PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA COUNTY 58th Street United States of America|Pennsylvania|Philadelphia|City Ace PHILADELPHIA 20th Century N 23rd St & W Master St 1909 58th st ? 1920-? 1925 Stanley Company owned this theatre. AKA: Holiday Art 60th Street 20th Century 4314 Frankford 1909 456 N. 60th St. 1929-1957 Opened in 1912 as Haverford. 20th Century 1643 N 27th St 1914 Frankford & Kensington 1922-1963 800 seats * 1922 opened as Ace * 1940 renovated * 1940-1963 owned by Pizor * 1963 renamed Holiday Art and switched to adult movies * 2006 converted into an strip club * 2007 closed Adelphi 1453 52 1922-1965 483 seats This is now a church. It was owned by Affiliated Theaters Circuit in 1945. nd 20th Century 4258 Main 1909-1914 24th Street 24th St. & Brown 1928-1931 Warner Brothers owned this cinema. 61street Drive-In 3201 S. 61th St. ? 1980-? 1985 Budco owned this drive-in. 29th St Palace aka: North Penn, Penn 69th Street 2351 N. 29th St. 1910-1925 333 333 Market St 1912-1955 956 seats Warner Brothers Theaters corp. owned this theatre 1930-1950. 69th/Market ? 1925-? 1945 1,700 seats Owners: 1930 Nixon-Nirdlinger Theaters 1945 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. Admiral 2806 N 5th St 1928-1976 1,340 seats This theatre, which was owned by Ellis 1945-1961 is now a church. Aarde Cinema ? 1975-? 1980 36th St. ? 1945 Pizor owned this cinema. Abbe Art Cinema AKA: Cedar 42nd Street 1915 48th Street 1921 60th and Cedar ? 1965-? 1980 In 1965 This theatre was renamed Abbe Art cinema from Cedar, so it cound be in first place in the newspapers. In the Early 1970`s it lost the spot to Aarde Cinema. 56th Street ABC Theatre 3321 Chestnut 1914-1919 Airport AKA: Elm Delancy & 56 St. 1916-1964 983 seats Owners: 1920 Stanley Theatres Company 1940 Goldman 1950 Pizor th 7032 Elmwood 1922-1962 565 seats Airport Drive-In Essington Avenue at Airport Circle ? 1961-? 1975 Allegheny N 25th St & W Allegheny Ave 1914-1960 Apollo ADULT 1311 Market St 1969-? 1995 * 1911 opened as Family * 1931 renovated with 547 seats. * Early 1930's this theatre was already being described as an grind house. * 1950's opened all night. The Shore Patrol declared it off limits to Naval personnel. * 1969 the police department found weapons stashed around the auditorium as well as large qualities of food and empty bottles after a murder occurred. * 1969 renamed Apollo and switched to adult movies * Late 1990's closed and demolished for the convention center. Alcazar Allen 58/Woodland 1922-1925 Alden 3641 Midvale Ave 1932-1968 700 seats 1209 Chelten ? 1924-? 1964 Owners: 1930 Rovner and Handle 1945-1955 Pizor Circuit Alma Kensington Ave & E Ontario St ? 1914-? 1914 Aldine 1386 Chestnut 1921-? 1950 1,207 seats Warner Brothers Theaters corp. owned this theatre. * 1921 opened as Aldine * 1925 owned by Stanley Company * 1930-1950 owned by Warner Brothers * 1954 closed and reopened as Viking * Mid 1960's closed * Late 1960's reopened as Cinema 19 * Mid 1970's taken over by Sameric, twinned it and renamed it Sam's Place Twin * 1988 taken over by United Artists * 1998 closed Ambassador 5542 Baltimore ? 1921-? 1950 975 seats Owners: 1930 Nixon-Nirdlinger Theaters 1950 Greenfield, William I., Theaters Apollo 1237 N 52nd st ? 1975 1,000 seats Hallmark Releasing Corp. owned this theatre in 1975. Arcade 232 N Eighth St 1909-1917 Arcade Amber ? 1925-? 1925 5226 Market St 1914-1918 American AKA: Astor Arcadia AKA: Eric’s Place 722 W. Girard 1911-? 1920 Alexanders N 27th St & W Cumberland St 1911-1914 Andorra Alhambra 1628 Passyunk 1910-1961 1,449 seats Warner Brothers Theaters corp. owned this theatre until the early 1950’s. 9100 Ridge 1964-2003 * 1964 opened by William Goldman * 1973 sold to Budco * Late 1976 twinned * 1984 4 cinemas * 1985 6 cinemas * Mid 1986 taken over by AMC * Mid 1990 8 cinemas * January 5th, 2003 closed and demolished for a health club. 1529 Chestnut 1915-1978 630 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Theatre Company 1930 Warner Brothers 1961 Norris Amusement Company Allegheny 3141 Frankford 1912-1956 2,410 seats Stanley Company and Warner Brothers Theaters corp. owned this theatre. It was renovated in 1926. Apex 51st/Haverford ? 1930-? 1935 464 seats Arch Street Opera House AKA: Park, Trocadero Aurora 624 Moore 1910-1914 Band Box 30 E Armot St 1930-? 1961 220 seats Goodman, William Theatres owned this theatre 1940-1961 1003 Arch 1870-1879 * 1870 opened as Arch Street Opera House * 1872 burned and rebuilt * 1879 renamed Park * 1883 Another fire gutted the theater and rebuilt * 1889-1893 renamed many times * Around 1990 renamed Trocadero * Early 1940's switched to a burlesque policy * Late 1970's restored Now a concert hall with movies on Monday nights. Aurora 2132 Germantown 1910-1914 Bartram 1909 S 55th St 1914-1930 Aurora 1097 Germantown 1919 Avenue 2713 Germantown 1911-1964 500 seats Owners: 1945 Affiliated Theaters Circuit 1955 Milgram Theatres Becker S 20th St & Mifflin St 1904-1906 Becker 628 Moore 1905-1927 Ardmore ? 1975 Budco Goldman owned this theatre. Becker Art ? 1969-? 1980 Hirsh Amusement Co. owned this theatre. S 21st St & Dickinson St 1907-1916 Beckers 1729 Snyder 1912-? 1930 700 seats Astor AKA: American 722 W. Girard ? 1925-? 1985 1,464 seats Owners: 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1975 RKO Stanley Warner Opened in 1911 as American. Avenue 7282 Woodland 1912-1914 Belgrade Avoca S 20th St & McKean St 1913-1914 Auditorium Avon 2217 South 1924-1956 582 seats Warner Brothers Theaters corp. owned this theatre 1930-1950. This is now the South Square Market. 219 N 8th st 1909-1969 416 seats Warner Brothers Theaters corp. owned this theatre in 1950. 2848 Belgrade 1913-1966 500 seats * 1913 opened with 500 seats * 1917-1918 converted into a factory for WW I * 1920 and 1937 renovations. Polish movies were shown. * 1966 closed. It is now a furniture repair store. Auditorium 2618 Germantown 1908-1914 Auditorium 1097 Germantown 1911-1914 Auditorium 1628 Federal 1911 Baltimore 5026 Baltimore 1913-1938 500 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Theatre Company 1930 Nixon-Nirdlinger Theaters Aurora 2134 Germantown ? 1930-? 1950 500 seats Bell 1310 S 31st St 1919-1953 453 seats Owned in 1930 by Rovner and Handle Benner 6054 Castor 1942-1985 600 seats Owners: 1950-1975 Ellis Theatres 1980 Milgram Theatres 1985 Fox Theatres Bijou Dream Theatre 1311 Market St 1907 Bijou Dream Theatre 901 Market St 1908-1910 Bell 2097 N 5th St 1914-1929 Bluebird Bellevue 2212 N Front 1915-1932 1,000 seats Bellevue N 61st St & Vine St 1915-1916 Benson 6338 Woodland 1914-1968 800 seats 2209 N Broad 1914-1957 408 seats Now a church. Owners: 1920 Stanley Theatre Company 1945 Affiliated Theaters Circuit Booker Belmont 1030 Fairmount 1921-1937 23 N 52nd st 1914-1970 740 seats Owners: 1920 Stanley Theatre Company 1930 Nixon-Nirdlinger Theaters Booker 1026 Fairmount ? 1945-? 1955 426 seats Afro-American theatre. Boro Berks N 22nd St & W Berks St 1910-1922 6184 Ridge 1940-1950 499 seats Belvedere AKA: Hill Bijou 8320 Germantown Rd 1914-1961 8th/Race ? 1930 1,100 seats Benn 6316 Woodland 1923-1975 1,169 seats Owners: 1920 Stanley Theater Company. 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1975 RKO Stanley Warner (Pacific Theatres) Renovated in 1929. Bijou 1931 S 3 1909-1914 rd Bijou 49/Woodland 1917-1920 Bijou 31/Wilt 1915-1919 Bijou Dream Theatre 1205 Market St 1908-1914 Bijou Dream Theatre 1233 Market St 1908-1909 Bijou Dream Theatre 8/Marker 1908-1910 Boyd AKA: Sameric Breeze 1638 Point Breeze 1911-1953 798 seats Ellis Theatres owned this theatre 19451950. Broad 4813 N Broad 1915-1971 499 seats Owners: 1920 Stanley Theater company 1945-1964 Ellis Theatres 1908 Chestnut 1928-1971 2,338 seats http://www.savethesameric.org The Boyd Theatre was, from 1928 to 1930, a Stanley Co. of America theatre, and from 1930 till 1968/69 a Stanley Warner Theatre operation. RKO Stanley Warner sold the Boyd to Sam Shapiro on 11/1/1971. The Sameric Theatre opened on 12/14/1971 with "The Fiddler On the Roof". Restoration has stalled in 2007. Bridesburg AKA: Elm 2747 Bridge 1913-1929, 1932-1933 * 1913 opened as Bridesburg * 1929 renamed Elm * 1932 renamed back to Bridesburg * 1933 closed We're creating a scene The bridge: cinema de lux 8 230 S. 40th Street. http://www.thebridgecinema.com/ 2002National Amusements owns this cinema, which was to be built by Sundance Cinemas. The Eric Campus on the Square cinemas was built on the site. Broad Street 3625 N Broad 1911-1921 Broad Street Palace 525 S Broad 1910-1922 Broadway 2402 S Broad 1913-1971 2,057 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Theater Company 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1971 RKO Stanley Warner (Pacific Theatres) Bristol Palace 4221 Germantown 1910-1920 Broadway York & N. Broad 1914-1955 Broadway 716 S Broad 1907-1911 Broadway 2506 Kensington 1909-1914 Broadway Race/N. Broad 1913-1914 Capital 722 Market St 1919-? 1975 1,200 seats Owners: 1919-1925 Stanley Theater Co. 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1975 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) Casino 3951 Haverford ? 1925-? 1955 419 seats Affiliated Theaters Circuit owned it in 1945. Bromley 5810 Old York Rd. 1935-1958 953 seats Owners: 1940-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner Now a store. Casino 926 Market St 1910-1914 Bronson 4716 Baltimore ? 1930 1,800 seats Capitol 1237 N 52nd st 1913-1993 562 seats Owners: 1935-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1975 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) Casino 1209 N 13th st 1910-1914 Brunswick Casino 2603 Germantown 1910-1914 Frankford st. ? 1920-? 1935 Byrd 4716 Baltimore 1928-1970 1,340 seats Greenfield, William I., Theaters owned this theatre 1950-1955. Casino 4236 Main 1910-1914 Carman Cadet 3401 N 2nd st 1914-1948 679 seats Warner Brothers owned it 1930-1935. Germantown and Allegheny Avenues st January 1 , 1928-? 1960 Greenfield, William I., Theaters owned it in 1955. Demolished in 1978. Casino 4435 Frankford 1910-1914 Casino 3013 Frankford 1910-1914 Castel 2211 W. Toronto 1910-1915 Castle Frankford/Amber ? 1930-? 1945 Cambria 25th/Cambria 1914-1968 850 seats Cameo 2950 Frankford 1909-1955 500 seats Warner Brothers owned it in 1930. Castor 6631 Castor 1936-1989 450 seats Owners: 1950-1980 Ellis Theatres 1985 Fox Theatres Century 6th/Erie 1914-1983 900 seats Owners: 1920 Stanley Theatres 1940-1983 Hirsh Theatres Cinema I & II AKA: Cinema I,II & III, Northeast Cinema I,II & III Chapman 3943 Kensington 1913-1920 Chelteham 2385 Cheltenham 1954-1987 To Budco in 1984, twinned in the mid 1970`s. Cayuga 4371 Germantown 1911-1955 450 seats Chelten Auditorium 1209 Chelten ? 1920-? 1924 now a storage ficalty for the Chestnut Church. It opened as Chelten Auditorium in 1920 and renamed Allen 1924. It closed in 1964 Roosevelt Blvd & Welsh Road (Behind the SC)? 1955-1975 * 1955 opened as Cinema I & II with 2 cinemas of 1,000 seats. This was the first Twin for Smith Management, which became General Cinemas * 1974 Cinema II twinned creating Cinema I,II & III * 1975 renamed Northeast Cinema I,II & III * 1976 the original Cinema I was twinned making it 4 cinemas * 2000 closed * 2004 burned to the ground. The theatre is built behind the shopping center. Cinema South 2 AKA: Stadium Cedar AKA: Abbe Art Cinema. th 3300 S Broad ? 1980 * 1967 opened as Stadium * Early 1980's twinned and renamed Cinema South and closed shortly after. 60 & Cedar 1913-1965 830 seats In 1965 this theatre was renamed Abbe Art cinema, so it could be in first place in the newspapers. In the Early 1970`s it lost the spot to Aarde Cinema. Owners: 1930 Nixon-Nirdlinger Theaters 1940-1955 Pizor Circuit Chelton 1159 E. Chelten Avenue ? 1935-? 1973 Pizor Circuit owned this theatre 19401945 Cinemagic 3 At Penn AKA: Walnut Cinemas I,II & III th Walnut Near 40 St. ? 1999-2005 Chestnut Hill ? 1925 Center 1638 Market St 1936-1985 430 seats Owners: 1936-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1970 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) 1975 *bg The last of the grindhouse theatres on Market Street. It was known as Martial Arts Center. Cinema 19 1836 Chestnut ? 1969-? 1975 Cinema 5 owned this theatre 1975-1980. * 1921 opened as Aldine * 1954 closed and reopened as Viking * Mid 1960's closed * Late 1960's reopened as Cinema 19 * Mid 1970's taken over by Sameric, twinned it and renamed it Sam's Place Twin * 1988 taken over by United Artists * 1998 closed Center City 12 Cinema Arts 6th/Poplar ? 1950-? 1950 700 seats ? 1998 Regal Cinemas never built this cinema. Circle Central 412 Market St 1914 1918 4650 Frankford 1929-? 1950 2,991 seats Warner Brothers Theaters corp. owned this theatre. City Line 7600 City Avenue 1949-? 1990 1,530 seats Twinned 1974 Owners: 1955-1969 Fabian Theatre Corp. 1975-1986 Budco Quality Theatres 1986-1990 American Multi Cinemas Colonial 1025 W Moyamesing 1910-1989 Owners: 1975-1980 Melvin Fox 1985 owners: Fox Theatres Columbia 2709 Cecil B. Moore (Columbia) 1911-1954 873 seats Warner Brothers Theaters corp. owned this theatre 1935-1950. Colonial Clear Picture Parlour 3614 Langshore 1913-1914 15/Chestnut 1907-1914 Columbia 1328 Cecil B. Moore (Columbia) 1907-1910 Colonial Aspen & Lancaster 1912-1943 Clearfield C./Richmond ? 