Correction: This was never once operated by AMC Theatres. Throughout its history, it was operated by both West Side-Valley Theatres and Tegtmeier Associates.
Actual opening date is May 10, 1950 with “Francis” and “Far Frontier” along with a few unnamed shorts. It was closed on September 3, 1984 with Disney’s “The Jungle Book” and “Sheena”. Luxury Theatres was its last operator.
Harry Moyer Sr. opened the Sellwood Theatre on April 16, 1938 with Carole Lombard in “Nothing Sacred” along with a few unnamed shorts. It was later operated by CNS Theatres, and finally by the independent chain Family Theatres before closing on February 8, 1997 with “The English Patient”.
This is also the first ever movie theater to operate in Frisco since the 1956 Rio Theatre fire, back when Frisco was a normal small town before becoming an economic warzone decades later.
Daniel “Danny” Heilbrunn previously served as vice president of the Mid-States Theatres chain in November 1980 after serving as the appointed special assistant for former Mid-States president Roy White. When USA Cinemas took over the Mid-States chain in December 1985, Heilbrunn became a local booker. It’s most likely that Heilbrunn left USA around the same time Loews took over the USA Cinemas branch.
Please read ForgttenDayton. First of all, calm the hell down! I know it’s a mistake, and now I know it’s not the first DanBarry theater. Besides, I was so damn confused on a newspaper article (see below) that the original owner “wanted a common trademark name” and cannot find the DanBarry name before that happen. And second, I didn’t know the DanBarry chain was introduced earlier than that until now. It doesn’t mean that I’m stupid and dumb, it’s just that I’m still learning. I even have to correct some of comments from Dallasmovietheaters without even a single argument like what you’re doing to me a few hours ago. Everybody still needs to learn and made mistakes sometimes. As I demanded your request, I deleted my older posts from last year and I can officially correct it now.
The Chillicothe Gazette had an article released on September 17, 1992, called “Chillicothe Cinemas To Become Danbarry Cinemas”. In that article, then-owner Daniel Heilbrunn replied back on September 16, 1992, that he wanted to create a common trade name for his theaters. The name DanBarry came from Heilbrunn’s first name with a name of a partner for his business. I was like, “Does it mean that this is the first DanBarry?” I looked through various newspapers from 1989 to 1991, and I cannot find the “DanBarry” name anywhere! Recently, just now, I’ve found the earliest info on DanBarry, though it’s very small, dates back to a “theater manager wanted” box from June 1992.
And yes, you’re right ForgttenDayton about the founding year being in 1989, even though the BBB website confirms that the DanBarry chain was founded on April 17, 1990, with, as of 2026, Ms. Cora Willett, being its president and CEO. I can still confirm 1989 as its launch year.
The posters are also removed in the March 2026 street view as well, except for one or two. The reason of closure is former employees and reports suggest the theater was sold, but promised renovations did not occur. Contracts to receive films were cancelled, and the new ownership failed to obtain necessary licensing.
Demolished five days after closure.
Correction: This was never once operated by AMC Theatres. Throughout its history, it was operated by both West Side-Valley Theatres and Tegtmeier Associates.
What is the first normal feature after opening?
This was last known as Tanasbourne Cinemas, before closing on September 30, 1993.
Opened on Christmas Day 2013.
A 1979 aerial view shows that the theater hasn’t been built yet, meaning that January 16, 1981 is the exact opening date for the Beaverton.
Opened with “The Naked Runner” and “The Viscount” in Screen 1 and “The War Wagon” and “Texas Across The River” in Screen 2.
Closed on November 7, 1988 with “Big” and “Die Hard”.
Damaged by a projection-related fire on June 19, 1939.
Closed on September 30, 1993, last operated by Act III.
Closed on July 22, 1986 with “Down And Out In Beverly Hills” and “Gung Ho”.
Functions update: First-run films are also added.
Actual opening date is May 10, 1950 with “Francis” and “Far Frontier” along with a few unnamed shorts. It was closed on September 3, 1984 with Disney’s “The Jungle Book” and “Sheena”. Luxury Theatres was its last operator.
Harry Moyer Sr. opened the Sellwood Theatre on April 16, 1938 with Carole Lombard in “Nothing Sacred” along with a few unnamed shorts. It was later operated by CNS Theatres, and finally by the independent chain Family Theatres before closing on February 8, 1997 with “The English Patient”.
Opened in 1940. It was once operated by Luxury Theatres, and twinned in the early-1980s.
Opened on August 18, 1942 as the third Portland area theater operated by Harry Moyer Sr.
Opened on July 1, 1994.
Same address, 6983 Main Street, Frisco, TX 75034.
This is also the first ever movie theater to operate in Frisco since the 1956 Rio Theatre fire, back when Frisco was a normal small town before becoming an economic warzone decades later.
Daniel “Danny” Heilbrunn previously served as vice president of the Mid-States Theatres chain in November 1980 after serving as the appointed special assistant for former Mid-States president Roy White. When USA Cinemas took over the Mid-States chain in December 1985, Heilbrunn became a local booker. It’s most likely that Heilbrunn left USA around the same time Loews took over the USA Cinemas branch.
What’s really strange is that neighboring Frisco also had a Rio Theatre that also got destroyed by a fire that same exact year.
Correction: The Chillicothe Cinema 6 is not the first DanBarry, though it did use this policy trailer at the time!
Correction: The Chillicothe Cinema 6 is not the first DanBarry, though it did use this policy trailer at the time!
Please read ForgttenDayton. First of all, calm the hell down! I know it’s a mistake, and now I know it’s not the first DanBarry theater. Besides, I was so damn confused on a newspaper article (see below) that the original owner “wanted a common trademark name” and cannot find the DanBarry name before that happen. And second, I didn’t know the DanBarry chain was introduced earlier than that until now. It doesn’t mean that I’m stupid and dumb, it’s just that I’m still learning. I even have to correct some of comments from Dallasmovietheaters without even a single argument like what you’re doing to me a few hours ago. Everybody still needs to learn and made mistakes sometimes. As I demanded your request, I deleted my older posts from last year and I can officially correct it now.
The Chillicothe Gazette had an article released on September 17, 1992, called “Chillicothe Cinemas To Become Danbarry Cinemas”. In that article, then-owner Daniel Heilbrunn replied back on September 16, 1992, that he wanted to create a common trade name for his theaters. The name DanBarry came from Heilbrunn’s first name with a name of a partner for his business. I was like, “Does it mean that this is the first DanBarry?” I looked through various newspapers from 1989 to 1991, and I cannot find the “DanBarry” name anywhere! Recently, just now, I’ve found the earliest info on DanBarry, though it’s very small, dates back to a “theater manager wanted” box from June 1992.
And yes, you’re right ForgttenDayton about the founding year being in 1989, even though the BBB website confirms that the DanBarry chain was founded on April 17, 1990, with, as of 2026, Ms. Cora Willett, being its president and CEO. I can still confirm 1989 as its launch year.
The posters are also removed in the March 2026 street view as well, except for one or two. The reason of closure is former employees and reports suggest the theater was sold, but promised renovations did not occur. Contracts to receive films were cancelled, and the new ownership failed to obtain necessary licensing.