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Mississippi movie theatres Includes Jackson and Bixoli

12/27/2011

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BILOXI HANCOCK COUNTY

BAY ST. LOUIS A & G ? 1930-? 1955 Owners: 1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. 1945-1955 Theaters Service Co.

Bay Star 600 S. Beach ? 1990-? 2000

Highway Drive-In ? 1955

Ortie's ? 1945-? 1955

Ritz ? 1945

Star 300 S. Beach ? 1995-? 1995

WAVELAND

Choctow Cinema 4 ? 1990-2006

HARRISON COUNTY

BILOXI

Adult theatre 222 Iberville ? 2000- Listed in phonebooks but not on showtimes websites.

Avenue ? ? 1950-? 1975 1,000 seats Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this theatre 1969-1975.

Bayview ? 1955

Beach Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 700 cars 2 screens in the early 1970’s Owners: 1961-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980-1985 Gulf International Cinema Corp.

Bijou AKA: Buck

NW Lameuse/Jackson ? 1930

Biloxi 10 2681 CT Switzer Dr 1996-2005 Owners: 1996-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2002-2005 Regal Cinemas This cinema was destroyed by Katrina in September of 2005

Buck AKA: Bijou NW Lameuse/Jackson ? 1930-? 1965 350 seats “My father owned and operated the Buck Theatre in Biloxi, MS until his death in 1964. My brother and I operated it until it was destroyed in a fire on Mardi Gras Day in 1965. Your spread sheet shows it opening in 1940 and closing it in 1955. To my knowledge the Buck was originally opened as the first theatre in Biloxi in the late 20's or early 30's as the Bijou. I have seen advertisements for the Bijou in old books somewhere.” Tom Andrews

Crown ? 1920-? 1935 Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre 1930-1935

Do Drive-In ? 1961-? 1980 300 cars Owners: 1969-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp.

Don Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975 850 cars Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this drive-in.

Edgewater Cinema Tavern 3 AKA: Silver Screen 2650 Beach 1983-1989

Edgewater Plaza I & II ? 1975-? 1995 Owners: 1975-1987 Ogden Perry 1987-1995 United Artists Theatre Circuit

Edgewater Plaza III & IV ? 1975-? 1995 Owners: 1975-1987 Ogden Perry 1987-1995 United Artists Theatre Circuit

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Gaiety ? 1930-? 1935 Owners: 1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership

Gulf Coast Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975 300 cars

Harlem 647 Main ? 1945-? 1950 600 seats Afro-American theatre.

Hollywood 5 AKA: Cinema Tavern, Silver Screen

2650 Beach 1997-2001

Imperial Palace 6 850 Bayview Avenue ? 2002-2007 This cinema was damaged along with the hotel by Katrina but it reopened later in the same year.

Meyer 734 Lenuse ? 1945-? 1955 800 seats

Roxy 1430 E. Howard ? 1945-? 1955 667 seats

Saenger 416 Reynoir St 1929-1974 1,300 seats Owners: 1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950-1964 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1969-1974 ABC Mid-South Theatres, Inc. Now a live theatre.

Silver Screen AKA: Cinema Tavern, Hollywood

2650 Beach ? 1995-2005 * 1983 opened as Cinema Tavern * 1989 renamed SilverScreen * 1991 burned down and rebuilt * 1997 renamed Hollywood and expanded to 5 cinemas * 2001 renamed back to Silver Screen * September 2005 destroyed by Katrina.

Star 221 D'Iberville ? 1950 500 seats

Strand 420 W Howard ? 1929-1930

D’IBERVILLE Grand 14 11470 Cinema 2004- Southern Theatres owns this cinema. * 2004 14 cinemas * 2007 18 cinemas

GULFPORT

Anderson AKA: Gulf 1316 25th Ave ? 1925-? 1940 Owners: 1925-1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership 1940 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc.

Cinemark 16 15171 Community 1999- Cinemark owns this cinema.

Dixie ? 1920

Don 1411 26th Av ? 1950-? 1969 575 seats Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre 1961-1969.

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Gulf AKA: Anderson 1316 25th Ave ? 1945-? 1955 600 seats Owners: 1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc.

Hardy Court 6 625 Courthouse ? 1990-2005 Destroyed by Katrina

http://www.cinematour.com/tour/us/3184.html

Legion 1408 27th Av ? 1945-? 1955 651 seats

Legion 13th St ? 1955

Movie Drive-In ? 1950-? 1955

Norwood Village ? 1998-? 2000

Paramount 26th Av ? 1935-? 1975 700 seats Owners: 1935 Paramount Publix Corp. (E. V. Richards) 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950-1964 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1969 ABC Mid-South Theatres, Inc. 1975 ABC Interstate Theatres, Inc.

Plantation Outdoor ? 1950

Regal ? 1955

Ritz 31av/20st ? 1945-? 1955 Afro-American theatre had 251 seats.

Royal ? 1945-? 1955 Associated Theaters owned this theatre in 1945.

Strand 1920-? 1935 Owners: 1920-1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership

Toy ? 1955

U. S. V. Hospital ? 1935

LONG BEACH Lobe ? 1955

New ? 1950 800 seats

PASS CHRISTIAN Avalon ? 1940-? 1955 365 seats Theaters Service Co. owned this theatre 1950-1955.

Colored ? 1935 Afro-American theatre.

Kozy ? 1935

Moonlite Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this theatre in 1969.

Surfside Cinemas Highway 90 ? 1975-? 1998 * Early 1970’s opened as a twin by Gulf States Theatres, Inc * Late 1970’s 4 cinemas as it is taken over by Gulf International Cinema Corp. * 1987 taken over by United Artists Theatre Circuit * Around 1998 closed


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BRUCE CALHORN COUNTY

BRUCE A-Muse-U ? 1950-? 1961 Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre 1955-1961.

Bruce ? 1940-? 1955 710 seats

Cinema 22 ? 2005-

Dixie ? 1945

New ? 1950-? 1950 407 seats

Twilite Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975

CALHORN CITY City ? 1940-? 1955 459 seats

Harry's Drive-In ? 1961

Mart ? 1950-? 1990 637 seats Wofford Circuit owned this theatre in 1955.

Morrow Drive-In ? 1964-? 1985

Star ? 1935

VARDAMAN

Vardaman ? 1950 225 seats

CHOCTAW COUNTY

ACKERMAN

Ackerman ? 1940-? 1955 370 seats

GRENADA COUNTY

GRENADA

Gem ? 1940-? 1945 Afro-American theatre.

Grandview Closed by 1945

Grenada Green St. ? 1930-? 1955 599 seats

Opera House ? 1930

Pix North Side Sq. ? 1945-? 1955 200 seats

Plaza Twin Cinema 1-2 ? 1990- 4 cinemas in 2010.

Union ? 1950-? 1955 349 seats Afro-American theatre.

Whitehaven Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

HOLCOMB

Look ? 1955

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

DUCK HILL Look ? 1955

New ? 1945

KILMICHAEL

Kilmichael ? 1950

WINONA

Dixie ? 1935

Fran ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American.

Maxie Closed by 1940

New ? 1940

Pix Closed by 1940

Royal ? 1950-? 1955 Theaters Service Co. owned this theatre in 1955.

Sunset Drive-In ? 1961

Winona ? 1940-? 1985 500 seats Owners: 1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1955-1985 Connett, Max A. Theaters

Winona Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964

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WEBSTER COUNTY

EUROPA

Europa ? 1935-? 1955 444 seats Wofford Circuit owned this theatre in 1955.

Europa Drive-In ? 1969-? 1985

Jomac ? 1950-? 1955 470 seats Wofford Circuit owned this theatre in 1955.

