Actual opening date is April 25, 1942 with the Ritz Brothers in “Argentine Nights” (unknown if extras added), featuring RCA sound and Rubber-Foam seating.
The Lee Art Theater actually closed in October 1990 following the arrest of its 72-year-old manager for obscenity. They actually pretend to reopen the theater by reopening without any staff and using stencils but was non-operational.
Reason of closure is because of the Floyd Theaters chain aren’t making any money for its parent company, Mastec Inc., as confirmed by the Orlando Sentinel.
Once operated by Fabian Theaters.
Once operated by Fabian Theaters.
Once operated by Fabian Theaters.
Once operated by Fabian Theaters.
Once operated by Fabian Theaters.
Once operated by Fabian Theaters.
Once operated by Fabian Theaters.
Once operated by Fabian Theaters.
Once operated by Fabian Theaters.
Not to be confused with the Deluxe Theatre in Slidell, which was also advertised on the St. Tammany Farmer.
The Causeway Cinema actually operated as early as 1982.
I think it was renamed the Jet Drive-In right after major reconstruction.
What film was that playing on the screen? Definitely looks like an oldie!
One day after opening.
Actual opening date is April 25, 1942 with the Ritz Brothers in “Argentine Nights” (unknown if extras added), featuring RCA sound and Rubber-Foam seating.
The Lee Art Theater actually closed in October 1990 following the arrest of its 72-year-old manager for obscenity. They actually pretend to reopen the theater by reopening without any staff and using stencils but was non-operational.
Last operated with two screens.
Taken over by Cineplex Odeon in November 1986.
Taken over by Cineplex Odeon in November 1986.
The April 1994 showtime listing is confirmed to be an error by the Tampa Tribune.
Last operated by Carmike.
Edited from my September 23, 2021 (4:23 PM) comment:
Closed on October 7, 1956 with “The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell” and “The Maverick Queen” (unknown if extras added).
Right after Carmike purchased the Floyd Theaters chain in 1995, the theater became independently-operated.
Seven months after it closed, a massive two-alarm fire completely destroyed the screen.
Reason of closure is because of the Floyd Theaters chain aren’t making any money for its parent company, Mastec Inc., as confirmed by the Orlando Sentinel.