The Bonita, originally established in 1910, placed its first advertisement on January 29th. Later, on October 1st, 1938, it underwent a name change and became Dixie. Unfortunately, it closed its doors in 1960.
However, the story didn’t end there. In a cinematic revival, the theater reopened as the Midtown Twin Cinemas on February 11th, 1970. This time, admission was restricted to adults over 18 years. Subsequently, only adult movies were screened, marking a significant shift in its programming. Grand opening ads and article posted.
The Bonita, originally established in 1910, placed its first advertisement on January 29th. Later, on October 1st, 1938, it underwent a name change and became Dixie. Unfortunately, it closed its doors in 1960.
However, the story didn’t end there. In a cinematic revival, the theater reopened as the Midtown Twin Cinemas on February 11th, 1970. This time, admission was restricted to adults over 18 years. Subsequently, only adult movies were screened, marking a significant shift in its programming. Grand opening ads and article posted.
Closed 1968.
Opened on March 5th, 1969. Grand opening ad posted.
They scooped the bigger chains to get this movie.
Opened on September 16th, 1965. Grand opening ad posted.
Opened on September 24th, 1964, Grand opening ad posted.
Cinerama:
Brainerd Cinerama opening 11 Jul 1962, Wed Chattanooga Daily Times (Chattanooga, Tennessee) Newspapers.com
Closed or stopped its ads in 1960.
Reopened as Martin theatre on December 22nd, 1961. Grand opening ad posted.
Newspaper ads in the Chattanooga papers ended in 1958.
Closed or stopped its newspaper ads in 1957
The American theatre placed its ad on December 26th, 1919, and closed or stopped placing ads in 1956.
Newspaper listings for the Ritz ended in 1955.
Newspaper listings for the Fox ended in 1955
The Lookout Drive-In opened on February 29th, 1952. Grand opening ad and 1958 USGS aerial photo posted.
Opened June 25th, 1952.
Grand opening ad:
Broad Street Drive-In opening 25 Jun 1952, Wed Chattanooga Daily Times (Chattanooga, Tennessee) Newspapers.com
Opened March 2nd, 1951.
Placed its first ad on May 17th, 1951. Ad posted.
Grand opening ad posted.
Reopened as Rialto on October 8th, 1948.
Cameo renamed the 2nd Rialto theatre 08 Oct 1948, Fri Chattanooga Daily Times (Chattanooga, Tennessee) Newspapers.com
Opened on March 31st, 1949. Grand opening ad posted.
Aerial and grand opening ad posted.
Grand opening ad posted.
Opened on June 14th, 1948 per:
Fox theatre opening 14 Jun 1948, Mon Chattanooga Daily Times (Chattanooga, Tennessee) Newspapers.com