Eastern Ohio movie theatres and drive-ins Includes Canton, Mansfield , Youngstown

12/30/2011

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CANTON CARROLL COUNTY

CARROLLTON Park ? 1930

Virginia ? 1935-? 1990

MALVERN Skyway Drive-In ? 1961-? 1985 Marcus Enterprises owned this theatre 1961-1969.

WATERLOO

Skyview Drive-In ? 1955

STARK COUNTY

ALLIANCE

Carnation Cinema 5 2500 State W. ? 1995- Cinemark owns this cinema.

College I & II ? 1975-? 1985 Owners: 1975 Cinecom Theatres Eastern States, Inc. 1985 Vogel Theatres

Columbia

430 E. Columbia ? 1920-? 1950 Owners: 1945 Tri-Theaters, Inc. 1950 Selected Theaters Company (Co-Op)

Ideal ? 1920-? 1925

Mid-City Drive-In ? 1961-? 1964 Associated Theatres (Cleveland) owned this drive-in.

Morrison

38 s. Freedom 1927-? 1964 782 seats Owners: 1945 Tri-Theaters, Inc. 1950-1964 Selected Theaters Company (Co-Op)

Mt. Union

1745 S. Union 1939-? 1998 932 seats Owners: 1939-1945 Tri-Theaters, Inc. 1950-1985 Selected Theaters Company (Co-Op) This is now being by the nearby college as a lecture hall.

Ohio ? 1920

Park Auto Drive-In

Route 62 ? 1950-? 1985 Owners: 1950-1955 Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) 1969-1980 National Drive-In Theatres

Rex ? 1935

Strand

239 E. Main ? 1930-? 1955 632 seats Owners: 1945 Tri-Theaters, Inc. 1950-1955 Selected Theaters Company (Co-Op)

BREWSTER

Brewster ? 1930-? 1955

CANTON

Alhambra

Market Av. 1913-? 1935 800 seats Warner Brothers owned this theatre 1930-1935

Belden Village Twin

4400 Belden Village St NW 1973-1997

Broadway ? 1935

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Canton Centre AKA: Mellet Mall Cinemas 4008 Tuscarawas St W ? 1990-2002 Expansions: Late 1980’s 2 cinemas Early 1990’s 8 cinemas The cinemas were demolished in 2004 for a Walmart Super Center. It was owned by General Cinemas.

Carousel Cinemas I & II 1971-? 1971

Circle Mall 4 AKA: Movies 4 3911 Everhard Rd NW ? 1990-2007 Cinemark owned this theatre.

Dixie

114 Market Av. N. 1915-? 1915

Dueber

Dueber and Tuscarawas ? 1945-? 1955 775 seats Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre.

Giant Auto Drive-In 1 & 2 5401 Louisville St. ? 1961-? 1985 Selected Theaters Company (Co-Op) owned this drive-in 1964-1980.

Grand ? 1935-? 1945

Imperial AKA: Parke Everhard Road across from the mall. ? 1965-? 1975

Loew's

514 N. Market ? 1930-? 1964 2,138 seats Loew’s owned this theatre.

Lyceum

404 E. Tuscarawas St. ? 1915-? 1915

Majestic 404 E. Tuscarawas St. 1911-1915 This theatre was demolished for the Lyceum.

McKinley

1317 W. Tuscarawas ? 1930-? 1975 500 seats Owners: 1945 Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) 1961-1975 RKO-Stanley Warner (Pacific Theatres)

McKinley 1 & 2 901 30th St. NW ? 1980-1996 National Drive-In Theatres owned this theatre in 1980. It is now a video store

Mellet Mall AKA: Canton Centre 4000 W. Tuscarawas 1967-? 1985 2 cinemas in 1973. It was owned by General Cinemas

Meyers Lake ? 1969 Broumas Theatres owned this theatre.

Morzart 323 E. Tuscarawas ? 1930-? 1955 820 seats Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre in 1950.

Ohio

322 W. Market ? 1940-? 1964 819 seats Owners: 1940-1953 Warner Brothers 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1964 RKO-Stanley Warner (Pacific Theatres)

Palace 605 Market Ave N http://www.cantonpalacetheatre.org/ November 22nd, 1926-1976, 1980- 1,877 seats Owners: 1935-1955 Constant, A. G. Theater Circuit This theatre has live performances and movies.

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Parke AKA: Imperial Everhard Road ? 1980-? 1990

South

Cleveland Road ? 1950-? 1955 670 seats Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre.

State 406 E. Tuscarawas ? 1935-? 1955 1,049 seats Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre in 1950.

Strand

127 S. Market 1923-? 1955 660 seats Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre in 1950.

Valentine

216 S. Market ? 1930-? 1955 708 seats Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre in 1950.

Windsor

1917 Mahoning ? 1930-? 1955 682 seats Owners: 1930 Charnas Enterprises 1950 Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency)

EAST CANTON East 30 Drive-In Lincolnway E & Trump Rd ? 1955-? 1985 2 screens in 1976 and 3 in 1977 Owners: 1961 Constant, A. G. Theater Circuit 1964-1985 Selected Theaters Company (Co-Op)

Sunset Drive-In ? 1950-? 1950

LOUISVILLE

Louis

Main ? 1940-? 1955 250 seats Manos Amusement Company owned this theatre in 1950.

Manos ? 1950-? 1969 Manos Amusement Company owned this theatre.

Owen ? 1935

MASSILLON

Grand Lincoln Way E ? 1930-? 1955 411 seats Skirball Brothers Circuit owned this theatre.

Great Escape 12

175 Cherry NW 2005- Alliance owns this theatre.

Lincoln 156 Lincoln Way E http://www.massillongateway.com/lincolntheatre.html 1915-1975, 1982- 985 seats Owners: 1927-1931 Schine 1931-1953 Warner Brothers 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1969 RKO-Stanley Warner (Pacific Theatres)

Stark Drive-In

2200 Lincolnway E ? 1950-? 1985 2 screens in the late 1970`s. Skirball Brothers Circuit owned this theatre.

Westin 140 Lincoln Way E ? 1940-? 1980 500 seats Skirball Brothers Circuit owned this theatre 1945-1980.