1920-? 1968 735 seats Comique Colonial 2408 S Broad 1913-1920 Cohooksink AKA: Diamond, Puerto Rico 4124 Aspen ? 1945 Commodore 4228 Walnut 1928-? 1955 1,105 seats Owners: 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1955 Stanley Warner 2119 Germantown 1920-1923 * 1920 opened as cohooksink * 1923 renamed Diamond * Late 1950's renamed Puerto Rico * Late 1960's closed Colonial 5526 Germantown 1913-1963 2,552 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Theater Company 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1963 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) Coliseum Coulter 5915 Market St 1914-1964 Owners: 1925 Fred G. Nixon 1930 Nixon-Nirdlinger Theaters 312 W Coutler 1925-1934 Crescent 84th/Eastwick 1921-1950 800 seats Colney 5621 N 5th St 1925-1958 1,985 seats Warner Brothers owned this theatre. Crescent 5107 Butler 1915-1916 Colossal 410 W Girard 1910-1913 Crest 5800 Rising Sun Av 1937-1986 750 seats Owners: 1950-1980 Ellis Theatres 1985 Fox Theatres Crystal Palace N 5th/Onley 1909-1914 Dewey 10th/Snyder 1920-1939 466 seats Dante 1212 S Broad 1937-1962 950 seats Ellis Theatres owned this theatre 195451955. Diamond Darby ? 1920-? 1925 Stanley Theatre Company owns this cinema. 2123 Germantown 1923-? 1955 912 seats Owners: 1950-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1955 Stanley Warner Dazzleland 2950 Frankford ? 1925-? 1930 500 seats Cross Keys 5931 Market St 1914-1957 1,765 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Theaters Co. 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1957 Stanley Warner Dell 5024 Girard ? 1955 Opened as Grant in 1922 Diamond Desmond AKA: People’s Theatre, Kent 2442 Frankford 1912 Crown 2726 Penn 1914-1916 Crystal Palace 2336 N Front 1909-1914 2449 Kensington 1924-1928 * 1890 opened as People's Theatre with 2,200 seats * 1914 renovated by Thomas Lamb and reduced to 1,930 seats * 1924 renamed Desmond * 1928 renovated and renamed Kent * 1967 closed Dixie 6131 Ridge 1914 Dixie 1224 Point Breeze 1912-1953 500 seats Afro-American theatre. Crystal Palace Devon AKA: Theatre of the Living Arts, Palace 334 South 1908-1927 * 1908 reopened as Crystal Palace * 1927 renamed New Palace * Around 1960 closed * 1970's reopened as Theatre of the Living Arts, shown "Pink Flamingos", "Rocky Horror Picture Show" * 1981-1982 reopened as Palace * April 27th, 2007 renamed Fillmore Philadelphia as a concert hall. 6333 Frankford 1946-? 2000 787 seats Fox, Melvin theatres owned this theatre 1950-1980. This theatre is being restored Dixie Rose 151 Levering 1915-1935 Doris 1321 S. 49th Street 1911-1955 725 seats Ellis Theatres owned this theatre 19451950. Crystal Palace 2618 Germantown 1909-1914 Crystal Palace 2916 N 5th St 1909-1914 Crystal Palace S 7th/Morris 1909-1914 Douglas 4410 Fairmount ? 1915-? 1945 Afro-American cinema. Dreamland 835 Market St 1908-1930 Earle 11th/Market 1924-1953 2,768 seats Warner Brothers Theaters corp. owned this theatre, the flagship of the Warner Brothers Theaters corp. circuit. Electric N Sixth St & Germantown Ave 1907-1909 Dreamland 1217 Market St 1908-1911 Electric S Tenth St & South St 1907-1909 Drumpy N Broad St & W Montgomery Ave 1914 Electric 1038 S 8th St 1909-1924 Drury 3440 N 13th St 1910-1934 Elite 1630 W Susquehanna Ave 1909-1924 Duke & Duchess 1605 Chestnut 1969-1987 920 seats Sameric Corp. owned this theatre. Elite 5917 Torresdale 1912-1924 Elite 2716 W. Giard ? 1920-? 1945 Warner Brothers owned this theatre 1930-1945. Dunlap 1032 N 4th st ? 1920-? 1927 Eagle 2420 Kensington 1915-1935 Elk 2501 Ridge ? 1919-? 1930 Rovner and Handle owned this theatre in 1930. Earl 1343 S 28th St 1923-1962 942 seats Owners: 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1962 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) Eastwick S 84th St & Eastwick Ave 1919-1928 Ellis AKA: Etasy Edgemont 4411 Edgemont 1919-1957 400 seats 5231 Frankford Avenue ? 1961-? 1975 * June 25th, 1928 opened as Ellis * 1970's renamed Xtasy and switched to Adult movies. Elm 2747 Bridge AKA: Bridesburg Edisonia 210 N 8th st 1906-1910 Egyptian ? 1945 1929-1932 500 seats * 1913 opened as Bridesburg * 1929 renamed Elm * 1932 renamed back to Bridesburg * 1933 closed Electric Elm 2709 Kensington 1907-1909 2949 Kensington 1908-1914 Electric 2835 Germantown 1907-1909 Elm 2747 Bridge ? 1930 Electric Elrae 2235 Orthodox ? 1930 480 seats S Eighth St & Washington Ave 1911-1912 Embassy 7032 Elmwood ? 1930-? 1940 Eric I & II - Rittenhouse Square Erlen 1814 W. Cheltemham 1930-? 1985 1,547 seats Owners: 1945-1980 Ellis Theatres 1985 Milgram Theatres Empire ? 1925 Empire 1907 Walnut 1968-1994 3 cinemas in 1985 total: 750 seats Owners: 1968-1988 Sameric Corp.. 1988-1994 United Artists 1111 Market St 1909-1913 Eric Mark I 18th St & Market St 1970-? 1990 Owners: 1970-1988 Sameric Corp.. 1988-1990 United Artists Esquire AKA: Grange Empire Palace 2846 Frankford 1910-1914 Empress 4411 Main 1914-1932 Eric on the Campus I,II & III University City S 40th St & Walnut St 1975-? 1995 Owners: 1975-1988 Sameric Corp.. 1988-1995 United Artists The Bridge: cinema de lux is built on the site of this theatre. Empress 1811 N 17 1905-1950 450 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Theater Co. 1930 Warner Brothers th 5717 N Broad ? 1955-1979 Owners: 1961-1969 Goodman, William Theatres 1975-1979 Budco Quality Theatres * 1934 opened as Grange by Warner Brothers Theaters corp. * 1950 owner: Goodman, William Theatres * Early 1950's renamed Esquire * Late 1950's taken over by Goodman, William Theatres * Early 1970's Budco Quality Theatres takes it over * 1979 closed Eureka 40th/Market 1913-1970 400 seats Eric I & II - Chestnut Hill ? 1975-? 1998 Owners: 1975-1988 Sameric Corp.. Most of their cinemas had Eric at the start of the name. 1988-1998 United Artists Eric's Place AKA: Trans-Lux Eric I & II - Fern Rock AKA: Fern Rock 6017 N 5th St ? 1975-1992 * 1928 opened as Fern Rock * Early 1970's renamed Eric Fern Rock as it is taken over by Sameric Corp. and twinned * 1988 sold to United Artists * 1992 closed 1519 Chestnut 1970-1993 493 seats * 1934 opened as Trans-Lux * 1970 renamed Eric's Place. It was renamed Eric's Place for the owner's grandson, Eric Shapiro. He was a wealthy young kid who liked to party. He died of a drug overdose. * 1977 "Star Wars" played here. * 1988 sold to United Artists * 1993 closed * 2006 reopened as a store. Europa Market St ? 1935-? 1945 Fairhill Church Theatre N Sixth St & W Lehigh Ave ? 1914-? 1917 Fairmount 2601 Girard 1913-1959 1,243 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Theatres Co. 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1959 Stanley Warner Fairyland Erlander 12th St & Market St 1904-1908 21st/Market ? 1930-? 1969 1,900 seats Owners: 1930 RKO 1945-1969 Goodman, William Theatres Fairyland 1319 Market St 1909-1913 Eric I & II - Ivy Ridge ? 1975-? 1990 Owners: 1975-1988 Sameric Corp.. 1988-1990 United Artists Falls 120 Midvale 1919-? 1945 500 seats Family AKA: Apollo Felton 4800 Rising Sun Av 1919-? 1964 1,150 seats Owners: 1930 Rovner and Handle 1935-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1964 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) Forum 2208 Market St 1975250 seats * 1975 opened as an straight porn theatre in 35mm. * August 3rd, 1984 Marilyn Chambers made a promotional appearance. 1311 Market St 1908-1969 552 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Theatres Co. 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1969 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) * 1911 (or 1908) opened as Family * 1931 renovented with 547 seats. * Early 1930's this theatre was already being described as an grind house. * 1950's opened all night. The Shore Patrol declared it off limits to naval personnel. * 1969 the police department found weapons stashed around the auditorium as well as large qualities of food and empty bottles after a murder occurred. * 1969 renamed Apollo and switched to adult movies * Late 1990's closed and demolished for the convention center. Fern Rock Forum 5231 Frankford 1928-? 1950 1,729 seats Warner Brothers Theaters corp. owned this theatre. AKA: Eric Fern Rock I & II Family N Ninth St & Columbia Ave 1910-1916 Family 1651 N 8th st 1909-1914 6017 N 5th St 1928-1970 1,289 seats * 1928 opened as Fern Rock * 1970's renamed Eric Fern Rock as it is taken over by Sameric Corp. and twinned * Late 1980's closed Owners: 1945-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1963 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) Fox 16th/Market 1923-1980 2,422 seats Fox owned it in 1930 and National Theatres, (which controlled Fox West Coast) owned it in 1961. Milgram Theatres owned this theatre 1964-1980. Family 1236 Ridge 1909-1914 Fans Filbert 32 N 8th st 1905-1919 AKA: Knickerbocker, Fay’s 4032 Market St 1948-1963 Reo Amusements Company owned this theatre in 1950. Florentine Hall Fay's AKA: Fans, Knickerbocker 1923 W Susquehanna 1911-1914 4032 Market St 1919-1948 * 1914 opened as Knickerbocker, 1,826 seats. * 1919 renamed Fays * 1935-1945 owner: C. & F. Theater Company * 1948 renamed Fans * 1963 closed and demolished Forepaughs 253 N 8th st ? 1930-? 1950 700 seats Frankford Forrest 9/Girard 1913-1935 Afro-American theatre. Hirsh owned it in 1935. 4711 Frankford 1914-1955 1,595 seats Qaker Theaters Corp. (Paramount) owned it in 1935. Frankford Hippodrome 3054 frankford 1910-1916 Franklin 3551 N 5th St 1909-1916 Franklin 1205 N 52nd st 1911-1914 Frolic 5200 Wyaslusing 1914-1956 558 seats Affiliated Theaters Circuit owned it in 1945. Girard Palace ? 1925 Franklin rd Gladstone 17th/Annin ? 1925-? 1930 500 seats 747 S 3 ? 1912-? 1945 600 seats Warner Brothers Theatres corp. owned this theatre. Glen Franklin Mills Mall 10 th 463 W Glenwood ? 1909-? 1915 1990-December 20 , 1997 General Cinemas Corp. owned this theatre. It was built north of the mall, which closed in 1997 in favour of a new and much better cinema in the mall. Globe Annin and 17 ? 1935-? 1955 480 seats th Galard 3226 Germantown 1920-1929 Globe 5901 Market St 1910-1935 720 seats Warner Bros. owned it in 1930. Garbo Franklin Mills Mall 13 903 Franklin Mills Circle st December 21 , 1997General Cinemas Corp. built this cinema, which was the first all-stadium seating cinema in the Philadelphia area. It was taken over by AMC in 2002. Darby St. ? 1935 Globe 1136 S 17th St 1914-1929 Garden N Fourth St & Spring Garden St 1923-1938 Globe Juniper/Market 1914-1929 Afro-American theatre. Garden 5300 Landsdowne 1914-1916 Goldman 15th/Chestnut 1946-1984 1,300 seats * 1946 opened by Goodman, William Theatres * 1948: Goldman's inability to get product for this theatre upon its opening led to his filing of an anti-trust suit - which in 1948 led the courts to craft what became known as the Paramount decrees. * 1972 sold to Budco Quality Theatres nd * October 2 , 1974 twinned into 2 bowling alley cinemas. * 1984 closed Gem 1632 Germantown 1914-1954 395 seats Gem 1709 N Croskey 1910-1930 Gem 1532 W Passyunk 1909-1912 Germantown 5508 Germantown 1910-1953 1,100 seats Stanley-Warner Brothers owned it 19201935 Girard 625 W. Giard 1891-1964 900 seats Girard Amusements 2525 Girard 1912-1914 Grand 7th/Snyder 1912-1962 949 seats Owners: 1945 Jay Emanuel Theaters 1950-1955 Ellis Theatres Grant Plaza 9 1619 Grant Ave 1994Owners: 1994-2002 United Artists 2002- Regal Cinemas Hamilton 5926 Lansdowne 1913-1967 900 seats Happy Hour Grand 5206 Market St 1914-1921 2918 Wharton 1910-1914 Great Northern 3639 N Broad 1912-1953 920 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Theatres Co. 1930 Nixon-Nirdlinger Theaters Harrowgate 3421 Keningston 1923-1954 1,010 seats Warner Brothers owned it. Grand Broad/Montgomery ? 1940 Grand Opera House AKA: Nixon Grand Broad/Montgomery 1888-? 1920 Green Hill 6217 Lancaster Avenue 1947-? 1958 This cinema had shown British movies until 1958. Grand Show 3718 Richmond 1909-1918 Grange 5717 N Broad 1934-? 1950 1,000 seats * 1934 opened as Grange by Warner Brothers Theaters corp. * 1950 owner: Goodman, William Theatres * Early 1950's renamed Esquire * Late 1950's taken over by Goodman, William Theatres * 1972 Budco Quality Theatres takes it over * 1979 closed Harrowgate Ridge ? 1925 Stanley Theatre Co. owned it. Greenway Haverford AKA: 60th Street 5124 Greenway 1914-1964 550 seats 456 N 60th St 1912-1929 630 seats Closed as 60th St. around 1957 Hill AKA:Belvedere 8320 Germantown ? 1935-? 1969 497 seats Fox, Melvin Theatres owned this theatre 1960-1969. Grant 4024 Girard ? 1922-? 1955 900 seats Hippo E Lehigh Ave & Salmon St 1914-1918 Ideal 2207 6th St 1914-1958 725 seats Owners: 1945 Affiliated Theaters Circuit 1955 Fox, Melvin International House's Neighbourhood Film ? 1999-2000 Hippodrome 608 South 1909-1930 505 seats Iris Holiday Art ADULT AKA: Ace Ideal 2840 Germantown 1908-1913 4202 Kensington 1963-2006 * 1922 opened as Ace * 1940 renovated * 1963 renamed Holiday Art and switched to adult movies * 2006 converted into an strip club * 2007 closed 3148 Keningston 1910-1968 1,405 seats Owners: 1925 Stanley Theatres 1930 Warner Brothers Ideal 1829 S 20th St 1908-1915 Italia 729 Christian ? 