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50sSNIPES commented about Greengate Mall Cinemas on Jun 6, 2026 at 4:38 am

Taken over by Carmike in April 1994.

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50sSNIPES commented about Woodbine Theatre on Jun 6, 2026 at 4:31 am

Converted into a furniture store in 1958 which opened in February 1959.

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50sSNIPES commented about Hudson Theatre on Jun 6, 2026 at 4:28 am

Mr. EAS, long before the Emergency Alert System.

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50sSNIPES commented about Green Hills Theatre on Jun 6, 2026 at 4:28 am

Closed on June 22, 1978 with “American Graffiti”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Donelson Theatre on Jun 6, 2026 at 4:27 am

The Donelson operated as early as 1943 and most likely closed 30 years later on September 6, 1973 with “High Plains Drifter”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Bedford Theatre on Jun 6, 2026 at 4:24 am

Taken over by Martin Theatres in January 1961.

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50sSNIPES commented about Carmike Cinema 7 on Jun 6, 2026 at 4:20 am

This was originally planned to open by Midcontinent Theatres, but was passed to Carmike just before its December 1988 opening.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cinema Flix on Jun 4, 2026 at 6:51 pm

Opened in 1983 by Jamestown resident Lyman F. Keim.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cinema Twin on Jun 4, 2026 at 6:51 pm

Jamestown, North Dakota resident Lyman F. Keim once managed the Cinema Twin during the mid-1980s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Liberty Theatre on Jun 4, 2026 at 3:33 pm

Actually, construction of the theater started in 1923, but its grand opening advertisement says February 7, 1924 according to the Saltsburg Press. Grand opening ad posted.

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50sSNIPES commented about North Adams Cinema 6 on Jun 4, 2026 at 1:35 pm

Anytime!

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50sSNIPES commented about Wyo Drive-In on Jun 4, 2026 at 10:38 am

A 1982 aerial view shows the drive-in in great condition with its screen and glory, but was already wiped by the early-1990s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cinemas IV on Jun 3, 2026 at 6:24 pm

Taken over by Carmike in November 1993.

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50sSNIPES commented about Starlite Drive-In on Jun 3, 2026 at 1:30 pm

Last operated by Midco.

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50sSNIPES commented about River Theatre on Jun 3, 2026 at 9:42 am

Gotcha. Also, the actual opening date is September 14, 1939 with Cary Grant in “Only Angels Have Wings” and Ann Sothern in “Maisie” along with an unnamed cartoon and a newsreel.

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50sSNIPES commented about River Theatre on Jun 3, 2026 at 8:03 am

Question: Does this have a Bakersfield address or an Oildale address?

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50sSNIPES commented about Brownsville Drive-In on Jun 2, 2026 at 5:41 pm

Opened on April 25 (not 26), 1949 with Dennis Morgan in “One Sunday Afternoon” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about North Adams Cinema 6 on Jun 2, 2026 at 4:52 pm

Once operated by Hoyts.

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50sSNIPES commented about New Moon Twin Drive-In on Jun 2, 2026 at 10:14 am

Thanks for the update Dayton!

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50sSNIPES commented about AMC Classic Chambersburg on Jun 1, 2026 at 7:54 pm

Taken over by Carmike in November 1993.

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50sSNIPES commented about Indiana Mall Cinemas IV on Jun 1, 2026 at 7:54 pm

Taken over by Carmike in November 1993.

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50sSNIPES commented about AMC Classic Uniontown 6 on Jun 1, 2026 at 7:53 pm

Taken over by Carmike in November 1993.

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50sSNIPES commented about Spicer Cinema 4 on Jun 1, 2026 at 5:08 pm

It appears that right when the theater opened, there was a lack of both a manager and a projectionist.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lyric Theatre on May 31, 2026 at 7:58 pm

Actual closing date is May 10, 1959, yes with Walt Disney’s “The Shaggy Dog”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Zelda Theatre on May 31, 2026 at 7:52 pm

Closed in Spring 1928.