Eastern New York State theatres Includes Albany, Plattsburgh

11/10/2010

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ALBANY ALBANY COUNTY

ALBANY Albany ? 1920-? 1945 Warner Brothers owned this theatre 1930-1940

Annex ? 1920-? 1925 Proctor’s owned this theatre.

Arbor ? 1925-? 1945

Bijou Park ? 1920 Proctor’s owned this theatre.

Bleecker Hall ? 1920-? 1925

Broadway ? 1955

Buffalo ? 1955

Capitol ? 1930-? 1950 Green County Amusement Co., Inc. owned this theatre.

Centre 2 ? 1984-? 1985 United Artists owned this theatre.

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A New Dimension in Cinema Luxury Cine 1440 Central Avenue in the Northway Mall 1972-2000 * June 30th, 1972 opened by SBC management Corporation as Cinema 1-2-3-4 * 1975 became Cinema 1-2-3-4-5-6 * 1984 became cinema 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 * 1986 became cine 10 * 1987 taken over by Hoyt’s Cinemas Corporation * 2000 closed

Clinton Square ? 1920-? 1930

Colonial 310 Central ? 1925-? 1950 800 seats Berinstein, William, Theatres owned this theatre 1930-1945, Brandt Theaters in 1950.

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Crossgates Cinemas 18 Downstairs in mall August 1997- Owners: 1997-2003 Hoyt’s Cinemas Corporation 2003-Regal Cinemas This was the largest cinema in the Hoyt’s Cinemas Corporation circuit. The two cinema complexes were sometimes listed as Crossgates 30. An IMAX screen was installed in 2008.

18-plex on the left and 12-plex on the right.

Crossgates Cinemas 12 Upstairs in mall March 3rd, 1984-2005 Owners: 1984-1987 Cinema Center Corporation 1987-2003 Hoyt’s Cinemas Corporation 2003-2005 Regal Cinemas This opened with 10 screens and reached 12 screens by the end of 1984.

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Delaware AKA: Spectrum 290 Delware ? 1925-? 1975 699 seats Owners: 1945-1953 Warner Brothers 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1975 RKO-Stanley Warner (Pacific Theatres)

Eagle 130 Hudson ? 1930-? 1955 830 seats Upstate Theaters, Inc owned this theatre in 1945.

Grand 11 Clinton 1926-? 1955 1,552 seats Owners: 1925-1929 Proctor’s 1929-1945 *rko 1950 Fabian Theaters

Harmanus Hall ? 1920-? 1945 Owners: 1920-1912 Proctor’s 1940 Fabian Theaters

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Hellman 1365 Washington Avenue April 27th, 1960-1988 2 cinemas in June 1983 Owners: 1960-1974 Hellman 1974-1988 United Artists

Hudson ? 1925-? 1935

Keith's ? 1920

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Leland 43 S Pearl ? 1920-? 1955 1,350 seats Fabian Theaters owned this theatre 1940-1955.

Madison Theatre 1030 Madison 1927-? 1975, 1995-2003, 2005- 1,315 seats, 7 cinemas in 1995 and 6 in 2005. Owners: 1927-1953 Warner Brothers 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1975 RKO-Stanley Warner (Pacific Theatres)

Mall Cinemas 3 ? 1974-? 1975 CinemaNational owned this theatre.

Mark-Ritz ? 1930 Warner Brothers owned this theatre.

Mohawk 110 N Pearl ? 1950 1,960 seats

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Palace 9 Clinton 1931-? 1969 3,660 seats WIKIPEDIA: The Palace Theatre was originally built as an RKO movie palace. Noted architect John Eberson designed it in the Austrian Baroque style. Construction on the building took place from June 1930 to October 1931. When it opened, it was Albany's largest movie theater. In 1940, The Palace was sold to FAST Theatres (part of Fabian Enterprises) when RKO exited the theater business due to antitrust concerns (See United States v. Paramount Pictures, Inc.). The Rolling Stones played at The Palace in April 1965 during their first United States tour. Genesis also played at the venue in December 1974 in support of their double album "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway". The theater underwent a $250,000 renovation in 1960 (when more seating was added) but closed in September 1969 because it was unprofitable. Soon after its closure, the building was purchased by the City of Albany for $90,000 and reopened. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 4, 1979. In 2002, an extensive restoration project began. It was completed in January 2003 at a cost of $3 million.

Paramount 378 Clinton 1927-? 1950 1,000 seats Hellman Theaters owned this theatre 1945-1950.

Park ? 1955

Petit Cine 1 & 2 810 Central ? 1975-? 1985 This was an adult cinema.

Pine Hills ? 1935-? 1935

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Regent ? 1920-? 1935 Warner Brothers owned this theatre in 1930.

Ritz 21 S Pearl ? 1930-? 1967 1,125 seats Owners: 1940-1953 Warner Brothers 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1967 RKO-Stanley Warner (Pacific Theatres) This theatre was a jail.

Royal 272 S Pearl ? 1930-? 1950 800 seats Hellman Theaters owned this theatre.

Samual Sucko ? 1920

Sherman ? 1955

Spectrum 8 Theatres 290 Delaware Avenue http://www.spectrum8.com/ ? 1997 * 1983 opened as a twin * 1986 3 cinemas * 1987 4 cinemas * 1997 8 cinemas

Star ? 1955

State ? 1935

Strand ? 1925-? 1969 Owners: 1930-1953 Warner Brothers 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1969 RKO-Stanley Warner (Pacific Theatres)

Town Hall ? 1950 750 seats

ALTAMONT Masonic Hall ? 1935-? 1955 250 seats

COHOES

Cohoes Remsen and White St. ? 1945-? 1969 1,100 seats Fabian Theaters owned this theatre.

Empire ? 1945-? 1961 816 seats Fabian Theaters owned this theatre.

Majestic ? 1930-? 1940 Owners: 1930-1935 Benton, William Circuit (Schine) 1940 Fabian Theaters

Opera House ? 1930

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Regent ? 1935-? 1950 716 seats Owners: 1940 Fabian Theaters 1945 Lamont Theater Service

Rialto ? 1930-? 1940 Owners: 1930-1935 Benton, William Circuit (Schine) 1940 Fabian Theaters

COLONIE

Center 1969-1988 2 cinemas in 1978 Owners: 1969-1974 Hellman’s 1974-? United Artists

Colonie Center 13 Central Avenue and Wolf Road May 16th, 2008- 2,800 seats Regal Cinemas owns this cinema.

Fox Colonie 60 wolf road 1969-1986 2 cinemas in 1978 Owners: 1969-1973 National General Cinema Corp. 1973-1980 Mann Theatres Corporation of California 1985-1986 owned by RKO Century Warner

Mohawk Drive-In Albany-Schenectady Road 1946-1986 A Kohl’s now stands on the site. Owners: 1946-1973 Fabain 1973-1986 United Artists

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DELMAR

Delmar 383 Delaware ? 1935-? 1955 400 seats Upstate Theaters, Inc owned this theatre.

