Northern Alabama movie theatres and drive-ins Includes Birmingham and Huntsville-

Decatur

12/8/2011

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ALBERTVILLE DE KALB COUNTY

COLLINSVILLE Cricket Main St. 1926 -1946 200 seats

Cricket Main St. 1946-1964 795 seats

CROSSVILLE Linda ? 1945 150 seats

Sandy ? 1950-? 1955 532 seats

FORT PAYNE De Kalb 304 Gault Av. N. ? 1940-1985 500 seats This theatre is now a live performance hall. Owners: 1940 Amusement Enterprises 1945 Amusement Enterprises & Lam Amusement Co., Inc. 1950 Amusement Enterprises 1955 Lam Amusement Co., Inc. & Martin Theatres This was rebuilt in 1950.

Fort Payne 6 2715 N Gault Avenue ? 2000-

Globe ? 1935 350 seats

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Hamilton Drive-In Fruit Farm Road 1950-1982 354 cars

Hamilton Theatres 4 2718 Gault N ? 1998-2009 6 screens in 2005

Opera House ? 1935 300 seats

Strand 215 Gault Av. N. ? 1940-? 1955 250 seats Owners: 1940 Amusement Enterprises 1945 Amusement Enterprises & Lam Amusement Co., Inc. 1950 Amusement Enterprises 1955 Lam Amusement Co., Inc. & Martin Theatres

GEARALDINE

Gearld

? 1950-? 1955 Owners: 1950 Amusement Enterprises 1955 Martin Theatres

HENEGER

Heneger Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961

Heneger Drive-In 189 Gourge Road http://henagardrivein.com/ 2002- 200 cars

RAINSVILLE Rainsville Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 200 cars Word Theatres owned this drive-in.

SYLVANIA

Sylvania ? 1950-? 1955 Word Theatres owned this theatre.

VALLEYHEAD Desota ? 1945-? 1955 350 seats

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JACKSON COUNTY

BRIDGEPORT

Bridgeport Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961 294 cars

Princess ? 1935 200 seats

Ritz 1935-? 1964 580 seats Word Theatres owned this 400-seat theatre 1950-1964

Southport Drive-In ? 1964-? 1980 Word Theatres owned this drive-in, which had space for 294 cars

SCOTTSBORO Bocanita ? 1935-? 1955 700 seats

Holiday Cinema 1507 E Willow June 18, 1970-July 2009 United Amusements was owners of this theatre. it is now independently owned.

Hollywood 10 3519 S, Briad in the Scottsboro Plaza shopping center. http://www.hollywood10cinema.com/ Summer 2009-

Ritz ? 1940-? 1969 Word Theatres owned this 500-seat theatre 1950-1970.

Tawasentha Drive-In US 72 1950-? 1985 300 cars Owners: 1955-1980 Word Theatres 1985 United Amusements.

STEVENSON Isabelle ? 1935-? 1955 372 seats

WOODVILLE

Keth ? 1950

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MARSHALL COUNTY

ALBERTVILLE

Carol 211 E. Main St. Sept 12, 1938-1967 600 seats Owners: 1940-1950 Amusement Enterprises 1960-1965 Martin Theatre

Mall Garden 2 8500 Highway 431 South December 25th, 1974-2001 Owners: 1974 United Amusements 1990 Hammonds-Lawler This closed in 2001 for remodeling, which never happened. Listed for $299,900 in 2007.

Marshall Drive-In Hwy 205 May 26, 1949-? 1985 400 cars. Demolished 2004

Martin June 10, 1966-? 1990 Owners: 1966 Martin Theatres 1975 United Amusements 1990 Hammonds-Lawler

Princess 125 E. Main St. 1930-1961 250 seats Amusement Enterprises owned this theatre 1932-1950.

Shadyside Drive-In June 7, 1951-? 1980 400 cars Owners 1961 Thomas E. Orr 1964 Martin Theatres 1975 United Amusements

ARAB Arabian 135 N. Main 1930-1967 Word Theatres owned this theatre. It reopened as a arts center in the spring of 2009.

Pine View Drive-In Corner of Little Creek Road and Old Huntsville Road ? 1961-? 1985 Word Theatres owns this drive-in, which had space for 200 cars.

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Ritz ? 1945-? 1961 Word Theatres owns this 150-seat theatre 1950-1961.

BOAZ New Tate Oct 14, 1948-? 1950

Nova Boez 9 215 S. McClesky Nov 15, 2000- Nova Cinemas owned this stadium-seating cinema until 2007.

Rialto Main St. March 10th 1924-? 1969 500 seats Owners: 1940-1950 Amusement Enterprises 1955-1969 Martin Theatres

Royal next door to Boaz Drugs July 27th, 1916 -? 1930 Amusement Enterprises owned this theatre.

Sand Mountain Drive-In 10480 US Hwy 431 1996-

GUNTERSVILLE Botina ? 1921-? 1925

Center ? 1937-? 1939

Cosmo ? 1924-? 1928

Guntersville Drive-In ? 1950

Lake March 9th 1949-? 1980 1100 seats

Palace Main St. September 3rd, 1928-? 1950 380 seats Amusement Enterprises owned this theatre 1930-1945.

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Ritz Main St. August 4th, 1937-? 1950 375 seats Amusement Enterprises owned this theatre 1937-1945.

Star Closed by ? 1940 200 seats 49 listings

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ANNISTON CALHORNE COUNTY

ANNISTON

Bama Drive-In 4800 McClellan Boulevard Cobb Theatres owned this drive-in, which had space for 500 cars. October 27, 1950 -? 1980

Calhoun 1218 Noble St 1091 seats February 20, 1942 -? 1982 Wilby Kincey owned it until 1970.

Cameo 1026 Noble St February 27, 1939 -1955 Wilby Kincey owned this theatre, which had 936 seats.

Carmike 6 5804 Weaver November 21, 1986-2003 Carmike Cinemas owns this theatre, in late 2000 it became a 2nd run theatre.

Gem ? 1945-? 1955 This theatre catered to Afro-Americans

Lyric AKA: Ritz

1302 Noble St ? 1922-? 1925 Southern Entertainments owned this theatre.

Midway Drive-In 7822 McClellan Boulevard 350 cars April 19, 1950-? 1980

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Noble 928 Noble St 1100 seats 1883-? 1955, demolished 1958 In 1908 lightning struck this theatre causing heavy damage, renovations moved the auditorium to the ground floor. Demolished in 1958. A stained glass window was saved from the theatre, and was put in the Anniston Room at the public library in 1989. Owners: 1930 Publix Theatres Corp. 1935 Wilby Kincey (Paramount)

Plaza 6 3416 McClellan November 23, 1977 -January 2008 Owners: 1977 Litchfield with 3 screens 1978 4 screens June 1985 6 cinemas Dec 4th, 1987 United Artists 1995 Carmike Cinemas.

Rialto 350 seats ? 1935-? 1955 Wilby Kincey (Paramount) owned this theatre in 1935.

Ritz AKA: Lyric

1302 Noble St 1216 seats ? 1927-? 1955 Owners: 1930 Publix Theatres Corp. 1935-1950 Wilby Kincey (Paramount)

Roxy 1112 Noble St. 372 seats ? 1930-? 1935 Wilby Kincey (Paramount) owned this theatre in 1935.

Savoy next to Scarbrough’s Drug Store. 1912-? 1925 Southern Enterprises owned this theatre.

Star ? 1930 This theatre catered to Afro-Americans

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Star-Lite Drive-In 5819 AL Hwy 202 (past Lynwood Drive) http://www.starliteanniston.com/ Late June, 2005

Theato ? 1925-? 1930 Publix Theatres Corp. owned this theatre in 1930.

