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50sSNIPES commented about Chief Auto Movies on Mar 22, 2026 at 12:01 pm

Simplex XLs mounted on Simplex LL-1 pedestals, with Ashcraft Super Power carbon arc lamphouses and Simplex (possibly SH-1000) soundheads.

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50sSNIPES commented about McHenry Outdoor Theatre on Mar 22, 2026 at 11:53 am

The left is a Christie P35 mounted on a Christie SLC (Xenon Lamp Console) pedestal with a Xenox bulb, and the right is a Simplex E-7.

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50sSNIPES commented about McHenry Outdoor Theatre on Mar 22, 2026 at 11:51 am

Christie P35 projection mounted on a Christie SLC (Xenon Lamp Console) pedestal with a Xenox bulb.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lynn Drive-In Movies on Mar 22, 2026 at 11:42 am

Simplex XL projectors with “Mighty 90” carbon arcs.

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50sSNIPES commented about Riverdale Drive-In on Mar 22, 2026 at 11:26 am

Closed on October 10, 1982 with “Firefox” and “Sharkey’s Machine”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Sikeston Drive-In on Mar 22, 2026 at 11:21 am

Its traces remained visible into the early-1980s despite mostly fading at the time.

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50sSNIPES commented about Orpheum Theatre on Mar 22, 2026 at 11:17 am

Opened in March 1920.

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50sSNIPES commented about Family Drive-In on Mar 22, 2026 at 10:29 am

Screen was gone by 1997, meaning that this may’ve closed around the early-1990s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Druid Hill Drive-In on Mar 22, 2026 at 10:14 am

Still operating in 1985, but the screen was removed by 1988, meaning that it closed during the mid-1980s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Corinth Drive-In on Mar 22, 2026 at 10:10 am

Still open in the mid-1980s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Chapman Hi-Way Drive-In on Mar 22, 2026 at 10:09 am

The screen was removed during the early-1990s, and its traces were left abandoned until a Walmart was built at the site, opening on March 17, 2004 as a replacement of an earlier location nearby that had been operating since January 31, 1990, and the original location is currently vacant.

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50sSNIPES commented about Sugarland Drive-In on Mar 22, 2026 at 9:59 am

Gone by 1962.

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50sSNIPES commented about Tropical Drive-In on Mar 22, 2026 at 9:58 am

Most likely immediately demolished after closure.

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50sSNIPES commented about Vero Drive-In on Mar 22, 2026 at 9:55 am

Destroyed by a fire on October 1, 1980, gutting the projection booth but the concession stand survived.

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50sSNIPES commented about Capri Theatre on Mar 22, 2026 at 9:48 am

Opened with Jack Holt in “Wanderer Of The Wasteland” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about State Theatre on Mar 22, 2026 at 9:45 am

The fire was caused by an overheated gas heater that also exploded, costing an estimate $35,000 in damages.

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50sSNIPES commented about Mission Theatre Playhouse on Mar 22, 2026 at 9:38 am

Opened on December 12, 1936 with Jean Hersholt in “The Dionne Quintuplets” along with an unnamed cartoon, unnamed novelty, and a Fox Movietone Newsreel.

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50sSNIPES commented about Plumas Theatre on Mar 22, 2026 at 9:34 am

This was the replacement of the Greenville Theatre that got destroyed by a morning fire on March 7, 1949. It will have its own CT page soon.

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50sSNIPES commented about Pix Theater on Mar 22, 2026 at 9:26 am

Destroyed by a faulty wiring fire on Christmas Day 1961.

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50sSNIPES commented about Skyline Drive-In on Mar 22, 2026 at 9:16 am

Opened with Doris Day in “It’s A Great Feeling” along with the Tex Williams soundie “Six-Gun Music” and an unnamed Bugs Bunny cartoon.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lux Cinerama on Mar 22, 2026 at 9:02 am

As of 1982, the Panama City area had a total of 21 indoor movie theaters, including three twin-screeners. The Lux was still open in 1986.

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50sSNIPES commented about AMC Regency Square 8 on Mar 22, 2026 at 8:41 am

This is a replacement of the Cave Springs Cinema I & II in nearby St. Peters.

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50sSNIPES commented about Jantzen Beach Theater on Mar 22, 2026 at 8:36 am

Actual closing date is June 1, 1995.

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50sSNIPES commented about Hollywood Theatre on Mar 22, 2026 at 8:36 am

Ended its days as a mainstream house on July 31, 1997.

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50sSNIPES commented about Star Theater on Mar 22, 2026 at 8:24 am

Opened on April 29, 1911, first managed by E.F. James.