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.
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.
Taken over by Carmike in April 1994.
Converted into a furniture store in 1958 which opened in February 1959.
Mr. EAS, long before the Emergency Alert System.
Closed on June 22, 1978 with “American Graffiti”.
The Donelson operated as early as 1943 and most likely closed 30 years later on September 6, 1973 with “High Plains Drifter”.
Taken over by Martin Theatres in January 1961.
This was originally planned to open by Midcontinent Theatres, but was passed to Carmike just before its December 1988 opening.
Opened in 1983 by Jamestown resident Lyman F. Keim.
Jamestown, North Dakota resident Lyman F. Keim once managed the Cinema Twin during the mid-1980s.
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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A 1982 aerial view shows the drive-in in great condition with its screen and glory, but was already wiped by the early-1990s.
Taken over by Carmike in November 1993.
Last operated by Midco.
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.
Question: Does this have a Bakersfield address or an Oildale address?
Opened on April 25 (not 26), 1949 with Dennis Morgan in “One Sunday Afternoon” (unknown if extras added).
Once operated by Hoyts.
Thanks for the update Dayton!
Taken over by Carmike in November 1993.
Taken over by Carmike in November 1993.
Taken over by Carmike in November 1993.
It appears that right when the theater opened, there was a lack of both a manager and a projectionist.
Actual closing date is May 10, 1959, yes with Walt Disney’s “The Shaggy Dog”.
Closed in Spring 1928.