Jo-Mac Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975

YALOBUSHA COUNTY

COFFEYVILLE

Coffee ? 1945-? 1945

Coffeeville Front St. ? 1950-? 1955 300 seats

New ? 1940

OAKLAND

Kim ? 1955

WATER VALLEY Grand ? 1930-? 1955 600 seats

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COLUMBUS ATTALA COUNTY

ETHEL Ethel Main St. ? 1945-? 1950 130 seats

KOSCIUSKO

A-Muse-U ? 1935-? 1964 Strand Enterprises owned this theatre 1955-1964

Pix Madison St. ? 1950-? 1955 400 seats

Rose Jackson St. ? 1950-? 1955 This Afro-American theatre had 160 seats.

Star-Lite Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

Strand Madison St. ? 1940-? 1985 680 seats Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre 1980-1985.

CLAY COUNTY

WEST POINT Ritz 521 Commerce ? 1935-? 1955 661 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Publix-Malco Partnership 1950 Malco Theatres 1955 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc.

Royal Drive-In ? 1964

Star ? 1930-? 1950 300 seats Owners: 1940 Paramount Publix Corp. (E. V. Richards) 1950 Publix-Malco Partnership

Village Cinema ? 1990

West Point Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961

KEMPER COUNTY

DE KALB Rex ? 1940-? 1955 255 seats

ELECTRIC MILLS Alexander ? 1935-? 1935

Washington ? 1940 Afro-American theatre.

LEAKE COUNTY

CARTHAGE

Carthage ? 1935-? 1935

Fox ? 1940-? 1969 Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre 1950-1969.

North 35 Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

WALNUT GROVE Liberty ? 1950-? 1969 Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre.

LOWNDES COUNTY

COLUMBUS

Cinema 3 2031 Highway 45 N ? 1998-2005 Malco Theatres owned this theatre.

Dixie 110 5th St. ? 1940-? 1950 588 seats Publix-Malco Partnership owned this theatre.

Fiesta Drive-In 8 km West of town ? 1975-? 1995 Malco Theatres owned this drive-in.

Joy

1820 Alton ? 1950-? 1955 This Afro-American theatre had 400 seats.

Leigh Mall AKA: Mall , Lee Mall Highway 45 N ? 1975? 2004 Malco Theatres owned this theatre.

Magnolia State ? 1930

Malco Cinema 8 2320 Highway 45 North 2004- Malco Theatres owns this cinema.

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Malco Twin 219 Alabama St ? 1975-2004 Malco Theatres owned this theatre.

Princess 217 5th Street South ? 1920-? 1985 950 seats rebuilt in 1924 Owners: 1925-1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1940-1950 Publix-Malco Partnership 1955-1964 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1975-1985 Malco Theatres Now a performing arts center.

State ? 1935 Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre.

State Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975

Varsity 401 Main St ? 1940-2006 807 seats Owners: 1940-1950 Publix-Malco Partnership 1969-2006 Malco Theatres Twinned in the late 1970’s.

NESHOBA COUNTY

PHILADELPHIA

Canal Place 7 200 canal place ? 2005- http://www.canalplacecinema7.com/

City ? 1935-? 1935

Ellis 313 Byrd Ave ? 1969-? 2005

Philadelphia Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

Pix 511 E. Main Street ? 1945-? 1964 397 seats Strand Enterprises owned this theatre 1955-1964.

Strand 313 Byrd Avenue ? 1940-? 1964 739 seats SE owned this theatre.

Valley Twin Drive-In ? 1985

NOXUBEE COUNTY

MACON

45 Drive-In ? 1961-? 1964

Dreamland Main St. ? 1935-? 1969 425 seats Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre 1950-1969, also owned by Hook Theatres in 1964.

Savoy ? 1950-? 1990 Afro-American in the 1950’s.

SHQUALAK

Fox ? 1955

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY

MABEN

Country Show ? 1940

Maben ? 1945-? 1955 367 seats

STARKVILLE

Cinema 12 705 hwy 12 East ? 1990-December 2003 650 seats * 1970’s opened as a twin * Late 1980’s 4 screens and 650 seats * By 1998 5 cinemas with 798 seats * December 2003 closed

Hollywood Premier 101 Hollywood near the airport 2000- July 2000 opened with 8 cinemas 2006 expanded to 11 cinemas.

Lakeside Drive-In Highway 82 E ? 1955-? 1985 Collier-Jackson Circuit owned this drive-in in 1969.

Lux ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American theatre.

Rex ? 1930-? 1955 696 seats

State ? 1940-? 1990 643 seats

http://www.canalplacecinema7.com/

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WINSTON COUNTY

LOUISVILLE

Alewine ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American theatre.

Louisville ? 1930-? 1935

Louisville Cinema ? 1990

Louisville Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975

New ? 1950-? 1964 574 seats Strand Enterprises owned this theatre.

Strand ? 1940-? 1964 545 seats Strand Enterprises owned this theatre

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GREENVILLE BOR COUNTY

BENOIT Benoit ? 1945-? 1961 250 seats Owners: 1950-1955 Collier Circuit 1961 Collier-Jackson Circuit

P. T. A. ? 1940

CLEVELAND

Booker T ? 1950-? 1969 Collier-Jackson Circuit owned this Afro-American theatre 1961-1969.

Chief Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 Owners: 1955 Collier Circuit 1961-1980 Collier-Jackson Circuit 1985 Cobb Theatres

Cinema Four ? 1998-? 2000 Hwy 4 West

Cleveland ? 1935

Cleveland Twin Cinema ? 1975-? 1985 Owners: 1975-1980 Collier-Jackson Circuit 1985 Cobb Theatres

Ellis Court Av. ? 1940-? 1985 735 seats Owners: 1961-1980 Collier-Jackson Circuit 1985 Cobb Theatres

Regent Sharp Ave. ? 1930-? 1950 425 seats

Wesco Sharp Ave. ? 1950-? 1950 650 seats

GUNNISON

Dome ? 1955

Rex ? 1955

MOUND BAYOU Melba

? 1950-? 1955 This Afro-American theatre had 300 seats.

ROSEDALE

Rosedale ? 1940-? 1945

Talisman ? 1935-? 1955 445 seats

SHAW

Globe ? 1940-? 1964 375 seats Owners: 1950-1955 Collier Circuit 1961-1964 Collier-Jackson Circuit

Harlem ? 1950-? 1955 Collier Circuit owned this theatre.

Ritz ? 1930-? 1935

Star ? 1950-? 1955 140 seats

SHELBY

Shelby ? 1930-? 1955 401 seats

Star Closed by 1945

SUNFLOWER COUNTY

DREW

Globe ? 1935-? 1955 500 seats Collier Circuit owned this theatre in 1950.

Harlem ? 1950 Collier Circuit owned this theatre.

INDIANAOLA

Dixie ? 1940-? 1955 Afro-American theatre.

Honey Front St. ? 1940-? 1969 447 seats Owners: 1955 Collier Circuit 1961-1969 Gulf States Theatres, Inc

Mo-Jack Motor Movies ? 1955-? 1975 Owners: 1955 Collier Circuit 1961 Gulf States Theatres, Inc

Regent Court St. ? 1930-? 1961 624 seats Owners: 1955 Collier Circuit 1961 Gulf States Theatres, Inc

INVERNESS


Inverness ? 1950-? 1955 450 seats

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Little Harlem ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American theatre.

MOREHEAD

Harlem

? 1955-? 1955

Strand

? 1940-? 1950 301 seats *SE owned this theatre.

RULEVILLE

Annex ? 1945-? 1955 150 seats Afro-American theatre.

Delta ? 1940-? 1964 150 seats Owners: 1950-1955 Collier Circuit 1961-1964 Collier-Jackson Circuit

Harlem ? 1950-? 1955 Collier Circuit owned this Afro-American theatre in 1950.

Ruleville ? 1935

WASHINGTON COUNTY

GREENVILLE

Airport Drive-In ? 1955 Associated Theaters owned this drive-in.

