History of western Kansas movie theatres and drive-ins Includes Wichita.

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BELOIT JEWELL COUNTY

BURR OAK Cozee ? 1950 200 seats

FORMOSA

Formosa

? 1940-? 1945

MANKATO

Blair ? 1930-? 1935 Blair Theatres Enterprises owned this theatre.

Ute

203 N Commercial 1905- 300 seats This is opened during the weekends only.

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LINCOLN COUNTY

BARNARD

Kansan

? 1940-? 1955 257 seats

BEVERLY

Beverly

? 1930

LINCOLN

Finch

122 E. Lincoln http://www.finchtheatre.com 1998- A video has been posted at www.youtube.com (search Finch Theatre in Lincoln)

Princess

? 1935-? 1945

Roach

? 1950-? 1990 420 seats

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MITCHELL COUNTY

BELOIT

Beloit 117 N. Mill ? 1945-? 1964 643 seats Owners: 1950 Theater Enterprises 1955 Mid-Central Theaters, Inc 1961-1964 Commonwealth Theatres

Dickinson

? 1930-? 1945 Owners: 1930-1935 Dickinson, Glen Theatres 1940 Griffith-Dickinson Theatres Inc. 1945 Griffith, H. J. Theatres

Fiesta Drive-In ? 1955-? 1980

Grand

? 1920-? 1930

Main Street 117 W. Main 1908-2004 653 seats

Soloman Valley Cinemas 2 1234 N. Independence http://www.beloitmovies.com 2004-

CAWKER CITY Cawker ? 1945-? 1955 300 seats

Rialto

? 1940

GLEN ELDER Plaza

? 1935-? 1950 300 seats

SIMPSON

Cozy

Closed by 1940

Electric

Closed by 1935

TIPTON

Royal Closed by 1935

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OSBORNE COUNTY

ALTON

Alton Drive-In ? 1955

Pastime

Closed by 1940

DOWNS

Downs ? 1935-? 1935

Lido

520 Morgan ? 1940-? 1955 316 seats

Pastime

? 1930

NATOMA

Reel ? 1930

Welling

? 1940-? 1955 285 seats

OSBORNE

Blair Main St. ? 1930-? 1955 521 seats Blair Theatres Enterprises owned it 1930-1935

Crystal ? 1930

Pioneer Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

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RUSSELL COUNTY

LUCAS

Isis

116 S. Main ? 1940-1981 490 seats Reopened as a live theatre in 1999.

New Isis ? 1935

LURAY

Luray Community ? 1940-? 1945

RUSSELL

Dream AKA: Mainstreet

629 Main http://www.rwisp.com/~dreamtheater/ 1935- 425 seats * 1923 opened as Mainstreet * 1935 renovated and renamed Dream * 1947 A fire destroys the theatre. * 1947 the new Dream theatre opened. * Early 1980's B & B takes it over. * May 2000 B & B Theatres closes it. It is has been reopened since. It is opened during the weekends only.

Mainstreet AKA: Dream

629 Main 1923-1935

Mecca

837 Main ? 1940-? 1950 585 seats

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Sky-Vu Drive-In West of town? 1950-? 1985

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SMITH COUNTY

GAYLORD

Palace

Closed by 1935

KENSINGTON

Kensington

? 1945-? 1950 301 seats

Pastime

? 1930-? 1935

Royal ? 1940

LEBANON

Owl ? 1935-? 1955 240 seats

Pic

? 1945-? 1955 275 seats

SMITH CENTER Blair ? 1935-? 1955 400 seats

Blair Drive-In ? 1961

Center 217 S. Main www.smithcenter.net ? 1990- 209 seats

Peoples

? 1930

Smith Center Drive-In US 36 east of town ? 1955-? 1980 300 cars

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CONCORDIA CLOUD COUNTY

CLYDE Blair ? 1930 Blair Theatres Enterprises owned this theatre.

Plaza

502 Washington ? 1935-? 1955 252 seats

CONCORDIA

Apollo 2

? 1990-2002

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Brown-Grand

1907-1978 * April 3, 1906 groundbreaking ceremonies took place. * September 17, 1907 opened * 1925 The Concordia Amusement Company buys the building for use as a cinema. * 1929 updated for talking pictures * 1955 renovated. * September 10, 1974 the last picture show, the premier showing of The Devil and Leroy Basset * 1976 Restoration starts. * 1978 fully reopened as a performing arts center.