GOLDERLAND

Carman Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985

LATHAM

Branche AKA: Circle Route 155 West of Route 9 1964-1968 Renamed Circle 1968-1979.

Cinema 7 Troy-Schenectady Road 1968-1993 This cinema had one screen. Owners: 1967-1974 Carrolls 1975-1987 CinemaNational 1987-1988 USACinemas 1988-1990 Loew’s

Circle Route 155 off Route 9 1968-1979 2 cinemas in 1969.

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Latham Cinemas 800 New London Road December 15th, 1989- * December 15th, 1989 opened with 9 cinemas by Hoyt’s Cinemas Corporation * By 1997 10 cinemas 2003 Regal Cinemas takes it over. There are plan to redevelop this cinema.

Redevelopment photo: Notice the Village Cinemas on the left, Village Cinemas is from Australia.

Latham Drive-In Route 9 ? 1945-1986 Owners: 1945 Hellman Theaters 1971-1973 Fabain 1973-1989 United Artists

Saratoga Drive-In Saratoga Road April 29th, 1944-1966 Owners: 1950 Hellman Theaters 1955-1969 1975 United Artists

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Towne 1 Mile north of Latham Circle 1970-1986 This cinema was split into 2 cinemas in 1983. Owners: 1970-1974 Hellman’s 1974-1985 United Artists

MENANDS

Menards Drive-In ? 1950-? 1964

Star Twin 100 Broadway ? 1970-? 1977

Tri City Drive-In Twin 1966-1990 This drive-in got its second screen in the early 1970’s. Owners: 1966-1974 Hellman’s 1974-1990 United Artists

NEW SALEM New Salem Drive-In ? 1950

RAVENA

9 W Drive-In ? 1961-? 1964

Albino's Drive-In ? 1969-? 1975

Community ? 1935

Ravena ? 1940-? 1955 435 seats Conery Theaters owned this theatre.

RENSSELAERVILLE

Conklin Hall ? 1935-? 1945

ROESSLEVILLE

Fireman's Hall ? 1935-? 1935

SELKIRK

Jericho Drive-In 21 Jerico Road 1956-

SLINGERLANDS

Mayfair Drive-In ? 1961-? 1964

VOORHEESVILLE

I. O. O. F. Hall ? 1935-? 1961 270 seats

Indian Ladder Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985

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WATERVLIET

Empire ? 1945

Family ? 1935-1946 Conery Theaters owned this theatre in 1945-1946.

Grand 2430 3rd Av ? 1935-? 1950 380 seats

Strand 374 3rd Av ? 1935-? 1955 305 seats

WATERLOO

Woodman Hall ? 1935-? 1935

WESTMERE

Turnpike Drive-In August 29th, 1952-1982 Owners: 1955 Affiliated Theaters Corp. 1980 Brandt Theaters

FULTON COUNTY

BROADALBIN Cozy ? 1935-? 1945

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Ozoner 29 Drive-In 2 Route 29 2003- 500 cars http://elranchoandozoner29.tripod.com/id1.html

GROVERSVILLE

Darling ? 1900

Family 26 N Main 1880-? 1930 Schine Theatres took it over in 1920. It served as head office for the Schine Theatres circuit.

Glove 42 N Main http://www.glovetheatre.org/ October 9th, 1914-? 1969 1,200 seats Owners: 1914-1964 Schine Theatres 1969 Panther Theatre Corporation

Glover ? 1925

Hippodrome 34 E Fulton ? 1902-1961 1,260 seats Schine Theatres owned this theatre 1920-1961.

JOHNSTOWN

Electric Main St. ? 1935

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Holiday 2 308 N Comrie Ave ? 1980-? 1990 This was built next to the Holiday Inn. It was demolished in 2005.

Movieplex 8 236 North Comrie Avenue ? 2000- Milgram Theatres owned this theatre. New management in 2009.

This cinema is in this shopping Plaza

Smally's 20 N Market ? 1930-? 1969 1,055 seats Smalley’s Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

Strand ? 1940-? 1950

NORTHVILLE

Star ? 1935-? 1955 220 seats Dopp Theater Service owned this theatre.

SACANDAJA PARK Rustic Casino ? 1935-? 1950 800 seats

VAIL MILLS Vail Mills Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975 Lamont Theater Service owned this theatre 1950-1955.

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY

AMSTERDAM

Cinema 4 Downtown in the Amsterdam Mall. 1982-? 1995 Klein Theatres owned this theatre in 1990.

Emerald 10 AKA: Norman Jean’s Movietime 10

136 Perth Plaza-Route 30 2003-

Mohawk ? 1950-? 1964 Schine Theatres owned this theatre.

Norma Jean's Movietime 10 AKA: Emerald 10 136 Perth Plaza-Route 30 ? 1997-? 2000 1,500 seats Milgram Theatres owned this theatre in 1998.

Orpheum ? 1935-? 1945

Regent 21 Market ? 1935-? 1961 1,150 seats Schine Theatres owned this theatre.

Rialto 41 Market ? 1930-? 1964 1,400 seats Schine Theatres owned this theatre 1930-1945.

Strand 133 E Main ? 1930-? 1955 1,265 seats

Tryon ? 1949-? 1975 Brandt Theaters owned this theatre 1955-1975.

CANAJOHARIE

Capitol ? 1930

Strand ? 1930-? 1955 536 seats Kallet Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre 1940-1955.

FONDA

Fonda ? 1935

Fonda Drive-In ? 1950-? 1950

FORT PLAIN Rialto ? 1940-? 1945 Smalley’s Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

Smally's ? 1930-? 1969 730 seats Smalley’s Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

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NELLISTON

Chief Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Upstate Theaters, Inc owned this theatre.

PALATINE BRIDGE El Rancho Drive-In 1952- 300 cars http://elranchoandozoner29.tripod.com/

ST. JOHNSVILLE Smally's ? 1935-? 1955 465 seats Smalley’s Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

STONE RIDGE Grange Hall ? 1935

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SCHOHARIE COUNTY

MIDDLEBURGH

Novelty ? 1935

Rex ? 1930

Valley ? 1940-? 1955 485 seats Conery Theaters owned this theatre.

NORTH GREENBUSH North Greenbush Drive-In ? 1955

RICHMONDVILLE-WARNERVILLE Cobleskill Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

SCHOHARIE

Avon ? 1955

Fireman's Hall ? 1935

Mier's ? 1935

Schoharie ? 1940-? 1950 325 seats Conery Theaters owned this theatre 1940-1945.

