The Lake Theatre actually closed on April 17, 1960 with “The Buckskin Lady” and “Wink Of An Eye” along with three unnamed cartoons. The reason of closure is because of declining attendance.
Cost of the theater’s building is an estimate $35,000 when it was constructed before opening. It actually first had a soft opening on June 27, 1941 before officially opening to the public the following day on June 28, 1941, not 21.
There are two Ruskin Drive-Ins. The first one opened in 1952 at 34th and Lougheed, and closed in 1966 when the newer Ruskin Drive-In opened nearby also on Lougheed near 289th. It was renamed the Fort Ruskin Drive-In during the late-1960s and was still open in 1973.
Most likely closed in 1949 when the Paramount Theatre opened nearby. An article from that same year announces a special event, meaning that the former Empress briefly became a special events house before housing the Capital News for more than two decades.
The Sunset Auto Theatre didn’t last long when it opened in 1953, but reopened in 1967 under the name Park Cinema Drive-In. I cannot confirm if this was the same drive-in or not.
General Conema operated the Alexandria Cinema 6 until it was taken over by Carmike on May 19, 1994. It was closed on December 20, 2007.
Last operated by Carmike.
It was most likely still open after being taken over by Carmike.
Taken over by Carmike in June 1990 from Cineplex Odeon.
Renamed Rio on July 22, 1939.
The Lake Theatre actually closed on April 17, 1960 with “The Buckskin Lady” and “Wink Of An Eye” along with three unnamed cartoons. The reason of closure is because of declining attendance.
Once known as UA Movies at Lawrenceville when United Artists took it over on April 22, 1988.
Closed on March 26, 1974, last operated as an adult theater.
Still open in 1959.
Briefly reopened for the 1992 season as well.
Most likely on both screens.
Closed as a movie theater on June 4, 1974. Mann Theatres was its last operator.
1943
Right after opening in 1947.
Opened on July 2, 1947.
Closed in February 1974.
Twinned in June 1980.
Actual opening date is February 26, 1999. What’s really unique is that the theater open with very rough reviews!
A 1981 aerial view shows the theater with its screen and glory, but was already gone by 1986, meaning that it was demolished during the early-1980s.
Despite the rustiness, the 131 Drive-In colors and letters are still visible on one side.
Cost of the theater’s building is an estimate $35,000 when it was constructed before opening. It actually first had a soft opening on June 27, 1941 before officially opening to the public the following day on June 28, 1941, not 21.
There are two Ruskin Drive-Ins. The first one opened in 1952 at 34th and Lougheed, and closed in 1966 when the newer Ruskin Drive-In opened nearby also on Lougheed near 289th. It was renamed the Fort Ruskin Drive-In during the late-1960s and was still open in 1973.
Most likely closed in 1949 when the Paramount Theatre opened nearby. An article from that same year announces a special event, meaning that the former Empress briefly became a special events house before housing the Capital News for more than two decades.
Taken over by Famous Players in Early 1947.
The Sunset Auto Theatre didn’t last long when it opened in 1953, but reopened in 1967 under the name Park Cinema Drive-In. I cannot confirm if this was the same drive-in or not.