Manchester had six theaters in its early history, including one drive-in. Unfortunately it was unknown if this theater was either its third or fourth to open because for two reasons. One is that there’s a lot of venues in the area that were named Playhouse and I don’t want to be confused, and the other is that this start life as a seasonal theater that screened first-run movies. It wasn’t until around 1946 when the Manchester Playhouse Theatre began running first-run movies all-year round. Unfortunately there’s not a lot of showtimes being demonstrated on the Manchester Journal during its early heyday.
During World War II and beforehand, the nearby Modern Theatre was the only theater that runs first-run movies all-year during its heyday. Throughout its history, both theaters share an equal amount of first-run mainstream titles throughout its history.
Opened with Dan Dailey in “Meet Me At The Fair” along with a few shorts and an unknown comedy.
According to its last owner, Fred Nelson, he replied that he closed down the Northland Drive-In on July 6, 1986 for a few good reasons. One reason is crime which involves people stealing items, break-ins, vandalism, and even people stealing letters from the marquee a total of 12 times. Throughout the 1985 season contains nine break-ins in total. And the other reason is the deterioration which its condition got worse by the end of its life.
Closed on April 23, 1956 with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis in “Artists And Models” (unknown if extras added). It originally planned to reopen that October, but it never happened.
This actually opened on July 13, 1984 with “Cannonball II” in Screen 1 and “The Natural” in Screen 2, and closed on July 19, 1990 with “Robocop 2” in Screen 1 and “Gremlins 2: The New Batch” in Screen 2.
The September 1966 opening of the Manchester Cinema Theatre also caused the closure of the nearby Manchester Playhouse on Main Street, which had been operating for decades.
I cannot find as much information about this one, but all I know is that Manchester Cinema Theatre in the Manchester Shopping Center first opened its doors as a 250-seat single-screener on September 7, 1966 with Steve McQueen in “Nevada Smith”. It was twinned around February 1984.
Manchester had six theaters in its early history, including one drive-in. Unfortunately it was unknown if this theater was either its third or fourth to open because for two reasons. One is that there’s a lot of venues in the area that were named Playhouse and I don’t want to be confused, and the other is that this start life as a seasonal theater that screened first-run movies. It wasn’t until around 1946 when the Manchester Playhouse Theatre began running first-run movies all-year round. Unfortunately there’s not a lot of showtimes being demonstrated on the Manchester Journal during its early heyday.
During World War II and beforehand, the nearby Modern Theatre was the only theater that runs first-run movies all-year during its heyday. Throughout its history, both theaters share an equal amount of first-run mainstream titles throughout its history.
Renamed Movieland on October 10, 1970, reopening with “Gone With The Wind”.
Closed on February 18, 2001.
Closed on March 31, 1985.
Closed in late-August 1995.
Closed by Act III on September 29, 1993.
Closed around Christmas 1999.
Closed on December 18, 1994.
Closed on September 26, 1985 with “Year Of The Dragon” and “Pale Rider”.
Closed on December 11, 1997.
The fire actually happened on January 19, 1948, which caused an estimate $70,000 in damages. Two adjoining shops were also destroyed by the blaze.
Opened with Dan Dailey in “Meet Me At The Fair” along with a few shorts and an unknown comedy.
According to its last owner, Fred Nelson, he replied that he closed down the Northland Drive-In on July 6, 1986 for a few good reasons. One reason is crime which involves people stealing items, break-ins, vandalism, and even people stealing letters from the marquee a total of 12 times. Throughout the 1985 season contains nine break-ins in total. And the other reason is the deterioration which its condition got worse by the end of its life.
Closed on April 23, 1956 with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis in “Artists And Models” (unknown if extras added). It originally planned to reopen that October, but it never happened.
Closed on August 22, 2019.
Closed on August 31, 1981 with “An Eye For An Eye”.
This actually opened on July 13, 1984 with “Cannonball II” in Screen 1 and “The Natural” in Screen 2, and closed on July 19, 1990 with “Robocop 2” in Screen 1 and “Gremlins 2: The New Batch” in Screen 2.
The September 1966 opening of the Manchester Cinema Theatre also caused the closure of the nearby Manchester Playhouse on Main Street, which had been operating for decades.
I cannot find as much information about this one, but all I know is that Manchester Cinema Theatre in the Manchester Shopping Center first opened its doors as a 250-seat single-screener on September 7, 1966 with Steve McQueen in “Nevada Smith”. It was twinned around February 1984.
Demolished in mid-2016.
Closed on February 17, 2000 because of heavy competition.
I don’t see the theater being once named the Anthony Drive-In. It appears that it has been the Bennington Drive-In throughout its whole life.
Closed with “Clue” in Screen 1 and “Back To The Future” in Screen 2.
Closed on August 6, 1998 with “The Horse Whisperer” in Screen 1 and “Dr. Dolittle” in Screen 2.
Closed on September 17, 1987 with “The Witches Of Eastwick” and “Dragnet”.
Closed on September 27, 1981.