Bridges ? 1955

Cinema I-82 1514 Highway 1 S ? 1969-2005 * Late 1960’s opened as a single screen cinema by Gulf States Theatres, Inc * Late 1970’s 2 cinemas as it is taken over by Gulf International Cinema Corp. * Early 1980’s 4 cinemas * 1987 taken over by United Artists Theatre Circuit * 2002 taken over by Regal Cinemas * 2005 closed

Delta 421 Washington ? 1940-? 1955 500 seats Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. owned this theatre 1940-1945.

Grand ? 1920-? 1940 Owners: 1925-1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership 1940 Paramount Publix Corp. (E. V. Richards)

Harlem 929 Nelson ? 1940-? 1955 This Afro-American theatre had 280 seats.

Joy Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964 Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this theatre 1961-1964.

Lake 224 Washington ? 1945-? 1961 508 seats Owners: 1945-1955 Associated Theaters 1961 Gulf States Theatres, Inc

Lincoln 110 North St. ? 1940-? 1955 This Afro-American theatre had 540 seats.

Experience the Best Nelco Cineplex 6 600 Cinema Drive May 26th, 2005- http://www.thenelco.com/ This theatre is not owned by Cineplex Entertainment of Canada.

Opera House ? 1930

Paramount AKA: Peoples 541 Washington ? 1935-? 1969 1,000 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1955-1964 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1969 ABC Mid-South Theatres, Inc.

Peoples AKA: Paramount ? 1925-? 1935 Owners: 1925-1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership

Plaza Twin Cinema 1-2 1645 Highway 1 S ? 1975-2005 Owners: 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980-1987 Gulf International Cinema Corp. 1987-1998 United Artists Theatre Circuit

http://www.thenelco.com/

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Rex ? 1950 700 seats

Ritz ? 1955 Ace Theaters owned this theatre.

Rodeo Drive-In ? 1950 Associated Theaters owned this theatre.

Saenger ? 1930

Showtown U. S. A. Drive-In north of US-82, and east of Beauchamp Street ? 1969-? 1980 2 screens in the late 1970’s Owners: 1969-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp.

HOLLANDALE

Booth ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American theatre. It was owned by Collier Circuit in 1955

Hollandale ? 1935

Roosevelt ? 1940-? 1969 435 seats Owners: 1955 Collier Circuit 1961-1969 Collier-Jackson Circuit

LELAND

Anne Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964 Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this theatre 1961-1964.

Harlem ? 1950-? 1955 This Afro-American theatre had 176 seats.

Pix ? 1940-? 1955 Afro-American theatre.

Rex ? 1937-? 1945 Afro-American theatre.

Picture from the Library of Congress

Temple ? 1935-? 1969 496 seats Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this theatre 1961-1969

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GREENWOOD CARROLL COUNTY

NORTH CARROLLTON Carroll Main St. ? 1945-? 1950 300 seats

VAIDIN

Ozada ? 1955-? 1955

COAHOMA COUNTY

CLARKSDALE

Delta ? 1940-? 1955 500 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc.

Delta Cinemas 2 AKA: Showcase 11 3rd St. ? 2005-2010 No showtimes for 2010.

Globe ? 1935-? 1935

Harlem ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American theatre.

Majestic ? 1925 Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre.

Marion AKA: Paramount 4th St 1918-? 1930 Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre.

Paramount AKA: Marion 4th St ? 1935-? 1955 900 seats Owners: 1935 Paramount Publix Corp. (E. V. Richards) 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950-1955 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc.

Roxy 357 Issaquena Avenue ? 1950-? 1955 348 seats Afro-American theatre.

Savoy Frisco St. ? 1940-? 1955 345 seats Ace Theaters owned this theatre in 1955. It catered to Afro-American.

Skylark Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

Tyson 3rd St. ? 1950-? 1955 550 seats

FRAIR POINT Fry ? 1950-? 1950 175 seats

Riverside ? 1945-? 1945

JONESTOWN

Green ? 1950-? 1955 200 seats Afro-American.

LEFLORE COUNTY

GREENWOOD

Airport Drive-In ? 1950-? 1955 Associated Theaters owned this drive-in.

Delta Drive-In ? 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp. owned this drive-in.

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Dixie

310 Johnson ? 1935-? 1955 240 seats Afro-American.

Fran Howard St. ? 1945-? 1955 354 seats Associated Theaters owned this theatre in 1945.

Greenwood ? 1920-? 1935 Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre 1925-1935.

Highland Park 607 West Park Avenue ? 1985-May 2005 680 seats Owners: 1975-1987 Gulf International Cinema Corp. 1987-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2002-2005 Regal Cinemas Opened as a twin and a 3rd screen was added in the early 1980’s. http://www.joytheater.com/

Leflore Washington St. ? 1945-? 1969 1,100 seats Owners: 1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950-1964 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1969 Gulf States Theatres, Inc

Lyric ? 1935-? 1945 Owners: 1935 Paramount Publix Corp. (E. V. Richards) 1940 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc.

Paramount ? 1935-? 1975 882 seats Owners: 1935 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950-1955 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1961-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc

Plaza ? 1975 ABC Interstate Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre.

Rebel ? 1950-? 1955 Associated Theaters owned this theatre.

Walthal Walthal St. ? 1950-? 1990 699 seats Twinned in the late 1980’s

ITTA BENA Dixie ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American.

Mississippi Valley University Cinema ? 1990

Strand 312 Front St. ? 1940-? 1955 275 seats

PANOLA COUNTY

BATESVILLE

Batesville ? 1940-? 1955

Eureka 98 Eureka ? 1950-? 1990

Lake Drive-In ? 1985

Panola Twin Stopped showing movies in 2008.

Rex ? 1935-? 1935

COMO

Jan ? 1955-? 1955

CREHNSHAW

Ritz ? 1940-? 1990 295 seats

POPE

Look ? 1955-? 1955

Strand ? 1955-? 1955

SARDIS

Lake Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975

Sardis ? 1935-? 1935

Tower ? 1940-? 1961 450 seats Owners: 1950-1955: Flexer Theaters Inc. 1961 Ace Theaters

http://www.joytheater.com/

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QUITMAN COUNTY

CROWDER

Community ? 1950-? 1955

Crower Closed by 1945

LAMBERT

Lam ? 1955-? 1955

MARKS

Folly ? 1935-? 1955 401 seats

TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY

CHARLESTON

Dixie West Main ? 1950-? 1955 This Afro-American theatre had 300 seats.

Raja Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975

Star ? 1950-? 1950

Superba ? 1935-? 1955 600 seats

GLENDORA

Look ? 1955-? 1955

SUMNER

Strand ? 1930-? 1930

TUTWILER

Star ? 1955-? 1955

Tutrovansum ? 1935-? 1955 275 seats

Tutwiler ? 1950-? 1955 150 seats

WEBB

Cassidy ? 1945-? 1955 140 seats

TATE COUNTY

COLDWATER

Tate Central St. ? 1950-? 1955 360 seats

SENATOBIA

Gloria ? 1935-? 1955 514 seats

Tobre Twin 226 E Main ? 1990- 4 cinemas in 2009.

TUNICA

Palace ? 1940-? 1955 370 seats

Savoy ? 1940-? 1955 This Afro-American theatre had 200 seats.

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HATTIESBURG FORREST COUNTY

BROOKLYN

City ? 1945-? 1955 170 seats

HATTIESBURG

Anderson ? 1930

Beverly Drive-In Highway 49 S at Elks Lake road 1979-1987, 2001-2005 * 1948 opened * 1979 2 screens * 1987 the drive-ins passed away and the drive-in was forced to close * May 15, 2001 reopened by Norton and Suick's N & S Drive-Ins. It now has 2 screens with space for 500 cars. The screens measures 100x75 and 80x40 * September 2005 Hurricane Katrina forced it to close.

Broadacres Cinemas 4000 Highway 49 North ? 1975-2006 * Early 1970's opened as a twin by Ogden-Perry Theatres, Inc * Late 1970's 2 more cinemas added * Early 1980's 5 screens in all * Late 1980's 6 cinemas as it is owned by *th * 2006 closed when it could not handle the Grand.