MINERVA

Roxy ? 1935-? 1969 500 seats Manos Amusement Company owned this theatre 1940-1969.

Skyway Drive-In ? 1975

NAVARRE

Boyer's Auto Theater ? 1945

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NORTH CANTON Automobile Drive-In ? 1950-? 1980 750 cars 2 screens in the late 1970`s. Owners: 1950 Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) 1955-1969 Associated Theatres (Cleveland) 1975 Associated Management

Lake Cinemas 8 6404 N. Market ? 1998-2000

Movies 10 6284 Dressler Rd NW ? 1995- Cinemark owns this cinema.

North Canton Drive-In N Main St ? 1950-? 1985 Associated Management owned it in 1980.

Park

155 N Main St ? 1940-? 1964 Interstate Theaters, Inc. & Constant, A. G. Theater Circuit owned this theatre 1940-1964.

South ? 1950

Tinseltown USA 15 4720 Mega St NW ? 1998- Cinemark owns this cinema.

63 listings 2008-08-16

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MANSFIELD CRAWFORD COUNTY

BUCYRUS Bucyrus ? 1940-? 1969 1,100 seats Owners: 1940-1964 Schine Circuit 1969 Panther Theatre Corporation

Bucyrus Cinema 1 & 2

1715 Marion Road ? 1990 Teicher Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre.

Capitol 5 1715 Marion Road ? 2000-2008 670 seats

Hippodrome ? 1925-? 1930 Charnas Enterprises owned this theatre in 1930.

Southern ? 1920-? 1950 600 seats Owners: 1930 Charnas Enterprises 1935 Charnas, Nat. B. 1940-1950 Schine Circuit

State ? 1935-? 1945

Tri-City Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985

CRESTLINE

Crest ? 1940-? 1955 450 seats Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre 1945-1950.

Hippodrome

111 W. Bucyrus ? 1930-? 1950 261 seats

Strand ? 1925

GALION

Galion Drive-In ? 1980-? 1985 3 screens in the early 1980’s.

Galion

127 Harding Way W. 1949-? 1990 1,200 seats Modern Theaters owned this theatre 1949-1964. It reopened as a concert hall in 1997.

Mystic ? 1930

Ohio

Harding Way E. ? 1930-? 1950 290 seats Scoville, Essick & Reif owned this theatre 1940-1945.

Royal ? 1930

State

Harding Way W. ? 1930-? 1969 650 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Scoville, Essick & Reif 1950 Modern Theaters & Associated Theatres (Cleveland) 1955-1969 Associated Theatres (Cleveland)

RICHLAND COUNTY

BELLVILLE

Opera House ? 1935

Park ? 1940-? 1945

MANSFIELD

Cinema 10-Springfield Square 498 N Lexington-Springmill Rd July 1989- This was opened by Premiere cinemas of Knoxville,TN and taken over by Cinemark of Dallas in October 1989. The Springfield Square name was added in 2009.

Cinema World AKA: Kingsgate 4 1300 Park Ave W ? 1985-? 1990

Grand ? 1925

Kingsgate 4

1300 Park Ave W ? 1995-2006 Carmike Cinemas owned this theatre.

Madison

32 W. Park ? 1930-? 1980 1,510 seats Skirball Brothers Circuit owned this theatre. Warner Brothers also booked it 1940-1945.

Majestic ? 1920-? 1950 Warner Brothers owned this theatre 1930-1945.

Mansfield Galion Drive-In ? 1950-? 1955 Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this drive-in.

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Midway Auto Drive-In

3124 Ashland Rd ? 1950-? 1985 250 cars Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this drive-in in 1950.

Montrose Drive-In ? 1950

Ohio

138 Park Avenue West January 19th, 1928-? 1975 1,630 seats Owners: 1928-1953 Warner Brothers 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1975 RKO-Stanley Warner (Pacific Theatres)

Opera House ? 1920-? 1925

Park

38 W. Park ? 1925-? 1964 1,300 seats Owners: 1940 Interstate Theaters, Inc. 1945-1964 Constant, A. G. Theater Circuit

Pork ? 1925

Renaissance AKA: Ohio 138 Park Avenue West ? 1990-? 2000 This is now a concert hall.

Ritz

427 N. Main 1927-? 1955 717 seats Skirball Brothers Circuit owned this theatre 1945-1955. This was expanded from 400-900 seats in 1938.

Royal ? 1930 Deutsch & Shenker owned this theatre.

Spring Mill Drive-In

1040 Springmill St 1958- 600 cars 2 screens in 2008. Armstrong Circuit, Inc. (DBA: National Theatres) owned this drive-in 1958-1975.

Sunset Drive-In 4018 Park Ave W ? 1955- 500 cars

Whiteway ? 1925

ONTARIO

Cinemark 14 @ Town Center

2355 Walker Lake Road 2004- Cinemark owns this cinema.

Richland Mall Cinemas 575 Stumbo Road 1972-2004 Expansions 1974 2 screens Early 1980’s 3 screens. Owners: 1972-1990 General Cinemas Corp. 1995-2004 Cinemark

PLYMOUTH

Plymouth ? 1935-? 1950 175 seats

Plymouth Drive-In

8274 State Route 61 ? 1955-? 1985 400 cars

Sunset Drive-In ? 1955-? 1955

SHELBY

Castaniba

Main St. ? 1930-? 1964 740 seats Schine Circuit owned this theatre 1940-1964.

Opera House ? 1930-? 1945

Shelby ? 1940

State

85 Main ? 1940-? 1955 433 seats Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking

and Buying Agency) owned this theatre

1945-1955.