Wells ? 1925

BYNUM

A. O. B. ? 1945

Bynum

? 1950

FORT MC CLENNAN War Department ? 1940

JACKSONVILLE Iris ? 1930 9 Public Square East Dates unknown

Princess 18 Pelham Rd. 450 seats 1931-? 1955

OHATCHEE

Ohatchee ? 1950

OXFORD Amstar Stadium 12 700. Quintard Drive in the Quintard Mall November 2, 2000- 2,680 seats This is owned by Southern Theatres.

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Chapla Blue Pond Plaza at US 431 and US 78 September 15th, 1971-? 1987 Expasions: ? 1976 2 screens, ? 1976, 4 screens? 1984 Owners: 1977 Litchfield 1987 United Artists

Oxford 524 Main 260 seats ? 1950-? 1955

Skyway Drive-In 425 cars August 8, 1948-? 1984

PIEDMONT Allison Centre St. 380 seats ? 1945-? 1961 Martin Theatres owned this theatre 1950-1961

Bymun ? 1955

Fox 400 seats ? 1940

Piedmont Drive-In 1260 US hwy 278 W 200 cars 1952-? 2010 200 cars

Princess 115 N. Center St. 299 seats 1932-? 1950 This theatre catered to Afro-Americans, which was owned by Martin Theatres 1950-1955.

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CELBURNE COUNTY

HEFLIN Heflin Main St. 448 seats ? 1945-? 1955 33 listings

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BIRMINGHAMJEFFERSON COUNTY

BESSEMER Auto Movies No. 1 2515 18th avenue 1939-? 1985 275 cars Jefferson Amusements owned this drive-ins, it was showing adult films a late as 1985

Bama Drive-In 1965-? 1978 625 cars Cobb Theatres owned this drive-in.

Bessemer Drive-In Route 8 ? 1950-? 1964 200 cars A B C Theatrical Enterprises owned it in 1955.

Bessemer Twin ? 1974-? 1985 Cobb Theatre owned this cinema.

Carver Outdoor ? 1961-? 1980 250 cars This was an Afro-American drive-in. Adult movies in the 1970’s.

Central Park 2909 Bessemer Hwy 1925-? 1955 680 seats Waters Theatre owned it 1940-1955.

Floric AKA: Lincoln

1928 1st Avenue North ? 1930-? 1945 400 seats This theatre catered to Afro-Americans.

Grand 206 19th st ? 1930-? 1955 492 seats Wilby-Kincey (Paramount) owned it 1940-1955.

Imperial ? 1930

Liberty ? 1930

Lincoln AKA: Floric

1928 1st Avenue North ? 1950-? 1978 This theatre catered to Afro-Americans.

Star ? 1950-? 1955 This theatre catered to Afro-Americans.

State 3rd and 19th st. ? 1940-? 1955 272 seats Wilby-Kincey (Paramount) owned it 1940-1950.

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Birmingham Ticket to the Stars! Tannehill Premiere Cinema 14 4801 Perimeter Pkwy. July 2008- This is the first digital cinema in the world without a projection mezzanine. Premiere Theatres owns this

BIRMINGHAM Airport Drive-In 1965-? 1975 Cobb Theatres owned this drive-in. It has been demolished for the Airport’s expansion.

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Alabama 1811 3rd av n http://www.alabamatheatre.com 1927-1981, 1998- 2567 seats The Alabama Theatre was built in 1927 by Paramount Studios as an Alabama showcase for Paramount films. It was used primarily as a movie palace, the largest in the state, for 55 years, with the exception of the annual Miss Alabama pagent and the weekly Mickey Mouse Club. In 1987, the owner of the facility declared bankruptcy and the theatre was purchased by Birmingham Landmarks Inc., a non-profit corporation. Owners: 1930 Publix Theatres 1935-1961 Wilby Kincey 1975 ABC Florida State

Birminghamrewound.com

Alcazar AKA: Capitol

? 1918-? 1920

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Avon 2817 7th Avenue S February 13th, 1928-1957 500 seats Waters Theatres owned it in 1950.

Avondale 4026 5th av n 1938-1953 420 seats Waters Theatres owned it 1940-1945

Bama Six 2331 1st st NE 1983-1998 Owners: 1983 Consolidated Theatres 1990 Carmike

Bijou This theatre opened 1898 and closed shortly after

Birmingham ? 1950-? 1955 This Theatre catered to Afro-Americans

Brockwood I & II ? 1975 Cobb Theatres owned this twin

Cameo ? 1930 Wise Theatres owned it

Capitol AKA: Alcazar

1191 2nd av n ? 1925-1963 360 seats Owners: 1930 Wise Theatres 1940 Merritt Theatres 1945 Acme Theatres, Inc

Birmingham Public Library

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Capri February 14th, 1965-? 1974 Cobb theatres owned this twin cinema.

Carver 1631 4th av n http://www.jazzhall.com 1945-? 1975 1000 seats This theatre catered to Afro-Americans, it is now part of a museum, some movies are shown here. Jefferson Amusements owned this theatre.

Casino 22nd St. & 2nd Av. Dates unknown

Celebrity Dinner Theatre ? 1978-? 1980

Centennial Cinema ? 1980 Jefferson Amusements owned this theatre.

Center Point 6 700 23rd Av. NW June 10th, 1983-1997 Cobb owned this theatre. The Hoover Square 6 also opened on the same day.

Champion 1723 4th av n ? 1930-? 1955 400 seats This theatre catered to Afro-Americans Owners: 1935 Wilby Kincey 1950-1955 Waters Theatres

Birmingham Public Library

Cinema ? 1968-? 1978 Cobb theatres owned this theatre.

Cinema Blue AKA: College

7604 1st Av. N. This is an adult cinema.

Cinema City I-VIII Roebuck Shopping Centre 1978-? 1990 Cobb theatres owned this theatre.

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Cinema I & II ? 1980 Cobb theatres owned this theatre.

Cinema West Twin ? 1978-? 1985 Cobb theatres owned this theatre.

Cinématheque Classic 3443 Lorna ? 1994-? 1996 Cobb theatres owned this theatre, which art films were shown.

Cobb’s Drive-In Twin ? 1975 Cobb theatres owned this drive-in

College AKA: Cinema Blue

7604 1st Av. N. 1928-? 1965 Owners: 1930 Wise Theatres 1950-1955 Waters Theatres

Colonnade Ten 3427 Colonnade Pkwy 1989-2000 Carmike Cinemas owned this theatre.

Delmar 27th st ? 1945-? 1955 500 seats Water Theatres owned it in 1945.

Dixie ? 1930 This theatre catered to Afro-Americans.

East Lake 7613 1st av 1938-? 1955 700 seats

Eastland Mall Six ? 1985 Cobb owned this cinema.

Eastwood Mall 7703 Crestwood Blvd December 25th, 1964-? 1980 This theatre was twinned 1975, Cobb theatres owned this theatre. Before it opened, all the movies played downtown at the Alabama, Ritz, Melba and Empire

Edge, The 12 AKA: Festival

7001 Crestwood September 2010-

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Eighth Av. 411 8th av n ? 1941-? 1961 652 seats This theatre, which was owned by Engler Theatres catered to Afro-Americans. Jefferson Amusements owned it in 1955.

Empire 2012 3rd av 1927-? 1982 1000 seats Owners: 1930 Wise Theatres 1935 Wilby Kincey 1945-1950 Acme Theatres 1955 Jefferson Amusements 1940, 1961 Merrit 1969-1982 Cobb Theatres.