SHARON SPRINGS Sharon ? 1935

Smally's ? 1935-? 1955 350 seats Smalley’s Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

Park 1 Park Plaza ? 1925 620 seats

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RENSSELAER COUNTY

AVERILL PARK Hollywood Drive-In Theatre 9254 Averill park road http://www.hollywooddrivein.com/ 1952- 400 cars Owners: 1952-1955 Upstate Theaters, Inc 1995-2000 Milgram Theatres

Totem Lodge ? 1935

CASTLETON

I. O. O. F. Hall ? 1940-? 1955 200 seats

EAST GREENBUSH Auto Vision Drive-In Route 2 and 9 ? 1950-? 1980 Ceneral Cinema Corp. owned this drive-in in 1975.

East Greenbush 8 279 Troy road ? 1997- Owners: 1997-2003 Hoyt’s Cinemas Corporation 2003-Regal Cinemas

Rensselaer Cinema 5 ? 1990-? 1995 Hoyt’s Cinemas Corporation owned this theatre.

HOOSICK FALLS Hoosick Falls Drive-In ? 1950

New Church St. ? 1910-? 1955 757 seats Owners: 1930 Fischer, Lew, Chain 1935-1950 Frieder & Grossman (Booked by Brandt 1955-)

Star Church St. 1913-? 1915

NASSAU

Nassau 12 Chatham St. ? 1935-? 1950 225 seats

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NORTH HOOSICK Hathaway Drive-In Route 67 near St. Croix http://www.hathawaysdrive-in.com ? 1950-

RENSSELAER

Brightspot ? 1930-? 1940

Third Street AKA: Uptown 1318 3rd St. 1980-1984 183 seats This theatre is being restored.

Uptown 1318 3rd St. ? 1950-? 1955 260 seats

SCHAGHITICOKE

Hudson River Drive-In ? 1950

TROY

4th St ? 1930 This was owned by Proctor’s.

American AKA: Cinema Art 289 River St. ? 1920-? 1950 742 seats Warner Brothers owned this theatre 1930-1950. See Cinema Art for more details.

Astor ? 1930

Atrium Cinemas 6 4th and Fulton 1986-? 1990 Milgram Theatres owned this theatre.

Bijou AKA: Oxford 472 5th Avenue 1918-1967 660 seats Closed as Oxford in 1973 Upstate Theaters, Inc owned this theatre 1945-1955.

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Cinema Art AKA: American 289 River St. 1963-2006 This theatre had shown adult movies from 1969-2006. It was closed by a police raid.

Cinema Theatre ? 1989-? 1990

Colonial 1950

Franklin Square ? 1920

Grand Opera House ? 1920

Griswold 12 3rd St ? 1920-1950 867 seats Owners: 1920-1929 Proctor’s 1929-1930 Radio-Keith-Orpheum Corp. 1940-1945 Fabian Theaters

King ? 1935

Lansing North part of town ? 1930-1950 Upstate Theaters, Inc owned this theatre.

Lincoln 73 3rd St ? 1925-? 1955 974 seats Warner Brothers owned this theatre 1930-1950.

Lyceum Federal Near 7th St. 1901-? 1920 * 1861 opened as Coliseum and used as a roller skating rink and boxing arenea * 1897 renamed Star * 1901 an fire damaged the theater. It was rebuilt as Lyceum * Late 1910's closed. It was owned by Proctor

Mayflower ? 1930

Monroe 3rd St. (south Troy) ? 1930 500 seats

Oxford AKA: Bijou 472 5th Avenue 1967-1973 Panther Theatre Corporation owned this theatre. Opened as Bijou in 1918

Palace 5th Avenue and Hoosick (SW corner) ? 1925-1952 600 seats Hellman Theaters owned this theatre 1945-1952.

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Proctor 82 4th St 1914-1977 2,287 seats Owners: 1914-1929 Proctor’s 1929-1935 Radio-Keith-Orpheum Corp. 1940-1969 Fabian Theaters

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 110 8th St. ? 2005-

Rivoli 392 2nd Av ? 1935-? 1952 455 seats Upstate Theaters, Inc owned this theatre 1945-1950.

Rose AKA: State 143 4th St. ? 1930-? 1935

Star AKA: Lyceum Federal Near 7th St. 1897-1901

State 143 4th St. ? 1940-1964 625 seats Upstate Theaters, Inc owned this theatre 1945-1955.

Strand ? 1925-1950

Troy 323 River ? 1925-1968 1,034 seats Owners: 1930-1953 Warner Brothers 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1968 RKO-Stanley Warner (Pacific Theatres)

Troy Cinema 1 & 2 ? 1990

US 1 & 2 4th and Fulton ? 1984-1985

WEST SAND LAKE Rustic Drive-In 247 Route 150 ? 1955-? 1970 Upstate Theaters, Inc owned this theatre in 1955.

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SARATOGA COUNTY

BALLSTON LAKE Super 50 Drive-In Schenectady-Saratoga Springs Rd 1956-1988 Ceneral Cinema Corp. owned this drive-in 1969-1975. 2 screens in 1986

BALLSTON SPA Capitol ? 1925-? 1950 484 seats Benton, William Circuit (Schine) owned this theatre.

Malta Drive-In 2785 Route 9 1949- Milgram Theatres owns this drive-in since around 2005.

CORINTH

Star 9 Center St. ? 1935-? 1955 349 seats

MECHANICVILLE

Majestic ? 1925

Opera House ? 1925

State ? 1930-? 1964 1,129 seats Benton, William Circuit (Schine) owned this theatre.

Strand ? 1925

ROUND LAKE Round Lake Association ? 1935

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SARATOGA SPRINGS Broadway Joes Theatre Grille ? 2003-2005 http://www.theatregrille.com/

Community 517 Broadway 1937-? 1969 1,117 seats Owners: 1930-1945 Benton, William Circuit (Schine) 1950-1964 Walter Reade 1969 Panther Theatre Corporation

Congress 328 Broadway ? 1925-? 1955 970 seats Owners: 1925-1945 Benton, William Circuit (Schine) 1950-1955 Walter Reade

Film Forum 320 Broadway 2009-

Palace ? 1930-? 1935

Pyramid Mall Cinemas AKA: Saratoga Cinemas 6 West of Wilton Mall 1974-1997 Opened with 3 cinemas and expanded to 6 in the early 1980’s. Owners: 1974-1980 Theater Management Services 1985 Cinema Centers Corp. 1987-1997 Hoyt’s Cinemas Corporation

Reel Meels Dinner and Movie 86 Congress 2005-2008

Saratoga Cinemas 6 AKA: Pyramid Mall Cinemas West of Wilton Mall 1975-1997 Owners: 1975-1987 Cinema Centers Corp. 1987-1997 Hoyt’s Cinemas Corporation This opened with 3 cinemas and expanded to 6 in 1983

Spa Drive-In ? 1955

Wilton Mall 8 3065 Highway 50 1990- Owners: 1990-2003 Hoyt’s Cinemas Corporation 2003-Regal Cinemas

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SCHUYLERVILLE

Broadway Broad St. ? 1930-? 1950 500 seats

SOUTH GLEN FALLS Austs Open Air ? 1950-1989 Upstate Theaters, Inc owned this theatre in 1955. Adult movies in 1979-1989

WATERFORD

Casino 30 3rd St. ? 1920-? 1950 454 seats Conery Theaters owned this theatre in 1945.