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NEW PHILADELPHIA HARRISON COUNTY

BOWERSTON Alamo Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 200 seats

CADIZ

Cadiz Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 300 cars

Community

111 Main St. ? 1930-? 1964 590 seats Owners: 1950-1955 Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) 1961-1964 General Theatres Company

Opera House ? 1930

FREEPORT

Port ? 1945-? 1950

HOPEDALE

Capitol ? 1935

Hopedale

Route 22 ? 1940-? 1955 200 seats

JEWETT

Community ? 1950-? 1955 175 seats

SCIO

Scio ? 1935-? 1955 325 seats

TIPPECANOE

Auditorium ? 1925

Majestic ? 1925

Ohio ? 1935-? 1945

Tipp ? 1940-? 1945

TUSCARAWAS COUNTY

DENNISON

Dennison ? 1920

Lincoln ? 1935-? 1945

Palace ? 1940-? 1945

Park 14 N. 3rd St. ? 1950-? 1955 475 seats Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre.

Pictorium ? 1920-? 1925

DOVER

Bexley

183 W. 3rd St. ? 1930-? 1975 550 seats Owners: 1930-1940 Shea Chain, Inc. 1945 Jamestown Amusement Company, Inc 1961-1975 Shea Enterprises, Inc. & Affiliates

Nugent ? 1940-? 1945 Jamestown Amsuement Company, Inc owned this theatre in 1945.

Ohio ? 1930-? 1935

Pike ? 1925

Rexley ? 1930

State 219 Factory St. ? 1935-? 1955 452 seats Owners: 1940 Shea Chain, Inc. 1945 Jamestown Amusement Company, Inc

Weber ? 1925

DRESDEN

Dresden ? 1935

Midway

N. Main ? 1940-? 1950 250 seats

MINERAL CITY Mineral ? 1950-? 1955

NEW PHILADELPHIA Bijou ? 1935-? 1940 Shea Chain, Inc. owned this theatre.

New House ? 1940

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New Town Mall 8 400 Mill Av. SE 1990- Hoyts Cinemas Corporation (still has theatres in Australia and New Zealand) sold it to Regal Cinemas in 1998

Quaker

158 W. High http://www.quakercinema.com/ 1940- 748 seats 2 screens by 2000 Owners: 1940-1945 Jamestown Amusement Company, Inc 1961-1975 Shea Enterprises, Inc. & Affiliates

Shea Cinema ? 1975 Shea Enterprises, Inc. & Affiliates owned this theatre.

Strand ? 1930 Skirball Brothers Circuit owned this theatre in 1930.

Twilight Drive-In

8749 Spankle SW ? 1950-? 1980 Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this drive-in 1950-1955.

Union Opera House

Ashwood Lane ? 1930-? 1955 861 seats Owners: 1930 Skirball Brothers Circuit 1935-1940 Shea Chain, Inc. 1945 Jamestown Amusement Company, Inc

NEWCOMERSTOWN

Jordan ? 1930

Ortt's Drive-In ? 1950

Ritz ? 1930-? 1969 587 seats Manos Amusement Company owned this theatre 1961-1969.

Starlite Drive-In ? 1950-? 1969 Manos Amusement Company owned this theatre 1961-1969.

STRASBURG

Boyer's Auto Theater AKA: Lynn Drive-In 9735 State Route 250 NW 1937-? 1950 Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this drive-in in 1950.

Lynn Drive-In

9735 State Route 250 NW ? 1955- 400 cars 2 screens in 1967 This is the oldest drive-in in the state.

UHRICHSVILLE

Ohio

214 N. Main ? 1935-? 1955 301 seats Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre in 1950

State

211 N. Main ? 1930-? 1955 820 seats Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre 1950-1955.

Twilite Drive-In ? 1950

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SANDUSKY ERIE COUNTY

HURON Huron ? 1930

Ritz Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 185 seats

MILAN

Dreamland ? 1940-? 1945

Star ? 1940

SANDUSKY

Cinema 1 ? 1980

Cinemark 12 Behind the mall November 19th, 2010- This is owned by Cinemark.

Cinema World 5 AKA: Plaza 8, Mall Cinema 3 ? 1985-? 1990 Cinemette Corporation of America owned this theatre in 1985.

IMAX at Cedar Point 1 Cedar Point Drive 1975-2002 This theatre is now being used for a Peanuts-theme ice skating show.

Lakecrest Town Center 12 Carmike Cinemas has cancelled this project in 2010

Mall Cinema 3

4314 Milan Rd ? 1985-? 1990 Cinemette Corporation of America owned this theatre in 1985.

Movies 10 5500 Milan Rd ? 1995-November 18th, 2010 Cinemark owns this cinema.

Ohio 207 W. Market ? 1935-? 1969 638 seats Owners: 1935-1953 Warner Brothers 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1969 RKO-Stanley Warner (Pacific Theatres)

Plaza

Jackson St. ? 1920-? 1955 599 seats Owners: 1935-1940 Warner Brothers 1945-1955 Seitz Amusement Company (Co-Op)

Plaza 8 AKA: Cinema World 5, Mall Cinema 3 4314 Milan Rd ? 1995-2010 Carmike Cinemas owned this theatre.

Sandusky

Jackson & Water ? 1940-? 1950 625 seats Seitz Amusement Company (Co-Op) owned this theatre 1945-1950.

Sandusky Drive-In

3711 Cleveland Rd ? 1950 2001 575 cars This drive-in was demolished in 2007 for a park. It was owned by Seitz Amusement Company (Co-Op)

Schade ? 1920-? 1935

State

101 Columbus Ave http://www.sanduskystate.com/ 1928-2005 1,800 seats Seitz Amusement Company (Co-Op) owned this theatre 1945-1975. It stopped showing movies in 2005.

