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Mister_Comics commented about Sheridan Drive-In on Sep 28, 2023 at 9:32 pm

The correct address is 7801 S. Harlem Ave.
The Sheridan would have their exact address printed on car passes in the early days of operation. But the entrance to the Drive-in was closer to 77th.

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Mister_Comics commented about Century Deer Park Town Center 16 on Sep 27, 2023 at 4:57 pm

I should have also noted. About the show name being different in newspaper Ads, it may be the papers just wanted to save space by printing a shorter title. Whenever I find a theater name discrepancy I like to post about it. Sometimes CT makes a correction or adds to the “additional names” section of a theater. Just trying to help out.

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Mister_Comics commented about Remarkable Theater on Sep 27, 2023 at 4:43 pm

There was one of these type of popup drive-ins in Bridgeview, Illinois. Run by a different business. I’m sure there were others throughout the country that popped up during the Covid pandemic. The one in Bridgeview was a bit bigger scale. They had empty trailers stacked up and a huge screen mounted on the side. This was set up in the Parking lot of the Geek Stadium. The cars there for the show, listened to the latest movies and even live concerts through the car radio. Food trucks lined one side of the parking lot. Of course everybody was required to wear masks whenever out of your car.
At the time, I tried entering on CT this pop up drive-in theater that was in Bridgeview. Had photos and all the info. Even advertisement info in the photo section. But for some strange reason it was all removed from CT. I hope you have better luck than what I had. These kind of shows should be documented.

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Mister_Comics commented about Century Deer Park Town Center 16 on Sep 26, 2023 at 9:58 pm

Newspapers around the time of the theatre’s opening, and for several more years after, printed the theatre name as “Century Deer Park 16”. See sample of Ad (from 2007) in the “Photo section”. Newspapers have been known to make mistakes.

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Mister_Comics commented about Original Ford City entrance on Jul 25, 2023 at 11:39 pm

This was the original Ford City Theatre entrance when it was near Wiebolts.

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Mister_Comics commented about Princess Theater on Oct 7, 2021 at 8:05 pm

On a recent episode of American pickers the Princess theater is the subject of interest. Mike Wolfe and his brother Rob find some theater lobby card frames. Some good history about the Princess Theater and nearby Mt. Hope Theater is mentioned in this episode. Relatives of the original owners tell some interesting stories about both theaters. (see Photo section for related scenes)

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Mister_Comics commented about Mount Hope Theater on Oct 7, 2021 at 7:29 pm

On a recent new episode of the American Pickers television show, Mike Wolf and his brother Rob, talked to relatives of the Mt. Hope Theater and near by Princess Theater. Mike found items from the Princess Theater and purchased them. Some good history about the theaters is talked about n this episode. (See Photo section for related scenes)

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Mister_Comics commented about Newspaper ad from 1972 showing what was playing at the Woody's Drive-In Theatre on Apr 29, 2021 at 5:41 pm

From the newspaper ad (photo above), I believe the line “This is your last chance to see “Fritz”, refers to Fritz the Night-Owl, a TV Horror Show Host. He must have been doing live appearances at this Drive-In. If anyone knows, please comment

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Mister_Comics commented about Woody's Drive-In on Apr 29, 2021 at 1:26 am

From the newspaper ads (in the PHOTOS section), I believe the line “last chance to see Fritz”, refers to Fritz the Night-Owl, a TV Horror Show Host. He must have been doing live appearances at this Drive-In. If anyone knows, please comment.

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Mister_Comics commented about McVickers Theatre on Apr 25, 2021 at 8:58 pm

The street, “McVicker Ave.” in Chicago, is named for the original owner of this theatre.

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Mister_Comics commented about World premiere of "The Lost World" at the Warner Theatre July 13, 1960 on Feb 17, 2021 at 6:59 pm

My favorites too!
I’m always on the lookout for these type of photos of old movies and theaters. Thank you!

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Mister_Comics commented about Earl Smith Strand Theatre on Apr 5, 2020 at 8:04 pm

The Earl Smith Strand Theatre can be seen in the Christmas Hallmark movie “Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses” (2019) starring Jill Wagner and Matthew Davis. Also some of the Marietta Square and shops can be seen in the movie.

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Mister_Comics commented about Motion Picture Hall Of Fame on Jan 7, 2020 at 1:57 am

Groucho Marx was in the audience for the showing of “Animal Crackers” when the movie was re-released in the 70’s. (see Photos section)

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Mister_Comics commented about Portage Theatre on Oct 31, 2019 at 7:45 pm

Just added the 1929 newspaper ad to the “Photo” section. Thanks for the info.

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Mister_Comics commented about Majestic Theatre on Jun 16, 2019 at 12:58 am

1959 the Majestic had the “world premier” of “The Killer Shrews” and “The Giant Gila Monster” twin bill. Newspaper article added to the “Photo” section.

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Mister_Comics commented about New 400 Theaters on Jun 8, 2019 at 10:44 pm

Added in the “Photo” section… Article that may or may not explain the 400 theater name. Thank you Broan for finding this article.

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Mister_Comics commented about Eagle Theater on May 26, 2019 at 6:13 pm

https://thepoloinn.com
The web site for Polo Nut Company as of 2019.

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Mister_Comics commented about Loomis Theatre on May 25, 2019 at 6:51 pm

Its posible that the building at 2897 – 2899 S. Archer is by the same designer. Both buildings look similar. See the photo I added to the “Photo” section. Maybe it’s the same building?

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Mister_Comics commented about Twi-Light Gardens Drive-In on May 19, 2019 at 12:35 am

Also shown in newspapers as “Twilight Gardens Auto Theater”. Makes me wonder just who was responsible for what was put in the ads?

As for the Crawling Thing… there were many casualties!

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Mister_Comics commented about Twi-Light Gardens Drive-In on May 18, 2019 at 11:01 pm

Newspapers are known to make mistakes. The marquee never was changed, always showing it as Twi-Light". Cinema Treasures could add both versions of the drive-in name since papers usually had it in print as “Twilight”. CT’s call.

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Mister_Comics commented about Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place on Apr 20, 2019 at 6:31 pm

Newspaper ads from 1980’s have the address as 835 N. Michigan. But newspapers have been known to make mistakes. See newspaper ad in the “Photo” section that I posted.

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Mister_Comics commented about Oak Theatre on Apr 17, 2019 at 11:10 pm

Newspaper ads for this theater list the address as 2004 N. Western, but papers have been known to make mistakes. See posted ad in the “Photo” section.

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Mister_Comics commented about Devon Theatre on Apr 10, 2019 at 10:18 pm

Thanks DavidZornig! Just added it to the “Photo” section for you.

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Mister_Comics commented about Biograph Theater on Mar 30, 2019 at 12:32 am

The Biograph Cinemas phone number during the 80’s (and probably earlier) was 348-4123. See posted ad in “Photo” section.

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Mister_Comics commented about Studebaker Theater & Playhouse Theater on Mar 29, 2019 at 10:22 pm

Newspapers from the mid 80’s have the address as 418 S. Michigan Avenue. Phone number at the time as 939-3700. (see ad in “Photo section”) Newspapers have been known to make mistakes.