Broadway Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

Buck 108 E. Front ? 1940-? 1950 395 seats Owners: 1969-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp.

Cinema ? 1969-? 1990 Twinned in the Early 1980’s Owners: 1969-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980-1987 Gulf International Cinema Corp. 1987-1990 United Artists Theatre Circuit

Cloverleaf Mall 3 5912 US Highway 49 1972-2004 http://www.cloverleafcinema.com Owners: 1995 United Artists Theatre Circuit 1998 Cinestar Theatres, Inc.


Dome ? 1955-? 1969 Owners: 1955 Theaters Service Co. 1969 Gulf States Theatres, Inc

Grand Theatres 14 100 Grand Drive (NE of 98 and I59) 2005- Southern Theatres owns this cinema. 4 more cinemas were built in the back in 2007.

Lomo 116 W. Pine ? 1935-? 1950 600 seats Owners: 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc.

Rebal ? 1955-? 1969 Owners: 1955-1964 Royal Theaters 1969 Gulf States Theatres, Inc

Ritz ? 1955 Royal Theaters owned this theatre.

Rose 213 W. Pine ? 1935-? 1950 500 seats Owners: 1940 Paramount Publix Corp. (E. V. Richards) 1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc.

http://www.cloverleafcinema.com/

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Royal 125 E. Front ? 1940-? 1961 399 seats Owners: 1945-1950 Associated Theaters 1955 Royal Theaters

Saenger 201 Forrest 1929-? 1974 800 seats http://www.hattiesburgsaenger.com/ Owners: 1935 Paramount Publix Corp. (E. V. Richards) 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950-1964 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1969 ABC Mid-South Theatres, Inc. Now a performing arts center.

Star 313 Mobile ? 1945-? 1955 This Afro-American theatre had 340 seats.

Strand ? 1920-? 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership owned this theatre in 1935.

Turtlecreek 9 1000 Turtle Creek Drive 2000-2005, 2006-2007 Owners: 2000-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2002-2005 Regal Cinemas This cinema was damaged by Katrina but it reopened with new management.

PETAL

East Forrest Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961

Petal ? 1950-? 1955 329 seats

Royal Drive-In ? 1964-? 1975 Royal Theaters owned this theatre in 1964.

GREENE COUNTY

LEAKSVILLE

Leaksville ? 1950-? 1950 200 seats

LUMBERTON

Apex ? 1945-? 1955 300 seats Associated Theaters owned this theatre.

Ladner ? 1940-? 1945

Royal Portable Theatres ? 1940-? 1945

PURVIS

Lamar ? 1940-? 1955 350 seats

SUMRALL

Ecco ? 1950-? 1955 293 seats

MARION COUNTY

COLUMBIA

Columbia ? 1930-? 1950 500 seats Owners: 1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. 1945-1950 Theaters Service Co.

Dixie Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

John's ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American theatre.

Marion ? 1940-? 1955 680 seats Owners: 1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. 1945-1955 Theaters Service Co.

Marion Twin 604 Courthouse Square ? 1990-2008

Rebel ? 1950-? 1955 1,000 seats Theaters Service Co. owned this theatre in 1955.

Ritz 900 block of Main St. ? 1945-? 1950 620 seats

http://www.hattiesburgsaenger.com/

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PERRY COUNTY

BEAUMONT

Beaumont ? 1950-? 1955 200 seats

NEW AUGUSTA New Augusta ? 1945

RICHTON

Baroness ? 1945-? 1950 300 seats

C. W. & C. Drive-In ? 1955-? 1969

Pix ? 1945

Richton ? 1940-? 1955 300 seats

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JACKSON HINDS COUNTY

CLINTON Clinton 10 201 Clinton Center Drive ? 1998- Owners: 1998-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2002- Regal Cinemas

Hilltop ? 1955-? 1964 Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre 1961-1964

EDWARDS

Edwards ? 1955

JACKSON

35 Drive-In ? 1955 Afro-American drive-in.

49 Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964

51 Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975 Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre 1950-1969

Alamo ? 1930-? 1980 Owners: 1945-1955 Theaters Service Co. 1961-1975 Bijou Amusement Co. 1980 Orkin Amusement Co. Afro-American theatre.

Amite 123 W. Amite ? 1950-? 1955 550 seats Theaters Service Co. owned this theatre in 1955.

Booker T 132 N. Farish ? 1940-? 1955 301 seats Theaters Service Co. owned this theatre 1945-1955.

Buck ? 1940-? 1950 Owners: 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc.

Capitol ? 1935-? 1940

Capri 3023 N State St ? 1975

Century 520 E. Capitol ? 1930-? 1950 900 seats Owners: 1935 Paramount Publix Corp. (E. V. Richards) 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc.

Davis Planetarium 201 E Pascagoula 2000-

DeVille Cinema 5058 East Frontage rd ? 1975-? 1995 Now a live theatre. Owners: 1975 ABC Interstate Theatres, Inc. 1985 Gulf International Cinema Corp. 1987-1990 United Artists Theatre Circuit

Elis Esle

? 1975-? 1998 * Early 1970’s opened as an twin by Ogden-Perry Theatres, Inc * Late 1970’s 4 cinemas * 1987 taken over by United Artists Theatre Circuit * around 1998 closed

Grand

? 1950-? 1955 Royal Theaters owned this Afro-American theatre in 1955.

Hiway 80 Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961 Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this drive-in in 1961.

Istrione ? 1925-? 1935 Owners: 1925-1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership

Jackson Drive-In ? 1945-? 1950 Owners: 1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 McLendon Theaters

Jackson Mall Cinema 350 W Woodrow Wilson Ave 1969-? 1985 Ogden-Perry Theatres, Inc owned this theatre.

Joy ? 1945-? 1950 Associated Theaters owned this theatre.

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Lamar 1947-1976 1,295 seats

Majestic 124 E. Capitol ? 1920-? 1950 980 seats Owners: 1925-1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc.

Meadowbrook Six Plex 225 Meadowbrook Rd ? 1980-? 1995 Owners: 1980-1990 General Cinemas Corp. 1995 Cobb Theatres 1997-2000 Regal Cinemas

Metro Center Cinemas I,II,III & IV 3980 Metro Dr 1978-2000 Owners: 1978-1990 General Cinemas 1995-1997 Cobb Theatres 1997-2000 Regal Cinemas

Old Joy 834 W. Capitol ? 1950-? 1955 500 seats

Opera House ? 1925 Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre.

Paramount 115 E. Capitol 1938-? 1975 709 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950-1964 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1969 ABC Mid-South Theatres, Inc. 1975 ABC Interstate Theatres, Inc.

Pix RESTORING AKA: Capri 3023 N. State 1939-? 1955 500 seats Owners: 1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1955 Theaters Service Co.

Ritz Farisa bet Church and Hobson ? 1945-? 1950 This Afro-American theatre had 450 seats.

Royal Music Hall 541 Capitol ? 1955 Royal Theaters owned this theatre.

Showtown U.S.A. East D-I 2 ? 1975-? 1980 Owners: 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp.

Showtown U.S.A. West D-I 2 ? 1975-? 1980 Owners: 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp.

Showtown U.S.A.North D-I 2 ? 1969-? 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this drive-in

Skyvue Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this drive-in 1961-1964

State Mill/Capitol ? 1940-? 1955 568 seats

Town & Country Triple ? 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp. owned this theatre.

Varia Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this drive-in 1961-1975.

UTICA

Utica ? 1945-? 1955 250 seats

MADISON COUNTY

CANTON

Canton 125 W. Center ? 1930-? 1969 550 seats Owners: 1935-1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. 1945-1955 Theaters Service Co. 1969 Gulf States Theatres, Inc

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Harlem 106 Hickory St. ? 1940-? 1955 This Afro-American theatre had 230 seats.

Rex ? 1945-? 1950 500 seats Theaters Service Co. owned this theatre.