Ensley 1927 closed shortly after

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Fair Park Drive-In 2801 Lomb Av 1948-? 1985 650 cars Owners: 1961 Waters Theatres 1969 Cobb Theatres A tornado destroyed the screen tower in 1967 Cobb theatre bought this drive-in from Waters Theatres In April 1966

Fairfield Gray Avenue ? 1942-? 1966

Falcon Dates unknown

Famous 1717 4th av ? 1927-? 1980 936 seats Owners: 1935 Wilby Kincey 1950-1980 Jefferson Amusements This theatre catered to Afro-Americans. Adult movies in the 1970’s.

Festival ? 1970-? 1975 Adult theatre Jefferson Amusements owned it in 1975.

Festival 12/18 AKA: The Edge 18

7001 Crestwood 1989-2006 This theatre expanded to 18 screens in 1998 Owners: 1989 Cobb Theatres 1997 Regal Cinemas

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Five Points 1914 11th av. N. 1923-? 1955 675 seats This was remodeled with air conditioning and new projectors May 28, 1936 Waters Theatres owned it 1940-1955.

Foxy AKA: Lyric, Roxy adult theater, Grand Bijou

1800 3rd Av. N. 1970’s Adult movies were shown here.

Franklin 1819 Avenue E. Ensley ? 1900-? 1930

Frolic 1720 4th av n ? 1925-? 1955 800 seats This theatre catered to Afro-Americans. Jefferson Amusements owned it in 1950-1955.

Galax 2nd av ? 1920-? 1950 450 seats Renovated Nov 16, 1945 Owners: 1930 Publix Theatres 1940 Merritt Theatres 1945-1950 Acme Theatres

Grand ? 1940-? 1960 This theatre catered to Afro-Americans.

Grand Bijou Theatre AKA: Lyric, Foxy, Roxy adult theatre

2304 10th Ter 1972-?, ? 1990

Green Springs I-IV Green Springs Hwy 1971-? 1990 This theatre expanded to 6 screens in the early 1980’s Cobb Theatre owned this theatre.

Harlem Drive-In

? 1961 130 cars This drive-in catered to Afro-Americans.

Hippodrome ? 1930 Loew’s owned this theatre.

Holiday Dinner Theatre ? 1972-? 1974

IMAX Dome Theatre 200 19th st n ? 2000-

Jefferson March 7th, 1900-? 1945 Wilby Kincey owned this theatre 1940-1945.

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Jupiter 2500 7th av s ? 2000- Adult theatre

Lee Branch 15 801 Doug Baker Blvd 2004- Rave Motion Pictures owns this theatre.

Loew’s ? 1920-? 1927

Lyric AKA: Grand Bijou, Foxy, Roxy Adult

1800 3rd av n 1912-? 1961 1192 seats Owners: 1930 Loew’s and Interstate Circuit partnership 1945-1950 Wilby Kincey 1961 Merritt Theatres

Mart Cinema At Roebuck across from K-Mart ? 1975-? 1980 Jefferson Amusements owned this theatre.

Melba Downtown at 3rd Av. N. (around the 2055 address? 1946-? 1985 Owners: 1950 Acme Theatres 1960-1965 Merritt Theatres 1970-1985 Cobb Theatres The world premiere of “To Kill A Mockingbird” was held here on April 3rd, 1963.

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Miles ? 1945

Mustang Drive-In 1701 Center Point ? 1968-? 1985 Cobb theatres owned this drive-in

Newmar AKA: Strand

1913 2nd st n August 22nd, 1953-NOvenber 28th, 1962 Waters Theatres owned it.

Newton

? 1930 Loew’s owned this theatre.

North Birmingham AKA: No. B’Ham 2635 30th av ? 1930-? 1955 850 seats

Birminghamreround.com

Norwood 1127 24th st n ? 1935-? 1955 450 seats Waters Theatres owned this theatre 1940-1955.

Orpheum ? 1907-? 1916 This theatre was built on the site of skating rink.

Pantages ? 1935-? 1945 Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre.

Piccadilly 108 20th St. N. January 15th, 1926-? 1930

Pitcher Show Montgomery hwy ? 1980-? 1990 Cobb Theatre owned this theatre.

Plaza ? 1975 ABC Florida State Theatres owned this theatre.

Pratt City ? 1940-? 1950 Waters Theatres owned this theatre.

Rialto 3rd Av. N. ? 1920-? 1945 Owners: 1930 Interstate Circuit 1935 Wilby-Kincey

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Ritz 1721 2nd av n August 15th, 1926-1977 1473 seats AKA: Ritz Cinerama

RKO closed it March 23, 1933 but it reopened later. Cinerama was shown at this theatre June 1962-1970. It was demolished in 1982. Thanks to John Morse. Owners: 1926-1930 Interstate Theatres 1930 Radio Keith Orpheum and Loew’s partnership (rivals in NYC)

Robinwood Drive-In Tarrant-Pinson Rd ? 1958-? 1978 Owners: 1958 Waters Theatres 1970 Cobb

Roebuck Opposite K-Mart ? 1964-? 1972

Roebuck Drive-In 1948-1969 500 cars Owners: 1948-1955 Kennedy, R. M. and Waters Theatres partnership 1960-1969 Waters Theatre

Roebuck Plaza Twin ? 1985 Cobb owned this theatre.

Roxy adult theater AKA: Lyric, Foxy, Grand Bijou

1800 Third Avenue North ? 1975-1980

Royal 2nd av ? 1925-? 1950 750 seats Owners: 1930 Wise Theatres 1940 Merrill Theatres 1945-1950 Acme Theatres

Screening Room 2130 2nd Av S ? 2000-? 2005 Adult theatre

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Skyvue Drive-In ? 1958-? 1972 480 cars Owners: 1958 Waters Theatres 1969 Cobb

Starlite Drive-In Next to the Eastland Mall on 78 ? 1950-? 1969 800 cars Owners: 1955 Kennedy, R. M. and Waters Theatres partnership 1961-1964 Waters Theatres 1969 Cobb

Strand AKA: Newmar

1913 2nd st n 1915-August 22nd, 1953 799 seats Owners: 1930 Publix Theatres 1935-1945 Wilby Kincey 1950-1953 Kennedy, R. M.

Sublett Hall 1872

Summit 16 321 Summit Blvd 1997- Carmike Cinemas owns this theatre.

Temple 519 19tth St. N. 1,200 seats April 27th, 1925-? 1969 Wilby Kincey owned this theatre 1935-1969. It was opened by Loew’s..

THC Drive-In US 78 West ? 1954-? 1978

Theatorium 1907 This theatre had shown the first motion pictures in Birmingham.

Thunderbird Drive-In 1968-? 1978 Cobb Theatre owned this drive-in

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Trianon 2nd Av. N. 1910-1934 Interstate Circuit owned it in 1930.

Trussville 16 5895 Trussville Crossings Parkway 2000- Regal Cinemas owns this 16-screen theatre.

Village East 4 Oporto Road 1975-? 1988 Cobb Theatres owned this theatre.

Village East I & II 1971-1975

Wahouma Theatre (1945?) from http://martinmc.home.mindspring.com/Altheatres/birmingham.html Was this theatre ever built? Drawing is from the 1945 Theatre Catalog. It was to be ”about three miles from the main business section of the City of Birmingham.” Designed to have 995 seats,”The anticipated patronage will be predominately white with a certain percentage of colored people which in this area will require the solution of the problem of proper segregation.” It was solved in the standard way - white folks get one entrance, the black folks have an entrance straight to the balcony. If this theatre looks familiar, let me know if it was built under another name. As I get around to doing the serious research in Birmingham, I’ll post what I find. January 14, 2003: According to Thomas Gay, the Wahouma was never built. Also the webmaster, Mike Rivest never found this one

West End 1303 Tuscaloosa av. 1933-1950 700 seats Wise Theatres owned it in 1930.