Cloud 9 Drive-In AKA: Concordia Drive-In

US 81 at County Road 787 ? 1969-? 1980

Concordia

? 1940-? 1945 Fite Brothers Theatres owned this cinema.

Concordia Drive-In AKA: Cloud 9 Drive-In

? 1955-? 1961 300 cars

Del Harco ? 1930-? 1935

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Grand

310 W. 6th St. ? 1930-? 1964 760 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1961 NT & T Amusement Corp.

Iris

? 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) owned this theatre.

Majestic 4 229 W 6th Street 2006- B & B Theatres owns this quad cinema.

Strand

Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 435 seats Fite Brothers Theatres owned it 1940-1945

Whiteway

? 1930-? 1935 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. owned it in 1935

GLASCO

Avalon

? 1935

Dream

Main St ? 1940-? 1955 250 seats

JAMESTOWN

Royal ? 1935

MILTONVALE

Liberty

? 1935

Majestic ? 1930

Majestic (II) ? 1950 250 seats

Opera House ? 1940

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MARSHALL COUNTY

AXTELL

Isis

? 1940

Royal ? 1930-? 1950 230 seats

BEATTIE

Community

Closed by 1940

BLUE RAPIDS Regent 601 Jenesee ? 1930-? 1955 320 seats

FRANKFORT

Regent ? 1930

Royal 104 W 2nd ? 1930-? 1955 350 seats

MARYSVILLE

Astro 1,2 & 3 AKA: Isis

820 Center http://astro3.com/ 1970- It opened as an Christian athletic hall in 1912 and became the Isis theatre in 1924.Two more screens were built next door in 1980.

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Hilltop Drive-In Hwy 36 ? 1955-? 1980 250 cars

Isis AKA: Astro 1,2 & 3

820 Center 1924-1970 500 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.

Laune

? 1935

Liberty

207 N. 8th St. ? 1930-? 1955 913 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.

Rialto

? 1940

SUMMERFIELD

Auditorium

? 1945

VERMILLION

Lone Star

? 1935-? 1945

Vermillion

? 1950 306 seats

WATERVILLE

Isis ? 1930-? 1955

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REPUBLIC COUNTY

BELLEVILLE

Blair 1310 19th Street, 1928-? 1985, November 7th, 2008- Owners: 1928-1935 Blair Theatres Enterprises 1945-1985 Commonwealth Theatres

Blair Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 250 cars

Majestic

? 1920-? 1930 Owned by S. H. Blair in 1920

COURTLAND

Community

? 1930-? 1940

Courtland

? 1945

CUBA

Rose Playhouse Closed by 1940

REPUBLIC

New Community ? 1940-? 1950 165 seats

Nutter ? 1930

Republic

? 1940-? 1945

Royal ? 1930-? 1945

SCANDIA

Princess

? 1935-? 1955 285 seats

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WASHINGTON COUNTY

BARNES

Fox

? 1940-? 1950 200 seats

CLIFTON

Clifton

? 1935-? 1940

Iris

? 1945-? 1955

GREENLEAF

Elite

? 1935-? 1955 200 seats

HANOVER

Kaw

? 1940-? 1955 200 seats

Ritz

? 1935

LINN

Joan

? 1950-? 1955 300 seats

Majestic

Closed by 1940

WASHINGTON

Majestic

? 1930-? 1935

Major

1921-? 1990 350 seats

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DODGE CITY ASHLAND D & M ? 1990

Photoplay

? 1930

Ritz

Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 312 seats

ENGLEWOOD

O-K ? 1940-? 1940

Pla-Mor

? 1945-? 1955

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COLDWATER

Chief 122 E. Main ? 1950- 343 seats This was built under a different name in 1928.

Comanche

? 1945

Covsett

? 1930

Gossett

? 1930-? 1940

Pleasant Hour ? 1930

PROTECTION

Midway

Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 273 seats

Pastime

? 1930

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KINSLEY

Palace

223 E. 6th St. ? 1930- 461 seats Owners: 1930 Central States Theater Company 1935-1955 Commonwealth Theatres Now open on an part-time basis

LEWIS

Lewis

Closed by 1940

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BUCKLIN

DeLuxe

Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 256 seats

DODGE CITY

Beesum

? 1920-? 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) owned it in 1930

Boot Hill Drive-In Hwy 50 March 29th, 1950-? 1980 300 cars Tal Richardson owned this drive-in 1961-1964

Cinema Circle 2 106 Kincaid Street ? 1980-2008 This cinema has a circular design.