Starlite Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

FLORA

Lathan Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 500 seats

MADISON

Grandview 17 2221 Grandview Blvd. February, 2006- Malco Theatres owns this cinema.

RIDGELAND

Northpark Cinemas ? 1990- * Late 1980’s opened with 10 screens by United Artists Theatre Circuit * Late 1990’s expanded to the west with 4 more screens * 2002 taken over by Regal Cinemas

RANKIN COUNTY

FLORENCE

Brandon ? 1945

Lynne ? 1950-? 1969 225 seats Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre 1961-1969.

Tent Show ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American theatre.

FLORENCE

Florence ? 1955

FLOWOOD

Parkway Place 10 1075 Parkway Boulevard ? 1995 Owners: 1995-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2002- Regal Cinemas

PEARL

Tinseltown USA 17 411 Riverwind Drive 1998- Cinemark owns this cinema, which is the largest in the state.

PELAHATCHIE

Hickory ? 1955

Pelahatchie ? 1935

Town ? 1955

PUCKETT

Puckett ? 1955

RAYMOND

Raymond ? 1955

STAR

Star ? 1955

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LAUREL COVINGTON COUNTY

COLLINS Pix ? 1940-? 1969 460 seats Owners: 1950-1955 Connett, Max A. Theaters 1961 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1964-1969 Connett, Max A. Theaters

Rex ? 1940-? 1940

MOUNT OLIVE Palace ? 1940-? 1955 250 seats

JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY

PRENTISS

Plaza ? 1950-? 1955 650 seats Theaters Service Co. owned this theatre in 1950.

Prentiss Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964

Ritz ? 1945-? 1950 350 seats Theaters Service Co. owned this theatre.

Ritz Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961

JONES COUNTY

ELLISVILLE

Lyric ? 1955-? 1955

Varsity ? 1940-? 1955 215 seats

LAUREL

Arabian Pinehurst Building ? 1930-? 1975 1,200 seats Owners: 1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. 1945-1955 Theaters Service Co. 1969-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc

Central Cinema 3 ? 1990-2006

Crossley Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975

Harlem ? 1945

Jean Central Av. ? 1935-? 1950 900 seats Owners: 1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. 1945 Theaters Service Co.

Joy ? 1955 Afro-American theatre.

Laurel Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985

Lincoln Church and Maple ? 1940-? 1955 500 seats Bijou Amusement Co. owned this Afro-American theatre in 1950.

Northside Twin ? 1980-? 1985 Gulf International Cinema Corp. owned this theatre.

Orginial Drive-In ? 1969-? 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this drive-in in 1969.

Rebel Drive-In ? 1969-? 1980 Owners: 1969-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp.

Ritz 407 Oak ? 1940-? 1955 520 seats Owners: 1955 Connett, Max A. Theaters

Royal ? 1940-? 1969 Owners: 1955 Connett, Max A. Theaters 1969 Gulf States Theatres, Inc

Sawmill Square 5 Center of town ? 1990- Owners: 1990-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2002- Regal Cinemas

The cinemas are in this mall.

Starlight Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

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Strand Central Av. ? 1925-? 1955 450 seats Owners: 1925-1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Affiliated-Saenger partnership 1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. 1945-1955 Theaters Service Co.

West Laurel Closed by 1945

SANDERVILLE

Mayvel Hwy 11 ? 1950-? 1955 250 seats

SIMPSON COUNTY

D’LO Lux ? 1955-? 1955

MAGEE

49 Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

Broad Country Cinema III 700 block of SW 3rd St. Behind Magee Shopping Center ? 1990-

Lou ? 1955-? 1955

Magee ? 1935-? 1955 532 seats

MENDENHALL

Star ? 1940-? 1950 300 seats

SANITORIUM

49 Drive-In ? 1955

Sanitorium ? 1940-? 1955

SMITH COUNTY

MIZE

Regina ? 1955

Royal (Portable) ? 1940

RALEIGH

35 Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964

Raleigh Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 240 seats


TAYLORSVILLE

Dixie ? 1940

Lakeview Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

Liberty ? 1950-? 1950 375 seats

Max ? 1945-? 1945

Melroll ? 1955-? 1955


TAYLORTOWN

Avenue ? 1945 275 seats Theaters Service Co. owned this theatre.

WAYNE COUNTY

BELMONT

Belmont ? 1950-? 1955 465 seats

Sala's Drive-In ? 1969-? 1975

Starlite Drive-In 2km south of town ? 1980-? 1985

WAYNESBORO

Princess ? 1935-? 1955 300 seats Owners: 1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. 1945 Theaters Service Co. 1955 Royal Theaters

Royal ? 1950-? 1975 400 seats Royal Theaters owned this theatre 1955-1975

Waynesboro Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961 Royal Theaters owned this theatre.

Waynesboro Twin ? 1990

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MERIDIAN CLARKE COUNTY

PACHUTA Castle

? 1955

QUITMAN

Majestic ? 1935-? 1969 440 seats Royal Theaters owned this theatre 1961-1969.

SHUBUTA

Joy ? 1945-? 1955 263 seats

STONEWALL

Grand ? 1945-? 1969 500 seats Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre 1961-1969

Kaye Closed by 1945

Palace ? 1935-? 1940

Stonewall ? 1940-? 1945

WEST ENTERPRISE Ritz ? 1955-? 1969 Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre 1961-1969

JASPER COUNTY

BAY SPRINGS Lyric Main St. ? 1940-? 1985 224 seats Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre 1950-1985

HEIDELBERG

Gay ? 1950-? 1955 300 seats Royal Theaters owned this theatre in 1950.

LAUDERDALE COUNTY

MERIDIAN

Alberta 710 23rd Av ? 1935-? 1955 250 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc.

Bonita Lakes 9 1680 Bonita Lakes Cir 1997- 2,300 seats Owners: 1997-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2002-Regal Cinemas, which keeps the United Artists name.


Cinema Five ? 1985 Gulf International Cinema Corp. owned this theatre. It was taken over by United Artists Theatre Circuit in 1987.

College Park Cinemas 802 Hwy 19 N ? 1975-1997 * Early 1970’s opened as Cinema I & II by *gr * Early 1980’s 3 cinemas as it is taken over by Gulf International Cinema Corp. * 1987 taken over by United Artists Theatre Circuit * 1997 closed when the new cinemas opened in the mall.

Gorden 816 22nd Av. ? 1955 Royal Theaters owned this theatre.

Grand Opera House 2206 5th St. 1890-1928 Now a concert hall. Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre in 1925.

Meridian Drive-In ? 1950-? 1980 Owners: 1955-1975 Royal Theaters 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp.

Mini Royal 711 23rd Av ? 1975 Royal Theaters owned this theatre.

Princess ? 1920-? 1935 Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre.

R & S Cinema 5 AKA: Cinema 5 2224 N Frontage Rd ? 1990-1997 United Artists Theatre Circuit owned this theatre.





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Rebel ? 1961-? 1964 Royal Theaters owned this theatre.

Ritz 2305 5th St. ? 1945-? 1955 400 seats Royal Theaters owned this Afro-American theatre in 1955.

Ritz Drive-In ? 1955

Royal 711 23rd Av ? 1945-? 1985 536 seats * Early 1940’s opened by Associated Theaters * Early 1950’s taken over by Royal Theaters * Early 1970’s Mini Royal opens with 2 screens * Late 1970’s taken over by Gulf International Cinema Corp. * Early 1980’s 4 cinemas * Late 1980’s closed

Royal Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985 Royal Theaters owned this drive-in.

Saenger ? 1930 Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre.

Star 2408 5th Av. ? 1940-? 1975 498 seats Bijou Amusement Co. owned this Afro-American theatre.

Stardust 816 22nd Av. ? 1950 350 seats

Strand 23rd Av August 1915-? 1950 750 seats Owners: 1925-1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc.

Temple 2318 8th 1928-? 1969 1,500 seats Now a live theatre Owners: 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950-1964 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1969 ABC Mid-South Theatres, Inc.