1935-? 1955 600 seats Allied Motion Picture Theater Service Inc. booked it in 1950. Ideal 1905 Columbia ? 1930-? 1940 500 seats Italia Ideol ? 1925 Film daily yearbook misspelling? S Eighth St & Washington Ave 1914-1917 Jackson 527 Jackson 1919-1963 930 seats Jay Emanuel Theaters owned it 19451955. Holly ? 1930 Idle Hour S Broad St & Bainbridge St 1918-1921 Hollywood 2846 N 22nd st 1912-1961 450 seats Owners: 1945 Greenberg, Jack H. Theater Enterprises 1950 Fox, Melvin Theatres Imperial 921 N 2nd st 1923-1954 800 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Theatres 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1954 Stanley Warner Jefferson 2217 N 29 1913-1930 1,000 seats Warner Brothers owned it in 1930. th Jeffries 346 Connaroe St ? 1928-? 1953 500 seats Holme AKA: Pennypack 8049 Frankford 1929-1946 * 1929 opened as Holme * 1930 owner: Warner Brothers. * 1946 renamed Pennypack * 1951 closed This theatre is being restored Imperial 219 S 60th st ? 1914-? 1954 1,200 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Theatres 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1954 Stanley Warner Jeffries Photo 5032 Ridge 1914-1915 Howard 2614 N Front 1925-1963 700 seats Howard 3405 N Front 1912-1913 Jerry 2029 S 3 1913-1967 470 seats Allied Motion Picture Theater Service Inc. owned it in 1950. rd Keith's AKA: Randolph Keystone Market 1203 N 3rd St 1909-1912 1116 Chestnut 1902-1949 * November 10th, 1902 opened as Keith's * December 24th, 1949 taken over by William Goldman Theatre Co. and renamed Randolph * December 1971 closed Picture? Keystone Picture Theatre 2545 E Dauphin 1912-1914 Knickerbocker AKA: Fays, Fans 4032 Market St 1914-1919 * 1914 opened as Knickerbocker, 1,826 seats. * 1919 renamed Fays * 1948 renamed Fans * 1963 closed and demolished Jewell Morris ? 1935 Kent AKA: People’s Theatre, Desmond Joy 51 Haverford 1913-1952 438 seats Afro-American theatre. Owners: 1945 Wax Theatres 1950 Reo Amusement Company st Jumbo Front/Girard 1912-1964 800 seats Owners: 1920 Stanley Theatre Co. 1925 Fred G. Nixon 1930 Nixon-Nirdlinger Theaters 2459 Keningston 1928-1989 1,532 seats Owners: 1928-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1964 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) * 1890 opened as People's Theatre with 2,200 seats * 1914 renovated by Thomas Lamb and reduced to 1,930 seats * 1924 renamed Desmond * 1928 renovated and renamed Kent * 1967 closed Keystone 1026 W Lehigh 1911-1959 1,700 seats Owners: 1925 A. Wax 1930-1953 Warner Brothers 1953-1959 Stanley Warner Karlton 1412 Chestnut 1921-? 1950 1,000 seats Owners: 1930-1940 Warner Bros. 1945-1950 Goodman, William Theatres Keystone 4813 Woodland 1908-1910 Keystone 937 South 1919-1947 Lafayette 2914 Kensington 1913-1939 Owners: 1925 Stanley Theater Company 1930 Warner Brothers Leader 4102 Lancaster 1912-1968 540 seats Owners: 1920 Stanley Theatres Co. 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1968 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) 1980-1990 American Multi Cinemas This was the first AMC theatre in the area. Lancaster 4545 Lancaster 1913-1928 Lane ADULT Leonhardt 2905 N Front 1908-1911 N Broad & 67th St. 1938-1975 697 seats Deep Throat and The Devil in Miss Jones played here. Owners: 1940-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1969 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) Levis AKA: Princess Legion 508 South 1910-1916 1616 Orthodox St 1919-1930 Liberty 3526 Longshore 1912-1922 Lehigh 2516 W Lehigh 1912-1955 450 seats Liberty 6812 Torresdale 1921-1960 1,370 seats Warner Brothers Theaters corp. owned this theatre 1930-1945. Lansdowne ? 1930 Lawndale Rising Sun/Fanshaw 1922-1964 850 seats Warner Brothers owned it 1930-1935. Lehigh 927 W Lehigh 1909-1927 Liberty 1425 W Columbia 1910-1974 1,731 seats Owners: 1920 Stanley Theater Co. 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1955 Stanley Warner Lehigh Palace ? 1920-? 1925 Stanley Theatres owned it. Lemions Parlor 1517 Moyamensing 1914-1918 Lenox 55th/Chester 1927-1962 1,000 seats Leo N 18th St & Ridge Ave 1908-1927 Leo I & II Bustleton Avenue between Byberry Road and Hendrix Street, ? 1980-? 1990 Owners: 1980 Milgram Theatres Liberty ? 1920-? 1985 Fox, Melvin owned this theatre. Locust AKA: Bushfire Lyceum 6053 Ridge ? 1912-? 1913 Lincoln AKA: Dunbar S. Broad/Lombard 1919-1955 Owners: 1920 Stanley Theatre Company 1935-1940 Cities Theaters Corp. 1945 Wax Theaters 224 S. 52 1914-? 1955 400 seats This is now a live theatre. Owners: 1930 Nixon-Nirdlinger Theaters 1935 Boyd A. R., Enterprises nd Lyric 1231 E Columbia 1914-1918 Lyric 37 E Main 1911-1936 Lincoln S Fifth St & Christian St 1914-1919 Lyric AKA: New Lyric 5123 Germantown 1914-1971 Lincoln Drive-In ? 1950 Lyric Locust Braad/Locust ? 1925-? 1945 201 Morris 1914-1957 475 seats Lindley 4902 N 5th St 1921-1958 1,004 seats Owners: 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1958 Stanley Warner Logan Lyric Lindy 6902 Elmwood 1925-1955 1,272 seats Warner Brothers owned it 1930-1940. 4732 N Broad 1924-1964 1,894 seats Owners: 1924-1925 Stanley Theatres 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1964 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) 2220 N Broad 1909-1910 Lyric 816 S 10th st 1910-1914 Lyric Amusement 1740 N Croskey 1911-1914 Magnet 2616 W. Girard 1910-1915 Majestic 5940 Haverford 1919-1920 Majestic ? 1925 Little 2222 Market St 1925-1934 Art cinema. Lorraine 11th/Fairmount 1927-1935 500 seats Majestic Amusements 265 N 8th st 1909-1915 Little Grand 1719 N Broad 1910-1914 Lotus ? 1930 Mammouth 2500 A St 1910-1913 Littleton ? 1930 Warner Brothers owned this theatre. Lubins 926 Market St 1907-1910 Mammouth 527 w girard 1909-1937 Warner Brothers owned it in 1930. Luzerne Old York Road 1913-1914 Manayunk ? 1930 Manheim AKA: New Lyric 5123 Germantown 1914-? 1925 Mastbaum 20th/Market th 1929-April 16 ,1958 4,387 seats Owners: 1929-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1958 Stanley Warner This was the largest movie palace in the city. Merben 7145 Frankford 1950-1977 Manor ? 1930-? 1945 Marconi 1218 S 8th St 1914-1916 Market AKA: 333 333 Market St ? 1920-? 1930 1,000 seats Stanley Theatre Company owned it in 1920. Messina 705 Christian 1910-1922 Market Street Market St ? 1920 Metropolitan Mayfair 5917 Market St 1937-1985 1,100 seats Melvin Fox owned it 1950-1985. 2042 N Front 1908-1915 Metropolitan Opera House Broad/Poplar th November 17 ,1908-? 1945 Warner Brothers owned it in 1930. Mayfair (FKD) Cottman/Frankford ? 1950 1,510 seats Midget Bijou 41 S 52nd St 1910-1915 Midtown 1412 Chestnut St http://www.princemusictheater.com/ 1954-1999 Twinned in the early 1980’s Owners: 1955-1972 Goodman, William Theatres 1972-1986 Budco Quality Theatres 1986-1995 American Multi Cinemas Midway 1819 E. Alleghney 2,724 seats 1932-1979 Owners: 1935-1953 Warner Brothers 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1969 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) 1975 Budco Quality Theatres, Inc. Movies At Cheltenham Square 8 Cheltenham at Washington 1989-Spring 2008 Owners: 1989-2002 United Artists 2002-2006 Regal Cinemas 2006- others This was demolished for a Target store. New Doris Woodland ? 1940 New Drop 1034 E Columbia 1914-1916 New Empress 1811 S 7th st ? 1925-? 1935 500 seats Milgram AKA: Stanley, Stanton 1620 Market St 1968-1980 * April 5, 1914 opened as Stanley * 1921 renamed Stanton * 1968 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) sold it to Milgram Theatres and renamed it Milgram * 1980 closed. New Forest 913 Girard ? 1930 Musee 127 N 8th St 1904-1907 New Garden 8th/Vine ? 1940-? 1955 700 seats Afro-American theatre. Mirror S Fifth St & Reed St 1912-1913 Musee Theatre Parlor 3064 Richmond 1909-1914 Model 425 South 1911-1958 867 seats Owners: 1920 Stanley Theatre Co. 1930 Nixon-Nirdlinger Theaters 1935-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1958 Stanley Warner New Jewell 1828 W Norri ? 1940-? 1950 440 seats Allied Motion Picture Theater Service Inc. owned it in 1950. Mystic Maze 2112 N Front 1908-1910 Mystic Maze 2242 Ridge 1909-1915 National ? 1925 National Palace 1332 S 5th St 1912-1915 Nelson 10th/Ritner ? 1926-? 1932 New Jumbo Girard ? 1940 New Alden Montgomery 523 E Giard 1912-1936 Midvale ? 1940-? 1945 New Locust ? 1969 Goodman, William Theatres owned this theatre. New Broadway Hope/York ? 1920-? 1955 765 seats Stanley Theatre Co. owned it in 1920. New Mayfair Frankfort ? 1940-? 1955 Moore 415 Moore 1914-1915 Morris 2029 E 3 ? 1925-? 1935 500 seats rd New Dixie Point Breeze ? 1940 Morris 835 Morris 1913-1928 New Palace AKA: Crystal Palace, Theatre of the Living Arts, Palace, Fillmore Philadelphia News 1230 Market St 1937-1971 200 seats Goodman, William Theatres owned this theatre. Opened as a newsreel theatre and switched to an grindhouse policy until 1971. Northeast Cinema I,II,III & IV AKA: Cinema I & II 334 South 1927-? 1961 541 seats * 1908 reopened as Crystal Palace * 1927 renamed New Palace * Around 1960 closed * 1970's reopened as Theatre of the Living Arts, shown "Pink Flamingos", "Rocky Horror Picture Show" * 1981-1982 reopened as Palace * April 27th, 2007 renamed Fillmore Philadelphia as a concert hall. It was owned by Warner Brothers. New Penn AKA: Washington, Washington Palace, Penn E Roosevelt Blvd & Welsh Rd 1975-2000 * 1955 opened as Cinema I & II with 2 cinemas of 1,000 seats. This was the first Twin for Smith Management, which became General Cinemas Corp.. * 1974 Cinema II twinned creating Cinema I,II & III * 1975 renamed Northeast Cinema I,II & III * 1976 the original Cinema I was twinned making it 4 cinemas * 2000 closed * 2004 burned to the ground. The theatre is built behind the shopping center. 24th/Brown 1931-1956 409 seats * 1913 opened as Washington at N. 24th St. and Brown * 1920 renamed Washington Palace * 1928 renamed 24th Street * 1931 renamed Penn * 1931 renamed New Penn * 1945-1955 owned by Ellis Theatres. * 1956 closed Nicetown Amusement 4301 N 8th St 1908-1911 Nixon New World Market & S. 19th St. 1975-1978 * February 26, 1975 opened by Cinema 5 as an art cinema but failed to attract people * October 1975 switched to an $1 discount theatre * 1978 closed and taken over by a gym 34 S 52nd St 1910-1984 1,870 seats Owners: 1920 Stanley Theatres Co. 1930 Nixon-Nirdlinger Theaters 1940 Qaker Theaters Corp. (Paramount) 1955-1964 Paramount Theater Corp. 1969-1975 Ellis Theatres Northeastern 6031 Torresdale 1919-1958 850 seats Owners: 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1958 Stanley Warner Nixon-Grand AKA: Grand Opera House New World Films 311 N 16th St 1932 Newlocost ? 1964 Goodman, William Theatres owned this theatre. N. Broad Street & W. Montgomery Avenue ? 1925-1940 Afro-American cinema. * 1888 opened as Grand Opera House with 3,000 seats * Early 1920's renamed Nixon Grand as a Afro-American theatre. * 1930 owned by Nixon-Nirdlinger and Warner Brothers * 1940 demolished . Non Pariel 3361 Kensington 1910-1915 Norris 1826 W Norris 1912-1947 North Theatre Auditorium 2805 W Dauphin 1912-1915 Ogontz 6037 Ogontz 1927-1988 1,777 seats Owners: 1927-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1955 Stanley Warner Orleans 2247 Bleigh Street 1963-2007 * 1963 opened by William Goldman * 1972 twinned * 1973 sold to Budco * 1980 4 cinemas * 1984 8 cinemas as 4 more screens are added to the back of the Pathmark supermarket. * Mid 1986 taken over by AMC * 2007 closed http://www.msnusers.com/TheOrleansT heatre Overbrook 63rd/Haverford 1914-1957 1,000 seats Olympia 711 S Broad 1912-1929 Olympia 1619 South 1911-1914 Onley Owl 5613 N 5th St 1919-1925 2300 Grays Ferry Ave 1913-1928 Ontario ? 1920-? 1925 Stanley Theatre Co. owned it in 1920. Oxford 7211 Rising Sun 1928-1975 1,745 seats Owners: 1935 Boyd 1945-1953 Warner Brothers 1953-1955 Stanley Warner Orient 6149 Woodland 1915-1954 585 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Theatres Co. 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1954 Stanley Warner Orpheum 42 W Chelten 1912-1967 1,526 seats Owners: 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1967 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) Palace 4140 Aspen 1912-1921 Oriental Vaudville 7045 Woodland 1910-1915 Palace 222 E Giard 1909-1921 Orpheus 5159 Haverford ? 1909-? 1910 Palace 4254 Main 1911-1915 Palace 1214 Market St 1908-1971 907 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Theatres Co. 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1971 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) Park 31st/Diamond 1927-1974 500 seats Owners: 1930-1945 Warner Bros. 1964 Milgram Theatres Pearl 21st/Ridge 1927-1963 This was an Afro-American theatre. Owners: 1945 Wax Theaters 1950 Reo Amusement Company Park Palace 3235 Ridge 1913-1927 Pearl Theatre at Avenue North 7 1600 N. Broad http://www.easytixs.net/webtixsnet4031 0/TicketingStartPage.aspx?63332794766 7706419 December 2006Seating: 187, 187, 187, 260, 260, 187, 220 Total: 1,488 2809 N 5th St 1910-1915 Park AKA: Arch St. Opera House, Trocadero 1003 Arch 1879-1889 * 1870 opened as Arch Street Opera House * 1872 burned and rebuilt * 1879 renamed Park * 1883 Another fire gutted the theater and rebuilt * 1889-1893 renamed many times * Around 1990 renamed Trocadero * Early 1940's switched to an burlesque policy * Late 1970's restored Now a concert hall with movies on Monday nights. Palace 2926 Richmond 1910-1919 Palace AKA: Crystal Palace, new Palace 334 South 1981-1982 * 1908 reopened as Crystal Palace * 1927 renamed New Palace * Around 1960 closed * 1970's reopened as Theatre of the Living Arts, shown "Pink Flamingos", "Rocky Horror Picture Show" * 1981-1982 reopened as Palace * April 27th, 2007 renamed Fillmore Philadelphia as a concert hall. Pekin 2104 South 1908-1915 Parkway ? 