Cozy

? 1925-? 1950 396 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1950 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.

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Crown

208 Gunsmoke St. ? 1930-? 1950 590 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1940-1950 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.

Dodge AKA: Fox-Dodge

1401 Central 1929-? 1969 1,104 seats The movie "Dodge City" had its world premiere here and the two other theatres 1939. 60,000 came to town along with the governors of Kansas, Colorado and New Mexico. Owners: 1929 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1961-1964 NT & T Amusement Corp. 1969 Fox-Intermountain-Midwest Theatres

Fox-Dodge AKA: Dodge

1401 Central ? 1940-? 1950 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. owned this theatre.

New Grand ? 1925

Rath

? 1920-? 1925

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South Drive-In AKA: Dodge City Drive-In

1019 W. McArtor Road, 1947- 300 cars

Village 8 Cinema 2601 Central ? 1998- B & B Theatres owns this cinema.

SPEARVILLE

DeLuxe

Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 276 seats

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JETMORE

Majestic

? 1930-? 1950 245 seats

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GREENSBURG

Twilight

132 S. Main http://www.greensburgtwilighttheatre.net/ 1917-2007, 2013- 482 seats This theatre was damaged in 2006 by a tornado. The design of the new theatre is being provided by Warren Theatres.

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FOWLER

Artesian

Closed by ? 1935

MEAD

Globe

? 1930-? 1935

Meade

? 1940-? 1950 375 seats

Meade Drive-In ? 1955

Starlight Drive-In Route 23 ? 1961-? 1980

PLAINS

Dreamland ? 1935

Miller ? 1945

Plains

? 1950 350 seats

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LARNED

Electric

409 Broadway ? 1930-? 1955 371 seats

Learned Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

State

519 Broadway ? 1930- 378 seats This was rebuilt in 1949.

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EMPORIA CHASE COUNTY

COTTONWOOD FALLS Lyric ? 1940-? 1950 200 seats

Odeon

? 1930-? 1930

STRONG CITY Uptown

? 1935-? 1990 310 seats

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HARVEY COUNTY

BURTON

Burton

? 1945-? 1950 240 seats

Ritz

? 1940-? 1940

HALSTEAD

Ideal ? 1930-? 1955 200 seats

SEDGEWICK

Wick

? 1950-? 1955 200 seats Slothower Theatres owned this theatre in 1950.

NEWTON

Chief 506 Main ? 1950-? 1955 367 seats Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. owned it in 1955.

Chisholm Trail 8 AKA: Palace 8, Royale 8

2006- Mitchell Theatres owns this cinema.

Fox AKA: Royal, Regent

218 Main 1955-1999 * 1914 opened as Royal * 1921 renovated and renamed Regent * 1955 Taken over by Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. and renamed Fox. The proscenium was cut away for the CinemaScope screen * 1999 Closed with the showing of EDtv. This theatre is being restored. Owners: 1955 NT & T Amusement Corp. 1975 Mann Theatres Corporation of California 1985 Dickinson Theatres

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Liberty ? 1930

Palace 8 AKA: Royale 8, Chisholm Trail 8

601 SE 36th ? 2005-2006

Regent AKA: Fox, Royal

218 Main 1921-1955 636 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.

Rex

? 1945-? 1955 380 seats Sproule Theater Circuit owned it 1945-1950

Royal AKA: Regent, Fox

218 Main 1914-1921

Royale 8 AKA: Palace 8, Chisholm Trail 8

Newton Factory Outlet Mall 1999-2003 Warren Theatres owned this theatre.

Star ? 1930-? 1950 Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955

Starlite Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961

West-Vue Drive-In W. 1st St. & Meridan Road ? 1955-? 1985 300 cars

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LYON COUNTY

ALLEN

Allen

? 1940-? 1945

EMPORIA

50 South Drive-In 5 km west of town ? 1950-? 1985 500 cars Commonwealth Theatres owned it 1980-1985

Electric

612 Commercial ? 1920-? 1925

Emporia

? 1920

Flint Hills 8 1614 Industrial Road ? 1990- Owners: 1990 United Artists 1995 Crown Cinema Corporation 1998 Dickinson Theatres This cinema may have fewer screens when it opened.