Village Cinema ? 1975 ABC Interstate Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre.

NEWTON COUNTY

DECATUR

Decatur ? 1945

Rex ? 1940

Victory ? 1945-? 1955 250 seats

HICKORY

Irish ? 1955

NEWTON

H & H Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

Palace ? 1935

Roxy ? 1940-? 1990 400 seats Twinned in the late 1980’s. It was owned by Connett, Max A. Theaters 1950-1985

UNION

Union ? 1940-? 1955 440 seats Wofford Circuit owned this theatre in 1955.

SCOTT COUNTY

FOREST

Palace ? 1930-? 1969 450 seats Owned by Connett, Max A. Theaters and McLendon Theaters

Ritz ? 1945-? 1945

Ritz Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Owned by Connett, Max A. Theaters and McLendon Theaters

Town ? 1950-? 1985 Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre.

MORTON

Morton ? 1940-? 1955 315 seats

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NATCHEZ ADAMS COUNTY

NATCHEZ Ace ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American theatre.

Baker Grand 115 S. Pearl ? 1920-? 1969 1,100 seats Owners: 1920-1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership 1940 Paramount Publix Corp. (E. V. Richards) 1950-1955 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1961-1969 Gulf States Theatres, Inc

Buck Closed by 1940

Clarke 515 Main ? 1950-? 1980 750 seats Owners: 1950 Film Service Corp. 1961-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp.

Hamilton ? 1930-? 1935 Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre.

Natchez Mall Cinema IV 350 John R Junkin Dr ? 1985- Owners: 1985-1987 Gulf International Cinema Corp. 1987-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2002- Royal Cinemas

Rebel Drive-In ? 1955

Ritz 127 N. Commerce ? 1940-? 1969 500 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1969 Gulf States Theatres, Inc

Star 625 Franklin ? 1935-? 1950 800 seats

Starlite Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975

Tracetown Twin Cinema ? 1975-? 1990 Owners: 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980-1987 Gulf International Cinema Corp. 1987-1990 United Artists Theatre Circuit

AMITE COUNTY

CROSBY

Crosby ? 1935-? 1955 400 seats

GLOSTER

Gloster ? 1940-? 1955 325 seats Paramount Publix Corp. (E. V. Richards)owned this theatre in 1940.

LIBERTY

Liberty ? 1945-? 1955 225 seats

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BUDE

Amusu Main St. ? 1930-? 1969 300 seats

ROXIE

Roxie ? 1955

JEFFERSON COUNTY

FAYETTE

Fay ? 1945-? 1955 461 seats

Fayette ? 1940-? 1940

LERMAN

Auto-Vue Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985

LAWRENCE COUNTY

MONTICELLO

Mono ? 1950-? 1955 500 seats

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Monticello ? 1940-? 1955

School House ? 1940

NEW HEBRON Carolyn ? 1945-? 1950 350 seats

LINCOLN COUNTY

BROOKHAVEN

51 Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985

Arcade W. Moticello ? 1930-? 1950 600 seats Owners: 1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Affiliated-Saenger partnership 1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. 1945-1950 Theaters Service Co.

Dixie S. Whitworth ? 1945-? 1969 600 seats Owners: 1945-1955 Theaters Service Co. 1961-1969 Gulf States Theatres, Inc

Haven 126 W Cherokee St ? 1940-? 1980 340 seats Owners: 1961-1969 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1975 Gulf International Cinema Corp.

Rex Main St. ? 1945-? 1969 300 seats This Afro-American theatre was owned by Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1961-1969

Westbrook Cinemas 454 Brookway Blvd ? 1980- * Late 1970’s opened as a twin by Gulf International Cinema Corp. * 1987 taken over by United Artists Theatre Circuit * Late 1980’s 4 cinemas * 2002 taken over by Royal Cinemas

PIKE COUNTY

MAGNOLIA

Pike ? 1940-? 1955 450 seats

MC COMB American ? 1945

Camellia Cinema IV 1005 Delaware Ave ? 1985-2006 * Late 1970’s opened as a twin by Gulf International Cinema Corp. * Early 1980’s 4 cinemas * 1987 Taken over by United Artists Theatre Circuit * Late 1990’s United Artists Theatre Circuit sells it * 2006 closed

Jacobs ? 1920-? 1935 Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre.

Liberty ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American theatre.

Lyric ? 1935-? 1969 250 seats Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this theatre 1961-1969. It was an Afro-American theatre.

Palace Main and Front ? 1940-? 1980 1,050 seats Owners: 1945 Theaters Service Co. 1950 Film Service Corp. 1961-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp.

Ren Drive-In ? 1950-? 1980 Owners: 1969-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp.

State State St. ? 1930-? 1975 850 seats Owners: 1935-1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. 1945-1950 Theaters Service Co. 1961-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc

Strand ? 1935-? 1955 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre in 1940.

OSYKA

Patsy ? 1955

SUMMITT

Fox ? 1950-? 1955

WALTHALL COUNTY

TYLERTOWN

Avenue ? 1935-? 1955 275 seats Owners: 1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. 1950 Theaters Service Co.

Star ? 1955 Theaters Service Co. owned this theatre.

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WILKINSON COUNTY

CENTERVILLE

Center ? 1945-? 1955 250 seats

Fern ? 1955

Picto ? 1935-? 1945

Rex ? 1945

WOODVILLE

Fern ? 1940-? 1955 325 seats

Fern Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975

Joy ? 1955

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OXFORD ALCORN COUNTY

CORINTH Auditorium ? 1930

Cinema 10 2505 S. Harper Rd 2005- Malco Theatres owns this cinema.

Coliseum 404 Taylor 1924-? 1990 992 seats Now a live theatre.

Crossroads Twin ? 2000

Pickwick ? 1940-? 1955 460 seats

Skylark Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985

BENTON COUNTY

ASHLAND

Ashland ? 1955

LAFAYETTE COUNTY

OXFORD

The Amp 10 AKA: Screenworks 10

206 Commonwealth 2008-September 28th, 2009. Owners: 2008-2009 Nova It features an outdoor amphitheatre for plays and concerts. It closed due to its poor location.

Cine 4 1226 Oxford Mall ? 1990-2004 Owners: 1990-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2002-2004 Regal Cinemas The Malco Studio 8 in now built on the site.

Cinema Twin ? 1975-? 1985 Owners: 1975 Martin Theatre Companies 1985 Cobb Theatres

Hoka 304 S 14th St 1976-1996

Lyric Van Buren ? 1935-? 1955 700 seats

Rebel Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985 Owners: 1975 Martin Theatre Companies

Ritz ? 1940-? 1985 Owners: 1975 Martin Theatre Companies 1985 Cobb Theatres

Screenworks 10 AKA: The Amp 10 206 Commonwealth Blvd, August 2006-April 2007 Theatre closed when James Duffy could not pay the rent and build-out money of $5.8 million.

Studio 8 1111 Jackson 2005- 1,200 seats Malco Theatres owns this cinema.

University Closed by 1940

MARSHALL COUNTY

HOLLY SPRINGS Holly ? 1940-? 1955

Liberty ? 1935

Long Shot ? 1935

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POTTS CAMP Dixie ? 1950 200 seats

PRENTISS COUNTY

BALDWYN

Baldwin ? 1940

Lyric ? 1935-? 1955 300 seats

Ritz ? 1945-? 1955 439 seats

BOONEVILLE

45 Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961

Jeron College St. ? 1950-? 1964 878 seats R.H. Burress sold the Jeran to Milton Waters in 1964.

Jrs Princess Drive-In ? 1985

New ? 1940-? 1945

Princess Front St. ? 1930-? 1955 390 seats

Scenic Drive-In ? 1964-? 1975

Von ? 1945-? 1955

SUNFLOWER

Dixie (AA) ? 1950-? 1955

TIPPAH COUNTY

BLUE MOUNTAIN Blue Mountain ? 1945-? 1955 835 seats

College ? 1940-? 1955

Joy ? 1950-? 1955 254 seats

Von ? 1940-? 1940

RIPLEY

Dixie 106 S. Main ? 1940-? 2000 524 seats Strand Enterprises owned this theatre 1940-1964.