1930 Pelham 6631 Germantown ? 1930 465 seats Palace 1812 Chestnut 1986-1992 * 1967 opened as Theater 1812 * 1974-1978 adult movies were shown * 1978 closed and converted into a hall for the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers. * November 4, 1983 reopened as Palace * 1986 taken over by American MultiCinemas, which at the time was their only single-screen cinema. * November 1992 closed Parkwood Academy & Byberry Roads 1963-? 1985 2 cinemas in the late 1970’s Milgram Theatres owned this theatre. Penn 1426 S 6th St 1920-1951 1,657 seats Paschall 7013 Woodland 1919-1928 Stanley Theatres Co. owned it. Penn AKA: Washington, Washington Palace, 24th St., New Penn Pastime Palace Kensington/G 1909-1961 1420 Point Breeze 1911-1953 800 seats N 24th St & Brown St 1931 * 1913 opened as Washington at N. 24th St. and Brown * 1920 renamed Washington Palace * 1928 renamed 24th Street * 1931 renamed Penn * 1931 renamed New Penn * 1956 closed Palace Of Amusement 1019 Market St 1906-1908 Penn Art 2335 Ridge 1908-1913 Palm Frankford/Norris ? 1930-? 1950 852 seats Rovner and Handle owned it in 1930. Pennypack 8049 Frankford 1946-1951 750 seats Melvin Fox owned it. People's Theatre AKA: Desmond, Kent Poplar 6th/Poplar 1916-1950 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. owned this theatre 1930-1945. Pork ? 1925 2449 Kensington 1890-1924 * 1890 opened as People's Theatre with 2,200 seats * 1914 renovented by Thomas Lamb and reduced to 1,930 seats * 1924 renamed Desmond * 1928 renovented and renamed Kent * 1967 closed Posel ? 1998 Premier 6011 Market St 1909-1913 Percivals 50 N 8th St 1906-1910 Premier 1330 Point Breeze 1912-1931 400 seats Philadelphia Projecting 44 N 9th St 1913-1915 Premiere 2 ? 1985 American Multi Cinemas owned this theatre. Photoplay 1918 N Front 1913-1916 President 2308 Snyder 1936-1975 1,000 seats * 1936 open * 1975 closed * 1995 the facade was restored for the 1995 movie "Two Bits", which was set in 1933. It is now a banquet room. Photoplay 52nd St & Market St 1914-1915 Picture S 17th St & McKean St 1914 Pike 551 Pike 1913-1960 475 seats Hirsh Amusement Co. owned this theatre 1940-1950. Pix ? 1955 Plaza Porter st. ? 1945 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. owned this theatre. Princess Plaza 2435 S Broad 1907-1955 1,236 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Theatre Co. 1930-1935 Warner Bros. 1018 Market St 1911-1954 410 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Theatre Co. 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1954 Stanley Warner Princess AKA: Levis 508 South 1916-1917 Point Breeze 1638 Point Breeze ? 1920-? 1940 1,200 seats Puerto Rico AKA: Cohooksink, Diamond Regal 5413 Oxford 1935-1968 700 seats Ellis Theatres owned this theatre 19501968. Renel 7238 Ogontz 1937-1967 870 seats Ellis Theatres owned this theatre 19451968. 2116 Germantown ? 1960-? 1970 * 1920 opened as Cohooksink * 1923 renamed Diamond * Late 1950's renamed Puerto Rico * Late 1960's closed Rex Regency Queen S 16th St & Chestnut St 1967-1987 2 bowling alley cinemas in the late 1970’s Budco sued the film critics, which said “avoid seeing this movie ("Apocalypse Now") in this ugly, small theatre”. And the audience stayed away from this cinema. Goodman, William Theatres opened it and sold it to Budco Quality Theatres in 1972. Ridge Ave & W Oxford St 1924-1957 450 seats Afro-American cinema. 873 N 9th St 1925-1930 Rovner and Handle owned it in 1930. Randolph AKA: Keith’s 1116 Chestnut 1949-1971 1,800 seats * November 10th, 1902 opened as Keith's * December 24th, 1949 taken over by William Goldman Theatre Co. and renamed Randolph * 1960’s Cinerama was shown here. * December 1971 closed Regent AKA: Studio 1632 Market St 1913-? 1945 * 1913 opened as Regent * 1920-1925 owner: Stanley Theatre Co. * Late 1940's renamed Studio and shown art movies * Late 1950's shown the Bridgette Bardot movie "And God Created Women", the police department paid it a visit. * 1970's opened all night and shown adult movies * Early 1980's close Rexy 8th/South 1928-1975 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. owned this theatre 1930-1945. Rialto AKA: Tulpehocken Regis 1526 Cumberland 1915-1953 340 seats Affiliated Theaters Circuit owned it in 1945. 6153 Germantown 1931-1957 700 seats * 1914 opened as Tulpehocken * 1931 renamed Rialto * 1945 Affiliated Theaters Circuit owned it * 1957 closed * 1960 converted into a church. Richmond 3137 Richmond 1913-1952 908 seats Warner Brothers Theaters corp. owned this theatre 1930-1952. Ridge Avenue 1734 Ridge 1919-1952 930 seats Stanley Theatres Co. owned it in 1920. Ritz 5 AKA: Ritz I,II & III Riverview Plaza 1400 S Columbus Blvd 1991* 1991 opened by United Artists with 11 cinemas * 1997 a second floor was added with 6 more cinemas and all cinemas updated to stadium-seating cinemas. * 2002 sold to Regal Cinemas 214 Walnut 1976* 1976 opened with 3 cinemas with 1,350 seats in all. * May 19, 1985-July 3rd convertion to 5 cinemas * 2007 sold to Landmark Theatres Seating: 450, 250, 225, 225, 200 Rio Frankford ? 1940-? 1945 Rising Sun Amusement 3417 Germantown 1909-1910 Ritz at the Bouse 5 400 Ranstead 1990Owners: 1990-2007 Ritz Theatres 2007- Landmark Theatres Rittenhouse 5232 Haverford 1921-1928 Rittenhouse Square See Eric: Rittenhouse. Riviera AKA: Empress Ritz 40th.Poplar 1914-1952 420 seats Ritz East 2 4441 Main 1932-1962 1,224 seats * 1914 opened as Empress * 1932 renamed Riviera * 1950-1955 owned by Greenfield, William I., Theaters * 1962 closed 125 S Second ? 1999 Owners: 1999-2007 Ritz Theatres 2007- Landmark Theatres Ritz Marshall/Hunting Pk 1921-1952 492 seats Rivoli Ritz I,II & III 214 Walnut 1976-1985 See Ritz 5 for more details Ritz 2235 Orthodox 1913-1950 480 seats Samson 52nd st 1909-1970 760 seats Owners: 1920 Stanley Theatres Corp. 1925 Fred G. Nixon Rockland 4910 N Broad 1917-1970 670 seats 1935-1940 Hunt’s Theatres 1945-1970 Ellis Theatres America's Finest Colored Photoplay House Royal 1524 South 1920-? 1960 1,030 seats 1945 owner: Wax Theaters Ruby Fairmont ? 1925-? 1950 475 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Theatre Co. 1930 Warner Bros. 1940-1950 Hirsh Roosevelt 4700 Frankford 1926-1962 1,861 seats Paramount Pictures owned this cinema 1940-1962. Ruby 618 Market St 1914-1927 Rose Sameric AKA: Boyd 151 Levering ? 1930 950 seats Roxy 6189 Ridge 1927-1981 1,200 seats Owners: 1935-1940 Cities Theaters Corp. 1969 Milgram Theatres Royal Palace E Girard Ave & Crease St 1911-1921 Royal Photoplay 1346 Ridge 1914 1971-May 2 ,2002 http://www.savethesameric.org The Boyd Theatre was, from 1928 to 1930, a Stanley Co.of America theatre, and from 1930 till 1968/69 a Stanley Warner Theatre operation. RKO stanley Warner sold the Boyd to Sam shapiro on 11/1/1971. The Sameric Theatre opened on 12/14/1971 with "The Fiddler On the Roof". 4 screens in the late 1980’s nd Roxy 2 2021 Sansom St 1975- Roxy-Mastbaum 20th/Market ? 1935 Warner Brothers owned it. Sam's Place I & II AKA: Aldine, Cinema 19 Sedgwick 7121 Germantown http://www.sedgwickcenter.org/index.ht ml 1928-1966 1,619 seats Owners: 1928-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1966 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) 1913-1914 1836 Chestnut ? 1985-1994 * 1921 opened as Aldine * 1954 closed and reopened as Viking * Mid 1960's closed * Late 1960's reopened as Cinema 19 * Mid 1970's taken over by Sameric Corp., twinned it and renamed it Sam's Place Twin * 1988 taken over by United Artists * 1994 closed South City Drive-In South/Patterson ? 1955-? 1975 Northeast Drive-Ins owned it 1961-1964 South Broad ? 1930 Warner Brothers owned it. Southern San Carlos 811 Carpenter St 1908-1915 Segals Savoia 1405 S Broad 1937-1965 956 seats 1323 South 1911-1914 Broad/Reed 1914-1952 400 seats Ellis Theatres owned it 1945-1950. Spruce Segals Castle Frankford Ave & Amber St 1912-1936 Savoy 1211 Market St ? 1925-? 1950 376 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Theatre Co. 1930-1950 Warner Bros. Senate 5949 Spruce 1913-? 1980 500 seats Hirsh Amusement Co. owned this theatre 1940-1980. 1719 Suquehanna 1912-1962 500 seats Shamrock 1200 S 20th St 1908-1913 Sherwood 54th/Baltimore 1913-1951 499 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Theatre Co. 1930 Nixon-Nirdlinger Theaters 1950 Greenfield, William I., Theaters Scenic 439 N 2nd st 1908-1915 Shubert Solo ? 1945-? 1945 Stenton Ave & Wister St 1914-1929 Somerset N 26th St & W Somerset St 1914-1925 Stanley Theatre Co. owned it. Somerset Nickelodeon 2775 Kensington Stadium 3300 S Broad 1967-? 1975 * 1967 opened as Stadium * Early 1980's twinned and renamed Cinema South and closed shortly after. Stanton 1620 Market St 1921-1968 1,020 seats Owners: 1925 Stanley Theatres Co. 1930-1953 Warner Brothers 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1968 RKO Stanley Warner Stenton 6069 Stenton 1919-1922 Stenton Amusement 2148 Stenton 1908-1911 Stone Hurst ? 1940-? 1945 Star Stage Door 16th St & Market St 1971-1980 Milgram Theatres owned this theatre. 1720 E Passyunk 1914-1923 Strand ? 1925-? 1975 Owners: 1925 Stanley Theatre Co. 1961-1975 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) Star Standard 1126 South ? 1935-? 1955 1,325 seats This Afro-American theatre was owned by Wax Theaters in 1945. 1628 Fountain 1912-1914 Star 2640 Kensington 1914-? 1950 500 seats This is now a church. Owners: 1925 Stanley Theatres Co. 1930 Warner Brothers 1945 Affiliated Theaters Circuit Strand N 12th St & W Girard Ave 1913-1958 Owners: 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1958 Stanley Warner Stanley 1902 Market St 1921-1973 2,947 seats Strand * 1921 opened, the theatre is named after Stanley Mastbaum. The old Stanley theatre was renamed Stanton. * 1920's “Al Capone had been summoned to Atlantic City in the wake of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, which he had orchestrated. It was billed as a nationwide conclave of crime bosses, but the real reason for the gathering was to strip the Chicago kingpin of his power - and his assets. Sensing that he was now the target, Capone snuck away to Philadelphia and craftily arranged for two policemen to arrest him on a concealed weapons charge.” * 1953 sold to Stanley Warner * 1959 Renovated to show roadshows. * 1961 sold to RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) * 1973 closed and demolished 3601 Germantown 1914-1971 1,641 seats Afro-American theatre. Stratford AKA: Becker Star 2023 N 17 1912-1915 th 1443 S Seventh St 1913-1963 700 seats Owners: 1925 A. Wax 1945 Wax Theaters 1950 Reo Amusement Company Starlight N Fifth St & Olney Ave 1909-1922 State 2715 N 5th St 1908-1927 State Stanley 105 S 52nd St ? 1930 1620 Market St 1914-1921 State S 52nd St & Chestnut St 1929-1967 3,041 seats Owners: 1930-1945 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1950-1955 Goodman, William Theatres Studio 1632 Market St ? 1950-? 1980 400 seats * 1913 opened as Regent * Late 1940's renamed Studio and shown art movies * Late 1950's shown the Bridgette Bardot movie "And God Created Women", the police department paied it a visit. * 1970's opened all night and shown adult movies * Early 1980's closed Theatorium 1506 Point Breeze 1909-?1913 Theatre of the Living Arts AKA: Crystal Palace, New Palace, Palace Theatre 1812 AKA: Palace 1812 Chestnut 1967-1978 * 1967 opened as Theater 1812 * 1974-1978 adult movies were shown, owned by Milgram Theatres * 1978 closed and converted into a hall for the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers. * November 4, 1983 reopened as Palace * 1986 taken over by American Multi Cinemas, which at the time was their only single-screen cinema. * November 1992 closed 334 South ? 1970-? 1980 * 1908 reopened as Crystal Palace * 1927 renamed New Palace * Around 1960 closed * 1970's reopened as Theatre of the Living Arts, shown "Pink Flamingos", "Rocky Horror Picture Show" * 1981-1982 reopened as Palace * April 27th, 2007 renamed Fillmore Philadelphia as a concert hall. Tioga 3524 Germantown 1909 Tioga 3542 N 17 1915-? 1955 1,250 seats Owners: 1925 John Evens 1940-1955 Pizor Circuit th Suburban ? 1975 Budco Quality Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre. Tivoli 1121 Fairmont 1913-1929 400 seats Sun 2728 Federal 1908-1925 Tower 69th/Market ? 1961-? 1975 Owners: 1940 Qaker Theaters Corp. (Paramount) 1961-1964 Paramount Theater Corp. 1969-1975 Ellis Theatres Susquehanna 17th/Susquehanna ? 1925-? 1935 500 seats Tacony Hippodrome 3623 Longshore 1912-1928 Towne 4163 Germantown 1913-1952 500 seats Temple th 13 & Tioga 1938-1952 409 seats Affiliated Theatres Circuit owned it in 1945. Temple of Marvel 3827 Fairmont 1907 Temple of Marvel W Jefferson St & Ridge Ave 1907 Terminal 69th St ? 