Granada

809 Commercial 1929-1982 1,287 seats Owners: 1929 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1961-1964 NT & T Amusement Corp. 1969 Fox-Intermountain-Midwest Theatres 1980 Commonwealth Theatres

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Lyric

505 Commercial ? 1935-? 1950 375 seats

Petite 1 & 2 AKA: Strand

707 Commercial ? 1980-2005 Owners: 1980 Commonwealth Theatres 1987 United Artists 1995 Crown Cinema Corporation 1998 Wallace Theatre Corporation

Royal ? 1925-? 1935 Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.

Strand AKA: Petite 1 & 2

705 Commercial ? 1920-? 1955 919 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.

FLORENCE

Town changed name to Neosho Rapids

Mayflower 414 Main 1921-? 1955 250 seats

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MARION COUNTY

HILLSBORO

Avon

? 1940-? 1950

MARION

Garden

? 1930-? 1935

Kaw

? 1940-? 1955 Dickinson Theatres owned it 1950-1955

PEABODY

Sunflower 210 N. Walnut March 1920-? 1955 This is now a bowling alley.

TAMPA

Auditorium

? 1935-? 1945

Starland

? 1950-? 1955

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MCPHERSON COUNTY

CANTON

Canton

? 1935

LINDSBORG

Plaza AKA: Wonderland

125 N Main ? 1945-? 1955 336 seats Commonwealth Theatres owned this theatre 1950-1955

Wonderland AKA: Plaza

125 N. Main 1913-? 1940

MARQUETTE

Strand ? 1935-? 1950 250 seats

MCPHERSON

Airdome

123 S Main 1910-1914

Cinema 3 AKA: McPherson Cinema 4

? 1990-? 1995 B & B Theatres, Inc owned it

Electric Hall 1909-1929

Empire

1926-? 1935

Grace and Cozy 114 S Main 1914-1915

Helstorm

? 1940-? 1945

Lotto

1909-shortly after.

Mac AKA: McPherson Opera House

Main St & Sutherland ? 1940-? 1955 223 seats Sproule Theater Circuit owned it 1945-1950

Manor 105 S Main ? 1943-? 1955 502 seats Baker, A. F., Circuit owned it 1945-1950

McPherson Cinema 4 316 N Main ? 1998- B & B Theatres, Inc owns this cinema.

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McPherson Opera House Main St & Sutherland 1888-? 1935

Mikado

223 S Main 1916-1917

Ritz

116 N Main ? 1935-? 1955

Spiral 116 N Main 1931-? 1934

Starview Drive-In North of town March 16, 1949-1985 450 cars

Tourney

1918-1943

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MORRIS COUNTY

COUNCIL GROVE Chief Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 312 cars

Ritz AKA: Stella

312 Main ? 1940-2000 500 seats

Ritz Drive-In ? 1980-? 1985

Roxy

Closed by 1940

Stella AKA: Ritz

1918-? 1935

DWIGHT

Dwight ? 1950

WHITE CITY Fiesta

Main St. ? 1950 200 seats

WILSEY

Idle Hour

? 1935-? 1935

Wilsey

Main St. ? 1940-? 1950 265 seats 64 listings

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GARDEN CITY FINNEY COUNTY

GARDEN CITY Garden ? 1930

Garden City Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985 300 cars Commonwealth Theatres owned it 1955-1985

Kimo

? 1935-? 1935

Ritz

116 N Main ? 1940-? 1961 Commonwealth Theatres owned this 561-seat theatre.

Sequoyah

1118 Fleming ? 1990- * Late 1980's opened as a twin by United Artists * Early 1990's taken over by Crown Cinema Corporation and expanded to 6 screens * By 1998 taken over by Dickinson Theatres * Early 2000's expanded to 9 screens * 2010 Dickinson sold it to Mitchell Theatres * 2011 8 cinemas

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State

418 N Main May 1929-? 2000 659 seats Owners: 1940-1987 Commonwealth Theatres 1995 Crown Cinema Corporation 1998-2000 Dickinson Theatres This was renovated in 1967.