New Dixie ? 1935

Ripley Closed by 1940

Strand ? 1940-? 1945

Tippah Drive-In ? 1969-? 1975

WALNUT

Hinz ? 1940-? 1955 440 seats

Liberty ? 1945-? 1945

TISHOMINGO COUNTY

BURNSVILLE

Victory ? 1945-? 1955 235 seats

LUKA

Iuka Drive-In ? 1961-? 1985

Majestic ? 1935-? 1955 351 seats

TISHOMINGO

Fran ? 1950-? 1955 268 seats

UNION COUNTY

NEW ALBANY Magonia ? 1950-? 1961 Flexer Theaters Inc. owned this Afro-American theatre.

Movie Reel 4 720 Coulter Drive ? 2005-2007 (no showtimes posted)

Ritz ? 1930-? 1961 449 seats Flexer Theaters Inc. owned this theatre 1950-1961.

Royal ? 1940-? 1950 325 seats

The Cine 125 E Bankhead St ? 1990-? 2000 450 seats

Union Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

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PASCAGOULA GEORGE COUNTY

LUCEDALE American ? 1930 King, C. B. owned this theatre.

Loumiss Drive-In ? 1955

Lucedale (Portable) ? 1940-? 1955 350 seats

Palace ? 1930 King, C. B. owned this theatre.

Ritz Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 200 cars

JACKSON COUNTY

GAUTIER

Gulf Coast Cinemas 5 AKA: Ritz 5, Singing River Cinemas

2800 Highway 90 in the Singing River Mall 2010-

Ritz 5 AKA: Singing River Cinema 1-4, Gulf Coast Cinemas 5 2800 Highway 90 2006-2010

Singing River Cinema 1-4 AKA: Ritz 5 2800 Highway 90 ? 1990-2004 Owners (Both Singing Rivers) 1990-2003 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2003-2005 Village Cinemas (Chicago)

Singing River Cinema 5-9 2300 Highway 90 ? 1990-2005

MOSS POINT Cinema ? 1980-? 1985 Owners: 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp. 1985 Royal Theaters

Joy ? 1940-? 1964 350 seats Joy’s Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

Royal ? 1964-? 1975 Owners: 1964 Royal Theaters 1969 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1975 Royal Theaters

OCEAN SPRINGS Illings ? 1935-? 1955 500 seats

Spring Cinema 2 ? 1990

PASCAGOULA

Lake Drive-In ? 1955-? 1980 Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this theatre 1969-1980 Twinned in the late 1970’s.

Marine W. Lincoln ? 1945-? 1950 550 seats Joy’s Theaters, Inc. owned it in 1945.

Nelsen ? 1935-? 1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre in 1940.

New Cinema Twin ? 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp. owned this theatre in 1980.

Pix 122 S. Pascagoula ? 1945-? 1955 450 seats Owners: 1945-1950 Joy’s Theaters, Inc. 1955 Bri-Mont Booking Co., Inc.

Plaza 3331 Denny 1977-1999

Ritz 219 S. Pascagoula ? 1940-? 1985 450 seats Owners: 1945-1950 Theaters Service Co. 1955 Bri-Mont Booking Co., Inc. 1980-1985 Gulf International Cinema Corp.

Star ? 1950 Afro-American theatre.

Super 90 Twin Drive-In ? 1980 Royal Theaters owned this theatre.

Towne ? 1969-? 1980 Owners: 1969-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp.

Twin Cinema ? 1985-? 1990 Owners: 1985 Gulf International Cinema Corp. 1987-1990 United Artists Theatre Circuit

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PEARL RIVER COUNTY

PICAYUNE

Arcade ? 1920-? 1925

Dixie ? 1940-? 1955 581 seats Theaters Service Co. owned this theatre in 1945.

Fornea ? 1930-? 1935

Mississippi Mall 1 & 2 ? 1990

Pine Hill Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

Ritz ? 1940-? 1955 1,056 seats

See the Stars, Explore the Planets!

River Ridge Cinema 4 I-59 & Highway 43 North, ? 1990-November, 2009 Trad-A-House Corporation (O’Neil Cinemas) owns this cinema until 2008.

Royal ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American theatre.

POPLARVILLE

Sheff ? 1950 350 seats

Strand ? 1935-? 1955

STONE COUNTY

WIGGINS

Frontier ? 1990

Glo Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

Palace ? 1940-? 1945

Straub ? 1950-? 1955 250 seats

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TUPELO CHICKASHAW COUNTY

HOULKA Houlka ? 1945-? 1955 238 seats

HOUSTON

#8 Drive-In ? 1961-? 1985

Houston Jefferson St. ? 1935-? 1955 391 seats

South Drive-In ? 1955

OKOLONA

Okolona ? 1940-? 1955 357 seats

State ? 1935-? 1935

ITAWAMBA COUNTY

FULTON

#25 Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975

Dixie ? 1935-? 1955 352 seats

MANTACIE

New ? 1955

LEE COUNTY

GUNTOWN

Guntown Drive-In 124 Rd. 773 ? 2005-2011

NETTLETON

Joy ? 1940-? 1950 194 seats

SHANNON

Joy ? 1945-? 1950 175 seats

TUPELO

78 Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985 Malco Theatres owned this drive-in 1969-1985

Comus AKA: Lyric, Strand 200 N. Broadway 1912-? 1919

Dixie Belle ? 1950-? 1955 300 seats

Lee Drive-In 1604 Trace ? 1969-? 1985 2 screens in the early 1980’s

Lyric AKA: Comus, Strand 200 N. Broadway ? 1935-? 1985 896 seats * 1912 opened as Comus * By 1920 renamed Strand as it is taken over by Saenger Amusement Co. * Early 1930's renamed Lyric as it is taken over by Malco Theatres * 1984 stopped showing movies * 1980's reopened as Tupelo Community Theatres http://www.tctwebstage.com/

Malco Twin ? 1975-? 1990 Malco Theatres owned this theatre.

Mall ? 1975-? 1985 Malco Theatres owned this theatre.

Movies 8

1001 Barnes Crossing 1992- 1,920 seats Cinemark owns this cinema.

Strand 125 Main ? 1930-? 1961 334 seats Malco Theatres owned this theatre.

Strand AKA: Coums, Lyric 200 N. Broadway ? 1920-? 1930 Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre in 1925.

Tupelo

? 1950-? 1969

Tupelo Commons 10 3088 Tupelo Commons Ave. 1990- Malco Theatres owns this cinema. Updated in the late 1990's with stadium seating.

Tupelo Twin ? 1980-? 1985 Malco Theatres owned this theatre.

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MONROE COUNTY

ABERDEEN

Elkin 110 W. Commercial 1937-? 1955 800 seats

Malco 110 W. Commercial ? 1969 Malco Theatres owned this theatre.

Moonlite Drive-In ? 1969-? 1975 Malco Theatres owned this theatre in 1969.

Ritz ? 1940

Temple ? 1930-? 1935

Victory ? 1945-? 1950 400 seats

Westwood Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964

AMORY

25 Drive-In ? 2005-

41 Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

Amory N. Main ? 1950-? 1955 500 seats

Amory Twin Cinema AKA: Marcus 2 Highway 6 W ? 1998-2009, 2011-

Marcus 2 AKA: Amory Twin Cinema Highway 6 W ? 1990

Mingo ? 1935-? 1935

Strand ? 1940-? 1961 265 seats Flexer Theaters Inc. owned this theatre 1950-1961.

