Renamed Rialto in September 1917, and closed on February 13, 1922 (most likely with “The Simp”). It was converted into a Piggly Wiggly the following month, which opened on March 1, 1922 as the first location in Vallejo.
What’s really strange is that on Google Street View, it looks like the theater had been dead for three to four years. I don’t know if its still operating or not.
Still open in 1978. Aerial views from 1983 and 1985 show the theater but I cannot tell if its still in operating shape or not. There was a black line that most likely could be its screen. It was completely gone by 1994.
Opened in 1950 and closed after the 1976 season. It was last operated by United Artists. This was most likely due to the launch of the UA Cinema 1 & 2 which also caused the closure of the downtown Royal Theatre.
This most likely opened around September 1976, replacing the downtown Royal Theatre that had closed on August 31 of that same year, and the Skyvue Drive-In that ended its life after that year’s season. A topo view from the following year in 1977 shows a square (structure) at the site, meaning that the twin-screen theater itself was there, but doesn’t appear in 1971’s topo.
It most likely closed in the mid-2000s. A 2001 aerial view shows busyness with cars at the parking lot including some near the theater, but by 2006, it appears to be closed and abandoned. The building alongside the rest of the strip mall was completely remodeled in 2011.
A 2007 Google Maps view shows the old theater building in very poor shape. The outer marquee sign was still in decent shape, but the building itself is beaten up. The “CINEMA” signage was also changed during its final days of operation with a type of bolded Arial letters being used instead of the classic cursive letters during its UA days.
NOTE: The Previous Names list has a spelling error. It was UA Cinema I & II, not EA Cinema I & II. This also went under the name UA Cinema 1 & 2.
Closed on August 31, 1976 with “Shadow Of The Hawk” and last operated by United Artists. This was most likely due to the launch of the UA Cinema 1 & 2, which also caused the closure of the nearby Skyvue Drive-In.
The Brinkley Twin Cinema opened in the late-1970s, and was still open in the 1990s. I cannot confirm the exact closing date at this time.
However, Google Earth view from the capture date of February 26, 2000 confirms that there are cars in the parking lot, but I cannot confirm if it was still operating as a movie theater or has since converted into a church.
Renamed Roxy Theatre in 1944. Odeon Theatres Canada last operated the theater (under the Canadian Odeon branding at the time) and closed on November 13, 1983 with “Strange Brew”.
I cannot find any more information about this theater rather than just its opening year and ownership, but any additional information on the twin-screener would be greatly appreciated, and will be updated as soon as we get information.
Also opened with Charlie Chase in “Count Takes A Count” along with a Musical Fashions short and a “local” newsreel.
Exactly one year before the Tiger Theater opened, the entire interior of the building known as the Center Building was heavily destroyed in a large fire on the late night hours of February 4, 1936. Only the facade, exterior walls, and business signs survive the fire. Judging by the photo, I’m very sure the Tiger Theater was located at the former Motor Supply Company store that previously housed Wallace’s Drug Store (also formerly the Carthage L.H. & P. Company), which sits left to Milton’s Men’s Store and right next to Milton’s is the Leon’s Shoe Store.
Shortly after the fire, the Leon’s Shoe Store and Milton’s Men’s Store relocated, with Leon’s being relocated to the west side of the square and Milton’s being relocated to the Boyd building. The following year on March 1, 1937, Milton’s Men’s was purchased by Ross Rinehart, a Carthage resident and the department manager for the downtown 622 Main Street Sears in Joplin (which operated from June 22, 1929 until November 1956) who was also the former employee for a local Carthage clothing establishments company.
When another fire broke at the Center building on September 15, 1954, the Center Building suffered moderate damage, but the Tiger Theater was destroyed after a gas explosion blew out its rear doors and collapsed the roof, causing over $200,000 in damages to surrounding buildings.
Renamed Rialto in September 1917, and closed on February 13, 1922 (most likely with “The Simp”). It was converted into a Piggly Wiggly the following month, which opened on March 1, 1922 as the first location in Vallejo.
Closed on December 1, 1957 with John Wayne in “Jet Pilot” and Bob Hope in “Beau James” (unknown if extras added).