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GRANT COUNTY

ULYSSES

Grant ? 1940-? 1950 237 seats

Crocker AKA: The Movies

1948-1976

Movies, The AKA: Crocker

200 N Main 1976- * 1948 Opened as Crocker * 1976 renamed The Movies * 2010 stopped showtime listings online (may be closed)

Ulysses

? 1935-? 1945

Ulysses Drive-In 1952-1987 290 cars * 1952 built by C. B. Crocker with space for 300 cars * 1972 Richard and Norma buy it * 1987 closed * 1992 demolished

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GRAY COUNTY

CIMARRON

Cimarron

? 1945-? 1955 370 seats

Iris

? 1930-? 1930

Morris

? 1935-? 1940

MONTEZUMA

Diamond

? 1935-? 1940

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GREELEY COUNTY

TRIBUNE

Tribune

? 1940- 450 seats

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HAMILTON COUNTY

SYRACUSE

Northrup

116 N. Main 1930- 450 seats * April 8, 1930 opened with "Footlight and Fools" * 1991 The Chamber of Commerce buys it for upgrades * Late 1990's digital sound installed * February 2005 added to the National Register of Historic Places

Rancho 50 Drive-In

West of town ? 1955-? 1975 300 cars

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HASKELL COUNTY

SATANA

Satana

Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 240 seats

SUBLETTE

Hays

? 1950-? 1955 288 seats

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KEARNY COUNTY

LAKIN

Electric

? 1935

High School Auditorium ? 1950-? 1955 525 seats

Lakin

? 1940-? 1945

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LANE COUNTY

DIGHTON

Dighton Drive-In West of town ? 1961-? 1975 185 cars

Neeley

? 1935-? 1955 380 seats

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MORTON COUNTY

ELKHART

Doric 1918-? 1955 350 seats This theatre is being restored.

Sands Drive-In ? 1969-? 1975

Tuscan Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975 300 cars

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SCOTT COUNTY

SCOTT CITY Majestic

Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 450 seats Now a restaurant.

Scott City Drive-In South of town ? 1950-? 1980 235 cars

Uptown

420 Main ? 1990-? 2009 This theatre has no listings online.

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STANTON COUNTY

JOHNSON

Liberty

? 1935

Southwest ? 1940-? 1955 350 seats

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STEVENS COUNTY

HUGOTON

Harris

? 1935-? 1950 450 seats

Hugoton Drive-In State 51 at Washington ? 1955-? 1980 275 cars

Showplace

1948-? 2005

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STEWARD COUNTY

LIBERAL

Great Western Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985 300 cars Commonwealth Theatres owned this drive-in 1961-1985

Majestic

? 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) owned this theatre.

Plaza

W 2nd St. ? 1930-? 1964 615 seats Owners: 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1961-1964 NT & T Amusement Corp.

South Gate 1104 S Kansas Ave ? 1980- Late 1970's opened by Commonwealth Theatres with 2 screens 1987 taken over by United Artists Late 1980's expanded to 4 screens Early 1990's taken over by Crown Cinema Corporation 1998 owner: Wallace Theatres Corporation. 2009 Six stadium-seating cinemas

Tucker 211 N Kansas 1921-? 1985 854 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955 Commonwealth Theatres 1961-1964 NT & T Amusement Corp. 1969 Fox-Intermountain-Midwest Theatres 1975-1985 Commonwealth Theatres

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WICHITA COUNTY

LEOTI

Plaza

Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 350 seats 42 theatres listed

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HAYS ELLIS COUNTY

ELLIS Crystal ? 1930-? 1955 396 seats Renovated in the early 1930's Baker, A. F., Circuit owned it 1945-1950

HAYS

Fox

1202 Main April 12, 1950-? 2002 1,037 seats Owners: 1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1961-1964 NT & T Amusement Corp. 1969 Fox-Intermountain-Midwest Theatres 1975-1980 Mann Theatres Corporation of California

Hays

2000

Hays Drive-In Ole 40 at Cantebury ? 1950-? 1985 Twinned in the late 1970's, this drive-in had space for 300 cars.