HURON COUNTY

BELLEVUE

Lion ? 1920-? 1935

Ohio

W. Main ? 1935-? 1950 264 seats Owners: 1940 Shea Chain, Inc. 1945-1950 Northio Theaters Corp. (Paramount)

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Royal ? 1920-? 1925

State

W. Main ? 1940 350 seats Owners: 1940 Shea Chain, Inc. 1945-1955 Northio Theaters Corp. (Paramount) 1961-1964 Armstrong Circuit, Inc. (DBA: National Theatres)

GREENWICH

City Hall Route 224 ? 1940-? 1955 100 seats

NEW LONDON Family ? 1940-? 1945

Karolyn

40 W. Main ? 1930-? 1955 200 seats

NORWALK

Erie ? 1920

Forum ? 1935-? 1945 Schine Circuit owned this theatre 1940-1945.

Ginger AKA: Moose Monroe & Case St. 1903-? 1925

Moose

Monroe & Case St. ? 1930-1959 840 seats Schine Circuit owned this theatre in 1940.

New Norwalk AKA: Norwalk, Town & Country 57 E. Main 1941-? 1969 Owners: 1950-1964 Schine Circuit 1969 Panther Theatre Corporation

Norwalk AKA: New Norwalk, Town & Country

57 E. Main 2006-2008 924 seats This theatre also has live performances.

Premiere 8 2008-

Starview Drive-In 2083 US Hwy 20 W. 1950- 520 cars

Towne & Country AKA: Norwalk, New Norwalk 57 E. Main ? 1990-2006 900 seats

Vermillion ? 1920

WILLARD

Jewel ? 1930

Temple ? 1930-? 1955 575 seats Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre 1945-1955.

OTTAWA COUNTY

GENOA

Genoa ? 1950

LAKESIDE

Lakeside ? 1945

Orchestra Hall 236 Walnut http://orchestrahall0.tripod.com/ ? 2005-

MARBLEHEAD

Marblehead ? 1945

Town ? 1950 200 seats

OAK HARBOR Portage ? 1935-? 1950 300 seats

Royal ? 1935-? 1955 300 seats

PORT CLINTON Clinton 220 Madison 1947-? 1980 Owners: 1950-1955 Associated Theatres (Cleveland) 1961-1964 Armstrong Circuit, Inc. (DBA: National Theatres) 1969 Associated Theatres (Cleveland) 1975-1980 Associated Management

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Erie ? 1940-? 1955 375 seats Owners: 1945 Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) 1950-1955 Associated Theatres (Cleveland)

Lion ? 1940

Madrid ? 1935-? 1950 400 seats Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre in 1955.

Ohio ? 1940

Ottawa Auto Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 350 cars Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this drive-in in 1955.

Port ? 1950-? 1950 400 seats

SANDUSKY COUNTY

CLYDE

Clyde ? 1940-? 1955 Owners: 1940 Shea Chain, Inc. 1945-1950 Northio Theaters Corp. (Paramount)

Harkness ? 1930-? 1935

FREMONT

Cinema AKA: Paramount ? 1975 Armstrong Circuit, Inc. (DBA: National Theatres) owned this theatre.

Fremont

W. State ? 1935-? 1950 Shea Chain, Inc. owned this theatre 1935-1940.

Fremont Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985 500 cars Owners: 1950-1955 Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) 1961-1975 Armstrong Circuit, Inc. (DBA: National Theatres)

Jewel ? 1930

Paramount AKA: Cinema 301 S. Front ? 1935- 4 cinemas by 2000 Owners: 1935-1940 Shea Chain, Inc. 1945-1964 Northio Theaters Corp. (Paramount) 1969 Armstrong Circuit, Inc. (DBA: National Theatres)

Strand

Front St. ? 1930-? 1955 672 seats

GIBSONBURG

Del-Lu ? 1935-? 1955 300 seats

Skyway Drive-In ? 1961-? 1995 300 cars

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STEUBENVILLE EFFERSON COUNTY

ADENA Pastime ? 1935-? 1955

AMSTERDAM

Star ? 1935-? 1955 300 seats

BERGHOLZ

Bergholz ? 1935

City ? 1940-? 1955 250 seats

BRILLIANT

Alpine ? 1945

Garden ? 1940

DILLIONVILLE

Arcade

Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 335 seats

Dillionvale ? 1920

Olszeski ? 1920

Palace ? 1920

Rex Liberty St. ? 1940-? 1955 220 seats

IRONDALE

Electric ? 1935

MINGO JUNCTION Auditorium ? 1935

Mingo

Ravine St. ? 1940-? 1955 544 seats

PINEY FORK Liberty ? 1935-? 1955 200 seats

RAYLAND

Rayland Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961

Riverside Drive-In

Route 7 ? 1950-? 1980

SMITHFIELD

Iona ? 1935

Smithfield ? 1940-? 1950 200 seats

STEUBENVILLE

Capitol 208 S. 4th St. 1927-? 1969 1,605 seats Owners: 1935-1950 Warner Brothers 1955-1969 Dipson Circuit

Cinema AKA: Cinemaworld

Mall Drive ? 1975- Expansions Early 1970’s one cinema Early 1980’s 3 cinemas Cinemette Corporation of America owned this theatre. Late 1980’s 6 cinemas (as Cinema World) Owners: 1975-1985 Cinemette Corporation of America 1990 Cinema World 1995- Carmike Cinemas

Cinema World AKA: Cinema

100 Mall Drive ? 1990 Cinema World owned this theatre.

Family Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975 Constant, A. G. Theater Circuit owned this theatre 1950-1964.

Grand

117 S. 4th St. ? 1930-? 1980 1,000 seats Owners: 1955-1969 Selected Theaters Company (Co-Op) 1975-1980 Cinemette Corporation of America

Ohio

Market St. ? 1950-? 1964 800 seats Constant, A. G. Theater Circuit owned this theatre.