Wildwood 14 275 Lakeshore Parkway 1991-2005 Owners: 1991 Cobb Theatres 1997 Regal Cinemas

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Woodlawn 5503 1st av n 1929-1957 650 seats Owners: 1930 Wise Theatres 1940-1945 Waters Theatres 1950 Acme Theatres 1955 Waters Theatres.

Wylam ? 1940-? 1950 Waters Theatres owned it 1945-1950.

Wynnsong 12 500 Commons drive 1997-2008 Carmike owned this theatre. It is now a church.

BRADFORD

Bradford ? 1940

BRIGHTON

Brighton

? 1940-? 1945

Fox

3808 Edwards ? 1950-? 1955

BROOKSIDE

Brookside

? 1940

Lyric

Main St. ? 1935-? 1950

DIXIANA

Bradford ? 1950

Dixiana

? 1945

ENSLEY Ensley 1923 Avenue E. 1927-? 1964 Owners: 1945 Wilby Kincey 1950 Kennedy, R. M. 1955-1964 Waters Theatres

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Franklin

? 1935-? 1950 Owners: 1945 Wilby Kincey 1950 Kennedy, R. M.

Palace

1810 Avenue D August 1926-? 1955

Roxy

? 1945 Wilby Kincey owned this theatre.

FAIRFIELD

Cinema Blue AKA: College

7604 1st Av N ? 2000- Adult movies are shown here.

College 7604 1st Av N ? 1935-? 1969 990 seats Owners: 1950-1964 Waters 1969 Cobb

Fairfield Gary Av. ? 1940-? 1964 Waters Theatres owned this theatre.

Gary

? 1950 Acme Theatres owned it.

Miles 5228 Commerce Av. ? 1945-? 1960 Owners: 1945 Waters Theatres 1950 Bishop Theatres

GARYSVILLE

Central ? 1950-? 1955

THC Drive-In ? 1955

HOMEWOOD

Homewood 1941-? 1958 Wilby Kincy owned it 1950-1958.

Http://martinmc.home.mindspring.com /Altheatres/birmingham.html

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HOOVER Carmike 10 AKA: Riverchase 6

3443 Lorna Rd. 1992- Carmike Cinemas owns this theatre

Will Sanders

Galleria 10 3200 Galleria Circle May 25th, 1988-November 15th, 2005 Owners: 1988 Cobb Theatres 1997 Regal Cinemas

Hoover Mall Twin 1977-? 1984 Cobb Theatres owned this twin.

Hoover Square Six 1656 Montgomery Hwy June 10th, 1983-1999 Owners: 1983 Cobb theatres 1997 Regal Cinemas This opened the same day as the Center Point 6

Patton Creek & IMAX 16 4450 Creekside Road April 30, 2004- Rave Motion Pictures owns this theatre. IMAX installed in November, 2010.

Riverchase Six AKA: Carmike 10

3443 Lorna December 10th, 1982-1992 850 seats Consolidated Theatres owned it.

IRONDALE Princess 1st av n ? 1950-? 1955 250 seats

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IRVERNESS Brook Highland 10 5255 hwy 280 s 1994-2007 Owners: 1994 Cobb theatres 1997 Regal Cinemas

LEEDS Dixie Bankhead Highway ? 1935-? 1955 400 seats

Leeds ? 1945 Waters Theatres owned it.

Majestic ? 1930

Roxy ? 1955-? 1961 Waters Theatres owned this theatre.

MIDFIELD

Midfield ? 1964-1996 Cobb Theatres owned this theatre, which was twinned into Midfield I & II, became 6 screens in 1983 and closed about? 1994

PALMERDALE

Wilson ? 1945

PINSON

Pinson ? 1940

PRATT CITY Pratt ? 1945

TARRENT CITY Five Points ? 1930 Wise Theatres owned it.

Imperial 1716 Pinson hwy ? 1940-? 1955 550 seats

Tarrent City ? 1935-? 1955 Owners: 1945 Waters Theatres 1950 Acme Theatres 1955 Waters Theatres

TRAFFORD

Wilson ? 1945-? 1950

TRUSSVILLE Trnsville (Portable) ? 1945

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VESTAVIA HILLS Rave 10 1911 Kentucky Ave. 2002- Rave Motion Pictures owns this theatre.

Shades Mountain Drive-In Hwy 31 in Vestavia Hills ? 1950-1968 500 cars Owners: 1950-1964 Waters Theatres 1969 Cobb

Vestvia 4 1971-? 1982 Cobb Theatres owned this theatre

Vestvia Pitcher Show ? 1985-? 1990 Cobb Theatres owned this theatre

WARRIOR

Warrior

? 1940-? 1955

Warrior Schoolhouse ? 1940

WYLAM

Wylam

? 1930-? 1955

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BIBB COUNTY

CENTREVILLE Goodale (Portable) ? 1940

Ritz Main ? 1940-? 1990 250 seats Neely Theatres owned it in 1940.

MARVEL

Marvel ? 1940-? 1955

WEST BOLCTON Strand Main ? 1935-? 1955 550 seats Neely Theatres owned it in 1940.

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CHILTON COUNTY

CLANTON Clanton Drive-In Hwy 31 at Pineview 400 cars 1954-1987 300 cars ABC Theatres owned it 1955-1964.

Mart Twin ? 1985-? 1990 Cobb Theatres owns this theatre.

New Wadesonian 7th Av ? 1940-? 1955 576 seats

Wadesonian 1205 2nd Av 1927-? 1950 450 seats

MAPLESVILLE Wadesonian

Magnolia ? 1945-? 1950 353 seats

THORSBY Wadesonian Montgomery St. ? 1950 205 seats

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COOSA COUNTY

GOODWATER

Rex ? 1945-? 1950 Higg’s owned it in 1950.

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SHELBY COUNTY

ALABASTER Amstar 14 820 Colonial Promenade 2005- Amstar theatres owns this theatre.

Rebel Drive-In 1747 US 31 ? 1980-? 1989

CALERA Wadesonian Montgomery St. ? 1935 366 seats

COLUMBIANA Dixie ? 1940-? 1955 280 seats

MONTEVALLO Montevallo Twin 605 Main ? 1998

Strand 20 Main ? 1930-? 1995 566 seats

SILURA

Silura ? 1945-? 1950

VINCENT

Vincent ? 1940

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY

ASHEVILLE

Ashville (Portable) ? 1940

Fox (Portable) ? 1950

V. R. Wilson (Portable) ? 1945

MARGARET

Margaret ? 1940-? 1950

V. R. Wilson ? 1945

PELL CITY Lyric ? 1930-? 1961 315 seats Higg’s theatres owned it 1950-1961.

St. Clair Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 200 cars Higg Theatres owned this cinema.

Twin Cinema 2509 3rd Av S. ? 1998-? 2000

RAGLAND Boja ? 1950 220 seats

Strand ? 1940 300 seats

SPRINGVILLE Springville (Portable) ? 1950-? 1955 300 seats 191 listings in the Birmingham area.

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CULLMAN CULLMAN COUNTY

ONEONIA Neely 306 1st Av. E. http://www.neelyartscenter.com/index.html 833 seats 1946-? 1955

Skyvue Drive-In 325 cars ? 1961-? 1980

Strand 350 seats ? 1930-? 1955

CULLMAN ? Unknown name 1909 W. R. Griffin’s father opened this nickelodeon at the site of the Cullman Butane Co.

