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50sSNIPES commented about Capri Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 9:12 am

Taken over by Fox Circuit in March 1929.

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50sSNIPES commented about Smalley's Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 9:12 am

Taken over by Fox Circuit in March 1929, and once operated by Schine Circuit.

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50sSNIPES commented about Liberty Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 9:11 am

Taken over by Fox Circuit in March 1929, and once operated by Schine Circuit.

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50sSNIPES commented about Park Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 9:10 am

Taken over by Fox Circuit in March 1929, and once operated by Schine Circuit.

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50sSNIPES commented about Strand Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 9:09 am

Taken over by Fox Circuit in March 1929.

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50sSNIPES commented about Babcock Theater on Jul 12, 2026 at 9:08 am

Taken over by Fox Circuit in March 1929.

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50sSNIPES commented about Majestic Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 9:07 am

Taken over by Fox Circuit in March 1929, and once operated by Schine Circuit.

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50sSNIPES commented about Avon Theater on Jul 12, 2026 at 9:07 am

Taken over by Fox Circuit in March 1929, and once operated by Schine Circuit.

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50sSNIPES commented about Ritz Theater on Jul 12, 2026 at 9:00 am

Originally named Pastime Theatre, and was taken over by Schine Circuit on June 17, 1937.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lake Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 8:59 am

Schine Circuit took over the Lake in November 1945.

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50sSNIPES commented about Arcade Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 8:56 am

Paramount Pictures Inc. took over the Arcade in July 1941, but retained the Sparks branding.

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50sSNIPES commented about Ritz Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 8:56 am

Paramount Pictures Inc. took over the Ritz in July 1941, but retained the Sparks branding.

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50sSNIPES commented about Shea's Niagara Theater on Jul 12, 2026 at 8:54 am

Paramount began leasing the Niagara on March 1, 1949, but didn’t purchase the theater until July 16, 1951.

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50sSNIPES commented about Arcade Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 8:46 am

Once operated by E.J. Sparks Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Bellair Plaza Cinema I & II on Jul 12, 2026 at 8:43 am

Operated by General Cinema throughout most of its life, it was taken over by AMC in 1982. It was closed on March 31, 1988 with “Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach” in Screen 1 and “Three Men And A Baby” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Modjeska Theater on Jul 12, 2026 at 8:40 am

Once operated by Georgia Theater Company.

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50sSNIPES commented about Clemson Theater on Jul 12, 2026 at 8:27 am

Opened on April 13, 1948 with June Haver in “Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay!” (unknown if extras added), featuring RCA sound and scarlet velour drapes.

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50sSNIPES commented about Central Theater on Jul 12, 2026 at 8:20 am

There is an advertisement from July 1956 that says, “The Central Theatre and Restaurant”, which is a mix of a restaurant and live entertainment. If this confirms to be the exact location of the movie theater, then it had to be closed during the mid-1950s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Coliseum Center Performing Arts on Jul 12, 2026 at 8:14 am

Once operated by Florida State Theatres, later ABC Florida State Theatres, later Plitt Theatres, and last operated independently.

On February 20, 1981, the Daytona Theatre was renamed the Daytona Pitcher Show after a few menu upgrades. This didn’t last long, and the theater closed on September 11, 1986 with “Manhunter”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Beach Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 8:06 am

E.J. Sparks Theatres was one of its early operators, and was later operated by Florida State Theatres. It was renamed the Beach Theatre in May 1958, and closed on September 10, 1970 with “A Bullet For Pretty Boy”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lyric Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 8:01 am

Once operated by E.J. Sparks Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Colony Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 8:00 am

First operated by E.J. Sparks Theatres. The exact opening date is February 29, 1940 with Wallace Beery in “The Man From Dakota” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Queen Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:59 am

Closed on July 14, 1940 with “The Light Of Western Stars” along with an unnamed cartoon and unnamed serial. It was last operated by E.J. Sparks Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about State Art Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:57 am

Once operated by E.J. Sparks Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Roxy Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:45 am

Once operated by E.J. Sparks Theatres.