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Olympic

321 Market St. ? 1920-? 1964 680 seats Constant, A. G. Theater Circuit owned this theatre 1945-1964.

Paramount 132 N. 5 th St. ? 1935-? 1975 1,537 seats Owners: 1935-1945 Monarch Theaters, Inc. 1950 Gamble Enterprises, Inc. 1964-1975 Skirball Brothers Circuit

Rex ? 1925-? 1945 Alpine Theatre Company owned this theatre 1940-1945.

Steubanville Drive-In ? 1950

Steubanville III ? 1990 Cinema World owned this theatre.

Strand ? 1920-? 1925

Sunset Auto ? 1950-? 1975 500 cars Constant, A. G. Theater Circuit owned this theatre 1950-1964

Victoria ? 1920-? 1925

TILTONSVILLE

Palace Grandview Av. ? 1935-? 1950 275 seats Interstate Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre in 1940.

TORONTO

Manos

69 S. 4th St. ? 1940-? 1969 600 seats Manos Amusement Company owned this theatre.

Rex

202 N. 4th St. ? 1930-? 1969 500 seats Manos Amusement Company owned this theatre 1940-1969.

Washington ? 1930-? 1935

WINTERSVILLE

Winter Drive-In Opened with 2 screens and expanded to 4 screens. 1969- Skirball Brothers Circuit owned this theatre 1969-2000.

YORKVILLE

Ohio Public Road ? 1940-? 1961 570 seats Owners: 1940 Interstate Theaters, Inc. 1945 Constant, A. G. Theater Circuit 1955 Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) 1961 Interstate Theaters, Inc.

Yorkville ? 1930-? 1935

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WOOSTER ASHLAND COUNTY

ASHLAND Ashland 214 Center St. 1942-2010 1,500 seats 3 cinemas by 2000 Schine Circuit owned this theatre 1942-1964.

Ashland Drive-In ? 1955-? 1980 500 cars

Ohio

Main St. ? 1935-? 1950 275 seats

Opera House ? 1930-? 1940 750 seats Schine Circuit owned this theatre in 1940

Palace

Main St. ? 1930-? 1955 310 seats Schine Circuit owned this theatre 1940-1955.

HAYESVILLE

Opera House 2011- This is listed as showing movies in 2011.

JEROMESVILLE

Community ? 1935

Jerome ? 1940

LOUDONVILLE

Ohio AKA: Opera House 156 N. Water http://www.ohiotheatre.org/ 1931- 475 seats Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre 1945-1950. No movies by 2011.

Opera House AKA: Ohio

156 N. Water 1910-1931

VERMILLION

Liberty

114 W. Liberty ? 1935-? 1961 252 seats Owners: 1950-1955 Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) 1961 Zegiob Theatres, Inc.

HOLMES COUNTY

KILLBUCK

Duncan 110 N. Main ? 1935-2009 450 seats

MILLERBURG

Russell ? 1955 400 seats

KNOX COUNTY

CENTERBURG

Seville

Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 240 seats

FREDERICKTOWN

Nell 15 E. College ? 1935-? 1955 240 seats

MT. VERNON Colonial ? 1990-? 1998 2 cinemas in the late 1980’s. Owners: 1990 Cinema World 1995-1998 Carmike Cinemas

Knox Auto ? 1950-? 1985 300 cars Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this drive-in 1950-1955.

Lyric ? 1935-? 1950

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Memorial E. High ? 1930-? 1950 900 seats Schine Circuit owned this theatre in 1945.

Photoshow ? 1925

Premiere 7 11535 Upper Gilchrist Road 2008-

Vernon

10 Public Sq. ? 1940-? 1969 1,240 seats Owners: 1940-1964 Schine Circuit 1969 Panther Theatre Corporation

Vine E. Vine St. ? 1925-? 1950 550 seats Schine Circuit owned this theatre 1940-1950

OAK HILL Liberty Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 400 seats

Teen Center ? 1990

MORROW COUNTY

CARDINGTON

Cardington ? 1940

Dreamland ? 1935

MT. GILEAD Capitol 22 W. High ? 1940- 300 seats

Kaypee ? 1930

Rex ? 1935

WAYNE COUNTY

CRESTON

Auto Theater ? 1945

Creston Auto ? 1950-? 1964 300 cars Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this drive-In in 1950.

EDINBURG

High School ? 1945

ORRVILLE

Grand

147 W. Market ? 1930-? 1950 500 seats Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre in 1950.

Orr

415 N. Main 1947-2007 694 seats 2 cinemas in 1980 This theatre has been demolished for a drug store in 2008. Owners: 1955-1998 General Theatres Company

RITTMAN

Diana 116 S. Main ? 1940-? 1950 315 seats Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre in 1950.

Goffient ? 1930

Ritta ? 1935

Sunset Auto ? 1950

SHREVE

Shreve ? 1950-? 1955

WEST SALEM Opera House ? 1935

WOOSTER

Big Picture 2

116 E. South ST. ? 2005-2010 This cinema may have opened since the 1970’s.

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City Opera House ? 1940

Hillside ? 1940

Lyric

211 E. Liberty ? 1930

Movies 10 4108 Burbank Av. May 13th. 1993- Cinemark owns this cinema.

Skyline Auto Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985 2 screens in the early 1980’s. 300 cars Selected Theaters Company (Co-Op) owned this drive-in 1975-1985.

Town Hall S. Liberty ? 1955

Wallace ? 1930

Wayne ? 1940-? 1955 680 seats Schine Circuit owned this theatre.

Wooster

211 E. Liberty ? 1935-? 1969 1,077 seats Owners: 1935-1964 Schine Circuit 1969 Panther Theatre Corporation This was demolished in 1999.

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YOUNGSTOWN AREA MAHONING COUNTY

AUSTINTOWN Austintown 1,2 & 3 6000 Mahoning Ave May 25th, 1976-2005 Owners: 1980-1994 Armstrong Circuit, Inc. (DBA: National Theatres) 1994-1995 Regal Cinemas 2005-2003 Cleveland Cinemas

Austintown Commons 10 6020 Mahoning Ave May 1997- Regal Cinemas owns this cinema.

