Seth, I’ve just found out that there are two Pal Theatres in Millen. This one here is the second Pal Theatre that opened in 1960 that replaced the first one, which had been operating since April 8, 1935. According to a December 1959 article by the Millen News, there was an article that reads “Pal Theatre’s New Home Underway” which shows that the theater had been relocated to a newer building in its current address in 1960, with 626 seats (476 in the main pit and 170 in the balcony), and a screen measuring 15ftx24ft.
This should be named “Pal Theatre (2)” under previous names. The first one will have its own CT page soon.
Reopened on April 1, 2025 as the “Saunders Planetarium & IMAX Digital Dome Theatre” following a multi-million dollar upgrade and renovation. During the upgrade, the theater received a new interior screen, digital projection system, and star projection software. Current functions are first-run and educational films.
Prior to its August 2017 closure, it was last known as “Florida Hospital IMAX Dome Theatre”.
The Revel Drive-In opened its gates by Pal Amusements on October 10, 1952 with Frankie Laine in “Rainbow ‘Round My Shoulder” (unknown if extras added) plus a fireworks show after the feature. It has a total capacity of 344 cars, and was located on 3233 U.S. 221, Louisville, GA 30434.
Pal Amusements opened the Brice Cinema on July 17, 1969 with Rock Hudson in “Ice Station Zebra”. It was a 570-seat single-screener measuring 9,425 square-feet (65x145ft), featuring four-channel stereo sound and a concession stand measuring 35 feet. The theater was built by Charles Clifton, and was opened by Mitchell F. Brice’s son, Mitchell Brice Jr., who named the theater after his father as a tribute.
This first opened as the Shadowland Theatre and operated as early as 1920. It was renamed the Pal Theatre on July 29, 1935 after it was sold to Mitchell F. Brice of Vidalia. It received a big remodel on February 7, 1956.
This opened as the New Jeffersonville Theatre, and was the replacement of the Dixie Theatre that opened in November 1940 by manager Edgar David Strange and burned down in January 1942. The New Jeffersonville Theatre was renamed the Twiggs Theatre in July 1946 after Floyd K. Horton took over as manager.
The Adams Theatre once became national headlines following the October 8, 1988 shooting death of a 20-year-old man named Melvin Jackson in one of the auditoriums, right when the movie “Tougher Than Leather” starring the rap group Run-DMC started up. The shooting happened right after the opening logos and into the opening credits.
Jackson at the time of the shooting was wearing a Burns security guard uniform but not was an employee at Burns. The shooting happened at 12:04 AM, just after midnight, and Jackson died 34 minutes later. Lovell Pertner, the Adams Theatre manager from 1980 until its November 1988 closing, replied that the theater was completely full at the time of the shooting, but no other injuries were reported. Two Detroit officers whose patrol car stayed outside the theater heard several gunshots and both rushed in to find Jackson on the floor.
This was the replacement of an early theater that got destroyed by a catastrophic fire on June 20, 1919 that killed 150 people, including many children.
Thanks! Also, the Loews branding was introduced in early 1989, not November.
Also, the Evergreen Theatres once became headlines when a showing of “The Godfather Part III” on January 1, 1991, ended early after an off-duty Chicago police officer and several village associates turned off the projector in the middle of the movie. This was due to the village’s prevent violence by gang members, who attended its screening.
It reopened on April 1, 2025, not August.
Seth, I’ve just found out that there are two Pal Theatres in Millen. This one here is the second Pal Theatre that opened in 1960 that replaced the first one, which had been operating since April 8, 1935. According to a December 1959 article by the Millen News, there was an article that reads “Pal Theatre’s New Home Underway” which shows that the theater had been relocated to a newer building in its current address in 1960, with 626 seats (476 in the main pit and 170 in the balcony), and a screen measuring 15ftx24ft.
This should be named “Pal Theatre (2)” under previous names. The first one will have its own CT page soon.
Reopened on April 1, 2025 as the “Saunders Planetarium & IMAX Digital Dome Theatre” following a multi-million dollar upgrade and renovation. During the upgrade, the theater received a new interior screen, digital projection system, and star projection software. Current functions are first-run and educational films.
Prior to its August 2017 closure, it was last known as “Florida Hospital IMAX Dome Theatre”.
Opened on July 10, 1975.
Definitely between April 15 and 17, 1960.
Actual opening date is May 17, 2005. Regal took over the theater on September 4, 2015.
Closed on January 13, 2000.
Closed on April 15, 2005.
Opened on December 10, 1954.
The Lakeland Theatre operated as early as 1925, and was remodeled in May 1942. It was still open in 1962.
The Revel Drive-In opened its gates by Pal Amusements on October 10, 1952 with Frankie Laine in “Rainbow ‘Round My Shoulder” (unknown if extras added) plus a fireworks show after the feature. It has a total capacity of 344 cars, and was located on 3233 U.S. 221, Louisville, GA 30434.
Managed by Edgar David Strange.
Built on the site of the Pete’s Drive-In.
Pal Amusements opened the Brice Cinema on July 17, 1969 with Rock Hudson in “Ice Station Zebra”. It was a 570-seat single-screener measuring 9,425 square-feet (65x145ft), featuring four-channel stereo sound and a concession stand measuring 35 feet. The theater was built by Charles Clifton, and was opened by Mitchell F. Brice’s son, Mitchell Brice Jr., who named the theater after his father as a tribute.
This first opened as the Shadowland Theatre and operated as early as 1920. It was renamed the Pal Theatre on July 29, 1935 after it was sold to Mitchell F. Brice of Vidalia. It received a big remodel on February 7, 1956.
Opened on March 30, 1939.
This opened as the New Jeffersonville Theatre, and was the replacement of the Dixie Theatre that opened in November 1940 by manager Edgar David Strange and burned down in January 1942. The New Jeffersonville Theatre was renamed the Twiggs Theatre in July 1946 after Floyd K. Horton took over as manager.
Closed as a movie theater on September 28, 1986.
The State Theatre, last operated as Palms Theater, closed on August 30, 1981 as a movie theater.
The Adams Theatre once became national headlines following the October 8, 1988 shooting death of a 20-year-old man named Melvin Jackson in one of the auditoriums, right when the movie “Tougher Than Leather” starring the rap group Run-DMC started up. The shooting happened right after the opening logos and into the opening credits.
Jackson at the time of the shooting was wearing a Burns security guard uniform but not was an employee at Burns. The shooting happened at 12:04 AM, just after midnight, and Jackson died 34 minutes later. Lovell Pertner, the Adams Theatre manager from 1980 until its November 1988 closing, replied that the theater was completely full at the time of the shooting, but no other injuries were reported. Two Detroit officers whose patrol car stayed outside the theater heard several gunshots and both rushed in to find Jackson on the floor.
This was the replacement of an early theater that got destroyed by a catastrophic fire on June 20, 1919 that killed 150 people, including many children.
Thanks! Also, the Loews branding was introduced in early 1989, not November.
Also, the Evergreen Theatres once became headlines when a showing of “The Godfather Part III” on January 1, 1991, ended early after an off-duty Chicago police officer and several village associates turned off the projector in the middle of the movie. This was due to the village’s prevent violence by gang members, who attended its screening.
Briefly closed in mid-August 1991.
Closed on September 30, 1984 with Prince’s “Purple Rain”.
Actual closing date is May 15, 1983 with three unnamed Bruce Lee films.