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50sSNIPES commented about AMC Alamo IMAX Theatre on Dec 6, 2025 at 4:49 pm

Actual opening date is March 6, 1988, yes with “Alamo: The Price Of Freedom”.

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50sSNIPES commented about IMAX Dome Theater on Dec 6, 2025 at 4:46 pm

This opened as the Kodak Omnimax Theater on January 24, 1993 with “To The Limit”. Two Walt Disney World employees dressed up as Mickey and Minnie Mouse made a special appearance on opening. It was renamed the IMAX Dome Theater in late-1995.

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50sSNIPES commented about Natick Sunbrella IMAX 3D Theater on Dec 6, 2025 at 2:08 pm

Opened as the AT&T Broadband IMAX 3D Theater at Jordan’s Furniture.

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50sSNIPES commented about Great Clips IMAX Theatre on Dec 6, 2025 at 2:07 pm

This opened as the Imation IMAX Theatre on April 5, 1997 with “Into The Deep”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Trail 4 on Dec 6, 2025 at 2:15 am

Actual closing date is September 27, 1977.

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50sSNIPES commented about Apple Valley 6 on Dec 6, 2025 at 2:13 am

Taken over by Marcus in 1998.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lucky Twin Drive-In on Dec 6, 2025 at 2:12 am

Actual closing date is July 13, 1980.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cento Cedar Cinema on Dec 6, 2025 at 2:08 am

Opened with “8½” and “The Running, Jumping, and Standing Still”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Royal Theatre on Dec 6, 2025 at 2:04 am

This closed in February 1932 when a newer Royal Theatre opened nearby.

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50sSNIPES commented about Royal Theatre on Dec 6, 2025 at 2:03 am

This opened in February 1932 as a replacement of an earlier Royal Theatre.

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50sSNIPES commented about Osage Theatre on Dec 6, 2025 at 2:01 am

The Osage Theatre actually opened around early-October 1946 according to an article by the Sedalia Democrat. The theater itself wasn’t complete at the time of opening due to a lack of signs and the marquee.

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50sSNIPES commented about Grand River Drive-In 30200 Grand River Avenue, Farmington, MI on Dec 6, 2025 at 1:57 am

Did they use an intermission slide made out of Microsoft PowerPoint?

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50sSNIPES commented about Fiesta Drive-In on Dec 6, 2025 at 1:55 am

It appears that it was still open in 1985, but was gone by 1991, judging by aerials.

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50sSNIPES commented about Hamly Theatre on Dec 6, 2025 at 1:52 am

This opened as the Pastime Theatre on September 3, 1909 with the films “Wilbur Wrights' Aeroplane” and “The Leapold Queen” along with musical performances by Ms. Ruby Baker on vocals and Ms. Ruth Smootz on piano and a four-piece orchestra that comes along with the program.

It was renamed the Majestic Theatre on July 30, 1911, the American Theatre on November 11, 1919, and the Hamly Theatre on April 23, 1928.

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50sSNIPES commented about Ritz Theater on Dec 6, 2025 at 1:49 am

Taken over by the Ada Community Theater on December 10, 1963.

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50sSNIPES commented about Grand Avenue Cinemas on Dec 6, 2025 at 1:43 am

Opened on October 7, 1965 (not October 3) with “The Glory Guys” and “Billie”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Gemini 1 & 2 Drive-In on Dec 6, 2025 at 1:41 am

Renamed the Gemini on July 19, 1965.

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50sSNIPES commented about Belford Drive-In on Dec 6, 2025 at 1:40 am

Opened with “Pinocchio In Outer Space” and “Harum Scarum” on both the indoor and drive-in screens.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lewis & Clark Theatre on Dec 6, 2025 at 1:38 am

Opened with “She” and “Hercules, Samson and Ulysses”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Forest Theatre on Dec 6, 2025 at 1:36 am

Actual closing date is February 26, 2004 and demolished on January 12, 2011.

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50sSNIPES commented about Staples Theater on Dec 6, 2025 at 1:34 am

This opened as the Grand Theatre, and was renamed the Staples Theater on September 16, 1928 following extensive remodeling and new management takeover.

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50sSNIPES commented about Rand Drive-In on Dec 6, 2025 at 1:26 am

The Rand Drive-In opened its gates on May 27, 1955 with Barbara Stanwyck in “Escape To Burma” along with two unnamed cartoons. Its screen measures 48x98ft. The Rand Drive-In briefly last operated as an adult theater until closing after the 1973 season. Right after closure, sections of the theater’s screen were damaged by a tornado on October 10 of that same year.

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50sSNIPES commented about Wadena Drive-In on Dec 6, 2025 at 1:22 am

The Wadena Drive-In opened its gates on May 5, 1955 with Robert Wagner in “White Feather” (unknown if extras added) and closed on July 8, 1989 with “The Naked Gun” and “Road House”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Rex Theatre on Dec 6, 2025 at 1:14 am

Opened as early as 1917 and closed on April 17, 1955 with “Gone With The Wind” with no extras.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lyceum Theatre on Dec 6, 2025 at 1:11 am

The Lyceum Theatre opened its doors on December 7, 1910 by Messrs. Leek & Perkins.