1940-? 1945 The Modern Theatre Trans-Lux AKA: Eric’s Place Tyson 7043 Castor 1940-1987 650 seats Owners: 1950-1980 Ellis Theatres 1985-1987 Fox Theatres Uptown 2240 N Broad 1929-? 1985 2,142 seats Owners: 1929-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1955 Stanley Warner 1519 Chestnut 1934-1970 491 seats * 1934 opened as Trans-Lux * 1970 renamed Eric's Place. It was renamed Eric's Place for the owner's grandson, Eric Shapiro. He was a wealthy young kid who liked to party. He died of a drug overdose. * 1977 "Star Wars" played here. * 1988 sold to United Artists * 1993 closed * 2006 reopened as a store. UA Main Street 6 Trocadaro 1003 Arch ? 1900-? 1940 * 1870 opened as Arch Street Opera House * 1872 burned and rebuilt * 1879 renamed Park * 1883 Another fire gutted the theater and rebuilt * 1889-1893 renamed many times * Around 1990 renamed Trocadero * Early 1940's switched to an burlesque policy * Late 1970's restored Now a concert hall with movies on Monday nights. 3720 Main ? 1999Owners: 1999-2002 United Artists 2002- Regal Cinemas Venice Unique Haveford 36th st 1913-1953 630 seats 1727 Snyder 1919-1952 500 seats Tulpehocken 6153 Germantown 1914-1931 Upsal 6531 Germantown 1914-1952 450 seats Tuttleman Omniverse 222 N 20th St 1990IMAX cinema. Vernon Tuxedo 3949 Haverford 1908-1952 3500 Germantown ? 1945-? 1950 1,010 seats Warner Brothers Theaters corp. owned this theatre. Vernon Place 5704 Germantown 1912-1914 Victor 3954 N Franklin 1913-1925 Victoria 912 Market St 1909-1949 804 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Theatre Co. 1930-1949 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. Walton 933 E Chelten 1915-1978 540 seats Affiliated Theaters Circuit owned it in 1945. William Penn 4063 Lancaster 1909-1931 Owners: 1920 Stanley Theatre Co. 1930 Harris Amusements Windsor 4204 Kensington ? 1930-? 1935 Victory 1420 Point Breeze ? 1945-? 1950 600 seats Ellis owned this theatre. Wishart Washington 24th St. & Brown 1913-1920 Viking AKA: Aldine, Cinema 19, Sam’s Place Twin 1836 Chestnut ? 1955 * 1921 opened as Aldine * 1954 closed and reopened as Viking * Mid 1960's closed * Late 1960's reopened as Cinema 19 * Mid 1970's taken over by Sameric Corp., twinned it and renamed it Sam's Place Twin * 1988 taken over by United Artists * 1998 closed Washington Palace 24th St. & Brown ? 1920-? 1928 104 E Allegheny 1915-1967 744 seats Owners: 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1967 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) Wissahacken 5236 Ridge ? 1930-? 1950 400 seats Waverly ? 1930 Wayne 4910 Wayne 1919-1968 504 seats Woodland Viola 1497 S 49th St 1910-1914 2402 Germantown 1910-1947 Affiliated Theaters Circuit owned it in 1945. Woodland Avenue Palace 6334 Woodland 1911-1914 Vouge 1905 Columbia 1914-1953 439 seats World AKA: Pix 1830 Market St 1946-1964 Wayne Palace 4163 Germantown ? 1920-? 1930 600 seats World ? 19th St & Market St 1972-1978 Wynne 2005 N 54th St ? 1925-? 1955 1,400 seats Warner Bros. owned it 1930-1940. Webster Walnut Mall Cinema I,II & III Walnut near 40th St. ? 1980-? 1995 Owners: 1980 General Cinemas Corp. 1990-1995 American Multi Cinemas 722 S 52nd St 1909-1910 West Allegheny 3156 N 25th St ? 1920-? 1950 760 seats Stanley Theatre Co. owned it in 1920. Walnut Street Theatre Walnut 1809-? 1940 Movies around 1940, now an live theatre. West Vine Scenario 5532 Vine 1914-1915 Wharton S 24th St & Wharton St ? 1910-? 1919 Xtasy 5231 Frankford Avenue ? 1980 Adult cinema. Yeadon ? 1975-2000 Milgram Theatres owned this theatre 1975-1998 York 2637 W York 1912-? 1975 499 seats Warner Brothers owned it in 1930. Yorktown Church/York ? 1940-? 1955 966 seats Warner Brothers Theaters corp. owned this theatre in 1945. Philadelphia movie theatres by Mike Rivest www.movie-theatre.org 625 theatres found 

PHILADELPHIA SUBURBS United States of America|Pennsylvania|Philadelphia|Jenkintown ANDALUSIA Andalusia Drive-In Routes 73/30 ? 1961-? 1985 BUCKS COUNTY Premiere BENSALEM Lincoln Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961 3900 Rockhill 1968-1973 * 1968 opened * 1973 split into 2 cinemas * 1980 it was taken over by American Multi Cinemas * 1992 closed Riverside ? 1930 Roosevelt Drive-In ? 1961-? 1985 Fox, Melvin owned this theatre. Towne ? 1961-? 1985 Fox, Melvin owned this theatre. Woodhaven Mall Neshaminy 24 Highway 1 & Bristol Rd September 19984,442 seats This is the 4th best theatre in the east coast according to NATO. On May 18th, 2005, 16 auditoriums were showing sold showings of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith. Cinemas 1,2,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,23,24 were used. All sold out. Quote from the manager of the theatre, Steve Marcus: "If 20th Century had given me just one more print of "Sith", I could have interlocked the remaining 8 houses giving Neshaminy the Nationwide record for attendance. We came in 5th though. Not bad I might add." 1336 Bristol Pike 1973* 1973 opened with 4 cinemas, opened by Romon Posel. * Early 1980's became part of American Multi Cinemas * 1995 the current Woodhaven 10 opened at the Home Depot Plaza Barn DOYLESTOWN Owner: American Multi CInemas IMAX installed in 2008 Bristol BRISTOL 1745 Easton Rd 1966-1997 * 1966 opened as a single-screen cinema by the William Goldman Theatre Company. * 1968-9 twinned. The 2nd cinema was called Silo. * 1975 3 cinemas as it is part of Budco Quality Theatres * 1976 the 3rd cinema was twinned becoming Barn 4 * 1978 5 cinemas * 1986 part of American Multi Cinemas * 1997 closed and demolished for the Regal Barn Plaza Stadium 14 Radcliffe/Market 1937-1984 648 seats * February 9th, 1938 opened * 1964 owned by Milgram Theatres * 1966 renamed Bristol Art and switched to adult films. * 1984 closed * 1986 reopened as an live theatre called Bristol Riverside Theatre. http://www.brtstage.org/ Barn Plaza 14 1745 Easton Rd 1999- Forest ? 1925 Grand 422 Mill th January 7 , 1928-? 1969 1,460 seats Owners: 1945-1950 Sablosky, A. & L. Enterprises 1961 Norris Amusement Company 1969 Fox Lewistown ? 1961-? 1985 Fox, Melvin owned this theatre 19611985 County 20 E State St http://www.countytheater.com/ ? 1938-? 1980 882 seats * 1925 opened as Strand * 1938 torn down * September 3rd, 1938 opened as Country * November 18th, 1940 first Sunday movies * 1980 the back third of the building became apartments and the theatre split into 2 cinemas * 1992 closed * 1993 reopened by Closed Watched Films, which buys it on April 1st, 1997 * 1999-May 2000 the marquee is removed, restored and re-installed U. S. 1 North Drive-In ? 1975-? 1985 Sameric owned this drive-in. Oxford Valley Stadium 403 Middletown ? 1999Opened with 10 cinemas and expanded in 2005 to 14 screens. Owners: 1999-2002 United Artists 2002- Regal Cinemas Bucks Mall 2 FESTERVILLE ? 1985 American Multi Cinemas owned this theatre. Bucks Mall Colonial I & II ? 1980-? 1985 Milgram Theatres owned this theatre. Eric ? 1975-? 1998 * Early 1970‟s opened with an single screen by Sameric Corp. * Late 1970‟s 3 cinemas * Early 1980‟s 4 cinemas * 1988 sold to United Artists * Around 1998 closed LEVITTOWN Eric 2 Hellyer's Movie House 1907-1909 ? 1990 United Artists owned this theatre. Fox Country Club Shopping Center ? 1968-? 1985 Fox, Melvin owned this theatre. Super 130 Drive-In ? 1964-? 1975 Lenape Hall 1909-1925 Towne Levittown Parkway (Levittown Shopping Centre AKA: Shop-a-Rama) th October 15 , 1953-? 1988 2 cinemas in the early 1980‟s Fox, Melvin owned this theatre. Roosevelt ? 1961 Roxy Theatres owned it. Strand 1925-1938 Eric FAIRLESS HILLS ? 1975-? 1990 Expansions: 2 cinemas in the late 1970‟s 3 cinemas in the early 1980‟s 5 cnemas in the late 1980‟s. Owners: 1975-1986 Sameric 1986-1990 United Artists Eric Penn Jersey ? 1975-? 1990 Expansions: 2 cinemas in the late 1970‟s 3 cinemas in the early 1980‟s Owners: 1975-1986 Sameric 1986-1990 United Artists MORRISVILLE Community ? 1935-? 1945 Morrisville Drive-In West Trenton and Carile Drive ? 1961-? 1985 Budco owned it 1980-1985. Karlton 308 W Broad 1923-? 1955 656 seats Richland Crossing 12 185 N West End Blvd 1998Regal Cinemas owns this cinema. Pennsbury Route 13 and W. Trenton Avenue ? 1975-? 2005 It may had been opened as Jerry Lewis around 1971 2 cinemas in the 1980's Palace Broad and Branch 1922-? 1950 680 seats Newtown NEWTOWN ? 1990* 1831 opened as Newtown Hall, which was used for social dances, concerts, plays and magic lantern shows. * 1883 rebuilt for stage performances * 1904 the fire escape is installed from the balcony * 1906 became the first theatre in the United States to show movies. * 1936 the interior is redone * 1950 Allied Motion Picture Theater Service Inc. booked it. * 2002 air conditioning, Sony SDDS and DTS sound systems installed. http://www.newtowntheatre.com/defaul t.htm Quakertown Cinemas AKA: Cinema Combos 4, Grand Slam Cinemas 240-5 South West End Blvd ? 1980-2004 * Late 1970‟s opened as a twin by Budco Quality Theatres * Early 1980‟s 3 cinemas * 1986 taken over by American Multi Cinemas * Late 1980‟s 6 cinemas * 1998 closed * 2000 reopened as Grand Slam Cinema 4 * 2002 renamed Cinema Combos 4 * 2003 renamed Quakertown Cinemas * 2004 closed Starlite Drive-In PERKASIE Plaza ? 1930-? 1950 ? 1955-? 1980 Owners: 1955 Outdoor Theater, Inc. (co-op) 1980 Budco Sellerville ? 1998-2001 SELLERSVILLE SOUTH LANGHORNE QUAKERTOWN Cinema Combos 4 240-5 S. West End Blvd 2002-2003 AKA: Quakertown, Grand Slam Cinema 4 Grand Slam Cinema 4 AKA: Quakertown, Cinema Combos 4 Casino ? 1935-? 1950 2000-2002 Bucks County Drive-In ? 1961 WARRINGTON Warrington 22 140 Easton Rd 1998Regal Cinemas owns this cinema. CHESTER COUNTY Delmore AVONDALE DOWNINGTOWN Downingtown 16 100 Quarry Rd 1999Regal Cinemas owns this cinema. ? 1940-? 1955 Delisi, Joseph and Nanty-Glo Amusement Co. owned it in 1940. Berwyn BERWYN ? 1935-? 1955 Auditorium COATESVILLE Roosevelt ? 1964-? 1969 Owners: 1964 Milgram Theatres 1969 Marshall & Roed Theatres 3rd/Main ? 1930-? 1964 588 seats Roxy Theater Circuit owned it 19401964. Coatesville ? 1961-? 1975 Ellis Theatres owned this theatre. EXTON Exton 2 ? 1980-? 1995 American Multi Cinemas owned this theatre, which taken it over from Budco. Coatesville Drive-In ? 1955-? 1969 Opera House ? 1925 Exton Drive-In Route 30 and 100 ? 1961-? 1985 Palace 150 Lincoln Highway ? 1930-? 1955 659 seats Lionville 12 120 Eagleview Blvd. April 1995-October 2002 Regal Cinemas owned this theatre. Silver ? 1950-? 1964 Milgram Theatres owned this theatre in 1964. YMCA 339 Lincoln Highway ? 1925-? 1955 1,350 seats Triangle Drive-In ? 1950 DALEVILLE DEVON Eric AKA: Frazer FRAZER Main Line Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 ? 1975-? 1990 2 cinemas in the late 1970‟s. Owners: 1975-1988 Sameric 1980-1990 United Artists Frazer AKA: Eric PARKESBURG Opera House ? 1935-? 1945 Rialto ? 1930-? 1961 750 seats Pizor Circuit owned this theatre 19301961 ? 1995-? 1998 United Artists owned this cinema. Auditorium ? 1930-? 1955 KENNETT SQUARE MALVERN Parkersburg ? 1945-? 1950 Allied Motion Picture Theater Service Inc. booked it in 1950. Rowland ? 1930 East Whiteland Stadium 9 593 West Lancaster Avenue th September 24 , 1999Owners: 1999-2002 United Artists 2002- Regal Cinemas Colonial PHOENIXVILLE ROCKY HILL Montgomery Center ? 1975 Milgram, Nathan owned this theatre. 227 Bridge 19031,200 seats It Eats You Alive!! Owners: 1930-1955 Pizor Circuit 1995-1998 Milgram THORNDALE Thorndale ? 1995-? 1998 Earl OXFORD ? 1950 Allied Motion Picture Theater Service Inc. owned it. Globe ? 1930-? 1935 Met ? 1935-? 1955 666 seats Opened in 1903, the Colonial is the last surviving of four theatres once existing in the borough. It is the only theatre of its kind in Chester County. The Colonial was first home to live stage shows, vaudeville acts and musicals. World famous entertainers such as Harry Houdini and Mary Pickford performed here and the first stage show, The Beauty Doctor, starred internationally known actor Fred E. Wright. In 1903, the first silent movie debuted, and in 1928, the first talkie, The Jazz Singer, starring Al Jolson. Real movie buffs know that the Colonial was featured in the classic 1958 science fiction movie, The Blob, starring Steve McQueen and filmed around Phoenixville, Downingtown Chester Springs and Royersford. Most recently the Colonial was home to a Kimball pipe organ installed in 1975 and used for silent movies and preshow recitals. The organ was sold to the Chicago Historical Society, but we are currently working to install an organ in the theatre and to once again have live organ concerts in Phoenixville![1] Every July, an "Blobfest" is held here. Garden WEST CHESTER 315 E Gay ? 1940-? 1950 400 seats Affiliated Theaters Circuit owned it in 1945. Grand ? 1920-? 1935 Stanley Company owned it in 19201925. Idle Hour ? 1920-? 1925 Stanley Company owned it in 19201925. Opera House ? 1930 http://www.thecolonialtheater.com/ Painters Crossing 9 112 Wilmington Pike 1992American Multi Cinemas owns this theatre. Oak ? 1969-? 1975 Milgram ownedit. Oxford ? 1930-? 1955 710 seats Rialto 17 E Gay ? 1920-? 