Carmike 10 1950 Marktplatz Center S.W (Next to the Walmart.) May 5, 2005-

Cullman 417 1st av w March 2, 1938- ? 1955 Cullman Amusements, Inc owned this 426-seat theatre. It was also owned by Acme Theatres 1945-1950. This theatre burned to the ground Dec. 8, 1962

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Esther Opera House 2nd Av E 1908- ? 1913 The first floor was a skating rink with the theatre upstairs. Owners: Mr. And Mrs. Harry Lightfoot Arthur Karfer

Hiway 31 Drive-In hwy 31 s June 16, 1949- ? 1965 National theatres owned this drive-in, which had space for 300 cars,

Howar Motion Picture Show 1908-?

Lyric Site of Kuhn’s Varity Store 1914-1927 T. D. McMinn opened this theatre.

Lyric 3rd St. E. 482 seats March 27, 1927- July 1938 T. D. McMinn opened this theatre.

Marbro Drive-In hwy 31 540 cars July 15, 1966-? 1985

Martin 1211 Loring St (old system: 215 Loring) 1966- 1987 Owners: 1966 Martin Theatres 1985 Carmike This theatre was twinned Dec 9-19, 1974 This theatre featured Vista-Vue Screen, Heywood-Wakefield chairs

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Princess 2nd Av W 1912-1914 The projector was hand cranked, electric piano provided the music, George Markland built the Princess.

Ritz Second Ave & Fourth St E 725 seats May 31, 1949-Dec 28, 1968 Owners: 1950 Acme Theatres 1964 Martin Theatres

Strand 340 seats March 1927-1938

Town Square Triple 1654 Second Ave SW November 11, 1979-May 4, 2005 Owners: 1966 Martin Theatres 1985 Carmike This theatre has been demolished.

EDEN

Gay

? 1950

BLOUNT COUNTY

BLOUNTSVILLE

Fox ? 1950-? 1955

HANCEVILLE Hanceville Main 426 seats ? 1945-? 1950

Ritz This theatre closed by 1940 250 seats ? 1940- ? 1940 21 listings May 18, 2005 Additional information from www.hsvmovies.com

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FLORENCE COLBERT COUNTY

CHEROKEE Cherokee Drive-In ?1969 200 cars

Fox Drive-In ?1969-1970 200 cars

Mary ? 1950 250 seats

Mary Drive-In 1953 ? 1960 200 cars

HILLSBORO Starvue Drive-In ?1955 200 cars

MUSCLE SHOALS Cinema I & II AKA: Cinema Twins

1304-Woodward Av May 24, 1973-August 6th 1998 Owners: 1973 Martin Theatres 1985 Carmike Cinemas

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Marbo Drive-In Woodward Av May 26th 1961- December 2, 1979 Owners: 1964 Martin Theatres

Martin 1700 Darby Drive 450 seats December 4th 1970-June 9th 1988 Owners: 1973 Martin Theatres 1985 Carmike Cinemas

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Tri-Cities Drive-In ?1950- ?1961 250 cars

TUSCUMBIA Strand 112-Main N ? 1924- January 29, 1955. 750 seats ? 1955 Owners: 1930-1950 Muscle Shoals Theatres (Crescent) 1955 Rosebaum Theatres

Tuscumbian October 12, 1950 - January 12, 1977 Owners: 1950-1955 Muscle Shoals Theatres (Crescent) 1961 Rosebaum Theatres 1969 Martin Theatres

Wilson

? 1950 Muscle Shoals Theatres (Crescent) owned it. No ads in the paper for this cinema.

FRANKLIN COUNTY

RED BAY Bay ? 1935- ?1955 457 seats

RUSSELLVILLE Franklin ? 1940 267 seats

Home ? 1950

King Drive-In 18478 Hwy 43 1949- 210 cars

Lyric ? 1945-? 1955 595 seats

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Princess ? 1935 267 seats

Roxy Jackson Av. ? 1950-? 1985 786 seats Rockwood Amusement Company owned it.

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LAURDERDALE COUNTY

ELGIN Wheeler Drive-In ? 1969 193 cars

FLORENCE Capri Four 301 Cox Creek July 13th, 1978-September 19, 2004 This twin theatre was expanded June 10th 1983, it was demolished for Carmike 12’s parking lot. Owners: 1978 Martin Theatres 1985 Carmike Cinemas

Cinema AKA: Princess

215-Tennessee e April 30, 1958 - September 24, 1966.

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Hickory Hills 1946 Florence March 10, 1978-January 2008 Expansions from 3 screens: March 2nd, 1979 4 screens July 19, 1985 6 screens Owners: 1978 Litchfield Theatres December 4, 1987 United Artists 1995 Carmike in 2004 this theatre became a second run theatre when the Regency Square 12 opened.

Joylan Drive-In 3155 Cloverdale road April 20th, 1950- June 5, 1983 500 cars Martin Theatres owned this drive-in

Majestic 204 Court st n August 30, 1919 June 9, 1951 400 seats Muscle Shoals Theatres (Crescent) owned this theatre.

New AKA: Norwood

March 24, 1948 - April 19, 1948 600 seats

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Norwood AKA: New

1130 Wood N ? April 19, 1948- September 15, 1962.

Princess AKA: Cinema

215 Tennessee e September 1, 1919- April 29, 1958 700 seats Muscle Shoals Theatres (Crescent) owned this theatre 1930-1958.

Regency Square Cinema 12 Behind the Regency Square Mall. This theatre opened November 11,2004 Carmike Cinemas owns this theatre, which has 2,210 seats.

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Shoals 123 N Seminary March 24th, 1948- March 13, 1980. 1350 seats At the time of it’s opening, it was the fourth largest theatre in the state, and the largest in any town with under 100,000 populations Muscle Shoals owned it.

Wilson Drive-In (Old) Lee Highway on the left just past Wilson Dam Road, about two miles from Florence 1950/07/12- October 19, 1968 526 cars

ROGERSVILLE Rogersville (Portable) ? 1940

SHEFFIELD Colbert 319 Montgomery N January 22, 1942-December 25, 1971 1200 seats Owners: 1942-1955 Muscle Shoals Theatres (Crescent) 1961 Rosenbaum Theatres 1964-1971 Martin Theatres

Palace ? 1930 Muscle Shoals Theatres (Crescent) owned this theatre.

ParkVue Drive-In Highland Park in Sheffield May 11, 1950-March 5, 1961. 400 cars

Ritz W. 3rd St. at Raleigh July 9, 1928- June 9, 1951. Rosebaum Theatres owned this theatre, its now a perfroming arts center. Owners: 1935-1955 Muscle Shoals Theatres (Crescent) 1961 Rosenbaum Theatres

Twix Drive-In hwy 17 1955-1973

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LAWRENCE COUNTY

COURTLAND State ? 1945-? 1955 336 seats

MOULTON Ritz Main St. ? 1935-? 1950 250 seats

Sky-Hi Drive-In ? 1961-? 1969 260 cars

Star ? 1950-? 1975 600 seats

TOWN CREEK Bama ? 1950

Town Creek (Portable) ? 1940 43 listings

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GADSDEN CHEROKEE COUNTY

CENTRE 411 Drive-In 300 County Road 265 1953-1983, 2001- The owner was Emory Johnson who operated the drive-in until it closed down in 1983. In 2001 a renovated 411 Drive-In re-opened. Rex and Carl Johnson who are the sons of Emory Johnson now operate it. This drive-in has a capacity for 250 cars.

Cherokee ? 1935-? 1955 435 seats

ETOWAH COUNTY

ALABAMA CITY Grove Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964

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Rebel Drive-In hwy 431 1949-1985 Georgia Theatre owned this drive-in There was an grand opening ad (reopening?) on August 7th, 1964.