Lyric 1947-1959

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SCHENECTADY COUNTY

CLIFTON PARK

Clifton Country Cinemas 6 AKA: Clifton Park Cinemas 8 April 13th, 1984-1998 Owners: 1984-1987 Cinema Centers Corp. 1987-1998 Hoyt’s Cinemas Corporation

Clifton Park Cinema 1975-1986 CinemaNational owned it in 1986.

Clifton Park Cinema 8/& RPX 10 1998-2010,2011- Owners: 1998-2003 Hoyt’s Cinemas Corporation 2003-Regal Cinemas This cinema has been rebuilt with 10 screens including an RPX screen.

DELANSON

Community ? 1935

HARMON PARK Harmon Drive-In ? 1950

ROTTERDAM

Plaza I & II 1973-? 1990 Owners: 1973-1974 Hellman’s 1974-1989 United Artists

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ROTTERDAM JUNCTION Riverview Drive-In 1950-1977 Owners: 1955 Lamont Theater Service 1969 Fabian Theaters 1975-1985 United Artists

SCHENECTADY

Albany ? 1919-1928, ? 1945 Green County Amusement Co., Inc. owned this theatre 1930-1945.

American 776 Albany 1920-1954 610 seats Upstate Theaters, Inc owned this theatre 1945-1955.

Barcli AKA: Strand 162 Barrett 1921-1929 Green County Amusement Co., Inc. owned this theatre.

Broadway 1927-1929

Cameo 2226 Broadway 1923-? 1950 660 seats Upstate Theaters, Inc owned this theatre 1945-1950.

Capitol 1922-1930

Carman Drive-In 1950-1984

Center ? 1940-? 1945 Fabian Theaters owned this theatre in 1940

Central Park 1920-1924

Colony 1330 State 1927-1984 750 seats Owners: 1945 Upstate Theaters, Inc 1969 Panther Theatre Corporation Adult movies 1971-? 1980

Cozy 1924-1925

Crane 932 Crane 1940-1952 650 seats Upstate Theaters, Inc owned this theatre in 1945.

Crescent ? 1920-1926

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Erie AKA: Wedgeway

277 State 1930-1934, 1943-1956 1,172 seats Fabian Theaters owned this theatre 1936-1955.

Glenvue Cinemas 1-2 1973-1977

Happy Hour ? 1919-1930

Hudson ? 1919-1928, ? 1945 Green County Amusement Co., Inc. owned this theatre.

Lincoln 105 S Brandywine ? 1919-1952 610 seats

Miles 1920-1921

Mohawk Mall Cinemas 425 Balltown Road 1970-1999 * 1970 opened by CinemaNational with two cinemas * 1972 3 cinemas * December 1985 7 cinemas * 1987 taken over by USACinemas * 1988 taken over by Loew’s and * 1993 taken over by Sony Theatre Management Corp. * 1998 taken over by Loews Cineplex Entertainment * 1999 closed

Movieland 6 400 State May 18th, 2007- 1,435 seats Bow-Tie owns this cinema.

Mt. Pleasant 422 Crane 1930-? 1940

New Strand ? 1920-? 1930

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Palace ? 1919-1921

Palace Van Vranken Av. 1931-1953 372 seats

Pearl ? 1925-1932

Plaza 617 State August 28th, 1931-1963 2,382 seats Owners: 1931-1936 Radio-Keith-Orpheum Corp. 1936-1964 Fabian Theaters

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Proctors Theatre 432 State December 27th, 1926-1978, 1982-1987, 2010- as a cinema. 2,789 seats Same owners of the Plaza. http://www.proctors.org/ Proctors is a former vaudeville house located in the Capital District of the State of New York, in Schenectady, New York where many famous artists performed, notably Mariah Carey (whose 1993 top-rated Thanksgiving special was taped there), Hal Holbrook, and George Burns, as well as many others. The theatre was opened on December 27, 1926. It was designed by architect Thomas Lamb. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 as Building #79003237. The theatre had fallen into disrepair throughout the 60's and 70's while population shifted and moved out of Schenectady. The theatre was going to be torn down to be turned into a parking lot until a group of activists joined together and created the Arts Districts of Schenectady.

Rialto 1926-1927

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Rivoli 1615 Union 1926-1950 550 seats

Rotterdam Square Mall 6 2 Campell Road 1988- Owners: 1988-1993 Loew’s 1993-1998 Sony Theatre Management Corp. 1998-2005 Loews Cineplex Entertainment 2005-2009 American Multi-Cinema 2009-Zurich Theatres

Royal Cinema ? 1994-? 1995

Star 1922-1923

State 277 State December 10th, 1922-1977 1,801 seats State and Strand were owned by Loew's and Fabian Theaters. Fabian sold it in 1971 and became an adult cinema in 1975 until it closed.

Strand 1922-? 1930

Strand AKA: Barcli 162 Barrett September 4th, 1931-1951 950 seats

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Van Curler ? 1919-1932, ? 1945 Fabian Theaters owned this theatre 1940-1945.

Wedgeway AKA: Erie

277 State 1927-1929

SCOTIA

Grand 1921-1925

New Scotia AKA: New Scotia 117 Mohawk ? 1950 600 seats

Ritz ? 1930-1942 Green County Amusement Co., Inc. owned this theatre.

Scotia 117 Mohawk 1942- Schine owned it until the 1950’s

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GLEN FALLS WARREN COUNTY

BOLTON LANDING Kallet ? 1955-? 1975 Kallet Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

New ? 1930

Rex ? 1935-? 1955 Kallet Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre in 1945.

CHESTERTOWN

Carol AKA: Chester, Chestertown 53 Riverside Drive ? 2005-

Chester 53 Riverside Drive ? 1940-? 1955 303 seats

Chestertown ? 1935

GLEN FALLS

Aimies's Dinner and Movie 190 Glen http://www.aimiesdinnerandmovie.com/ ? 2003-

Aust's Openair ? 1961-? 1980

Cinematheque 17 Park ? 1985-? 1990 Owners: 1990 Jeraco Theatres 1995

Empire ? 1995 owned this theatre.

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Empire 11 South St. October 6th, 1899-1950 Owners: 1930 Benton, William Circuit (Schine) 1935-1950 Schine Theatres

Paramount 75 Ridge ? 1935-? 1969 1,180 seats Owners: 1935-1964 Paramount Theatres 1969 Panther Theatre Corporation

Park ? 1930-? 1935 Benton, William Circuit (Schine) owned this theatre in 1930.