Trace Drive-In ? 1961-? 1985

Varsity ? 1940-? 1961 446 seats Flexer Theaters Inc. owned this theatre 1950-1961

PONTOTOC COUNTY

ECRU

Ecru ? 1950-? 1955 250 seats

O. K. ? 1940-? 1945

PONTOTOC

Chickasaw Drive-In ? 1955

Cinema One 34 S. Liberty ? 1998-? 1998

Gem ? 1935-? 1935

Joy Liberty and Marion ? 1940-? 1990 530 seats

Joy Annex Congress St. ? 1950-? 1955 277 seats

Pontotoc Drive-In ? 1961-? 1985

SHERMAN

Sherman ? 1945

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VICKSBURG CLAIBORNE COUNTY

ALCORN A & M ? 1935

PORT GIBSON HAPPYLAND ? 1935

TRACE ? 1940-? 2000 350 SEATS

COPIAH COUNTY

CRYSTAL SPRINGS CRYSTAL ? 1935-? 1969 426 SEATS OWNERS: 1945-1955 THEATERS SERVICE CO. 1961-1969 GULF STATES THEATRES, INC

FOLLY ? 1945-? 1955 300 SEATS THEATERS SERVICE CO. OWNED THIS THEATRE.

PALACE ? 1930-? 1935

PICTURELAND ? 1930

QUEEN ? 1940-? 1945

GEORGETOWN

COMO ? 1955

PRINCESS PAT ? 1945-? 1955 225 SEATS

HAZLEHURST

COPIAH DRIVE-IN ? 1955-? 1975 MCLENDON THEATERS OWNED THIS DRIVE-IN IN

1955.

HAZEL ? 1945-? 1964 641 SEATS MCLENDON THEATERS OWNED THIS THEATRE

1950-1964

QUEEN ? 1935-? 1945

HOLMES COUNTY

DURANT

DIXIE ? 1930-? 1935

ODUM MAIN ST. ? 1945-? 1955 330 SEATS

STRAND MULBURRY ST. ? 1940-? 1955 475 SEATS STRAND ENTERPRISES OWNED THIS THEATRE IN

1940.

LEXINGTON

CENTER ? 1955-? 1955

LEXINGTON ? 1930-? 1935

STAR ? 1940-? 1955 STRAND ENTERPRISES OWNED THIS THEATRE IN

1940.

STRAND ? 1940-? 1955 STRAND ENTERPRISES OWNED THIS THEATRE IN

1940.

PICKENS

MAVON ? 1945-? 1955 250 SEATS

TCHULA

CAPITOL ? 1935

PRINCESS ? 1955

TCHULA ? 1940-? 1955 395 SEATS ASSOCIATED THEATERS OWNED THIS AFRO-AMERICAN THEATRE 1950-1955.

HUMPHREYS COUNTY

BELZONI

CRESCENT AKA: NEW CRESANT 211 NORTH HAYDEN STREET ? 1930-? 1969 550 SEATS MADE FAMOUS BY MARION POST WOLCOTT'S

PHOTOGRAPH, "A NEGRO GOING IN THE ENTRANCE

FOR NEGROES AT A MOVIE THEATER, BELZONI, MISSISSIPPI, 1939", THE FORMER CRESANT

THEATRE (SOMETIMES LISTED AS THE CRESCENT

THEATRE) STILL SCREENS FIRST-RUN FILMS IN THE

TINY HUMPHREYS COUNTY HAMLET, POP. 2,536

(1990). HTTP://WWW.SMITHSONIANMAG.COM/ISSUES/2002/SEPTEMBER/INDELIBLE.PHP

OWNERS: 1950 JOY’S THEATERS, INC. 1961-1969 COLLIER-JACKSON CIRCUIT

HARLEM ? 1940-? 1955 THIS AFRO-AMERICAN THEATRE HAD 295

SEATS.

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JOY ? 1940-? 1955 385 SEATS JOY’S THEATERS, INC. OWNED THIS THEATRE

1940-1950.

NEW CRESANT 211 NORTH HAYDEN STREET ? 2005-2009

STRAND ? 1940-? 1945

SHARKEY COUNTY

ROLLING FORK JOY ? 1940-? 1964 320 SEATS JOY’S THEATERS, INC. OWNED THIS THEATRE.

PALACE ? 1940-? 1945

ROYAL ? 1930-? 1945 JOY’S THEATERS, INC. OWNED THIS THEATRE IN

1945.

WARREN COUNTY

VICKSBURG

ALAMO 1501 WASHINGTON ? 1920-? 1955 400 SEATS OWNERS: 1925-1930 SAENGER AMUSEMENT CO. 1935 PUBLIX-SAENGER PARTNERSHIP 1940-1945 PARAMOUNT-RICHARDS

THEATRES INC. 1950-1955 PARAMOUNT GULF THEATRES, INC.

BATTLEFIELD TWIN ? 1975-? 1985 OWNERS: 1975 GULF STATES THEATRES, INC 1980-1985 GULF INTERNATIONAL CINEMA

CORP.

GRAND ? 1940-? 1945

JOY ? 1945-? 1980 OWNERS: 1945 JOY’S THEATERS, INC. 1950 ASSOCIATED THEATERS 1955-1964 JOY’S THEATERS, INC. 1969-1975 GULF STATES THEATRES, INC 1980 GULF INTERNATIONAL CINEMA CORP.

PALACE 1615 WASHINGTON ? 1945-? 1955 589 SEATS BIJOU AMUSEMENT CO. OWNED THIS THEATRE.

PEMBERTON CINEMAS 4 3505 PEMBERTON 1985-DECEMBER 2006, OCTOBER 2008- 920 SEATS OWNERS: 1985-2002 UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE

CIRCUIT 2002-2005 REGAL CINEMAS 2005-2006 VILLAGE THEATRES OF CHICAGO 2008 WILCOX THEATRES THIS THEATRE CLOSED WHEN VILLAGE

THEATRES RAN THIS INTO THE GROUND.

RIVOLI DRIVE-IN ? 1955-? 1975 GULF STATES THEATRES, INC OWNED THIS

THEATRE IN 1961.

SAENGER 1209 WALNUT 1922-1953 450 SEATS OWNERS: 1922-1930 SAENGER AMUSEMENT CO. 1935 PUBLIX-SAENGER PARTNERSHIP 1940-1945 PARAMOUNT-RICHARDS

THEATRES INC. 1950 PARAMOUNT GULF THEATRES, INC.

SHOWTOWN USA DRIVE-IN ? 1969-? 1980 OWNERS: 1969-1975 GULF STATES THEATRES, INC 1980 GULF INTERNATIONAL CINEMA CORP.

STRAND 717 CLAY ? 1935-? 1969 300 SEATS OWNERS: 1940-1945 PARAMOUNT-RICHARDS

THEATRES INC. 1950-1961 PARAMOUNT GULF THEATRES, INC. 1969 GULF STATES THEATRES, INC

VICKSBURG DRIVE-IN ? 1950-? 1961 GULF STATES THEATRES, INC OWNED THIS

THEATRE IN 1961.

WALNUT ? 1925-? 1935 OWNERS: 1925-1930 SAENGER AMUSEMENT CO. 1935 PUBLIX-SAENGER PARTNERSHIP

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YAZOO COUNTY

YAZOO CITY DIXIE ? 1945-? 1955 864 SEATS THEATERS SERVICE CO. OWNED THIS THEATRE.

IDEAL ? 1925-? 1925

IDLE HOUR DRIVE-IN ? 1950-? 1955

NEW REN ? 1950-? 1955 AFRO-AMERICAN THEATRE.

PALACE ? 1950-? 1955 THEATERS SERVICE CO. OWNED THIS THEATRE.

PLAZA TWIN K-MART PLAZA ? 1990-2000 390 SEATS

REN ? 1955-? 1955

YAZOO ? 1920-? 1980 709 SEATS OWNERS: 1935 AFFILIATED THEATERS, INC. 1945 THEATERS SERVICE CO. 1961-1975 GULF STATES THEATRES, INC 1980 GULF INTERNATIONAL CINEMA CORP.

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