Ritz 310 Wall St. 1927-1965 Georgia Theatres owned this theatre. It is now a live theatre.

Star ? 1930-? 1935 Crescent Amusements owned this theatre in 1930.

ATTALLA Lake Rhea Drive-In 1968-1978

Etowah AKA: Etowah Arts

? 1950-1972 This was owned by Martin in 1956. Adult movies 1969-1972

Liberty ? 1930-? 1955 Owners: 1930-1950 Amusement Enterprises 1955 Martin Theatres

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EAST GADSEN Tower Drive-In Anniston Highway 1947-1956

GADSDEN Air-Dome South Third Street 1910-? 1910

Belle 505 Broad Street 1911-? 1930

Capitol 516 Broad ? 1935-? 1955 382 seats Crescent Amusements owned this theatre 1930-1945.

Carver 113 6th st n ? 1935-? 1961 475 seats This Afro-American theatre was used as a gathering place for Civil Rights marches organized by Q. D. Adams in the 1960s. Baily Theatres owned it.

Cinema AKA: Gadsden Cinemas

301 12th st n April 30th, 1970-1977 Owners: 1970-1977 Giddens and Rester

Colonial Mall Cinemas 3 AKA: Mall Cinemas

1001 Rainbow 2000-2003

Coosa 723 Broad e ? 1950-1960 840 seats

Dixie ? 1930-? 1945 This 300-seat theatre catered to Afro-Americans.

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Dramatic Hall ? 1870

Electorium 1906 This was the first cinema in Gadsden

Frolic ? 1925

Gadsden 120 3rd st 1908-1954 851 seats Crescent Amusements owned this theatre 1945-1954.

Gadsden Cinemas AKA: Cinema

301-12th st n 1977-1989, 1993-1998, 1999-2002 1977 2 cinemas Owners: 1977-1987 Gadsden Theatres (Georgia Theatres) 1987-1989 United Artists Discount movies 1993-1998

Gadsden Mall Cinema I & II AKA: Colonial Mall Cinemas 3

1001 Rainbow July 29th, 1974-1999 3rd screen was added in 1979 Owners: 1974 Gadsden Theatres (Georgia Theatres) 1987-1990 United Artists 1995 Carmike Cinemas.

Gem ? 1930-? 1950 250 seats This theatre catered to Afro-Americans. It was owned by Bailey Theatres.

Grove Drive-In ? 1954-1957

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Kyle’s Opera House 1881-1902

Lyric ? 1925

Nickelodeon Broad 1908 and closed shortly after

Pastime 435 Broad Street ? 1905

Pitman Broad near 7th St. 1947-1981 Owners: 1961 Martin 1969-1981 Georgia Theatres

Premier Cinema 16 1001 Rainbow Drive October 29th, 2003- 2,842 seats Premier Cinemas owns this stadium-seating cinema, a live webcam used to broadcast from the theatre.

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Princess 503 broad ? 1927-1963 1,119 seats Crescent Amusements owned this theatre.

Rainbow Cinemas 948 Rainbow December 21st, 1979-2003 1979 4 cinemas 1988 6 cinemas 1990 8 cinemas Owners: 1979-1995 Litchfield 1995-2001 Regal Cinemas This cinema, which was built on the site of the Rainbow Drive-in, has closed since the Premiere 16 opened. The union for Gadsden Theatre has placed an ad to avoid this cinema was placed on February 23rd, 1980.

Rainbow Drive-In 948 Rainbow 1952-1977 288 cars Georgia Theatre owned this drive-in

Ranch W Drive-In 1952-? 1955

Theato Broad 1908-shortly after. 37 listings With additional info from hsvmovies.com and the Gadsden Times microfilms 1955-2006 on December 23rd, 2009.

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HUNTSVILLE LINESTONE COUNTY

ATHENS Cinema January 25, 1973-September 2, 1983

Cinemagic Drive-In

1702 S. Jefferson May 21st, 1997- This drive-in was not opened for the 2001 season, 2nd screen added about 2000, removed in 2005 as the lot is reduced in size for the 5-plex theatre.

1998 and 2010 photos

Cinemagic 5

1702 S. Jefferson May 2006- This theatre opened next to the drive-in.

Dixie

214 W. Market ? 1915-? 1925

Harlem

? 1955

Hatsfield Drive-In

Hwy 315 March 18, 1949-1973

Plaza

209 W. Washington 1938-June 10, 1951 330 seats Muscle Shoals Theatres (Crescent) owned this theatre 1940-1950s.

Ritz

204 N. Marion April 30th, 1928-? 1969 612 seats Owners: 1928-1955 Muscle Shoals Theatres (Crescent) 1961 Rosebaum Theatres 1964-1969 Martin Theatres

Roma

? 1945 400 seats

Sherrill Opera House

1899-? 1910

Theatorium

Nickelodeon theatre

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MADISON COUNTY

HUNTSVILLE

231 Drive-In

April 3, 1953-1960 142 cars

Alabama

site of 2270 Country Club NW (The Mall), now the back center of the Costo. January 21, 1966-July 25, 1985, January 29, 1986-March 9, 1988 (Sign: "closed for remodeling") Twinned March 21, 1981 Renamed Alabama Picher Show 1986 Martin Theatres until 1985 owned this theatre.

www.hsvmovies.com

Bradley High School ? 1940-? 1955 900 seats

Bridge Street Towne Centre 16 November 16, 2007- Monaco Pictures owns this cinema.

Carmike 10

1359 Old Monrovia Road March 5, 1998- This is Huntsville's first all stadium-seating cinema, which is owned by Carmike Cinemas.

Center 2313 Triana 1947-1967 Owners: 1955-1961 Crescent Amusements 1964 Martin

Cinema Center Eight AKA: Regal 8

8920 Memorial Parkway, SW June 30th, 1982-May 25th, 2000 This cinema was built at the site of a A & P supermarket, in the last 6 years, this was a 2nd run theatre. Owners: 1982 Cobb 1997 Regal Cinemas

Dallas Mills Y. M. C. A. ? 1935-? 1955 400 seats

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Elks

Green & Eustis November 21, 1907-? 1955 593 seats Crescent Amusement Co. owned this theatre 1945-1950.

Grand

109 Jefferson ? 1920-May 25th, 1960 854 seats Crescent Amusement Co. owned this theatre.

Hollywood

3312 Memorial Parkway 1994- Opened with 16 screens in 1994, 2 more cinemas added in July-October 1999, this theatre has been upgraded to stadium seating in January 2000. On March 12th, 2007 vandals has slashed 5 of the screens in half and left graffiti on one of the screen, which caused $50,000 of damage. Owners: 1994 Cobb Theatres 1997 Regal Cinemas

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Hwy 72 Drive-In

Augury 5th, 1960-November 18, 1979 Cobb Theatres owned this drive-in

Jefferson

on Jefferson St. in the W. T. Hutchens Building. 1916-? 1925

Lincoln Auditorium

? 1935-? 1940 200 seats Crescent Amusement Co. owned this theatre in 1930.

Lyric

111 Washington 1912-Christmas Day1930 300 seats A fire destroyed this theatre December 25, 1930 Crescent Amusement Co. owned this theatre in 1930

Lyric (II)

111 Washington December 7, 1931-December 31, 1978 902 seats Crescent Amusement Co. owned this theatre 1931-1950

Madison

2801 Memorial pkwy December 8, 1967-August 28, 1986 Seating: 1967 850 seats April 30, 1976- Cinema 1 792 Cinema 2 372 Total 1164 seats. This theatre was used for 70mm roadshows on its 70 ft screen. Owner 1982-86 United Amusements.