Rialto 17 Warren ? 1920-? 1969 1,294 seats Owners: 1930 Benton, William Circuit (Schine) 1935-1964 Schine Theatres 1969 Panther Theatre Corporation

State Warren St. ? 1930-? 1950 836 seats

Strand ? 1930

LAKE GEORGE Beach Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975

Fort George Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985

Lake Canada Street ? 1935-? 1972 This theatre was open during the summer only. It was owned by Kallet Theaters, Inc. in 1964.

Lake George Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975 Lamont Theater Service owned this theatre in 1950.

New ? 1930

NORTH CREEK Happy Hour ? 1935-? 1940

Northwood Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 300 seats Upstate Theaters, Inc owned this theatre in 1945.

POTTERSVILE

Glendale Drive-In ? 1969-? 1975

Starlite Drive-In ? 1955-? 1955

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QUEENSBURY

Aviation Mall Cinemas 578 Aviation Mall Rd 1976- * 1976 opened with 3 cinemas by Theater Management Services * Early 1980’s taken over by Cinema Centers Corp. * 1987 taken over by Hoyt’s Cinemas Corporation * Early 1980’s expanded to 8 cinemas and down to 7 cinemas by 1998. * 2003 taken over by Regal Cinemas

Glen Drive-In 975 Route 9 1958- 800 cars 2 screens by 1998

Route 9 Cinemas 3 Lake George Rd ? 1980-2004 Owners: 1980 Theater Management Services 1985-1987 Cinema Centers Corp. 1987-2003 Hoyt’s Cinemas Corporation 2003-2004 Regal Cinemas

WARRENSBURG

Fairyland 54 Main ? 1914-? 1955 340 seats

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WASHINGTON COUNTY

CAMBRIDGE

Cambridge ? 1930-? 1950 367 seats Owners: 1930 Fischer, Lew, Chain 1935-1950 Frieder & Grossman (Booked by Brandt 1955-)

FORT EDWARD Bradley ? 1935-? 1945 Owners: 1930 Fischer, Lew, Chain 1945 Lamont Theater Service

Opera House ? 1930

GRANVILLE

Pastime ? 1930-? 1935

Ritz ? 1940-? 1964 547 seats Owners: 1940-1950 Benton, William Circuit (Schine) 1955-1964 Schine Theatres

GREENWICH

Hathaway's Drive-In ? 2000

Star ? 1935-? 1935

Swan * Washington Square ? 1930-? 1955 300 seats

HUDSON FALLS Dix Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 849 seats Brandt Theaters owned this theatre in 1980.

Strand 202 Main ? 1925-? 1964 Schine Theatres owned this theatre 1940-1964

Tufco ? 1990-? 1995 Owners: 1990 Jeraco Theatres 1995

SALEM

Star Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 250 seats

WHITEHALL

Capitol ? 1920-? 1964 877 seats Benton, William Circuit (Schine) owned this theatre.

Whitehall Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

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HUDSON COLUMBIA COUNTY

HUDSON

Community 620 Columbia St. ? 1940-? 1969 1,500 seats

Fairview Plaza Cinemas 160 Fairview ? 1975- 2 cinemas by 1975 and 3 screens by 1990 Owners: 1975-1980 Brandt Theaters 1990-2000 Klein Theatres

Hudson Drive-In ? 1950

Movieplex 8 350 Fairview ? 2000- Milgram Theatres owns this cinema. Last owner was Cinema North. New management in 2009.

Park ? 1925-? 1950 Frieder & Grossman (Booked by Brandt 1955-) owned this theatre 1935-1950.

Playhouse ? 1925-? 1950 Frieder & Grossman (Booked by Brandt 1955-) owned this theatre 1935-1950.

Rialto ? 1925-? 1950 Frieder & Grossman (Booked by Brandt 1955-) owned this theatre 1935-1950.

Star ? 1925-? 1955 350 seats Owners: 1950 Brandt Theaters 1955 Frieder & Grossman (Booked by Brandt 1955-)

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State ? 1930-? 1935 Green County Amusement Co., Inc. owned this theatre.

Strand ? 1930-? 1945 Green County Amusement Co., Inc. owned this theatre 1930-1935.

Studio ? 1975-? 1995 Owners: 1975-1980 Brandt Theaters 1990-1995 Klein Theatres

Sunset Drive-In ? 1950-? 1990 Owners: 1950 Brandt Theaters 1955 Frieder & Grossman (Booked by Brandt 1955-) 1961-1980 Brandt Theaters 1990 Klein Theatres

Van Curler ? 1930-? 1935 Green County Amusement Co., Inc. owned this theatre.

Warren 731 Warren ? 1940-? 1955 700 seats

PHILMONT

Strand ? 1940

VALATIE

Valatie Main St. 1921-? 1969 300 seats Owned by Nilman Circuit in 1950-1969 http://www.valatietheatre.org/

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GREEN COUNTY

ATHENS Athens ? 1945-? 1955 140 seats

Grange ? 1940

CAIRO

Van Buren Main St. 1932-? 1955 275 seats

CATSKULL

Catskull ? 1950-? 1961 600 seats

Community 373 Main ? 1930- 981seats 2 cinemas with 734 seats by 1998 Owners: 1930-1935 Green County Amusement Co., Inc. 1940-1945 Fabian Theaters 1950 Green County Amusement Co., Inc. 1955-1961 Brandt Theaters 1995-2000 Milgram Theatres

Leland ? 1950

New Catskull ? 1955 Brandt Theaters owned this theatre.

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CHATHAM

Crandell Main St. December 25th, 1926- 606 seats Owners: 1930 Fischer, Lew, Chain 1955 Elmart Theaters, Inc 1995-Milgram Theatres

COPAKE

Copake ? 1935-? 1990 256 seats Brandt Theaters owned this theatre 1950-1985.

COXSACKIE

Coxsackie ? 1935-? 1955 275 seats

Hi Way Drive-In Route 9 West http://www.hiwaydrivein.com/ ? 1955 3 screens in 2004. Owners: 1955-1980 Brandt Theaters 1990-2000 Klein Theatres

Opera House ? 1930

EAST DURHAM East Durham ? 1945 Lamont Theater Service owned this theatre.

Lawyer's ? 1935-? 1945

GREENVILLE

Greenville Drive-In 2KM south of town on Route 32 ? 1964 Milgram Theatres owned this drive-in since 1998.

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Vanderbilt Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 260 seats Lamont Theater Service owned this theatre.

HAINES FALLS St. Mary's This was closed by 1935.

HENSONVILLE

Hensonville ? 1940 Conery Theaters owned this theatre.

Smalley's ? 1950-? 1955 400 seats Smalley’s Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre in 1950.