Wedgewood

1743 S. Raccoon Road June 29th, 1966-1986, 1989-1990 2 cinemas in 1975 National Drive-In Theatres owned this theatre 1969-1975. It opened with a Cinerama screen.

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West Side Drive-In Route 18 July 10th, 1948-1986 500 cars Owners: 1955-1963 Associated Theatres (Cleveland) 1968-1980 National Drive-In Theatres 1985 Armstrong Circuit, Inc. (DBA: National Theatres)

BORADMAN

Boardman Plaza Playhouse December 20th, 1963-1983, 1985-1988 Owners: 1964-1967 Broumas Theatres 1968-1985 National Drive-In Theatres This opened on the same day as the Lincoln Knolls

Cinema South 10

7420 South Ave July 10th, 1986- This opened with six cinemas in 1986 and expanded to 10 screens in 1989. Owners: 1990-1994 National Theatres 1994- Regal Cinemas

Newport

Midlothian ? 1945-? 1985 990 seats Owners: 1961 1975-1985 National Drive-In Theatres

Tinseltown USA 7 7401 Market St December 13th, 1996- Cinemark owns this cinema.

CAMPBELL

Bell 91 Washington 1942-1958 500 seats Hathaway, F. H. (Co-Op) owned this theatre.

Palace ? 1935-? 1950 250 seats Harbor Theater Company owned this theatre in 1945.

Victoria ? 1935

CANFIELD

Our 1951-1952

Roxy ? 1940-? 1955 300 seats Hathaway, F. H. (Co-Op) owned this theatre 1945-1950.

LOWELLVILLE

Columbus ? 1930

Liberty

23 Liberty St. ? 1940-1954 200 seats Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre in 1950.

Palace ? 1935

Sky Hi Drive-In ? 1955 Hathaway, F. H. (Co-Op) owned this theatre.

SEBRING

Gloria ? 1920

Strand

126 N. 15th St. ? 1920-? 1955 640 seats Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre 1945-1950.

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STRUTHERS

Amuse-U ? 1920-? 1945 Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre in 1945.

Auto ? 1940

Ritz

Bridge St. 1936-1955 450 seats Hathaway, F. H. (Co-Op) owned this theatre.

Struthers ? 1935

Valley 1942-? 1955 350 seats Hathaway, F. H. (Co-Op) owned this theatre.

YOUNGSTOWN

Astor

Market St. Late 1929-? 1935 575 seats

Basil 1964-1966

Belmont

Belmont & Alamedia December 3rd, 1948-1957 1,200 seats Owners: 1948-1950 Wellman, Peter M. 1950-1957 Associated Theatres (Cleveland)

Cameo 1927-1938

Capitol ? 1929

Center 1940-1943

Coltsville ? 1955 Hathaway, F. H. (Co-Op) owned this theatre.

Dome

W. Federal 1915-1936 999 seats Warner Brothers owned this theatre in 1930.

Presenting “The Finer Pictures”

Esquire AKA: Princess 28 S. Champion St. December 25th, 1949-1950

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Foster 2500 Glenwood December 26th, 1938- 800 seats * Late December, 1938 opened * 1960 became an art theatre * 1969-1985 owner: Art Theatre Guild

Fox W. Federal St. August 1945-1949 Owners: 1945-1950 Wellman, Peter M.

Foxes Cinema (Lincloln Knolls) Mid 1983 This was an adult cinema.

Grand 1914-1915

Grand 1939-1948

Hippodrome

W. Federal 1917-1933 1,700 seats

Home

1625 McGuffey June 1937-1959 400 seats Owners: 1937-1951 Wellman, Peter M. 1951-1954 Independent Theatres

Keith-Albee March 21st. 1926-1929 March 26 open Feb 19 closed

Liberty AKA: Paramount 242 Federal West 1917-1929

Liberty Plaza 3551 Belmont 1964-1985 Owners: 1964-1969 Broumas Theatres 1975-1982 Cinemette Corporation of America

Lincoln 1925-1953 Uptown theatres owned it in 1928-1929.

Lincoln Knolls December 20th, 1963-1973, 1975-1978 Owners: 1963-1967 Broumas Theatres 1970-1973 Cinecom Theatres 1975-1975 CInemette This opened on the same day as the Boardman Plaza theatre.

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Mahoning

1604 Mahoning 1925-1955, 1964-1983 400 seats Owners: 1926-1930 Uptown Theatres 1945 Marcus Enterprises 1950-1951 Wellman, Peter M. 1951-1955 Independent Theatres 1955 Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) This had shown adult movies as Mahoning Follies 1964-1983.

Market 1921-1922

McGuffey

? 1950 This was a Afro-American theatre.

Movies 8

469 Boardman-Poland Rd February 26th, 1993- Cinemark owned this theatre. Jul 2 open Apr 2 open Feb 12 opening soon Feb 26 open

Movietone 1928-1929

Newport

15 W. Midlothian January 15th, 1942-1988 Owners: 1950 Wellman, Peter M. 1950-1962 Associated Theatres (Cleveland) 1965-1967 Broumas Theatres 1968-1980 National Drive-In Theatres 1985 Armstrong Circuit, Inc. (DBA: National Theatres)

Nixon ? 1925

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Northside Drive-In

7401 Market St Late April 1948-1989 500 cars Owners: 1950 Wellman, Peter M. 1950-1963 Associated Theatres (Cleveland) 1968-1980 National Drive-In Theatres 1985-1990 Armstrong Circuit, Inc. (DBA: National Theatres) There was an amusement park next to it called Northside Kiddie Land, which was owned by the drive-in.

Ohio 1935-1941

Orpheum 1916-1921

Palace AKA: Keith Albee 3 Wick 1929-November 29th, 1964 , 1972-1973 2,400 seats Owners: 1930 Radio-Keith-Orpheum 1935-1940 Monarch Theaters, Inc.

