The Norfolk Drive-In opened its gates on August 23, 1949 with Glenn Ford in “The Return Of October” along with the Color Rhapsody “Swing, Monkey, Swing” and the Disney cartoon “Figaro And Frankie”. It was later operated by Central State Theatres, and features original installations of Simplex projection and Royal Soundmaster sound and speakers.
The Empress Theatre actually continued operating as a movie theater until 1983. It was still advertising in 1982, and Central State Theatres was its operator at the time.
Information about the Clinton as of 1947 includes Simplex E7 projectors, Simplex 4-Star sound, a Walker plastic molded screen, Bodiform chairs, and Crestwood carpeting. The draperies, stage curtains, and wall panel art are all installed by Premier Studios of New York City.
It was actually last operated by 20th Century Theaters. The Royal closed on December 17, 1949 with “Black Midnight” and “Hidden Danger” (unknown if extras added).
The Hypermart USA opened on December 26, 1987 as the first of the four Hypermarts. It was converted to a Walmart in 2000 following its project being discontinued. The Walmart at 3159 South Garland Avenue closed after relocating to 1801 Marketplace Drive on May 7, 2008, and the South Garland Avenue location was demolished to make way for a Conoco gas station.
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First operated by Central State Theatres.
The Norfolk Drive-In opened its gates on August 23, 1949 with Glenn Ford in “The Return Of October” along with the Color Rhapsody “Swing, Monkey, Swing” and the Disney cartoon “Figaro And Frankie”. It was later operated by Central State Theatres, and features original installations of Simplex projection and Royal Soundmaster sound and speakers.
Opened on December 26, 1951 with Audie Murphy in “The Red Badge Of Courage” along with an unnamed cartoon. It was closed on September 25, 1980.
Actual closing date is September 4, 1967 with “One Million Years B.C.”
Once operated by Central State Theatres.
Once operated by Central State Theatres.
The Empress Theatre actually continued operating as a movie theater until 1983. It was still advertising in 1982, and Central State Theatres was its operator at the time.
Once operated by Central States Theatres.
Taken over by Central States Theatres on March 1, 1935.
Once operated by Associated Theatres.
Once operated by Associated Theatres.
Once operated by Associated Theatres.
Once operated by Associated Theatres.
Once operated by Associated Theatres.
Once operated by Associated Theatres.
Once operated by Associated Theatres.
Once operated by Associated Theatres.
Once operated by Associated Theatres.
Once operated by Associated Theatres.
Once operated by Associated Theatres.
Information about the Clinton as of 1947 includes Simplex E7 projectors, Simplex 4-Star sound, a Walker plastic molded screen, Bodiform chairs, and Crestwood carpeting. The draperies, stage curtains, and wall panel art are all installed by Premier Studios of New York City.
It was actually last operated by 20th Century Theaters. The Royal closed on December 17, 1949 with “Black Midnight” and “Hidden Danger” (unknown if extras added).
Closed on January 29, 2006.
The Hypermart USA opened on December 26, 1987 as the first of the four Hypermarts. It was converted to a Walmart in 2000 following its project being discontinued. The Walmart at 3159 South Garland Avenue closed after relocating to 1801 Marketplace Drive on May 7, 2008, and the South Garland Avenue location was demolished to make way for a Conoco gas station.