1950 600 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Company 1930-1950 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. DELAWARE COUNTY Eric I & II Boyd 8th/Welsh th November 28 , 1935-1979 682 seats Boyd Theatres owned this theatre 19351979 BROOKHAVEN ? 1975-? 1985 Sameric Corp. owned this theatre. Route 202 Drive-In Route 202 ? 1955-? 1985 Budco Quality Theatres owned it in 1980-1985. Boulevard BROOKLINE 34 Brookline Blvd. ? 1935-? 1950 599 seats Warner 120 N High 1930-? 1975 1,565 seats Owners: 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1975 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) Braveman ? 1930 Brookline ? 1940 Chester Amusement Palace 318 Avenue of the States 1906-? 1915 BROMALL Eric I & II - Lawrence Mall ? 1980-? 1990 Owners: 1980-1988 Sameric Corp. 1988-1990 United Artists Chester Pike Drive-In Eric I & II WEST GOSHEN Route 13 ? 1950-? 1979 Ellis Theatres owned this theatre 19501961 ? 1980-? 1985 Sameric owned this cinema. Edgmont AKA: Stanley 326 Edgmont 1917-1924 Roslyn WEST GROVE Lawrence Park ? 1975 Ellis's Drive-In ? 1950 1867-? 1975 Movies started in the early 1930's. It was demolished for retail space in 1980. Greenberg, Jack H. Theater Enterprises owned it 1945-1975. Grand ? 1920-? 1930 Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Company 1930 Warner Brothers. Apollo CHESTER Hargreaves Opera House AKA: State 1008 W 3rd ? 1930-? 1955 750 seats Bijou ? 1920 Bijou Dream 12 W. 3rd St. ? 1910-? 1915 20 W 7th St 1890-? 1924 * October 20th, 1890 opened as Hargreaves Opera House * By 1925: renamed Washburn * 1936 renamed State by Warner Brothers Theaters corp. * 1953-1961 Stanley Warner owned this theatre. * 1961-Late 1970's taken over by RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) * Late 1970's closed Lloyd ? 1925 Stanley Theatre Company owned this theatre. Lyric 2715 W 3rd ? 1930-? 1955 550 seats Stanley 326 Edgmont ? 1924-? 1959 2,265 seats * 1917 opened as Edgmont * 1924 taken over by the Stanley Company * 1930-1953 owner: Warner Brothers Theaters corp. * 1953-1959 owner: Stanley Warner * September 1954 a closed-circuit broadcast of the Rocky Marciano-Ezzard Charles heavyweight championship fight was blacked out in the second round, 2,200 patrons started to tear up the seats and 40 police officers were called out. The manager, J. M. Feldhun refunded $3.60 to ticket stub holders. * 1959 closed and demolished Washburn AKA: Hargreaves Opera House, State Mac 20 W 7th St ? 1920-? 1936 Stanley Theatre Company owned this cinema. 532 E 9th St ? 1945-? 1955 762 seats Washington 411 Market St ? 1920-? 1959 1,566 seats Owners: 1925 Stanley Company 1930-1950 Warner Brothers William Penn ? 1920-? 1930 CLIFTON HEIGHTS Cinema ? 1969-? 1980 Twinned by General Cinemas Corp. in the early 1970‟s. Rio ? 1940-? 1940 500 seats Afro-American theatre. Roxy 4th/Central ? 1945-? 1950 Clifton Penn/Baltimore ? 1930-? 1955 518 seats State AKA: Washburn, Hargreaves Opera House Eric I & II ? 1985-? 1995 Owners: 1985-1988 Sameric Corp. 1988-1995 United Artists 20 W 7th St ? 1930-? 1975 1,003 seats Owners: 1935-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1975 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) Family Drive-In Baltimore Pike ? 1950-? 1980 Budco Quality Theatres owned this theatre in 1980. Palace ? 1930 COLLINGDALE Strand 1824 W 3rd ? 1930-? 1955 554 seats Villa ? 1930-? 1940 Warner Brothers owned this theatre. CONCORDVILLE Eric ? 1975-? 1995 * Early 1970‟s opened with one screen by Sameric Corp. * Late 1970‟s 2 cinemas * 1988 taken over by United Artists * Late 1980‟s 4 cinemas * Late 1990‟s closed DARBY Darby 13th St. and Pike 1920-? 1950 500 seats Warner Brothers owned this theatre in 1930. EDDYSTATE Chester Park Drive-In ? 1950-? 1969 Ellis Theatres owned this theatre 19611969. Mac Dade 4 on the Glenolden-Ridley Township border ? 1980-2003 Owners: 1980-1988 Sameric 1988-1990 United Artists Eddy 1020 Saville ? 1940-? 1950 500 seats Olde City Theatre II S Front St & Sansom St 1987-? 1998 American Multi Cinemas owned this theatre. EDGEMONT Edgmont 10 4777 West Chester Pike 1997Regal Cinemas owns this cinema. Macdade Drive-In ? 1975 Parker Chester Pike 1929-? 1950 2,020 seats Warner Brothers owned it. Boulevard HAVERTOWN ? 1950 Allied Motion Picture Theater Service Inc. owned this theatre. Garden State Drive-In DELWARE TOWNSHIP Delware County Drive-In ? 1969-? 1969 GLENOLDEN Brookline 34 Brookline Boulevard ? 1964-? 1990 Milgram Theatres owned this theatre. ? 1961-? 1975 Owners: 1961-1969 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) Eric Macdade Drive-In I & II ? 1980 Sameric Corp. owned this theatre. DREXEL HILL Eric Pilgram Gardens ? 1975-? 1990 Owners: 1975-1988 Sameric Corp. 1988-1990 United Artists Waverly Burmont ? 1935-? 1975 1,505 seats Owners: 1945-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1975 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) Wayne ? 1940-? 1945 LANSDOWNE Lansdowne 31 N Lansdowne http://www.lansdownetheater.org/ th June 7, 1927-July 8 , 1987 1,381 seats Owners: 1950-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner Media 104 E. State 1927-? 1961 1,000 seats Dembow, Harry L owned this theatre. Now a playhouse. Springfield Cinema 1 & 2 Baltimore Pike and Sproul Road 1964-1990 * 1964 opened by Budco * 1975 split into 2 cinemas * 1986 taken over by American Multi Cinemas * 1990 closed when AMC opened the nearby Marple 10 College SWARTHMORE Chester Road ? 1980-? 1980 Media Twin ? 1990 Milgram Theatres owned this theatre. Saint ? 1940 UPLAND Manor Thanks, Howard NORWOOD Upland ? 1945 ? 1930-1950 MARCUS HOOK Congress Church St. ? 1945-? 1969 Owners: 1945-1961 Dembow, Harry L. 1969 Milgram PROSPECT PARK Manor ? 1930-? 1964 Owners: 1935-1953 Warner Brothers 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1964 RKO Stanley Warner (Pacific Theatres) UPPER DARBY 69th Street Garrett Rd & West Chester Pike ? 1935-? 1980 1,615 seats Owners: 195 1935-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1964 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) Globe 1007 Market ? 1930-? 1950 Dembow, Harry L. owned this theatre 1940-1945 SPRINGFIELD Marple 10 400 S State Rd 1990American Multi Cinemas owns this cinema. Spielmont ? 1930-? 1945 MEDIA Granite Run 8 1067 West Baltimore Pike 1986American Multi Cinemas owns this cinema. Boulevard ? 1940 Eric I & II - Barcley Square 1500 Garrett Road 1974-1994 Owners: 1974-1988 Sameric Corp. 1988-1994 United Artists UA Movies At 69th Street 9 53 S. 69 St. 1992Owners: 1992-2002 United Artists 2002- Regal Cinemas Th YEADON Yeadon 541 Church Lane 1935-2001 850 seats This was demolished after a fire in 2006. Eric Terminal AKA: Terminal 69th/Market ? 1975-? 1980 Anthony Wayne 105 W Lancaster Pike 19281,200 seats WAYNE Rob Bender at http://www.robbender.com/photos/philadelphia/buildings/y eadon/index.html Stonehurst 480 Long Lane ? 1930-? 1955 1,232 seats Ellis Theatres owned it in 1964. Terminal AKA: Eric Terminal 69th/Market ? 1940-? 1964 1,000 seats Owners: 1940-1955 Goldman Williams 1961-1964 RKO Stanley Warner * June 20th, 1928 opened * 1940-1972 William Goldman owned this theatre * 1972 taken over by Budco Quality Theatres * 1982-3 split into 2 cinemas and the original decor was hidden * 1986 sold to American Multi Cinemas * September 1997 closed * December 1998 split up into 5 cinemas including one backstage. Much of the original decor is restored by Clearview Cinemas * April 2007 closed shortly for installation of new seats, carpets etc. * July 1st, 2028 the lease expires Tower 69th St 1928-? 1955 3,119 seats This is now a concert hall. It was owned by Paramount Pictures in 1955. Gateway Cinema III ? 1980-? 1990 Owners: 1980-1986 Budco Quality Theatres 1986-1990 American Multi Cinemas Wayne 4 ? 1998 United Artists owned this theatre. MONTGOMERY COUNTY Mr. Bill Roach Theatre 3146 Maplewood ? 1990 ABINGTON ARDMORE Ardmore AKA: Eric I & II: Ardmore BALA CYNWYD Bala AKA: Egyptian Ambler AMBLER 110 E Butler 1928-1997, 20031,228 seats * December 31st, 1928 opened by Warner Brothers Theaters corp. * 1953-1961 Stanley Warner owned it * 1961-closing: RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) * Late 1960's closed * 1970's-1997 opened as a Christian cinema showing 16mm movies * 2001 sold to Ambler Theatre, Inc * February 28th, 2003 reopened with 3 cinemas, 2 cinemas are in the rear orchestra seating area with stadiumseating. * Fall 2007 the original front section of the auditorium opened. http://www.amblertheater.org/ 34 W. Lancaster 1926-1977, 1992-2000 * 1926 opened * 1926-1953 owned by Warner Brothers * 1953-1961 owned by Stanley Warner * 1961-1975 RKO Stanley Warner * 1977-1979 twinned by Sameric Corp. and renamed Eric * 1986 taken over by Sameric Corp. * 1992 renamed Ardmore * August 17th, 2000 closed * 2002 reopened as a gym 157 Bala ? 1961-? 1990. Late 1990‟s* 1927 opened as Egyptian by Warner Brothers Theaters corp. * 1953 taken over by Stanley Warner * 1961-1980 owner: Ellis Theatres * Late 1950's renamed Bala * 1985 owner: Fox Theatres * 1990 owner: Milgram Theatres * Late 1990's taken over by Clearview Cinemas and split into 3 cinemas. Ardmore Drive-In ? 1964-? 1980 Eric I & II AKA: Ardmore 34 W. Lancaster 1977-1992 See Ardmore for more details. Egyptian AKA: Bala Opera House 226 Butler ? 1930-? 1955 1,032 seats Warner Brothers Theaters corp. owned this theatre1940-1945. New Century ? 1930 AUDOBON 157 Bala 1927-? 1955 1,184 seats Suburban Saint James Place & Montgomery Avenue 1937-1979 * 1937 opened in a shopping centre, which was built in 1930. * 1950-1969 owned by Fried Theatre Management Company. * 1969 renovated * 1979 closed and became space for the Ardmore Farmer market. Broadway BRIDGEPORT ? 1930-? 1955 Mother of Sorrow Auditorium ? 1940-? 1945 BRYN MAWR Bryn Mawr AKA: Seville Plymouth Meeting 10 1011 Ridge Pke ? 1998Regal Cinemas owns this cinema. Keswick Easton/Whaston ? 1930-? 1985 1,650 seats Now a concert hall. Owners: 1945 Ventnor Realty & Leasing Company (of Atlantic City) 1975-1985 MIlgram Theatres. 824 Lancaster ? 1955* 1926 opened as Seville * 1950's renamed Bryn Mawr * 1978 Budco twinned the theatre with a wall down the middle * 1987 sold to American Multi Cinemas * 1990's taken over by United Artists, which leased it in 2000 to Greg Wax. * December 2004 sold to the Bryn Mawr Film Institute, closed it for renovations * March 12, 2005 reopened with Sir Ben Kingsley cutting the ribbon * 2006 new marquee installed. 2007 seating: 350 and 310 http://www.brynmawrfilm.org/ Riant 1st/Fayette 1921-? 1976 850 seats Fabian Theatre Corp. owned this theatre in 1964. Nixon ? 1930 Ridge Pike Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985 1,000 cars Budco Quality Theatres owned this drive-in in 1980. HATBORO Hatboro Old York Road th January 27 , 1938-? 1985 500 seats Budco owned it 1980-1985. Grand Valley EAST GREENVILLE ? 1930-? 1964 ? 1950 Speedway Drive-In HATFIELD ? 1969-? 1990 Milgram Theatres owned it in 1969. Seville AKA: Bryn Mawr Yorktown ELKINS PARK Eric I & II HORSHAM 824 Lancaster 1926-? 1950 Forrest CONSHOHOCKEN 3rt/Forrest ? 1935-? 1950 500 seats York and Church ? 1934-? 1985 Owners: 1940-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner 1961-1964 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) 1980-1985 Milgram Theatres ? 1975-? 1990 Owners: 1975-1988 Sameric Corp. 1988-1990 United Artists Village mall 2 Blair Mall Road ? 1999-2000 Opera House ? 1920-? 1925 Stanley Theatres owned this cinema. HUNTINGDON VALLEY Huntingdon Valley 14 2020 County Line Road 1991-2001 Regal Cinemas owned this theatre. Plymouth ? 1980 Budco Quality Theatres owned this theatre. GLENSIDE Glenside Mt. Carmel/Eastern ? 1930-? 1955 775 seats JENKINTOWN Auditorium AKA: Chas III, Embassy, Hi-Way Hunts ? 1925 1925 Owner: Hunt Theatres King of Prussia Stadium 16 & IMAX 232 Mall Blvd 1999Owners: 1999-2002 United Artists 2002- Regal Cinemas 212 York Road 1913-1925 1925 Owner: Hunt Theatres Logan ? 1925 1925 Owner: Hunt Theatres Baederwood Cinemas 1615 The Fairway 2000-2003 * 1960's opened with a single screen * 1975 twinned with a wall down the middle with awkward seating. * 1983 General Cinemas Corp. sells it to Sameric Corp. * 1988 taken over by United Artists * 1997 closed * 2000 reopened * 2003 closed for 8 months for renovations and conversion to 4 stadium-seating cinemas * End of June 2006 closed Merlin ? 1961-2001 York Road York rd-? 1940-? 1940 KING OF PRUSSIA Cinema I & II ? 1975-? 1980 General Cinemas Corp. owned this theatre. Eric King and Queen ? 1980 2000 * June 1963 opened by Sameric Corp. as King * 1973-4 twinned * 1988 4 more screens added in a neighboring building and named Eric King and Queen 6. These cinemas were taken over by United Artists * 1997 renamed Queen 4 as the old King theatres closed * 2000 closed when the new cinemas opened nearby CHAS III AKA: Auditorium, Embassy, Hi-Way 212 York Rd. 2000-2003 Plaza AKA: Eric Plaza Cinema Grill 3 ? 1998-? 1998 Embassy AKA: Auditorium, Chas III, Hi-Way 491 Allendale Rd ? 1969-? 1975 RKO Stanley-Warner (Pacific) owned this theatre. 212 York Road 1925-1936 Valley Forge Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975 Eric Cinema I & II Baederwood 1615 The Fairway ? 