Paramount AKA: Liberty 242 Federal West July 20th, 1929-1971 1,500 seats Owners: 1935-1940 Shea Chain, Inc. 1945 Jamestown Amsuement Company, Inc 1961-1969 Shea Enterprises, Inc. & Affiliates 1929 July 12 x Oct 4 open Aug 16 open Jul 26 open Jul 19 p 13

Park

23 Champion South 1915-1977, 1979-1980 1,333 seats Owners: 1930-1940 Shea Chain, Inc. 1945 Jamestown Amsuement Company, Inc Became an burlesque theatre in the 1950’s and switched to adult movies in 1968.

Plaza 1937-1945, 1963-1964

Princess AKA: Esquire Champion St. 1928-1938 625 seats

Regent

239 Federal East 1921-1959 427 seats This was an Afro-American theatre. No

listings in the Vindector until 1959.

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Rex 1919-1921

Rialto 1925-1930 Uptown Theatres owned it 1927-1930

Scandinavia Adult Cinema

128 S. Chestnut 1971 This was an adult cinema.

Schenley

Mahoning St. 1942-1966 800 seats

Sky-Hi Drive-In Highway 422 (Coitsville) April 1948-1985 250 cars Owners: 1950 Hathaway, F. H. (Co-Op) 1955 Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) 1969-1980 National Drive-In Theatres 1985 Armstrong Circuit, Inc. (DBA: National Theatres)

Southern Park

7401 Market St April 10th, 1970-1989 2 cinemas in 1977 National Drive-In Theatres owned this theatre.

Southside Drive-In Market Street Extension 1948-1984 500 cars Owners: 1948-1950 Wellman, Peter M. 1951-1963 Associated Theatres (Cleveland) 1968-1980 National Drive-In Theatres 1985 Armstrong Circuit, Inc. (DBA: National Theatres)

State 213 Federal West 4th Quarter 1927-1970 2,000 seats National Drive-In owned it 1968-1970

Strand

Central Square 1916-1959 750 seats Owners: 1930 Harris Amusements Company 1950-1955 Selected Theaters Company (Co-Op)

Studio Books 17 N. Crescent 1981-1982 This was an mini adult cinema.

Tate 1951-1952

Uptown

2730 Market 1926-1989 500 seats Owners: 1945 Marcus Enterprises 1950 Wellman, Peter M. 1952-1955 Independent Theatres 1955 Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) 1980 Cinemette Corporation of America

Victory 1925-? 1945 Owners: 1926-1929 Uptown Theatres 1945 Harbor Theater Company Listings for this theatre in the newspaper ended in 1929.

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Warner

264 Federal West May 14th, 1931-1968 2,504 seats This is now a Symphony hall called Powers Auditorium, which opened on September 20th, 1969. Owners: 1931-1953 Warner Brothers 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1968 RKO-Stanley Warner (Pacific Theatres)

Wilson

1043 Wilson 1938-1955 400 seats Marcus owned this theatre in 1950.

Wilsonian ? 1925

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COLUMBIANA COUNTY

COLUMBIANA Cinema AKA: Manos 5 N. Main http://www.mytheatercompany.com/ 1972-2010 This theatre was renovated in 2007. It also has live performances.

Globe ? 1925-? 1950 Manos Amusement Company owned this theatre 1940-1950.

Main Street AKA: Cinema, Manos

5 N. Main www.mytheatercompany.com 2010-

Manos AKA: Cinema 5 N. Main 1952-? 1969 300 seats

EAST LIVERRPOOL American 118 E. 6th St. ? 1920-? 1990 713 seats Owners: 1935 Constant, A. G. Theater Circuit 1940 Interstate Theaters, Inc. 1945-1950 Constant, A. G. Theater Circuit 1955 Constant, A. G. Theater Circuit & Dipson Circuit partnership 1961-1964 Dipson Circuit & Constant, A. G. Theater Circuit & Interstate Theaters, Inc. partnership 1969 Dipson Circuit 1990 Cinema World

Ceramic

118 E. 4th St. November 21st, 1904-1961 1,000 seats Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre 1945-1955.

Columbia

E. 6th St. ? 1935-? 1955 500 seats

Columbiana ? 1925-? 1930

Jefferson ? 1920

Ohio ? 1950 Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre.

Sky View Drive-In

3405 Main ? 1950-? 1990 Owners: 1950-1955 Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) 1990 Cinema World

Skyview Cinema Twin

15891 Hwy 170 ? 1995-? 2000 Carmike Cinemas owned this theatre.

Star ? 1940-? 1950

State

621 St. Clair ? 1930-? 1969 850 seats Owners: 1935 Constant, A. G. Theater Circuit 1940 Interstate Theaters, Inc. 1945-1950 Constant, A. G. Theater Circuit 1955 Constant, A. G. Theater Circuit & Dipson Circuit partnership 1961-1964 Dipson Circuit & Constant, A. G. Theater Circuit & Interstate Theaters, Inc. partnership 1969 Dipson Circuit

Strand ? 1920

Super 30 Drive-In ? 1955-? 1990 Owners: 1955 Dipson Circuit 1961-1964 Constant, A. G. Theater Circuit & Dipson Circuit partnership 1969 Dipson Circuit 1990 Cinema World

EAST PALESTINE American ? 1961-? 1969 Manos Amusement Company owned this theatre 1961-1969

East Palestine ? 1930-? 1969 Manos Amusement Company owned this theatre 1961-1969

Grand ? 1940-? 1955

Midway Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Manos Amusement Company owned this theatre 1961-1969.

LEETONIA

American

Chestnut St. ? 1920-? 1950 400 seats Manos Amusement Company owned this theatre 1940-1950.

LISBON

Grand ? 1930

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Lincoln

Lincoln Way ? 1940-? 1955 500 seats Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre 1945-1955.

Manos

Market St. ? 1940-? 1969 Manos Amusement Company owned this theatre.

