in Texas purchased the building from Regions Bank for $5,000. The name of the buyer has yet to be disclosed.

The bank previously offered to donate the building to the city, but the city refused, citing high repair costs.

“I just want this to be a positive for Du Quoin,” Alongi said. “I hope this buyer has deep pockets and a vision for this building.”

The iconic structure, located on Main Street, has been in disrepair for the last few years. Shows at The Grand were last seen nearly three years ago at the theater (Sept. 15, 2015).

Alongi said a feasibility study was conducted by the city to learn what it would cost to make the necessary renovations and said the cost was too great to tackle.

“It would be close to $1 million,” he said. “And we just can’t justify that kind of expenditure to the taxpayers of this community. Maybe in Carbondale or Marion, but not here.”

The mayor said he is deeply concerned about dilapidated structures in town and how they impact the community. He said The Grand, along with the Elks Lodge, are at the top of the list of buildings needing to be fixed up or demolished, the mayor said.

Alongi added that he would like to meet the buyer and have a conversation with him, offering the city’s support where needed.

The Grand Theater, which opened in 1914 with 900 seats, is one of the last of the small-town Art Deco-style movie houses left in Illinois.

Jeffrey Ashauer, who consults with the city on economic development, said the building’s roof is in pretty bad shape and would have to be replaced. He added that a portion of the north end of the building would have to be demolished and a new wall put up.

Without someone coming forward to repair it, the building is also at risk of becoming a danger to the public, Ashauer added.

“The north third of the building is in danger of falling in,” he said. “If bricks start falling on the sidewalk, we’ll have to condemn it.”

Ashauer added that the initial $1 million outlay would be just the beginning. New theater seats would also be needed, and would cost about $70,000.

http://www.carbondaletimes.com/news/20180823/du-quoins-grand-theater-sells-at-auction

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bodkin6071 commented about Fox Eastgate Theater on Aug 5, 2018 at 1:09 pm

The Fox Eastgate closed on June 24, 2001. Last films shown were “The Dish”, “Memento” and “What’s the Worst That Could Happen”.

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bodkin6071 commented about Liberty Theater on Jul 8, 2018 at 4:59 pm

“In the rear of the historic Murphysboro Liberty Theater is a Multivane Fan that was installed when it opened in 1913. The big wheel on the side is the fan sheave. The fan wheel speed depends upon the motor sheave to fan wheel sheave ratio.”

http://www.sturtevantfan.com/Survivor.html

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bodkin6071 commented about Liberty Theater on Jul 8, 2018 at 4:58 pm

“In the rear of the historic Murphysboro Liberty Theater is a Multivane Fan that was installed when it opened in 1913. The big wheel on the side is the fan sheave. The fan wheel speed depends upon the motor sheave to fan wheel sheave ratio.”

http://www.sturtevantfan.com/Survivor.html

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bodkin6071 commented about VIP Carbondale 8 on Jun 30, 2018 at 4:28 pm

Did AMC ever give the reason why they closed this theater? Makes no sense to close their newest theater, at 16 years old and leave the much older Univerity Place 8 (31 years old) open…

If anything is a true definition of a “fly by night” outfit, it’s AMC Theaters. Taking down the outside signs that advertise shows, taking the showtimes out of the local newspapers.

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bodkin6071 commented about Liberty Theater on Feb 16, 2018 at 4:23 pm

Simplex XL projector, Christie CH-10 1000 watt xenon lamphouse, and either a Potts or Strong platter, behind Henry.