HUNTER

Catskull Mountain Foundation Theatre ? 2000 http://www.catskillmtn.org/film/index.php

Hunter 7970 Main ? 1945- 295 seats This was split into two cinemas by 1998 Owners: 1950-1969 Brandt Theaters 1995-Milgram Theatres

Mountain Drive-In ? 1957 Route 296 (off Rte. 23A), 1948- Owners: 1955-1980 Brandt Theaters 1990 Klein Theatres

Leeds Drive-In ? 1950-? 1964 Lamont Theater Service owned this theatre 1950-1955.

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LEEDS

Strand Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 Lamont Theater Service owned this theatre 1950-1955.

TANNERSVILLE

Orpheum RESTORING Main St. ? 1935-? 1990 350 seats This theatre is being restored http://www.catskillmtn.org/initiatives/orpheum-performing-arts-center/index.html

WINDHAM

Fireman's Hall ? 1935

Windham ? 1955-

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LAKE PLACID ESSEX COUNTY

AUSABLE FORKS Ausable Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 312 seats

Bridge ? 1935

Hollywood 1 Main St. ? 1940-? 1955, 2006- 456 seats This reopened in 2006 with three cinemas.

CROWN POINT Skyline Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975

ELIZABETHTOWN

Capitol 1 Hand ? 1935-? 1950 235 seats

ESSEX

Essex ? 1945-? 1950 190 seats

Harlan Memorial ? 1935-? 1935

KEESVILLE

Photoplay ? 1935

Rex Bridge St. ? 1940-? 1955 403 seats

State Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 255 seats

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LAKE PLACID Palace 26 Main 1926- 921 seats 3 cinemas by 1995 and 4 cinemas by 2002 Owners: 1935 Schine Theatres 1995-Milgram Theatres

MINEVILLE

Rialto ? 1930-? 1940

Rivoli ? 1945-? 1950 285 seats Kallet Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

NORTH ELLA Sara Placid Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

PORT HENRY Derry ? 1935-? 1950 Frieder & Grossman (Booked by Brandt 1955-) owned this theatre.

Empire ? 1930-? 1945

Essex ? 1945-? 1955 560 seats Kallet Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

SCHROON LAKE Community ? 1935

Paramount ? 1940-? 1950 250 seats

Scaroon Manor ? 1950-? 1955 250 seats

Strand ? 1930- 300 seats

ST. HUBURTS Ausable Club ? 1945

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TAHAWAS

Tahawus ? 1945-? 1950

TICONDEROGA

Playhouse ? 1930-? 1950 Owners: 1930 Fischer, Lew, Chain 1935-1950 Frieder & Grossman (Booked by Brandt 1955-)

State ? 1940-? 1975 720 seats Kallet Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

WESTPORT

Liberty ? 1945-? 1950 210 seats

Memorial Hall ? 1935-? 1940

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HAMILTON COUNTY

INDIAN LAKE Lake Main St. ? 1945- 300 seats

INLET

Gaiety ? 1935-? 1990 250 seats This was opened during the summer only.

Tamarack Café and Cinema 153 Highway 28 http://www.tamarackcafe.com/ ? 1998- Mini Theatres owns this cinema.

LAKE PLESANT Tamarack Playhouse ? 1940

LONG LAKE Community ? 1935

Strand ? 1940-? 1950 252 seats Kallet Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre in 1940.

SPECULATOR

Adirondack ? 1935-? 1950 200 seats

Adirondack Picture Show ? 1990

Central School ? 1955

Isiah's Picture Show State Route 8 Closed in 2005

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MASSENA ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY

BRASHER FALLS Falls 6 Main ? 1945-? 1955 161 seats

CANTON

American 98 Main ? 1930- 710 seats Twinned in the 1980’s and the lower floor split into 4 cinemas with a total of 5 cinemas. 6 screens in 2008 Owners: 1930 Papayanokes, A 1955 Upstate Theaters, Inc 1980 S. J. M. Entertainment Corporation 1995-2000 Milgram Theatres 2005-JS Theatres

Ideal Drive-In Route 11 West of town ? 1955-? 1985 Upstate Theaters, Inc owned this theatre in 1955.

Sunset Drive-In 25 Pine ? 1950-? 1975

EDWARDS

Opera House ? 1935

GOUVERNEUR

Gralyn 119 Main ? 1930-? 1990 700 seats Papayanokes, A owned this theatre in 1930.

Hi-Way Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 Upstate Theaters, Inc owned this theatre in 1955.

Union Hall Main St. ? 1945-? 1950 450 seats

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MASSENA

56 Auto Drive-In AKA: Massena Auto Drive-In 2 Route 56 July 22nd, 1955- 2 screens in the late 1960’s Owners: 1995-2000 Milgram Theatres 2005-JS Cinemas

Massena ? 1930-? 1980 1,065 seats Owners: 1930-1964 Schine Theatres 1969 Panther Theatre Corporation 1980 S. J. M. Entertainment Corporation

Massena Auto Drive-In 2 ? 1969 Panther Theatre Corporation owned this theatre.

Movieplex 8 Route 37 and 420 ? 1998- Owners: 1998-2009 Mini Theatres-Cinema North 2010- JS Cinemas

Opera House ? 1930 Schine Theatres owned this theatre.

Orvis 244 E. Orvis ? 1950-? 1955 365 seats

Rialto Poplar St. ? 1930-? 1955 600 seats 1950 owner: Darnell Theaters

Strand ? 1930 Schine Theatres owned this theatre.

Sunset Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975

NEWTON FALLS Community ? 1940-? 1950 120 seats

Newton Falls ? 1935-? 1935

NORFOLK

Empress ? 1940

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Norfolk Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 250 seats Upstate Theaters, Inc owned this theatre in 1955.

NORWOOD

Norwood Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 240 seats Upstate Theaters, Inc owned this theatre in 1955.

Star ? 1930-? 1940

ODENSBURG

CWay Drive-In rt 37 ? 1961-? 1985

Hippodrome ? 1925-? 1925

Mall I & II 300 State ? 1980- Owners: 1980 S. J. M. Entertainment Corporation 1995-2000 Mini Theatres

Pontiac 324 Isabella St.

? 1940-? 1955 500 seats Owners: 1940-1950 Schine Theatres 1955 Brandt Theaters

Riverside Drive-In ? 1950-? 1955 Brandt Theaters owned this theatre in 1955.

Star ? 1925-? 1935 Schine Theatres owned this theatre.

Strand Carloine & Ford St. ? 1930-? 1969 1,092 seats Owners: 1930-1964 Schine Theatres 1969 Panther Theatre Corporation

POTSDAM

Moonlite Drive-In ? 1950-? 1969 Upstate Theaters, Inc owned this theatre in 1955.