Madison Square 8-12

5901 University Drive June 28th, 1985- Timeline: Opened by Cobb Theatres June 28th, 1985 Expanded to 12 screens May 22, 1992 with 4 cinemas added in the back. Sold to Regal Cinemas 1997 Stadium seating installed August 6, 1999 Proper masking installed by March 2003 Sold to Touchstar Cinemas in 2008 Sold to Sapphire Motion Pictures, 9-12 closed

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Martin AKA: Tony

112 Washington September 19, 1962-August 23, 1982 Martin Theatres owned this theatre.

Movies 3 AKA: Trans-Lux

4710 University Drive, NW November 14, 1980-Feburary 28, 1993

World's largest screen and drive-in cafeteria

Parkway Drive-In

1955-Feburary 12, 1978 660 cars the screen was 110x55 ft. Cobb theatres owned this drive-in 1969-1978.

Picto

? 1930 Afro-American theatre.

Princess

209 Church ? 1935-July 9th, 1964 This 340-seat theatre catered to Afro-Americans

Rave Motion Pictures Valley Bend 18

1485 Four Mile Road South East. May 5, 2006- 4,100 seats Rave Motion Pictues owns this cinema. It opened with Mission Impossible 3 on 8 screens. This theatre features 9 digital projectors at opening,

Regal Drive-In

? 1955 This drive-in catered to Afro-Americans

Roxy

Feburary 12, 1931-December 5, 1931 300 seats

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Spacedome IMAX Tranquility Base at the Redstone Arsenal ? 1998-

Tony AKA: Martin

112 Washington May 26, 1960-Setember 18, 1962

Trans-Lux Blue & Gold AKA: Movies 3

4710 University Drive, NW Christmas day 1970-1980 This Trans-Lux theater was booked by Brandt Theatres of New York City.

University Four AKA: Octopus (unofficial nickname)

4040 Independence Drive June 17th, 1977-May 16th, 1996 This theatre expanded to 6 screens April 30, 1982 Owners: 1977 Consolidated Theatres 1989 Carmike Cinemas

Westbury Cinerama

1001 Airport rd June 30th, 1967-October 9, 1983 This theatre was twinned December 22, 1976

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Whitesburg Drive-In

June 16th, 1949-September 30, 1979 Acme Investment Co. owned this drive-in

Woody's Drive-In

June 28, 1951-November 4th, 1976 300 cars Owners: 1955 A B C Theatrical Enterprises 1969-1976 Cobb Theatres

NEW HOPE Gale

? 1950-? 1961 Higg’s Theatres owned it.

New Hope (Portable)

? 1940

STATE LINE Auditorium ? 1940-? 1945 47 listings Additional information on cinemas in this PDF document can be found at www.hsvmovies.com

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DECATUR MORGAN COUNTY

ALBANY Princess ? 1930-? 1935

DECATUR Beltline 3

Beltline Mall at us67 August 16, 1978-October 15, 1988 Cinemas 1 & 2 had VIP rooms seating 12 each.

Bowline Drive-In

August 17th, 1955-December 3, 1978 624 cars United Amusements owned this drive-in.

Capitol 2nd Av. Feburary 2nd, 1934-May 30th, 1953 379 seats Crescent Amusements owned this.

Century Cinema 8

607 14th st se June 18th, 1982- Expanded from 4-8 screens May 5, 1992 Owners: 1982 Fairline Litchfield 1987 United Artists 1990 Carmike

Decatur Mall 12 This is being built by Carmike Cinemas for late 2012.

Delite

March 21,1912-? 1930 Crescent Amusements owned this theatre in 1930.

Elite

505 W. Vine April 8, 1949-? 1955 This theatre catered to Afro-Americans

Galax

? 1930 This theatre catered to Afro-Americans

Gateway 1820 6th Ave SE December 22, 1967-May 11th, 2000 Expansions: 2 screens May 31, 1974 4 screens March 30, 1990 Owners: 1967 United Amusements 1995 Regal Cinemas

Masonic

Johnston St. ? 1900-? 1925

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Princess

112 2nd Av. December 30, 1919-July 18, 1978 989 seats Owners: 1930-1961 Crescent Amusements 1964 Martin Theatres 1975 United Amusements This is now a performing arts center.

River Oaks Mall 8

Beltline and 8th July 3rd, 1991- Regal Cinemas owns this theatre.

Roxy

507 Bank January 18, 1941-May 27th, 1961 Crescent Amusements owned this 467-seat theatre.

Scott Drive-In

? 1955 500 cars

Star AKA: New Star

? 1912-? 1925

Sunset Drive-In

July 21, 1949-January 1958 Crescent Amusements owned this drive-in.

Thunderbird Drive-In

Gordon Terry Parkway and McEntire Lane August 26, 1964-June 29th, 1985 United Amusements owned it 1975-1985

FALKVILLE

Mars

? 1955

HARTSELLE

Alma

? 1930 300 seats

Ranch Drive-In

Between Old and new Hwy 31 north of town 1952-? 1964 300 cars

Strand

? 1933-? 1955 476 seats

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JASPER FAYETTE COUNTY

BERRY Berry (Portable) ? 1940-? 1955

Birchfield

? 1955-? 1955

FAYETTE

Dixieland Drive-In

? 1955-? 1969 270 cars Owners: 1961-1964 Cobb Theatres

Richards

121 Temple Av. N. ? 1935-? 1964 350 seats. This theatre catered to Afro-Americans, until the 1960-s this theatre had the head office of Cobb Theatres. Owners: 1945-1964 Cobb Theatres

Roxy

? 1940-? 1950 450 seats. Cobb Theatres owned this theatre in 1945.

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LAMAR COUNTY

MILLPORT

Millport ? 1950-? 1964 225 seats. Owners: 1961 Cobb Theatres

SULLIGENT

Airport Drive-In AKA: Twixt Drive-In

State Road 17 Between Sulligent and Vernon 5 km south of town. ? 1975

Strand

213 W. Main 1935-1978 345 seats. Owners: 1945-1964 Cobb Theatres Demolished in 1999.

Twist Drive-In

? 1955 ? 1969 190 cars Owners: 1961 Cobb Theatres

VERNON

Lamar 115 1St. Av. NE http://www.backstreetopry.com/ ? 1945-? 1964 425 seats. Owners: 1945-1964 Cobb Theatres This is now the Backstreet Opry

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MARION COUNTY

BRILLANT

Boston

? 1940-? 1955 247 seats.

GUIN Lyric

? 1940-? 1940 250 seats.

Pastime

Hwy 78 1940-1974 192 seats.

GU-WIN Blue Moon Drive-In AKA: Gu-Win Drive-In

4609 Highway 43 1998 www.bluemoondrivein.com Built in 1956 and formerly known as the Gu-Win, the Blue Moon was a junkyard for years before being resurrected in 1998 as a drive-in, now there are 2 screens.

Gu-Win Drive-In

4609 Highway 43 1956-? 1980 200 cars

HAMILTON

Bedfords

1940-1970

Dixie Cinema Three

225 Bexar Ave E www.dixiecinema.com 2000-

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Ford Drive-In

1954-1981 290 cars

Hamilton Drive-In

? 1985

Hamilton Drive-In

? 1950

Marion

? 1945-? 1955 338 seats.

Pastime (Portable)

Hwy 78 ? 1930-? 1955 365 seats.

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WINFIELD COUNTY

CARBON HILL Pastime

Maple St. ? 1930-1975 365 seats.

CORDOVA

78 Drive-In

? 1955-? 1969 500 cars Owners: 1961 78 Drive-In Corp.

Dixie

? 1930-? 1955 366 seats.

Roxy

This theatre closed by 1940 250 seats.