1985-? 1998 Eric LANSDALE AKA Montgomery Water Tower, Eric I,II,III,IV & V (and other combos) Hi-Way AKA: Auditorium, Chas III, Embassy 212 York rd ? 1940540 seats * 1913 opened as York Road Auditorium * 1925 renamed Embassy and back to Old York Road in 1936 * by 1940 renamed Hiway * Late 1950's renamed Merlin * 2000 renamed CHAS III * November 2003 renamed Hiway Eric Plaza AKA: Plaza 750 Montgomery Glen Drive 1968-1992 See Montgomery Water Tower for more details 491 Allendale Rd ? 1980-2000 Owners: 1980-1988 Sameric Corp. 1988-2000 United Artists 2 screens in the late 1970‟s, 8 screens in the late 1980‟s more at http://cinematreasures.org/theater/2104 6/ Lansdale 541 Main ? 1930-? 1975 900 seats Montgomeryville Stadium 12 AKA: Montgomeryville Water Tower, Eric MONTGOMERYVILLE 309 Drive-In Route 309 & 63 ? 1955-1984 2 screens in the late 1970‟s. NARBERTH Narberth 129 Narberth ? 1930750 seats * November 1st, 1927 opened * 1925-1939 owner: Pizor * 1939-1971 owned by Franklin Enterprises from Atlantic CIty * 1971 David and Barbara Wax taken it over * Spring 2001 seats from the closed Wynnewood theatre were installed * December 2004 renovated with 2 stadium-seating cinemas of 212 seats each. the plaster artwork is now hidden so it can be restored in the future. 750 Montgomery Glen Drive 1992* 1968 opened by Sameric Corp. with one cinema called Eric Montgomeryville * 1974 2 cinemas * 1976 3 cinemas * 1983 Return of the Jedi was shown in 70mm * 1988 taken over by United Artists * 1989 7 cinemas * 1992 renamed Montgomeryville Water Tower 7 * 2002 taken over by Regal Cinemas * April 28th, 2006 Regal Cinemas closes it fired everyone without any notice, Frank Theatres from the Atlantic City area reopened the theatre and hired everyone back. * August 2007 expanded, upgraded and renamed Montgomeryville Stadium 12 * 2008 expanded to 14 cinemas. “You would buy your tickets at the box office, park and then walk to a small heater building to get your in car heater. You had to leave your driver‟s license or owners card to receive the unit and you would return it and get your card back. This was done this way at many of the Budco theatres in the area.” Cinema 309 Route 63 and 309 1981* May 1968 by Budco Quality Theatres * 1973-1974 twinned * 1980 3 cinemas AKA: Cinema 3 * 1982-1983 4 cinemas * 1986 taken over by American Multi Cinemas * 1986-1989 expanded to 9 cinemas Best Fossil If a youngster ever asks what it was like to go to the movies in the '80s, pack them into the car and trot out to AMC's Rt. 309 Cinema 9. Built atop a folded drive-in sometime in the '60s, the 309 is a boxy multiplex—without stadium seating—whose decor looks to have been untouched since The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear flickered. Cinema I & II 1300 Plymouth Meeting Mall ? 1969-1999 Twinned by General Cinemas Corp. in the early 1970‟s Plymouth Meeting 12 500 Germantown Pike 1999Owners: 1999-2002 General Cinemas Corp. 2002- American Multi Cinemas Music Hall ? 1940-? 1969 525 seats HiWay Drive-In LIMERICK NORRISTOWN Garrick 218 W Main ? 1920-? 1950 960 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Co. 1945-1950 Sablosky, A. & L. Enterprises ? 1955-? 1961 Goldman owned this drive-in. Grand 63 E Main ? 1920-? 1964 1,460 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Co. 1945-1950 Sablosky, A. & L. Enterprises 1961 Norris Amusement Company ? 1935 OGONTZ Yorktown Strand 303 High 1925-? 1961 1,082 seats Owners: 1935-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1955 Stanley Warner 1961 Goodman, William Theatres Capitol POTTSTOWN Norris 133 Main nd December 22 , 1930-1982 2,360 seats Owners: 1950 Sablosky, A. & L. Enterprises 1961 Norris Amusement Company 1975-1982 Fox Melvin owned this theatre ? 1935-? 1940 Conventry 8 AKA:Fox Conventry 8 Towne ? 1975-? 1985 Owners: 1975-1980: Milgram Theatres 1985: Fox 650 W Schuylkill Rd ? 1998Carmike owns this cinema, which is their only cinema in the Philadelphia Market, the largest with a Carmike. It has alldigital projection. Victor 249 King ? 1930-? 1955 905 seats Owners: 1945-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1955 Stanley Warner Norristown Drive-In ? 1950 Towers ? 1935-? 1945 Sablosky, A. & L. Enterprises owned this theatre 1945-1950 Fox ROYERSFORD HiWay Drive-In ? 1980-? 1985 Budco owned this drive-in. Westmar Marshall/Kohn ? 1935-? 1950 720 seats Sablosky, A. & L. Enterprises owned this theatre in 1950. ? 1969-? 1975 Milgram Theatres owned this theatre. Fox Coventry 8 AKA: Coventry 8 Marketplace 24 OAKS 650 W Schuylkill Rd ? 1990-? 1995 Fox Theatres owned this theatre. Penn ? 1930-? 1961 Pizor owned this cinema. Fox I & II ? 1980-? 1985 Owners: 1980 Milgram Theatres 1985 Fox Theatres ? 1955 180 mill th April 10 , 19995,100 seats Regal Cinemas owns this massive cinema. Sanatogao Drive-In SANTOGAO Fox North End 2 ? 1990-? 1995 Fox Theatres owned this theatre. SCHWENKSVILLE Auditorium ? 1935-? 1940 Hippodrome 124 High ? 1961-? 1969 1,300 seats Goodman, William Theatres owned this theatre 1940-1969 Broad RESTORING st SOULDERTON July 21 , 1922-? 2000 Milgram Theatres owned this theatre 1969-? 1985 Hollywood ? 1935-? 1940 Pizor Theatres owned it in 1940. Norco Mall I & II ? 1980-? 1985 1980: Milgram Theatres 1985: Fox WILLOW GROVE Grove 87 N York ? 1930-? 1961 718 seats Owners: 1930-1953 Warner Brothers Theaters corp. 1953-1961 Stanley Warner BURLINGTON COUNTY,NJ Beverlee Fox ? 1930-? 1985 Owners: 1935-1945 Atlantic Theatres (Warner „35) 1955-1975 Fox, Melvin, Theaters 1980-1985 Fox Theatres, Inc. BEVERLY Cheltenham WYNCOTE ? 1925-? 1955 480 seats Owners: 1935 Warner Brothers 1940-1945 Atlantic Theatres (Warner „35) 1955 Fox, Melvin, Theaters High Dix Drive-In ? 1964-? 1985 Owners: 1964-1980 Ellis, A. M. Theaters Company 1985 Milgram Theatres ? 1955-? 1985 Owners: 1955-1975 Fox, Melvin, Theaters 1980-1985 Fox Theatres, Inc. ? 1969-? 1975 RKO-Stanley-Warner owned this cinema. Opera House ? 1925 WYNNWOOD Eric 252 East Lancaster th th April 5 , 1967-June 4 , 1999 * April 5th, 1967 opened by Sameric Corp. with 600 seats. Below the ticket booth were the handprints of Eric Shapiro, the Sameric Corporation founder's grandson. * Early 1980's twinned * 1988 sold to United Artists * United Artists stopped using the red curtain to show slides * June 4th, 1999 closed Fox 141 Farnsworth 1915-? 1955 896 seats Atlantic Theatres (Warner „35) owned this theatre 1935-1955. Cinnaminson Twin CINNAMINSON Auditorium ? 1945 BROWN’S MILLS BURLINGTON Route 130 South ? 1975-? 1990 Owners: 1975 Ellis, A. M. Theaters Company 1980-1985 Music Makers Group, Inc., The 1990 Loew‟s Auditorium ? 1920-? 1925 Stanley Company of America owned this theatre. DELRAN Millside Cinema US-130 (N) & Haines Mill Rd ? 1980-2000 * Late 1970‟s opened as a twin theatre by Budco Quality Theatres, Inc. * Early 1980‟s expanded to 3 cinemas * Late 1980‟s sold to American Multi Cinemas and expanded to 4 cinemas * 2000 closed Burlington Regal Cinemas 250 Bromley Blvd 1996Opened by Regal Cinemas in April 1996 with 14 cinemas and expanded to 20 in 1999. Eric I & II I-95 ? 1985 Sameric Corp. owned this theatre. EDGEWATER PARK Super 130 Drive-In Burlington Drive-in ? 1964-? 1985 Owners: Ow64-1975 Fox, Melvin, Theaters 1980-1985 Fox Theatres, Inc. 1950-? 1985 Owners: 1950-1975 Fox, Melvin, Theaters 1980-1985 Fox Theatres, Inc. FLORENCE Florence ? 1945-? 1955 396 seats Criterion 7 W Main ? 1920-? 1985 474 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Atlantic Theatres (Warner „35) 1961-1975 Fox, Melvin, Theaters 1980-1985 Fox Theatres, Inc. MOUNT HOLLY Fox AKA: Opera House LUMBERTON Cinema 1 & 2 ? 1975-? 2000 Eric Plaza AKA: Moorestown Plaza Circle Drive-In MAPLE SHADE ? 1961-? 1975 Owners: 1961-1964 Savar Corporation 1969 Milgram Theatres 400 Route 38 1966-1994 Twinned in 1978 Owners: 1980-1988 Sameric Corporation 1988-1990 United Artists Theatre Circuit 48 High 1929-? 1985 935 seats * 1907 opened as the Mt. Holly Opera House * September 23rd, 1929 renamed Fox Owners: 1935-1945 Atlantic Theatres (Warner „35) 1961-1975 Fox, Melvin, Theaters 1980-1985 Fox Theatres, Inc. Holly ? 1950-? 1985 Owners: 1961-1975 Fox, Melvin, Theaters 1980-1985 Fox Theatres, Inc. Palace ? 1915-1922 Moorestown 1 & 2 400 Route 38 ? 1975 Consolidated Theaters, Inc owned this theatre. Roxy Lumberton Cinema I & II ? 1985-? 1998 Brandt Theatres owned this theatre in 1985. 13 E Main ? 1930-? 1985 779 seats Owners: 1940-1955 Varbalow Circuit 1961-1975 Fox, Melvin, Theaters 1980-1985 Fox Theatres, Inc. Moorestown Plaza 7 400 Route 38 ? 1999Owners: * 1966 opened as a single screen by RKO-Stanley Warner Theatres (Pacific Theatres) * 1977 sold to Sameric Corporation * 1978 twinned * 1988 sold to United Artists Theatre Circuit * 1994 5 screens total * 2002 sold to Regal Cinemas Mt. Holly ? 1930 900 seats Marlton 8 MARLTON 800 Route 73 N ? 1985American Multi Cinemas marlton New Carlton AKA: Criterion MOORESTOWN http://mallsofamerica.blogspot.com/2005/10/moorestownmall.html ? 1955 Fox, Melvin, Theaters owned this theatre. Opera House AKA: Fox 7 W Main 1959-1963 48 High 1907-1929 Community ? 1945 MORRISVILLE PALMYRA Broadway Broadway/Leconey ? 1930-? 1969 750 seats Owners: 1940-1955 Varbalow Circuit 1969 Marshall and Roed Theatres, Inc. ROEBLING Roebling ? 1945-? 1950 636 seats CAMDEN COUNTY Atco Drive-In ATCO WILLINGBORO Eric I & II ? 1975-? 1990 Owners: 1975-1988 Sameric Corporation 1988-1990 United Artists Theatre Circuit 178 White Horse Pike ? 1961-? 1989 The Multiplex 14 now stands on the site. Owners: 1961-1964 Savar Corporation 1975-1985 Northeast Theatre Corp. Fox Tacony-Palmyra Bridge DriveIn Route 73 ? 1961-? 1983 Northeast Theatres owned this drive-in. It is now a flea market. Route 130 in the Willingboro Plaza 1960-? 1975 1,200 seats Owners: 1960-1975 Fox, Melvin, Theaters 1980-1985 Fox Theatres, Inc. Jerry Lewis Willingboro and Cinaminson near the Super 130 Drive-In on the same side of the road. ? 1971-? 1975 The Multiplex 14 is on the lower left. Army WRIGHTOWN Multiplex 14 178 White Horse Pike th December 13 , 1991-2008 National Amusements, Inc. owns this theatre. ? 1925 Owned by *hae. Camp Dix ? 1940 Auditorium 20 Scott ? 1907-? 1916 RIVERSIDE Hanover Twin ? 1990-? 2000 Towne Forest AKA: Fox 223 Pavilion 1912-1916 ? 1945-? 1969 700 seats Marshall and Roed Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre in 1969. Fox 223 Pavilion 1916-? 1985 1,102 seats Owners: 1935-1945 Atlantic Theatres (Warner „35) 1961-1975 Fox, Melvin, Theaters 1980-1985 Fox Theatres, Inc. Century AKA: Coronet AUDUBON King's Highway & The Black Horse Pike ? 1921-? 1964 1,578 seats Owners: 1930 Victoria Amusements 1961-1964 Savar Corporation Riverside ? 1925 Coronet AKA: Century CAMDEN Apollo ? 1925 Stanley Company of America owned this theatre. King's Highway & The Black Horse Pike ? 1961-? 1979 Milgram Theatres owned this theatre. Community ? 1969 General Cinema Corp. owned this theatre. Highland 305 E Atlantic 1923-? 1955 753 seats Varbalow Circuit owned this theatre 1940-1955 Arlo 27th and Federal th July 7 , 1949-? 1969 Owners: 1955-1964 Savar Corporation 1969 *mr Drive-In Admiral Wilson near the airport th June 6 , 1933-1936 This was the first drive-in in the world. New Century ? 1930-? 1955 Varbalow Circuit owned this theatre 1940-1955 Auditorium AKA: Rio Berlin Palace BERLIN 2711 River Road ? 1925-? 1935 400 seats Victoria Amusements owned this theatre in 1930. ? 1935-? 1945 Bijou Dream ? 1930-? 1940 1906 Opened by Bill Hunt Blackwood 1924-? 1955 488 seats BLACKWOOD Black Horse Pike Drive-In AKA: Eric Black Horse Pike I & II Drive-In 2700 Mount Ephraim Avenue ? 1975-1978 1,400 cars Sameric Corporation owned this theatre. Broadway B'way/Carmen ? 1920-? 1955 1,020 seats Owners: 1920 Stanley Company of America 1945-1955 Varbalow Circuit Elm ? 1940-? 1945 Eric Black Horse Pike Drive-In I & II AKA: Black Horse Pike Drive-In Cherry Hill ? 1969 General Cinema Corp. owned this theatre. 2700 Mount Ephraim Avenue 1978-? 1985 Sameric Corporation owned this theatre. Forest Hill AKA: Parkside Colonial ? 1920-? 1925 1191 Haddon ? 1920-? 1930 Owners: 1920 Stanley Company of America 1930 Rovner & Handle Lyric 1015 Broadway ? 1920-? 1950 1,942 seats Rebuilt in 1926 Owners: 1920 Stanley Company of America 1930 Rovner & Handle 1935-1950 Warner Brothers Parkside 1191 Haddon ? 1930-? 1955 700 seats Ellis, A. M. Theaters Company owned this theatre in 1950. Garden AKA: Roxy 1117 Broadway ? 1920-? 1945 810 seats Owners: 1920 Stanley Company of America 1930 Rovner & Handle 1940 Warner Brothers Midway 20 Broadway ? 1961-? 1985 last indoor theatre in Camden. Millville ? 1925 Peoples ? 1925 New Temple Garden State Drive-In ? 1950-? 1969 Savar Corporation owned this theatre 1961-1969 415 Market St 1892-? 1928 Plaza North Camden 2nd/Vine ? 1940-? 1950 465 seats ? 1920-? 1930 Owners: 1920 Stanley Company of America 1930 Rovner & Handle Glouchester ? 1925 Princess Grand 207 Broadway ? 1920-? 1950 903 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Company of America 1930-1950 Warner Brothers 1104 Broadway 1919-? 1961 704 seats Owners: 1919-1920 Stanley Company of America 1930-1953 Warner Brothers 1953-1961 Stanley Warner Corporation 1961 RKO-Stanley Warner Theatres (Pacific Theatres) Leader Leroy ? 