Rialto Market St. ? 1930-? 1955 850 seats Owners: 1925 Papayanokes, A 1955 Upstate Theaters, Inc

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Roxy 20 Main ? 1955- 2 cinemas in the late 1970’s and 4 cinemas by 2000 Owners: 1980 S. J. M. Entertainment Corporation 1995-2000 Milgram Theatres 2005 JS Theatres

Star ? 1945-? 1945

WADDINGTON

Colonial Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 160 seats

Strand ? 1935

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MONTECILLO DELAWARE COUNTY

DELHI Delhi ? 1940-? 1945

Delhi Opera House ? 1915-? 1930

Smalley's Kingston St. ? 1935-? 1969 486 seats Smalley’s Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

DOWNSVILLE

Colchester ? 1955

Harden 1950

Opera House ? 1935-? 1945

FLETSCHMANNS

Maxbilt AKA: Onteora, Whipple 932 Main 1929-? 1930

Onteora AKA: Maxbit, Whipple 932 Main ? 1955-2007

Smally's ? 1940 Smalley’s Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

Whipple AKA: Maxbit, Onteora 932 Main ? 1940-? 1950 Kallet Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

HANCOCK

Capitol Main St. ? 1935-? 1990 513 seats Owners: 1950-1955 Harden Theaters, Inc 1990 Milgram Theatres

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Capra 2 533 W. Front St. ? 2005-

LUZERNE

Burt's ? 1935-? 1955 308 seats

Hertz ? 1930

MARGARTVILLE

Galli Curci 801 Main St. 1922-? 1980 570 seats Kallet Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre 1940-1955.

ROXBURY

Capitol Main St. ? 1940-? 1950 300 seats Harden Theaters, Inc owned this theatre in 1950.

Roxbury ? 1935

SIDNEY

Sidney 61 Main ? 1990-? 1998 Owners: 1990 Milgram Theatres 1998 Milgram Theatres

Smalley's ? 1930-? 1955 675 seats Smalley’s Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

STAMFORD

Smalley's ? 1930-? 1969 795 seats Smalley’s Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

WALTON

Smalley's AKA: Walton 39 Gardiner Place ? 1930-? 1955 705 seats Smalley’s Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

Strand ? 1940 Smalley’s Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

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Walton AKA: Smalley’s 39 Gardiner Place http://www.waltontheatre.org/ ? 2005-

SULLIVAN COUNTY

BARRYVILLE

Riviera ? 1940-? 1950 341 seats

BETHAL

Bethal Cinema 2 ? 1997 2000

CALLICOON

Callicoon ? 1940-? 1948

Callicoon 30 Upper Main St. http://www.callicoontheater.com/ July 8th, 1948- 380 seats

Harden ? 1950-? 1955 Harden Theaters, Inc owned this theatre.

Modern ? 1935

FALLSBURG

Rivoli ? 1930

JEFFERSONVILLE

Maple Main St. ? 1930-? 1955 512 seats Harden Theaters, Inc owned this theatre 1950-1955.

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LAKE HUNTINGTON Huntington ? 1945-? 1955 Owners: 1950 Liggett-Florin Booking Service 1955 Island Theater Circuit

LIBERTY

Academy Main St. ? 1945-? 1950 622 seats

Liberty 31 S Main ? 1924-2005 1,060 seats 3 cinemas by 1990

Lyric 1 N. Main ? 1913-? 1924

Mountain Drive-In ? 1950-? 1980 In Loch Sheldrake?

LIVINGSTON MANOR Manor ? 1940-? 1955 638 seats Harden Theaters, Inc owned this theatre 1950-1955.

Opera House ? 1935-? 1950 400 seats

LOCH SHELDRAKE Strand ? 1940-? 1964 516 seats Kallet Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre 1945-1964

MONTICELLO

Apollo Mall Twin AKA: Jerry Lewis Twin, Monteco Twin Monticello East Plaza ? 1985-1986 * 1971 opened as Jerry Lewis * 1973 renamed Monteco Twin with cinema 1 showing first-run movies and cinema 2 showing the higher-class adult movies. * By 1985 renamed Monteco Twin * 1986 closed

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Broadway 242 Broadway ? 1935-? 1950 997 seats This theatre closed during the winter.

Jerry Lewis Twin AKA: Apollo Mall Twin, Monteco Twin Monticello East Plaza 1971-1973

Monteco Twin AKA: Jerry Lewis Twin, Apollo Mall Twin Monticello East Plaza 1973-? 1985

Monticello Mall Route 42 & Anawana Lake Road ? 1968- * 1968 opened by Ceneral Cinema Corp. * November 1972 the theatre is split into 2 cinemas. * Early 1990’s became 4 cinemas. * 2010 closed

Rialto 272 Broadway 1921-? 1950 1,124 seats

NARROWSBURGH

Community ? 1935

Park 210 Bridge http://www.artsalliance.org/ ? 1940-? 1955 353 seats Harden Theaters, Inc owned this theatre 1950-1955. This is now a live theatre.

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ROCK HILL Rock Hill Drive-In Glen Wild Road and Drive-In Road, Route 17 Exit 109 ? 1955-? 1969 Liggett-Florin Booking Service owned this theatre in 1955.

ROSCOE

Criterion ? 1930-? 1935

Roscoe Stewart Avenue ? 1940-? 1990 146 seats Harden Theaters, Inc owned this theatre 1950-1955.

SOUTH FALLSBURG Rivoli 437 Route 42 1910-? 1969 700 seats Renovented in 2002 as a live theatre. It was owned by Kallet Theaters, Inc. 1945-1969. http://www.scdw.net/

SWAN LAKE Swan Lake ? 1945

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WOODBOURNE

Center Main St. ? 1945-? 1964 670 seats Kallet Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

WOODRIDGE

Labor Lyceum ? 1930-? 1964 Kallet Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre 1950-1964.

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ONEONTA CHENANGO COUNTY

BAINBRIDGE Avon 13 N Main ? 1945-? 1950 250 seats

Town Hall ? 1940-? 1945

GREENE

Greene Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 331 seats

Milford ? 1935-? 1935

LAKEVILLE

Conesus Lake drive-In ? 1961-? 1975

NEW BERLIN Dakin Hall N Main ? 1935-? 1955 300 seats

NORWICH

Colonia 35 S. Broad St. December 23rd,1914- 690 seats 2 cinemas by 2005. Owners: 1925-1964 Schine Theatres 1969 Panther Theatre Corporation

Norwich Drive-In ? 1955-? 1980 Panther Theatre Corporation owned this theatre in 1969.

Smalley's ? 1935-? 1969 855 seats Smalley’s Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

Strand ? 1925-? 1930 Schine Theatres owned this theatre.