DORA

Dora ? 1945

Ritz

? 1940

EMPIRE

Empire

? 1950-? 1955 235 seats.

JASPER

78 Drive-ins

1007 Hwy 78 W. ? 1950-1989 500 cars Owners: 1961 78 Drive-In Corp. 1964 R. M. Kennedy ? 1980- Cobb Theatres This drive-in was twinned in 1981

Colonial

? 1930-? 1935 600 seats.

Downtown ? 1955 Kennedy, R. M. owned this theatre.

Jasper 1940-? 1980 501 seats. Owners: 1940-1950 Wilby Kincey 1961 R. M. Kennedy

Jasper 4 AKA: Movies 4

1007 Hwy 78 W ? 1985

Manchester Drive-In

? 1950-? 1955

Mini ? 1975 Owners: 1975 R. M. Kennedy

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Movies 4 AKA: Jasper 4

1007 Hwy 78 W 1983- 780 seats Owners: 1990 Cobb Theatres 1997 Regal Cinemas 2001 Cobb Theatres (Cobb bought back many of its theatres back from Regal when they was in financial trouble.) The 78 Drive-In was on the site.

New

E 19th St. ? 1940-? 1950 542 seats. Wilby Kincy owned this theatre.

NAUVOO

Nauvoo ? 1940

OAKMAN

Burchfield School Auditorium

? 1950-? 1955 300 seats.

PARRISH

Star ? 1935-? 1955 150 seats.

QUINTOWN

Quintown ? 1940-? 1950

SIPSEY

New

? 1950-? 1955

Ritz

107 W. 3rd St. ? 1950-? 1955

SUMITON

Sumiton

? 1940-? 1955 232 seats.

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WILSON COUNTY

DOUBLE SPRINGS Winston

? 1950-? 1950 245 seats.

HALEYVILLE

Dixie 907 20th St. ? 1948- 2 screens in the 1980’s.

Hayala Drive-In Hwy 195 East 1950-1999 200 cars

Princess ? 1935-? 1950 349listings

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TALLADEGA CLAY COUNTY

ASHLAND Ashland Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 335 seats

Paramount ? 1935 167 seats

LINEVILLE Dixie ? 1935 300 seats

Lineville Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 200 seats

TALLADEGA COUNTY

CHILDERSBURG

Coosa 20 N. 17th Avenue ? 1945-? 1961 Martin Theatres owned this 943-seat theatre.

Sky-Vue Drive-In ? 1950

LINCOLN Edfo ? 1955

Starlight Drive-In ? 1955-? 1969 200 cars

SYLACAUGA American ? 1935 340 seats

Comet Drive-In Birmingham Highway ? 1950-? 1985 Martin Theatres owned this drive-in, which had space for 400 cars.

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First National ? 1930 400 seats

Martin ? 1955-? 1969 Martin Theatres owned this 1200-seat theatre.

Plaza ? 1975-? 2000 Martin Theatre owned this theatre, which was twinned in the early 1980-s. in 1985 Carmike Cinemas owned this theatre.

Ritz Broadway and Noble ? 1935-? 1961 812 seats Martin Theatre owned this theatre from the late 1930’s.

Sky-Vue Drive-In ? 1950-? 1969 300 cars

Sylacauga Broadway and 1st. ? 1935-? 1955 395 seats Martin Theatres owned it.

TALLADEGA Broadway Drive-In Broadway Av. ? 1955-? 1980 Martin Theatres owned this drive-in, which had space for 300 cars.

Fox ? 1935 350 seats

Martin AKA: Ritz

? 1964-? 1975 Martin Theatres owned this theatre.

Martin Triple Northgate Shopping Center ? 1980- Owners: 1980 Martin Theatres 1985 Carmike Cinemas

Paramount 130 East St. ? 1935-? 1955 269 seats Martin Theatres owned it 1940-1955.

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Ritz Http://www.talladegaritztheatre.com 40142 North St. ? 1940-? 1961 250 seats Martin Theatres owned this theatre.

Rivoli ? 1930

Star ? 1930

Talladega Drive-In ? 1950-? 1961 Martin Theatres owned this drive-in 24 listings

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TUSCALOOSA PICKINS COUNTY

ALICEVILLE Dixie Closed by 1945 250 seats

Highway 17 Drive-In ? 1955-? 1969 125 cars Hook Theatres owned it in 1955.

Palace ? 1940-? 1980 350 seats Owners: 1945 Cobb Theatres 1950-1980 Hook Theatres

Tenn-Tom Twin ? 1990

GORDO Gordo ? 1940-? 1955 225 seats Owners: 1945 Cobb Theatres 1950-1955 Hook Theatres

REFORM Pickins ? 1945-? 1985 400 seats Owners: 1945 Cobb Theatres 1950-1985 Hook Theatres

Reform ? 1940 150 seats

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TUSCALOOSA COUNTY

NORTHPORT Disney ? 1950-1953 Hook Theatres owned this cinema.

TUSCALOOSA Alberta ? 1951-1958

Bama 600 Greensboro 1938-1978 Wilby Kincey owned this 1243-seat theatre; it’s now a performing arts center

Bama Six 2600 McFarland E June 11th, 1982-2007 Owners: 1982-1990 Consolidated Theatres 1990-2007 Carmike Cinemas

Bijou 2403 University Boulevard 1973-1974 This was a repertory cinema.

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Tuscaloosa’s Newest, Most Intimate Theatre

Capri 610 Greensboro April 12th, 1963-1982 Owners: 1963-1969 Wilby Kincey 1969-1977 ABC Southeastern 1977-1982 Cobb

Cobb Twin AKA: Druid

2322 Broad (University) May 19th, 1978-1983 Cobb theatres owned this twin theatre.

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Dale Drive-In November 16th, 1955-1978 650 cars Owners: 1961 Cobb Theatres 1964 Wilby Kincey 1975 Cobb Theatres

Naming contest October 28th, 1955

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The South’s Finest Colored Theatre Diamond 23rd Av ? 1950-1965 500 seats Wilby Kincey owned it.

Druid AKA: Cobb I & II

2322 Broad (University) ? 1940-1978 657 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Wilby Kincey 1975-1978 Cobb theatres Fox 900 Skyland December 25th, 1969-November 4th, 2004 Owners: 1969-1973 National General Theatres 1973-1975 Mann Theatres Corporation of California, their only theatre in this state. 1975-1979 ABC Southeastern 1979-1982 Plitt 1982-1997 Cobb 1997-2002 Regal Cinemas 2002-2004 Cobb Expansions: 4 cinemas on June 11th, 1982 (the same day the Bama 6 opened) 6 cinemas in 1983 10 cinemas in 1990 12 cinemas in 1994

1982 Expansion ad

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Hollywood 16 4250 Old Greensboro Road November 5th, 2004- Cobb owns this theatre, which is the biggest in the state. An IMAX screen will be added in March, 2011.

Northport December 16th, 1955-1956

Pitcher Show AKA: Tide 2

1983-1988 Cobb owned this discount cinema, which served beer except on Sunday.

Ritz ? 1930-1961 568 seats Wilby Kincey owned this theatre.

Skyline Drive-In Route 2 ? 1951-1970 300 cars

Star ? 1930 This theatre catered to Afro-Americans

Tide Nortnington Campus ? 1950 362 seats Hook Theatres owned it.

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First Automated Twin Complex in Alabama

Tide 2 AKA: Picher Show

University Boulevard near the Campus February 7th, 1969-1982 Cobb owned this cinema.

Varsity Drive-In ? 1950-1956 400 cars

WJRD Auditorium ? 1951-1953 Tuscaloosa News Microfilms 1952-2004 checked. 27 listings 542 listings in Northern Alabama