davidcoppock, that reopening was as the Starlite (Star-Lite) Drive-in.
I posted the Grand Opening ad with those films on it in 2017.
Link from the Photos gallery below.
Unfortunately that was over a year ago so I don’t recall.
I usually garner such information from various local Facebook pages related to any given town or city.
But I don’t see any images that I’ve added from such for the Trail Drive-In, so no way to connect the info with one of those groups.
OK, I’d say check the State-Lake across the street and the Oriental now listed as Nederlander on CT. The film lists/dates for those theatres were added the same time in 2007 in the comments.
That I do not know, other than various premieres.
But on page 7 of the archived comments, is a May 1, 2007 comment that lists all the films and their run dates from 1964-1980.
Which you can use to do any research on what were possibly roadshow engagements or not.
“Later operated by Plitt Theatres, they closed the Chicago Theatre as a movie theatre on September 19, 1985 with Michael Dudikoff in “American Ninja” & Michael J. Fox in “Teen Wolf”.”
Both films were released in August, so I believe considered first run if showing in September.
Opened 100 years ago today.
October 26, 1921.
In addition to Norma Talmadge in “The Sign on the Door”, was Buster Keaton in “The Playhouse”.
Grand Opening print ad added to Photo Gallery.
Not previously posted.
September 19, 1927 – The Kimo Theatre, the lavish “Pueblo Deco” movie palace in Albuquerque opened its doors. An overflow crowd watched performances of “mystic rites” by representatives from nearby Indian pueblos and reservations. Isleta Pueblo Governor Pablo Abeita won a prize of $50 for naming the new theater. He combined two Tewa words loosely translated as “king of its kind”. The theatre had deteriorated and was endangered when the City of Albuquerque purchased and restored it in 1977.
Paul Dimler photo.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37640374@N04/6287620225?fbclid=IwAR1sjFPLlENa-LqXr23Rv48fIMKbwm708R5PE_u9HB_qV8va6RyPJSZCbYI
Paul Dimler photo.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37640374@N04/6287620225?fbclid=IwAR1sjFPLlENa-LqXr23Rv48fIMKbwm708R5PE_u9HB_qV8va6RyPJSZCbYI
Paul Dimler photo.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37640374@N04/6287620225?fbclid=IwAR1sjFPLlENa-LqXr23Rv48fIMKbwm708R5PE_u9HB_qV8va6RyPJSZCbYI
“Lust for Life” at the Ute Theatre was released 9/17/56.
Update with video.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/11/09/double-door-plans-to-open-next-year-in-uptown-but-some-lucky-fans-have-been-getting-a-sneak-peek/?fbclid=IwAR1MiReefAlbNTgbkm-GeZbx1g8SUWl5UB7y9uacfkl-tHBXv2bwhFIl8Ms
davidcoppock, that reopening was as the Starlite (Star-Lite) Drive-in. I posted the Grand Opening ad with those films on it in 2017. Link from the Photos gallery below.
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/29850/photos/207019
Secret Movie Club is screening “It’s A Wonderful Life” on Christmas Eve.
Link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/35mm-its-a-wonderful-life-the-million-dollar-theater-tickets-206410688927?fbclid=IwAR0pSAl9o98SsIbK24jNv8IJQW0HpTxWcxqGlDw84x-xfMC_GIRle1mMge0
11/06/21 screening of “Xanadu”, photos added credit Carlos Cornejo.
October 2019 street view shows it is now split up into 4 separate retail spaces.
Thank you!
https://calisphere.org/item/ark:/13030/kt687013nc/?fbclid=IwAR2vJgMhS4HbH6Xe4kAAlU5aQNTHeKo-gpBNbkYEeYN2Ogcs-21mnz4qR4U
Unfortunately that was over a year ago so I don’t recall. I usually garner such information from various local Facebook pages related to any given town or city. But I don’t see any images that I’ve added from such for the Trail Drive-In, so no way to connect the info with one of those groups.
Up for sale as of 10/21/21.
https://www.chieftain.com/story/business/2021/10/21/pueblo-mesa-drive-movie-theater-up-sale/8507466002/?fbclid=IwAR2D2m1TuXAF4mMxB-Wwr0GMX67tHNHU5t5AyXlp6X9m6ceSDdlaXfMFAlA#newsletter#newsletter#newsletter#newsletter
Update: 1957
Photo credit Lee Sutton.
Enlargeable Flickr link below.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/58106578@N00/3127523951
OK, I’d say check the State-Lake across the street and the Oriental now listed as Nederlander on CT.
The film lists/dates for those theatres were added the same time in 2007 in the comments.
That I do not know, other than various premieres. But on page 7 of the archived comments, is a May 1, 2007 comment that lists all the films and their run dates from 1964-1980. Which you can use to do any research on what were possibly roadshow engagements or not.
Per the Overview:
“Later operated by Plitt Theatres, they closed the Chicago Theatre as a movie theatre on September 19, 1985 with Michael Dudikoff in “American Ninja” & Michael J. Fox in “Teen Wolf”.”
Both films were released in August, so I believe considered first run if showing in September.
I think these eagle corbels are originally from this theatre.
https://www.vintagegrindhouse.com/antique-rare-old-milwaukee-landmark-theater-building-architectural-salvage-large-eagle-corbels-pair?fbshop=1&fbclid=IwAR11O1P8Maa6QuklZZgILvOhU6mQcg4rnRb8fTuZghTKi-UjFFetnK4gFZE
Update on un-permitted work that led to destruction of the terra cotta and two stop work orders.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/10/28/rogers-park-building-work-stopped-devon/?fbclid=IwAR2h3t98JguoK72rTaIobn8us8HA6s3sudZ6H8kzn_A7s3NS4uruHKk54Sc
Closed July 26, 1919 per the Retro Quad Cities facebook page.
Opened 100 years ago today. October 26, 1921. In addition to Norma Talmadge in “The Sign on the Door”, was Buster Keaton in “The Playhouse”. Grand Opening print ad added to Photo Gallery. Not previously posted.
And with this photo.
http://cinematreasures.org/members/timoneill/photos/104134
Screen grab from the film “Hardcore” 1979.
Enlargeable version via Flickr.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lairdascott/10982745655/in/photostream/
Additional history credit Joe Sonderman.
September 19, 1927 – The Kimo Theatre, the lavish “Pueblo Deco” movie palace in Albuquerque opened its doors. An overflow crowd watched performances of “mystic rites” by representatives from nearby Indian pueblos and reservations. Isleta Pueblo Governor Pablo Abeita won a prize of $50 for naming the new theater. He combined two Tewa words loosely translated as “king of its kind”. The theatre had deteriorated and was endangered when the City of Albuquerque purchased and restored it in 1977.