The Kawai Kinema opened in August 1932, and had many different names throughout the years, including the Daitoza, Daito Theater during World War II, Asakusa Shintoho Theater during the early-1950s, Asakusa Theater in the mid-1950s, and the Asakusa Chuei Theater (or the Asakusa Chueigekijo Theater) in the early-1970s. The exact address is 2-9-13 Asakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo.
There’s not a lot of information that I can find about this one. The Egawa Theater opened in May 1930, and was renamed the Asakusa Shochiku New Theater in December 1931. As of that time, it was designed by Kato Architects and Engineers, and is a steel-framed reinforced concrete structure with one basement floor and three aboveground floors.
It was last known as the Asakusa New Theater since 1953, and had that name until its October 21, 2012 closure. The exact address is 2-9-11 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo. This was never known as the Chueigekijo Theater. There is a second theater nearby called the Asakusa Meigaza, which opened in 1955 and closed on that same day.
What’s really strange is that this was originally meant to operate as a twin-screen drive-in, but turns out that it operated as a single-screener throughout its history. There is a set of traces facing away from the theater itself, but no screen nor projection booth was established at the opposite side.
Actual opening date is February 9, 1921 with Theodore Roberts in “Everywoman” along with two unnamed shorts, the Canadian Cost Of Arms performing “O' Canada” and “God Save The King”, and John Whittaker singing “Mother Machree”.
Closed on September 29, 1985 with “Moving Violations” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”. “The Man With One Red Shoe” was also presented as well on its final attraction but was not played on its final night.
Famous Players opened Cornwall’s Capitol Theatre on January 23, 1928 with Wallace Beery in “Now We’re In The Air” along with two shorts, “My Lady Of Victories” and “Beauty Spots Of Canada”, Capitol News, and two live solo performances, “A Song Of Canada” by J.J. Whittaker and “Niagara The Glorious” by Jean Heig.
During its final years, the Capitol Theatre was last operated independently before closing for the final time on January 1, 1986 with “Santa Claus The Movie”.
Closed in late-August 2023 for renovations, but it was confirmed as final closure because of extremely poor business. The entire theater was placed on sale afterward, which the “For Sale” sign was visible in the July 2024 Google Maps view.
Actual opening date is June 17, 1977, opening with “Walking Tall: Final Chapter” in Screen 1 and “Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure” in Screen 2.
Actual opening date is February 15, 1985.
The Smyrna Drive-In was still open in 1979, but was gone by 1988, meaning that it most likely closed during the early-1980s.
The Kawai Kinema opened in August 1932, and had many different names throughout the years, including the Daitoza, Daito Theater during World War II, Asakusa Shintoho Theater during the early-1950s, Asakusa Theater in the mid-1950s, and the Asakusa Chuei Theater (or the Asakusa Chueigekijo Theater) in the early-1970s. The exact address is 2-9-13 Asakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo.
There’s not a lot of information that I can find about this one. The Egawa Theater opened in May 1930, and was renamed the Asakusa Shochiku New Theater in December 1931. As of that time, it was designed by Kato Architects and Engineers, and is a steel-framed reinforced concrete structure with one basement floor and three aboveground floors.
It was last known as the Asakusa New Theater since 1953, and had that name until its October 21, 2012 closure. The exact address is 2-9-11 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo. This was never known as the Chueigekijo Theater. There is a second theater nearby called the Asakusa Meigaza, which opened in 1955 and closed on that same day.
The Filmack Trailer Company used these type of slides in local merchants reels. These were used in intermission countdowns.
Opened on October 18, 1930.
What’s really strange is that this was originally meant to operate as a twin-screen drive-in, but turns out that it operated as a single-screener throughout its history. There is a set of traces facing away from the theater itself, but no screen nor projection booth was established at the opposite side.
This most likely opened in the late-1970s or early-1980s. A 1976 aerial view shows the drive-in hasn’t been built yet.
The Walmart opened at the site on January 25, 1994.
The Walmart opened at parts of the site on June 26, 1996.
Actual opening date is February 9, 1921 with Theodore Roberts in “Everywoman” along with two unnamed shorts, the Canadian Cost Of Arms performing “O' Canada” and “God Save The King”, and John Whittaker singing “Mother Machree”.
Screens 2 and 3 closed on May 29, 2001, while Screen 1 remained open until the following day on May 30, 2001.
Closed on September 29, 1985 with “Moving Violations” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”. “The Man With One Red Shoe” was also presented as well on its final attraction but was not played on its final night.
Famous Players opened Cornwall’s Capitol Theatre on January 23, 1928 with Wallace Beery in “Now We’re In The Air” along with two shorts, “My Lady Of Victories” and “Beauty Spots Of Canada”, Capitol News, and two live solo performances, “A Song Of Canada” by J.J. Whittaker and “Niagara The Glorious” by Jean Heig.
During its final years, the Capitol Theatre was last operated independently before closing for the final time on January 1, 1986 with “Santa Claus The Movie”.
Closed on September 6, 1987 with four movies: “Dragnet”, “North Shore”, “Smokey And The Bandit”, and “Playing For Keeps”.
The old Walmart store at the theater site lasted from October 31, 1989 until January 1997 when it was relocated.
Operated as early as 1951.
Still open in 1941.
A 1966 topo doesn’t list the drive-in, meaning that it may’ve closed earlier than that.
Demolished in Spring 1967.
Closed. Please update.
Opened on July 2, 1952.
Closed in late-August 2023 for renovations, but it was confirmed as final closure because of extremely poor business. The entire theater was placed on sale afterward, which the “For Sale” sign was visible in the July 2024 Google Maps view.
Actual opening date is June 17, 1977, opening with “Walking Tall: Final Chapter” in Screen 1 and “Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure” in Screen 2.
Once operated by Cineplex Odeon.