Mall Cinema 8 2925 Vine ? 1975- * Early 1970’s opened by CinemaNational of Syracuse, NY * By 2000 It expanded to four cinemas as it is taken over by Dickinson Theatres * By 2005 8 screens * 2010 taken over by Showplex Cinemas

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Star ? 1940-? 1950 525 seats

Strand

1102 Main ? 1926-? 1955 640 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.

VICTORIA

Gay

Goetz St. ? 1950-? 1955 414 seats

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GRAHAM COUNTY

HILL CITY Frontier Stage http://www.hillcitymovie.com/ 2005- 130 seats This cinema has digital projection. It is opened on weekend only.

Hill City Drive-In ? 1955

Midway

? 1930 450 seats

Riverside Drive-In ? 1961-? 1980

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NESS COUNTY

NESS CITY Doris

? 1930

IFS Jarvis ? 2005

Jarvis

? 1990

Ness

Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 400 seats

Snyder ? 1935

Star Drive-In ? 1955-? 1995 200 cars

RAMSON

Strand

? 1930-? 1950 200 seats

UTICA

Olympic

Closed by 1935

Star ? 1945-? 1955 200 seats

Williams

? 1940

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NORTON COUNTY

ALMENA

Almenta

? 1950-? 1955 275 seats

Lyric

? 1930

Rabourne

? 1930-? 1940

LENORA

Neal ? 1940-? 1955 300 seats

Opera House ? 1930-? 1935

NORTON

75 Airport Drive-In

? 1969-? 1975

Auditorium AKA: Norton

215 E. Main ? 1940 Commonwealth Theatres owned this theatre.

Cozy

107 W. Main ? 1930-? 1950 563 seats Owners: 1935 Central States Theater Company 1940-1950 Commonwealth Theatres

Norton

215 E. Main 1906- 702 seats Renovated in 1947 Owned by Commonwealth Theatres 1950-1964

Sunset Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 Commonwealth Theatres owned this drive-in 1961-1964

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PHILLIPS COUNTY

ARGA

Electra

? 1930

LOGAN

Main Street ? 1935-? 1955 275 seats

PHILLIPSBURG

Majestic AKA: Winship Opera House,

724 4TH St. 1924- B & B theatres owned it in 2000, which was twinned at this time.

Phillipsburg Drive-In ? 1955-? 1980 250 cars

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ROOKS COUNTY

PALCO

Palco

? 1950

PLAINSVILLE

Moore

? 1930-? 1990 375 seats

SkiVue Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

STOCKTON

Nova

4200 Main St. http://www.stocktonnova.com 1932, 1955, 2011- 473 seats

Park Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985

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RUSH COUNTY

LA CROSSE Hilltop Drive-In HWY us 183 1953-1969, 1971-1973 385 cars * 1953 opened * 1966 screen destroyed by a tornado * 1969 closed * 1971 reopened by Sterling Bagby * 1973 closed * 1990 torn down in the late 1990s

La Crosse ? 1930

Paramount 8th and Elm ? 1935-1981 400 seats This was renovated in 1946.

MACCRACKEN

Garden

Main St. ? 1940-? 1950 200 seats

Strand

Closed by 1935

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TREGO COUNTY

COLLYER

Seman

? 1935-? 1940

WA KEENEY Garden

? 1930

Kelly

Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 540 seats

Y Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

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HUTCHINSON BARTON COUNTY

CALFIN Clafin ? 1940

ELLINWOOD

Ellinwood

150 N. Main ? 1930-? 1955 400 seats Commonwealth Theatres owned it 1950-1955

Ellinwood Drive-In Park at Criag ? 1955-? 1975 Commonwealth Theatres owned it 1961-1964

GREAT BEND Andress

? 1930

Crest ? 1955-? 1985 Commonwealth Theatres owned this theatre.

Dickinson

? 1935

Echo

? 1925-? 1930

Great Bend Drive-In W. Bend ? 1950-? 1985 320 cars Commonwealth Theatres owned it 1961-1985

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Kansan

1903 Lakin ? 1940-? 1950 Commonwealth Theatres owned this 612-seat theatre.

Lakin

? 1925

Plaza

1210 Main ? 1935-? 1955 547 seats Owners: 1935 Central States Theater Company 1940-1955 Commonwealth Theatres

Strand

1913 Lakin ? 1935-? 1955 406 seats Owners: 1935 Central States Theater Company 1940-1955 Commonwealth Theatres

Village Cinema 4805 10th St. http://www.villagecinemas3.com 1979- * 1979 opened by Commonwealth Theatres as a twin cinema. * 1987 Taken over by United Artists * Late 1980's a 3rd screen is installed * Early 1990's taken over by Crown Cinema Corporation * By 1998 taken over by Wallace Theatres Corporation * 2011 sold.