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OXFORD

Smalley's ? 1940-? 1955 Smalley’s Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

SHEBURNE

Sheburne ? 1935-? 1950 320 seats

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OTSEGO COUNTY

CHERRY VALLEY Cherry Valley ? 1935-? 1950 285 seats

CLIFFSIDE

Village Hall ? 1930

COOPERSTOWN

Cooperstown AKA: Smalley’s 137 Main ? 1970-? 1977

Pavilion ? 1935 Smalley’s Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

Smalley's AKA: Cooperstown 137 Main ? 1930-? 1969 702 seats Smalley’s Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

EDMESTON

Edmeston ? 1935-? 1950 300 seats

V. O. N. ? 1945

GILBERTSVILLE

Central High School ? 1935-? 1945

MORRIS

Morris-Central ? 1940

ONEONTA

Del Sego Drive-In 25 Ravine Park ? 1950-? 1985 Upstate Theaters, Inc owned this theatre in 1955.

Oneonta 47 Chestnut St January 31st, 1898-? 2005 1,100 seats Schine Theatres owned this theatre 1940-1964. It was split into 2 cinemas in the late 1980’s. Other Owners: 1990 Dipson Circuit

Palace 251 Main 1920-1966 745 seats Opened as Maxey

Showcase 11 Elm 1966-2000 275 seats Dipson Circuit owned this theatre 1969-1990.

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Southside Cinemas Southside Mall 1985- * Early 1980’s opened with 4 cinemas by Cinema Centers Corp. * 1987 taken over by Hoyt’s Cinemas Corporation * Late 1990’s expanded to 7 cinemas as Hoyt’s Cinemas Corporation sells it. * Around 2003 expanded to 9 cinemas. * 2011 taken over by Zurich Cinemas

Southtown Cinemas 1-4 ? 1985-? 1990 Owners: 1985-1987 Cinema Centers Corp. 1987-1990 Hoyt’s Cinemas Corporation

Strand ? 1925-? 1930 Schine Theatres owned this theatre.

RICHFIELD SPRINGS Capitol Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 375 seats Conery Theaters owned this theatre.

UNADILLA

Unadilla Drive-In 2 Km East of town on Route 7 ? 1961- Mini Theatres owned this theatre 1995-

WORCHESTER

Smalley's ? 1930 Smalley’s Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

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Wieting AKA: Wieting Opera House, Worchester 168 Main 2005-

Wieting Opera House September 12th, 1912-? 1935

Worchester Main St. ? 1940-? 1958, 1960-2005 285 seats Conery Theaters owned this theatre 1940-1945.

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PLATTSBURGH CLINTON COUNTY

CADYVILLE Rustic Casino ? 1935

CHAMPLAIN

Border Drive-In Rt 9 ? 1985-? 2000

Lyceum Montréal Av. ? 1935-? 1955 240 seats

Moores ? 1955-? 1955

Northway Drive-In Northway Exit 42 Late 1960-? 1985 This drive-in was very popular with the people of Montréal, QC since there were no drive-ins in the Montréal area until 1970. It was booked by Brandt Theaters 1969-1985. “Yes, I am well aware of the Quebec Drive-ins. The owners of the Boucherville and St. Mathieu Drive-Ins made frequent visits to the Northway Drive-In prior to their opening. I knew the owners personally. I know the St. Mathieu Drive-In is closed and I think the Boucherville theatre might also be closed.” John

You may be wondering why is this ad is in French? It came from Montréal’s La Presse, an French daily.

CHAZY

Border Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

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Lake Main St. ? 1950 217 seats

DANNEMORA

Dannemora Front St. ? 1940-? 1950 225 seats

ELLENBURG DEPOT Happy Hour ? 1935-? 1950

LYON MOUNTAIN Auditorium Bellemont Avenue ? 1935-? 1950 392 seats

PLATTSBURGH

Barracks ? 1940

Champlain Clinton St. ? 1940-? 1964 604 seats

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Champlain Center 8 60 Smithfield June 5th, 1987-July 12th, 2010, November 19th, 2010- Owners: 1987-2003 Hoyt’s Cinemas Corporation 2003-Regal Cinemas Stadium seating and digital projection added in 2010.

Press Republican

Clinton ? 1920-? 1925

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Cumberland 12 Route 9 near the North Country shopping center. http://cumberland12.com/ December 25th, 2008- 1,662 seats Construction halted in June 2008 after Eurowest, which owns the Essex cinemas in Burlington VT was unable to find money. On November 19th, 2010, they gave away free refreshments to put a damper on the reopening of Regal’s Champlain Center Stadium 8.

WPTZ

Little ? 1955

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Plattsburgh ? 1920-? 1935

Plattsburgh Drive-In Rt 3 ? 1955-? 1975

French ad from Montréal’s La Presse

Pyramid Mall Twin 1975-? 1990 Owners: 1980 Theater Management Services 1985-1987 Cinema Centers Corp. 1987-1990 Hoyt’s Cinemas Corporation

Skyway Studio Cinema 1971-? 1985 Owners: 1971-1975 Brandt Theaters 1980 Theater Management Services 1985 Cinema Centers Corp.

Stardust Drive-In Rt 9 ? 1950-? 1985

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Strand 24 Brinkerhoff December 29th, 1924-1975 1,200 seats 1969 owner: Benton & Weber In the late 1960’s this theatre was split into two cinemas. It is being restored. Benton, William Circuit (Schine) owned this theatre 1930-1975

Super 87 Drive-In Rt 22 (Now the Clinton County jail site) ? 1974-? 1985 Theater Management Services owned it in 1980.

ROUSES POINT Liberty ? 1930

Lyric Main St. ? 1935-? 1950 359 seats

There is a French song by Chantal Renaud called Plattsburgh Drive-in Blues, about drive-ins in Clinton County.

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FRANKLIN COUNTY

CHATEAUGAY

Gay E Main ? 1945-? 1955 440 seats

Ideal ? 1935-? 1940

EARLVILLE

Earlville ? 1945-? 1950 265 seats

FORT COVINGTON Palace Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 228 seats

LOON LAKE Casino ? 1935

MALONE

Franklin Drive-In 84 College ? 1950-? 1985

Grand ? 1920-? 1930 Schine Theatres owned this theatre in 1930.

Malone 130 E Main ? 1935-? 1964 907 seats Schine Theatres owned this theatre.

Plaza 10 Pearl ? 1930-2005 560 seats Owners: 1930-1950 Schine Theatres 1995-2000 Mini Theatres

Strand ? 1925

SARANAC LAKE Berkeley Twin ? 1995-2009 Mini owned it 1995-2000.

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Pontiac 11 Broadway 1917-1978 787 seats

Saranac Lake Casino ? 1935

ST. REGIS FALLS Regent ? 1935

TUPPER LAKE Palace AKA: State 1 Brock Av. 1914-? 1935

State 1 Brock Av. ? 1940-1975, 1984- 500 seats Owners: 1940-1955 Schine Theatres 1995-2009 Mini Theatres Two cinemas in 1984.

Tupper's Lake Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

TUPPER LAKE JUNCTION Lyric ? 1935-? 1945 520 listings