When the Cine 21 was tripled in September 1971, all screen auditoriums were named A, B, and C. It was renamed Cine 3 in June 1980.
The Rialto Theatre opened its doors on July 21, 1933, but unfortunately I cannot find its opening attractions.
Still open in 1970.
Opened on February 23, 1931.
First operated by GKC.
What’s really strange is that on Google Street View, it looks like the theater had been dead for three to four years. I don’t know if its still operating or not.
This operated as early as 1975, and was first known as Cinema 1 & 2.
Also, it may’ve continued operating without advertising. The Hope Star didn’t advertise the Dixie as much in 1977.
Still open in 1978. Aerial views from 1983 and 1985 show the theater but I cannot tell if its still in operating shape or not. There was a black line that most likely could be its screen. It was completely gone by 1994.
Opened in 1950 and closed after the 1976 season. It was last operated by United Artists. This was most likely due to the launch of the UA Cinema 1 & 2 which also caused the closure of the downtown Royal Theatre.
This most likely opened around September 1976, replacing the downtown Royal Theatre that had closed on August 31 of that same year, and the Skyvue Drive-In that ended its life after that year’s season. A topo view from the following year in 1977 shows a square (structure) at the site, meaning that the twin-screen theater itself was there, but doesn’t appear in 1971’s topo.
It most likely closed in the mid-2000s. A 2001 aerial view shows busyness with cars at the parking lot including some near the theater, but by 2006, it appears to be closed and abandoned. The building alongside the rest of the strip mall was completely remodeled in 2011.
A 2007 Google Maps view shows the old theater building in very poor shape. The outer marquee sign was still in decent shape, but the building itself is beaten up. The “CINEMA” signage was also changed during its final days of operation with a type of bolded Arial letters being used instead of the classic cursive letters during its UA days.
Closed on August 31, 1976 with “Shadow Of The Hawk” and last operated by United Artists. This was most likely due to the launch of the UA Cinema 1 & 2, which also caused the closure of the nearby Skyvue Drive-In.
The Brinkley Twin Cinema opened in the late-1970s, and was still open in the 1990s. I cannot confirm the exact closing date at this time.
However, Google Earth view from the capture date of February 26, 2000 confirms that there are cars in the parking lot, but I cannot confirm if it was still operating as a movie theater or has since converted into a church.
Still open in the early-1980s, but unfortunately ended its life with a fire.
Operated as early as 1917.
Renamed Roxy Theatre in 1944. Odeon Theatres Canada last operated the theater (under the Canadian Odeon branding at the time) and closed on November 13, 1983 with “Strange Brew”.
One screen showing adult films…
Now housed 597 seats.
Edited from my November 3, 2022 (8:34 AM) comment:
Opened on December 13, 1991, closed in December 2004.
Demolished.
It’s been all those years! Happy 25 Years CT!
I cannot find any more information about this theater rather than just its opening year and ownership, but any additional information on the twin-screener would be greatly appreciated, and will be updated as soon as we get information.
Also opened with Charlie Chase in “Count Takes A Count” along with a Musical Fashions short and a “local” newsreel.
Exactly one year before the Tiger Theater opened, the entire interior of the building known as the Center Building was heavily destroyed in a large fire on the late night hours of February 4, 1936. Only the facade, exterior walls, and business signs survive the fire. Judging by the photo, I’m very sure the Tiger Theater was located at the former Motor Supply Company store that previously housed Wallace’s Drug Store (also formerly the Carthage L.H. & P. Company), which sits left to Milton’s Men’s Store and right next to Milton’s is the Leon’s Shoe Store.
Shortly after the fire, the Leon’s Shoe Store and Milton’s Men’s Store relocated, with Leon’s being relocated to the west side of the square and Milton’s being relocated to the Boyd building. The following year on March 1, 1937, Milton’s Men’s was purchased by Ross Rinehart, a Carthage resident and the department manager for the downtown 622 Main Street Sears in Joplin (which operated from June 22, 1929 until November 1956) who was also the former employee for a local Carthage clothing establishments company.
When another fire broke at the Center building on September 15, 1954, the Center Building suffered moderate damage, but the Tiger Theater was destroyed after a gas explosion blew out its rear doors and collapsed the roof, causing over $200,000 in damages to surrounding buildings.