1925 ? 1925-? 1930 Liberty 1502 Mt. Ephrain 1921-? 1955 700 seats Ellis, A. M. Theaters Company owned this theatre in 1950. Rio 2711 River Road ? 1940-? 1964 736 seats Owners: 1940-1955 Varbalow Circuit 1961-1964 Savar Corporation Loew's ? 1945 Roxy 1117 Broadway ? 1950-? 1955 Savar 633 Market St 1936-1964 1,732 seats Owners: 1936-1955 Varbalow Circuit 1961-1964 Savar Corporation Towers Pine/B'way ? 1920-? 1955 1,420 seats Owners: 1920 Stanley Company of America 1930 Warner Brothers 1945-1955 Varbalow Circuit CHERRY HILL Cherry Hill 24 AKA: AMC Cherry Hill 24, Loew Cherry Hill 24 2121 Highway 38 th December 18 , 1998Seating: 1-6: 300 109 90 90 109 188 7-12: 90 90 188 104 94 90 13-18: 111 295 187 188 188 188 19-24: 84 188 188 300 487 382 Total 4,600 Victoria 26th/Federal ? 1925-? 1955 800 seats Owners: 1930 Victoria Amusements 1940-1955 Varbalow Circuit Owners: 1998-2005 Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corporation 2005- Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corporation Walt Whitman 46th/Westfield ? 1930-? 1955 1,058 seats Owners: 1930 Victoria Amusements 1940-1955 Varbalow Circuit Standard 203 Vine ? 1925-? 1935 Stanley 607 Market St ? 1930-? 1964 2,213 seats Owners: 1930-1953 Warner Brothers 1953-1961 Stanley Warner Corporation 1961-1964 RKO-Stanley Warner Theatres (Pacific Theatres) Cinema 2000 Route 38 1961-1975 Twinned in the late 1970‟s General Cinema Corp. owned this theatre. Star Viola/B'way ? 1925-? 1955 704 seats Owners 1930 Rovner & Handle 1945-1950 Greenberg, Jack H., Theater Enterprises Community Route 70 East ? 1964 Walter Reade-Sterling, Inc. owned this theatre. Strand ? 1930 Community Barclay Farms Theatre Collingswood 821 Haddon ? 1925-1962 1,197 seats Owners: 1935-1950 Warner Brothers 1961 Savar Corporation Leader 19 N. Burlington 1913-? 1955 Owners: 1930 Victoria Amusements 1940-1955 Varbalow Circuit Route 70 East ? 1980 Budco Quality Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre. Ellisburg Circle Cinema Opera House 27 Burlington 1912-? 1915 1646 Kings Hwy N ? 1980-? 1985 Twinned in the early 1980‟s Budco Quality Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre. Palace ? 1920-? 1925 Stanley Company of America owned this theatre. Paradise Drive-In ? 1950 Starlight Drive-in This theatre was in this shopping centre. Eric I & II Route 38 2100 Route 38 1970-? 1990 opened by RKO-Stanley Warner Theatres (Pacific Theatres) as Route 38 and taken over shortly by Sameric Corporation. In 1988 it was taken over by United Artists Theatre Circuit Route 130 1948-? 1985 Owners: 1961-1964 Savar Corporation 1969 Milgram Theatres 1975-1985 Northeast Theatre Corp. Crescent Route 295 Cinema ? 1975 Hallmark Relesing Corp. owned this theatre. ? 1961-? 1975 Ellis, A. M. Theaters Company owned this theatre. Shore Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975 Walter Reade owned this theatre. CLEMENTON Clementon 16 Berlin 1927-? 1964 1,220 seats Owners: 1935-1953 Warner Brothers 1953-1961 Stanley Warner Corporation 1961-1964 RKO-Stanley Warner Theatres (Pacific Theatres) Apollo GLOUCHESTER CITY Haddon Heights ? 1925-? 1925 HADDON HEIGHTS 1618 S King St 1919-1939 Victoria Amusements owned this theatre in 1930. Little HADDONFIELD COLLINGSWOOD Auditorium ? 1925 King 1618 S King St 1939-? 1969 847 seats Owners: 1940-1955 Varbalow Circuit 1969 Savar Corporation 209 E. King highway 1913-? 1955 353 seats Varbalow Circuit owned this theatre 1940-1955. Laurel LAUREL SPRINGS 1922-? 1950 400 seats MERCHANTVILLE Park 31 W. Park 1920-? 1950 556 seats Victoria Amusements owned this theatre in 1930. OAKLYN Ritz 913 White Horse 1927-1985 PENNSAUKEN Eric AKA: UA Pennsauken MOUNT EPHRAIM Hawarn AKA: Mount Ephraim 7 N. Black Horse Pike 1970-2006 Milgram Theatres owned this theatre. Mount Ephraim 7 N. Black Horse Pike 1930-1970 774 seats The Ritz Theatre is an active live producing theatre company located in Haddon Township, New Jersey. It is home to the The Ritz Theatre Company (formerly Puttin' on the Ritz, Inc.) The company produces mainstage plays and musicals, children's theater, runs a summer theatre arts day camp and reaches out to its community with educational and entertaining programming. Built in a Colonial Revival style, it was opened in 1927 as a vaudeville theatre and later became a movie cinema before devolving into an adult movie theater in the 1970s. With the advent of VCRs, the theatre closed until 1985, when Puttin' on the Ritz, Inc began leasing it as its venue for live theater. The group purchased the 466-seat theater in 2001, making it the permanent home of the ensemble. In 2002 the Ritz was added to the New Jersey and National Register of Historic Places, ensuring the survival of the theater for years to come. It is currently in the midst of renovation. To date, the roof has been replaced along with upgrading the electrical system and installing sprinklers. The lobby will be renovated with new carpeting and paint and work will begin on restoration of the front of the building and the classic marquee as well as the classical Greek interior murals. Route 73 and 130 1966-1991 * 1966 opened as Eric Theatre as it is built by Sam and Mert Shapiro (Sameric Theatres) * 1976 a second theatre is opened with 900 seats * 1977 the original building is split into 2 cinemas * Early 1980's 5 screens * 1988 taken over by United Artists Theatre Circuit * 1991 8 cinemas * 1992 renamed UA Pennsauken 11 * 2002 Taken over by Regal Cinemas and closed Hoyts Pennsauken 10 5107 marlton pike 1998-2004 This cinema opened this same day as the Loews Cherry Hill 24. It lost the battle with Loew's and closed in 2004. Owners: 1998-2003 Hoyt‟s Cinema Corp. 2003-2004 Regal Cinemas Owners: 1940-1955 Varbalow Circuit 1961-1964 Savar Corporation 1980-1985 Budco Quality Theatres, Inc. Pennsauken Drive-In Garden ? 1930 PARKSIDE Route 73 ? 1969-? 1998 Owners: 1969 Fox, Melvin, Theaters 1980-1985 Fox Theatres, Inc. UA Pennsauken 11 73/130 1991-2002 Opened with 8 and expanded to 11 screens in 1992. STRATFORD Eric White Horse Pike in the Independence Mall ? 1975-? 1990 2 cinemas by 1980 and 6 in 1985 Owners: 1975-1988 Sameric Corporation 1988-1990 United Artists Theatre Circuit Rialto ? 1935-? 1940 Venus AKA: Crescent Walt Whitman 46th/Westfield 1927-? 1955 1,058 seats Owners: 1930 Victoria Amusements 1940-1955 Varbalow Circuit 1961-1969 Savar Corporation 3115 Mount Ephriam Avenue ? 1975-? 1985 Adult cinema. WESTMONT Eric ? 1980-? 1990 Twinned in the early 1980‟s Owners: 1980-1988 Sameric Corporation 1988-1990 United Artists Theatre Circuit Echelion Mall I & II VORHEES RUNNEMEDE Runnemede 820 N. Black Horse Pike 1928-1950 ? 1975-? 1990 Opened as a twin by General Cinema Corp. and 4 cinemas in the early 1980‟s. Ritz 16 AKA: Showcase at the Ritz Center 16 Westmont 49 Haddon 1927-1986 2 cinemas in 1979 Owners: 1964 Savar Corporation 1975-1986 Milgram Theatres SOMERDALE Broadway ? 1999-2000 Echelon Mall 4 3012 Echelon Mall ? 1999-2000 Milgram Theatres owned this theatre. 900 Berlin-Haddonfield Rd ? 1999-2007 * September 19, 1996 opened as Ritz 12 * By 1998 16 cinemas * April 2007 following the death of the Ritz Theatres owner, Raymond Posel, the theatre was sold to National Amusements and renamed Showcase at the Ritz Center. Lionshead 10 AKA: Movies 16 711 Evesham Road 1993-1999 * Summer 1993 opened by Cinemark with 1,900 seats and 10 screens as Lionshead 10 * 1999 expanded to 16 cinemas with 3,000 seats. Stadium seating in 7 cinemas. The theatre was renamed Movies 16 Showcase at the Ritz Center 16 AKA: Ritz 16 Movies 16 AKA: Lionshead 10 711 Evesham Road 1999Cinemark owns this theatre. 900 Berlin-Haddonfield Rd 2007- Crescent AKA: Venus WEST COLLINGSWOOD 3115 Mount Ephriam Avenue ? 1930-? 1975 834 seats CUMBERLAND COUNTY Biograph 46 S. Laurel Stanley BRIDGETON August 3 , 1928-May 12 , 1951 Owners: 1930 Warner Brothers 1935-1951 Atlantic Theatres (Warner „35) rd th Peoples 113 High 1921-1951 748 seats Owners: 1930 Rovner & Handle 1940-1951 Warner Brothers Bridgeton Drive-In N. Pearl ? 1955-? 1985 Owners: 1955-1975 Fox, Melvin, Theaters 1980-1985 Fox Theatres, Inc. Criterion AKA: Laurel S. Laurel ? 1930-1949 Owners: 1930 Warner Brothers 1945-1949 Atlantic Theatres (Warner „35) LAUREL LAKE Laurel ? 1940-? 1945 Laurel AKA: Criterion S. Laurel 1950-? 1969 Atlantic Theatres (Warner „35) owned this theatre. Alhambra MILLVILLE Nu-Joy ? 1935 PORT NORRIS VINELAND Vine St. ? 1900-? 1915 Levoy Majestic N. Laurel ? 1930-? 1955 Atlantic Theatres (Warner „35) owned this theatre 1945-1955. 130 High http://www.levoy.org/ 1908-1974 1,395 seats Owners: 1930 Rovner & Handle 1940-1950 Warner Brothers 1964 Milgram Theatres 1969 Marshall and Roed Theatres, Inc. Now a concert hall. Cumberland Mall 14 3849 S Delsea Dr First weekend of November 19982,600 seats Regal Cinemas owns this cinema. Millville ? 1930 Rovner & Handle owned this theatre. Cumberland Mall I & II ? 1980-? 1998 Owners: 1980 General Cinema Corp. 1990-1998 American Multi Cinemas Globe 523 Landis ? 1935-? 1950 596 seats Warner Brothers owned this theatre 1940-1950. Vineland Cinemas AKA: Del Marco De Marco 4 AKA: Vineland Cinemas W Landis Ave & N Delsea ? 2001-2008 Grand AKA: Landis 419 Landis ? 1930-1937 990 seats Warner Brothers owned this theatre 1935-1950. W Landis Ave & N Delsea ? 1980-2000 * Late 1970‟s opened as a twin by Budco Quality Theatres, Inc. * Early 1980‟s 3 cinemas * 1986 taken over by American Multi Cinemas * Late 1980‟s 4 cinemas * By 2001 renamed De Marco Cinemas Landis 419 Landis 1937-1986 1,183 seats * March 12th, 1937 opened after losing the construction race with the Grand by one day. * 1960 Budco of Doylestown,pa buys this theatre. * 1964 started to show adult movies * 1980 twined * 1986 taken over by American Multi Cinemas * 1987 closed, salvageable items moved into other AMC theatres. * There are plans to restore this cinema. Delsea Drive-In 2203 S. Delsea Drive http://delseadrivein.com/ th 1949-July 30 , 1987, 2004Owner in 2005: Mini Theatres GLOUCHESTER COUNTY DEPTFORD Cinema I,II,III,IV,V & VI 1795 Deptford Center Rd ? 1985 4 cinemas in the early 1970‟s, Owners: 1985-2002 General Cinema Corp. 2002- American Multi Cinemas Deptford 8 502 N Almonesson Rd ? 1985 American Multi Cinemas owns this cinema. Landis 5 ? 1995-? 2000 Frank Company never built this cinema. Chews Landing GLASSBORO ? 1980-? 1985 Milgram Theatres owned this theatre. College Twin ? 1975-? 1985 Owners: 1975 Ellis, A. M. Theaters Company 1980-1985 Music Makers Group, Inc., The Glassboro AKA: Roxy Hill's (II) 35 w. Broad ? 1950-? 1955 950 seats THOROFARE Parkway Drive-In Route 130 and 295 ? 1960-? 1980 Milgram Theatres owned this theatre 1960-1975. High/Academy ? 1935-? 1998 750 seats Owners: 1940-1955 Varbalow Circuit 1964-1998 Milgram Theatres Broadway PITMAN 43 S Broadway http://thebroadwaytheatre.org/ 1926-2005 (as cinema) 1,165 seats Now a live theatre. TURNERSVILLE Cross Keys 12 151 American Blvd ? 1997Regal Cinemas owned this theatre. Park ? 1925 Washington Township 14 Palace Roxy 1922-? 1925 121 Tuckahoe Rd ? 1998Owners: 1998-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2002- Regal Cinemas SEWELL AKA: Glassboro Plaza Cinema Route 42 1971-2002 Milgram Theatres owned this theatre 1971-1985 High/Academy 1928-? 1930 Park ? 1945-? 1945 Bailey's PAULSBORO Washington Township 5 ? 1998 Clearview Cinema Corp. owned this theatre. WESTVILLE Embassy ? 1955 444 seats AKA: Boro, Hill‟s Broad St. 1915-1918 Victoria ? 1930 Boro Broad St. ? 1950 585 seats Hill's Broad St. 1918-? 1945 * 1915 opened as Bailey's * 1918 renamed Hill (old) * Late 1940's renamed Boro * Early 1950's closed Embassy SWEDESBORO WILLIAMSTOWN Grand 405 S. Main http://www.roadcompany.com/ 1924-1987 450 seats Now a concert hall. AKA: Shoemaker‟s Opera House 23 Allen ? 1935-1950 375 seats Atlantic Theatres (Warner „35) owned this theatre 1935-1945. WOODBURY Rialto 112 S Broad ? 1920-? 1950 1,126 seats Shoemaker's Opera House 23 Allen 1915-? 1930 Owners: 1930 Warner Brothers 1935-1950 Atlantic Theatres (Warner „35) Fenwick ? 1940-? 1955 722 seats Grand Opera House 1890-1912 * 1881 opened as Salem Letcure Hall * 1890's renamed Grand Opera House * 1905 screens movies * 1912 burned Wood Palace 39 S Broad ? 1940-? 1975 1,056 seats Atlantic Theatres (Warner „35) owned this theatre. ? 1930-? 1955 1,076 seats WOODSTOWN Grand ? 1945-? 1969 590 seats Milgram Theatres owned this theatre in 1969. SALEM COUNTY Y. M. C. A. CARNEY’S POINT ELMER ? 1935-? 1940 Elmer ? 1935-? 1945 Broad PENNS GROVE Opera House ? 1935-? 1940 250 listings for Pennsylvania 197 listings for New Jersey Total 447 listings 2008-01-12 Last update: 2008-01-28 Suburban Philadelphia movie theatres by Mike Rivest www.movie-theatre.org AKA: Broadway 1115 S. Broad ? 1920-? 1955 972 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Company of America 1930 Warner Brothers 1935-1955 Atlantic Theatres (Warner „35) Grove ? 1945-? 1969 606 seats Atlantic Theatres (Warner „35) owned this theatre. Dreamland 165 W. Broadway 1906 

 

Friends Of The Boyd

Pictures and history of the Boyd Theatre, saved from demolition, and to be reopened in 2006 for musicals and film.