Opera House ? 1930-? 1935

Rex

Lincoln Way ? 1935-? 1955 Manos Amusement Company owned this theatre 1940-1950.

SALEM

Grand

580 E. State ? 1925-? 1955 716 seats Harris Amusements Company owned this theatre 1945-1950.

Grand Opera House ? 1920-? 1935

Royal ? 1920-? 1930

Salem 2 2350 E. State 1973-

Salem Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 Vogel Theatres owned this theatre 1964-1985.

State 400 E. State ? 1925-? 1955 802 seats Owners: 1945-1950 Harris Amusements Company 1955 Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency)

Vogel Theatres 3 1098 E. State ? 1995-? 2000 Vogel Theatres owned this theatre.

SALINEVILLE

Alpine

Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 400 seats Alpine Theatre Company owned this theatre.

Opera House ? 1930

WELLSVILLE

Liberty ? 1930-? 1969 Vogel Theatres owned this theatre 1961-1969.

TRUMBELL COUNTY

GIRARD Art Guild 1960-1962

Cinema I 1969-1977, 1979-1980 Adult movies 1971-1980

Mock's 35 Liberty West 1929-1930

New Mock 35 Liberty West ? 1940-1959 600 seats Wellman, Peter M. owned this theatre 1945-1955.

Wellman

39 Liberty West ? 1940-1960,1966-? 1970 500 seats Wellman, Peter M. owned this theatre 1945-1967

HUBBARD

Liberty ? 1935

Palace

Liberty St. West ? 1940-? 1955 300 seats Wellman, Peter M. owned this theatre 1945-1951, Independent Theatres 1951-1955.

KINSMAN

Kinsman ? 1935-? 1955 Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre 1950-1955.

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LEAVITTSBURG

Canoe City ? 1945

NEWTON FALLS Carol ? 1935-? 1961 400 seats Manos Amusement Company owned this theatre 1945-1961.

Manos ? 1945-? 1969 700 seats Manos Amusement Company owned this theatre.

NILES

Boulevard Centre 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road November 22nd, 1991- * November 15th, 1991 opened with six screens (darker section in photo) by National Theatres. * 1994 Taken over by Regal Cinemas * December 22nd, 1995 8 more screens opened

Butler

40 Main South 1929-? 1950 1,600 seats Robins Amusements Company owned this theatre in 1935.

Eastwood Mall Cinemas Eastwood Shopping Center July 8th, 1969-November 14th, 1991 2 cinemas in 1973 Owners: 1969-1974 Loew’s 1974-1980 National Drive-In Theatres 1985-1991 Armstrong Circuit, Inc. (DBA: National Theatres)

Howland Drive-In ? 1955-1988 250 cars Owners: 1969-1980 National Drive-In Theatres 1985-1990 Armstrong Circuit, Inc. (DBA: National Theatres)

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La Verne Drive-In ? 1945-? 1950 Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre in 1950.

Main Street ? 1940

McKinley

Main St. ? 1925-? 1961 700 seats Owners: 1940 Interstate Theaters, Inc. 1945 Constant, A. G. Theater Circuit 1955-1961 Robins Amusements Company

Movieworld AKA: USA Cinemas

30 Great East Plaza June 17th, 1977-2001 Expansions: 1977 4 cinemas 1980 5 cinemas 1984 6 cinemas Owners: 1980 National Drive-In Theatres 1985-1994 Armstrong Circuit, Inc. (DBA: National Theatres) 1994-2001 Regal Cinemas

Niles Drive-In ? 1945 This was listed in the 1945 Film Daily Yearbook but never open according to Brian De Ciancio.

Robins ? 1955-1967 Owners: 1955-1964 Robins Amusements Company 1969 Robins Amusements Company

USA Cinemas 6 AKA: Movieworld

30 Great East Plaza 2003- Listings disappeared in 2005 in the newspaper.

Warner ? 1930-? 1950 Robins Amusements Company owned this theatre 1935-1950.

WARREN

Bantam 1972-1974 This was an adult cinema.

Daniel Market St. East ? 1945-1967 900 seats Owners: 1961-1969 Robins Amusements Company

Downtown ? 1975 Robins Amusements Company owned this theatre.

Dutchess ? 1920-? 1930

Elm Road Drive-In 1895 Elm Rd NE http://www.elmroadtripledrivein.com/ Aug 3rd, 1950- 2 cinemas by 1982 and 3 in 2004. 900 cars

Gem Drive-In ? 1955 This was listed (by error) in the 1955 Film Daily Yearbook.

Harris 168 High ? 1935-? 1955 778 seats Harris Amusements Company owned this theatre 1945-1955.

Hippodrome ? 1920-? 1925

Look ? 1950 Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre.

Ohio

Market St. East ? 1930-? 1955 524 seats Robins Amusements Company owned this theatre 1935-1955.

Opera House ? 1920-? 1930

Plaza 1970-1977 Cinecom Theatres Eastern States, Inc. owned this theatre. It was tanek over by National in 1975-1977.

Post

High St. ? 1935-? 1950 717 seats Co-operative Theatres of Ohio (Booking and Buying Agency) owned this theatre in 1945.

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Robins

166 Market East January 9th, 1923-1967, ? 1980 1,350 seats Owners: 1935-1980 Robins Amusements Company

Skyway Drive-In 1805 N Leavitt Rd NW www.skywaydrivein.com June-July 1949- 700 cars in 1949, reduced to 645 when the building was erected on the right side of the screen. The orginial screen was blown down by a storm in 1976 and replaced with an 94x40 feet screen. It is now owned by Brian DeCiancio.

Super 45 Drive-In 974 Todd SW ? 1950-? 1980 240 cars

Warren ? 1940-? 1945

Warren Twin 2628 Elm Rd NE 1972-October 1997 2 cinemas of 192 seats for a total of 384 seats. It was operated by Brian De Ciancio. 1992-1997.