The actual opening date is November 24, 1964, and the Marumsco was nicknamed “The Golden Theatre” according to the November 30, 1964 edition of Box Office. This was also opened by Neighborhood Theatres and housed a total capacity of 754 seats.
Correction: The Chiba Theatre currently housed 111 seats when it reopened in the new building on February 17, 1994. When the older Chiba Theater closed at the end of August 1992 because of the aging of the building and declining audiences, it last had a capacity of 406 seats.
The Park Theatre was first advertised by the Dayton Daily News on January 11, 1949, although I cannot confirm any information if that was its opening date or not.
Once known as Village Playhouse. It was taken over by Martin Theatres in October 1969 after the chain purchased all seven Gordon Theaters in the Newport News area, including the Village.
Actual closing date is April 17, 1977 with “The Cassandra Crossing”. A little info about the theater as of 1977 includes Simplex E7 projectors being used until the end.
This actually opened on July 21, 1949 with Dorothy Lamour in “The Girl From Manhattan” along with the Woody Woodpecker cartoon “The Mad Hatter” and the Pete Smith Specialty “Surfboard Rhythm”.
There are two theaters in Meyersdale that were named the Amuse-U. The first one was located in the old Donges building that later housed its own movie theater. A second Amuse-U opened in a former post office building on February 22, 1908.
A projection fire that minorly damaged the Amuse-U on July 21, 1908 had an unusual cause. Despite the theater surviving the fire and being caused in the projection room, the fire was not started by any projection equipment. Instead, its projectionist was rewinding a print of film while having a lighted cigar in his mouth at the time. A spark from his cigar was accidentally dropped onto the film he was engaging in rewinding ignited the blaze. The theater didn’t sustained any major damage due to the theater’s building being fireproof, but its machine and graphophone equipment suffered damage.
The Amuse-U closed for the final time in August 1911 and was sold in February 1912 by the staff at Collins Drug Store, who moved their store to the old Amuse-U building.
The actual opening date is July 31, 1953 with Kirk Douglas in “The Big Trees” along with two unnamed cartoons and a fireworks show.
Opened on August 22, 1937.
Taken over by Redstone Drive-In Theaters in August 1964.
Taken over by Redstone Drive-In Theaters in August 1964.
Taken over by Redstone Drive-In Theaters in August 1964.
The actual opening date is November 24, 1964, and the Marumsco was nicknamed “The Golden Theatre” according to the November 30, 1964 edition of Box Office. This was also opened by Neighborhood Theatres and housed a total capacity of 754 seats.
Correction: The Chiba Theatre currently housed 111 seats when it reopened in the new building on February 17, 1994. When the older Chiba Theater closed at the end of August 1992 because of the aging of the building and declining audiences, it last had a capacity of 406 seats.
Closed in late-June 1917.
The Turner Opera House most likely opened in September 1865. It was already in operation by the following month.
The Park Theatre was first advertised by the Dayton Daily News on January 11, 1949, although I cannot confirm any information if that was its opening date or not.
Actual closing date is July 6, 1969.
Actual closing date is September 18, 1982.
Renamed the Plaza Theatre on November 7, 1969.
Once known as Village Playhouse. It was taken over by Martin Theatres in October 1969 after the chain purchased all seven Gordon Theaters in the Newport News area, including the Village.
Opened with “Goodbye Columbus”.
Taken over by Martin Theatres in October 1969 after the chain purchased all seven Gordon Theaters in the Newport News area, including the Palace.
Last operated by Gordon Theaters.
Taken over by Martin Theatres in October 1969 after the chain purchased all seven Gordon Theaters in the Newport News area, including the Wythe.
Taken over by Martin Theatres in October 1969 after the chain purchased all seven Gordon Theaters in the Newport News area, including the Green Acres.
Taken over by Martin Theatres in October 1969 after the chain purchased all seven Gordon Theaters in the Newport News area, including the Downtown.
Taken over by Martin Theatres in October 1969 after the chain purchased all seven Gordon Theaters in the Newport News area, including the Anchor.
Actual closing date is April 17, 1977 with “The Cassandra Crossing”. A little info about the theater as of 1977 includes Simplex E7 projectors being used until the end.
This actually opened on July 21, 1949 with Dorothy Lamour in “The Girl From Manhattan” along with the Woody Woodpecker cartoon “The Mad Hatter” and the Pete Smith Specialty “Surfboard Rhythm”.
There are two theaters in Meyersdale that were named the Amuse-U. The first one was located in the old Donges building that later housed its own movie theater. A second Amuse-U opened in a former post office building on February 22, 1908.
A projection fire that minorly damaged the Amuse-U on July 21, 1908 had an unusual cause. Despite the theater surviving the fire and being caused in the projection room, the fire was not started by any projection equipment. Instead, its projectionist was rewinding a print of film while having a lighted cigar in his mouth at the time. A spark from his cigar was accidentally dropped onto the film he was engaging in rewinding ignited the blaze. The theater didn’t sustained any major damage due to the theater’s building being fireproof, but its machine and graphophone equipment suffered damage.
The Amuse-U closed for the final time in August 1911 and was sold in February 1912 by the staff at Collins Drug Store, who moved their store to the old Amuse-U building.
This opened as the Bijou Theatre, and was renamed the Pastime Theatre in December 1913.