The Kawai Kinema opened in August 1932, and had many different names throughout the years, including the Daitoza, Daito Theater during World War II, Asakusa Shintoho Theater during the early-1950s, Asakusa Theater in the mid-1950s, and the Asakusa Chuei Theater (or the Asakusa Chueigekijo Theater) in the early-1970s. The exact address is 2-9-13 Asakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo.
There’s not a lot of information that I can find about this one. The Egawa Theater opened in May 1930, and was renamed the Asakusa Shochiku New Theater in December 1931. As of that time, it was designed by Kato Architects and Engineers, and is a steel-framed reinforced concrete structure with one basement floor and three aboveground floors.
It was last known as the Asakusa New Theater since 1953, and had that name until its October 21, 2012 closure. The exact address is 2-9-11 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo. This was never known as the Chueigekijo Theater. There is a second theater nearby called the Asakusa Meigaza, which opened in 1955 and closed on that same day.
What’s really strange is that this was originally meant to operate as a twin-screen drive-in, but turns out that it operated as a single-screener throughout its history. There is a set of traces facing away from the theater itself, but no screen nor projection booth was established at the opposite side.
Actual opening date is February 9, 1921 with Theodore Roberts in “Everywoman” along with two unnamed shorts, the Canadian Cost Of Arms performing “O' Canada” and “God Save The King”, and John Whittaker singing “Mother Machree”.
Closed on September 29, 1985 with “Moving Violations” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”. “The Man With One Red Shoe” was also presented as well on its final attraction but was not played on its final night.
Famous Players opened Cornwall’s Capitol Theatre on January 23, 1928 with Wallace Beery in “Now We’re In The Air” along with two shorts, “My Lady Of Victories” and “Beauty Spots Of Canada”, Capitol News, and two live solo performances, “A Song Of Canada” by J.J. Whittaker and “Niagara The Glorious” by Jean Heig.
During its final years, the Capitol Theatre was last operated independently before closing for the final time on January 1, 1986 with “Santa Claus The Movie”.
Actual opening date is June 17, 1977, opening with “Walking Tall: Final Chapter” in Screen 1 and “Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure” in Screen 2.
The Oshawa Centre Cinemas most likely opened its doors on April 15, 1971 with “Love Story” in Screen 1 and Walt Disney’s “The Barefoot Executive” in Screen 2. It started life as a twin, and was renamed Oshawa Centre 4 when both screens were divided into a quad during the early-1980s.
The Hendersonville Drive-In actually operated as early as 1950. The popularity of the nearby multiplexes caused the closure of the Henderson Outdoor Cinema on October 26, 1986 with “A Nightmare On Elm Street 1 and 2”.
The Four Seasons Cinemas opened its doors on February 15, 1985 by Litchfield, opening with “The Breakfast Club”, “Vision Quest”, “Fast Forward”, and “Mischief” in screen order. Its original manager is Keith Black, and a total of 332 tickets were sold on opening night.
The Kawai Kinema opened in August 1932, and had many different names throughout the years, including the Daitoza, Daito Theater during World War II, Asakusa Shintoho Theater during the early-1950s, Asakusa Theater in the mid-1950s, and the Asakusa Chuei Theater (or the Asakusa Chueigekijo Theater) in the early-1970s. The exact address is 2-9-13 Asakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo.
There’s not a lot of information that I can find about this one. The Egawa Theater opened in May 1930, and was renamed the Asakusa Shochiku New Theater in December 1931. As of that time, it was designed by Kato Architects and Engineers, and is a steel-framed reinforced concrete structure with one basement floor and three aboveground floors.
It was last known as the Asakusa New Theater since 1953, and had that name until its October 21, 2012 closure. The exact address is 2-9-11 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo. This was never known as the Chueigekijo Theater. There is a second theater nearby called the Asakusa Meigaza, which opened in 1955 and closed on that same day.
The Filmack Trailer Company used these type of slides in local merchants reels. These were used in intermission countdowns.
Opened on October 18, 1930.
What’s really strange is that this was originally meant to operate as a twin-screen drive-in, but turns out that it operated as a single-screener throughout its history. There is a set of traces facing away from the theater itself, but no screen nor projection booth was established at the opposite side.
This most likely opened in the late-1970s or early-1980s. A 1976 aerial view shows the drive-in hasn’t been built yet.
The Walmart opened at the site on January 25, 1994.
The Walmart opened at parts of the site on June 26, 1996.
Actual opening date is February 9, 1921 with Theodore Roberts in “Everywoman” along with two unnamed shorts, the Canadian Cost Of Arms performing “O' Canada” and “God Save The King”, and John Whittaker singing “Mother Machree”.
Screens 2 and 3 closed on May 29, 2001, while Screen 1 remained open until the following day on May 30, 2001.
Closed on September 29, 1985 with “Moving Violations” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”. “The Man With One Red Shoe” was also presented as well on its final attraction but was not played on its final night.
Famous Players opened Cornwall’s Capitol Theatre on January 23, 1928 with Wallace Beery in “Now We’re In The Air” along with two shorts, “My Lady Of Victories” and “Beauty Spots Of Canada”, Capitol News, and two live solo performances, “A Song Of Canada” by J.J. Whittaker and “Niagara The Glorious” by Jean Heig.
During its final years, the Capitol Theatre was last operated independently before closing for the final time on January 1, 1986 with “Santa Claus The Movie”.
Closed on September 6, 1987 with four movies: “Dragnet”, “North Shore”, “Smokey And The Bandit”, and “Playing For Keeps”.
The old Walmart store at the theater site lasted from October 31, 1989 until January 1997 when it was relocated.
Operated as early as 1951.
Still open in 1941.
A 1966 topo doesn’t list the drive-in, meaning that it may’ve closed earlier than that.
Demolished in Spring 1967.
Opened on July 2, 1952.
Actual opening date is June 17, 1977, opening with “Walking Tall: Final Chapter” in Screen 1 and “Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure” in Screen 2.
The Oshawa Centre Cinemas most likely opened its doors on April 15, 1971 with “Love Story” in Screen 1 and Walt Disney’s “The Barefoot Executive” in Screen 2. It started life as a twin, and was renamed Oshawa Centre 4 when both screens were divided into a quad during the early-1980s.
The exact address is 178-298 Theatre Rd, Madison, NC 27025. The concession stand/projection booth is still there in extremely rough shape as of 2026.
Closed on October 30, 1986 with “Psycho III” in Screen 1 and “The Boy Who Could Fly” in Screen 2.
The Hendersonville Drive-In actually operated as early as 1950. The popularity of the nearby multiplexes caused the closure of the Henderson Outdoor Cinema on October 26, 1986 with “A Nightmare On Elm Street 1 and 2”.
The Four Seasons Cinemas opened its doors on February 15, 1985 by Litchfield, opening with “The Breakfast Club”, “Vision Quest”, “Fast Forward”, and “Mischief” in screen order. Its original manager is Keith Black, and a total of 332 tickets were sold on opening night.