Comments from 50sSNIPES - Cinema Treasures

50sSNIPES commented about Cameo Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:38 am

Once operated by E.J. Sparks Theatres.

50sSNIPES commented about Alcazar Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:38 am

Once operated by E.J. Sparks Theatres.

50sSNIPES commented about La Plaza Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:38 am

Once operated by E.J. Sparks Theatres.

50sSNIPES commented about Florida Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:37 am

Once operated by E.J. Sparks Theatres.

50sSNIPES commented about Ritz Theater on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:36 am

Once operated by E.J. Sparks Theatres.

50sSNIPES commented about Beacham Theater on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:35 am

Taken over by E.J. Sparks Theatres in June 1928.

50sSNIPES commented about Florida Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:35 am

Once operated by E.J. Sparks Theatres.

50sSNIPES commented about Seminole Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:35 am

Once operated by E.J. Sparks Theatres.

50sSNIPES commented about Palace Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:35 am

Gotcha, thanks for the update DiMaggio!

During its early days, E.J. Sparks Theatres was its operator, who also owned multiple theaters including the Tampa.

50sSNIPES commented about David Falk Memorial Theater on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:34 am

Once operated by E.J. Sparks Theatres.

50sSNIPES commented about Tampa Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:34 am

Once operated by E.J. Sparks Theatres.

50sSNIPES commented about Orland Square Cinemas on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:19 am

Cineplex Odeon took over all of Chicagoland’s Plitts in 1986, after acquiring the entire Plitt chain in December 1985. It was closed by Loews Cineplex in April 1998.

50sSNIPES commented about Diana Cinemas on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:18 am

Cineplex Odeon took over all of Chicagoland’s Plitts in 1986, after acquiring the entire Plitt chain in December 1985.

50sSNIPES commented about River Oaks Theaters 2 & 3 on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:17 am

Cineplex Odeon took over all of Chicagoland’s Plitts in 1986, after acquiring the entire Plitt chain in December 1985.

50sSNIPES commented about River Oaks Theater 4 on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:16 am

Cineplex Odeon took over all of Chicagoland’s Plitts in 1986, after acquiring the entire Plitt chain in December 1985.

50sSNIPES commented about River Oaks Theatres 11 & 12 on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:16 am

Cineplex Odeon took over all of Chicagoland’s Plitts in 1986, after acquiring the entire Plitt chain in December 1985.

50sSNIPES commented about River Oaks 7-8 on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:16 am

Cineplex Odeon took over all of Chicagoland’s Plitts in 1986, after acquiring the entire Plitt chain in December 1985.

50sSNIPES commented about Saint Charles Theaters on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:15 am

Taken over by Cineplex Odeon in 1986.

50sSNIPES commented about Arcada Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:14 am

Taken over by Cineplex Odeon in 1986.

50sSNIPES commented about Foxfield Theater on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:13 am

Taken over by Cineplex Odeon in 1986.

50sSNIPES commented about West Plaza Cinemas on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:12 am

Cineplex Odeon took over all of Chicagoland’s Plitts in 1986, after acquiring the entire Plitt chain in December 1985. It was closed on March 24, 1994.

50sSNIPES commented about Mercury Theater on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:11 am

Cineplex Odeon took over all of Chicagoland’s Plitts in 1986, after acquiring the entire Plitt chain in December 1985.

50sSNIPES commented about Loews Cineplex Oak Brook Theatre on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:11 am

Cineplex Odeon took over all of Chicagoland’s Plitts in 1986, after acquiring the entire Plitt chain in December 1985.

50sSNIPES commented about Round Lake Twin on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:10 am

Cineplex Odeon took over all of Chicagoland’s Plitts in 1986, after acquiring the entire Plitt chain in December 1985.

50sSNIPES commented about Hawthorn Theaters on Jul 12, 2026 at 7:09 am

Cineplex Odeon took over all of Chicagoland’s Plitts in 1986, after acquiring the entire Plitt chain in December 1985.