HOSINGTON

Barton

? 1950 Commonwealth Theatres owned this 453-seat theatre.

Cheyenne Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961 Commonwealth Theatres owned this drive-in

Royal 109 N. Main ? 1930-? 1961 617 seats Owners: 1935 Central States Theater Company 1940-1961 Commonwealth Theatres

Star ? 1940-? 1945 Commonwealth Theatres owned it in 1945

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RENO COUNTY

HAVEN

Booster

? 1935-? 1950 250 seats Owned by Slothower Theatres in 1950

HUTCHINSON

Airport Drive-In AKA: Ayr-Vu Drive-In

30th Street ? 1975-? 1985 508 cars Commonwealth Theatres owned this drive-in

Ayr-Vu Drive-In AKA: Airport Drive-In

30th Street ? 1950-? 1969 508 cars

Cinema 1 & 2 410 E 30th Ave ? 1975-2005 Owners: 1975 Commonwealth Theatres 1987 United Artists 1995 Crown Cinema Corporation 1998 Wallace Theatres Corporation

Cosmosphere IMAX

1100 N Plum 1980-

De Luxe ? 1925-? 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) owned it in 1930

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Flag AKA: State

310 N Main ? 1975-? 1985 Commonwealth Theatres owned this theatre, its now a children's theatre.

Fox

18 E First St http://www.hutchinsonfox.com/ June 8, 1931- 1,343 seats * June 8, 1931 opened by Fox Midwest Amusement Corp., which has it until the late 1950's * Early 1970's Mann Theatres Corporation of California takes it over * Early 1980's Dickinson Theatres takes it over * 1985 closed * 1990 reopened * January 30, 1999 restored Movies are sometimes shown here. http://www.hutchinsonfox.com

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Iris

? 1930-? 1940 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) owned it in 1930

Iris Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975 500 cars Sproule Theater Circuit owned it in 1950

Mall Cinema 4 1500 E 11th St ? 1990-? 2000 Owners: 1990 United Artists 1995 Crown Cinema Corporation 1998 Dickinson Theatres This cinema was in a different location in the mall than the cinema 8.

Mall Cinema 8 1500 E 11th St ? 1998 Jointly owned by Wallace Theatres/Hollywood and Dickinson Theatres in 1998. It was wholly owned by Dickinson Theatres since 2000. In 2002 it was announced that stadium seating and other renoventions were to be done but as of an June 9th, 2010 article in the News, no work was done.

Midland

8 N. Main ? 1920-? 1955 965 seats Owners: 1920-1925 M. B. Shanberg 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1950 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.

Royal ? 1925-? 1935 400 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.

South Hutch Drive-In Blanchard & Washington ? 1961-? 1985 600 cars Commonwealth Theatres owned this drive-in

State

310 N Main ? 1940-? 1955 490 seats Sproule Theater Circuit owned it 1945-1950

Strand

? 1935-? 1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. owned this 516-seat theatre.

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LANGDON

Langdon

? 1940

NICKERSON

Gem

Closed by 1940

PRETTY PRAIRIE Civic

105 W. Main http://prairiestage.com/civic/civic.htm 1936-? 1955, 1981- 200 seats

SYLVIA

Electric

? 1935

Owens

? 1940-? 1945

Sylvia

? 1950 200 seats

TURON

Turon

? 1935-? 1955 300 seats

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RICE COUNTY

GENESEO

Cozy Closed by 1935

LITTLE RIVER Majestic

Closed by 1935

Ritz

? 1940-? 1955

LYONS

Lyons

? 1930-? 1955 Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1945-1950 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.

Lyons Drive-In ? 1955-? 1980

Star ? 1940-? 1955

STERLING

Lowe

? 1935-? 1940

Royal Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 475 seats

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STAFFORD COUNTY

MACKSVILLE

Campbell ? 1935

Rothrocks

? 1940-? 1950 250 seats

ST. JOHN DeLuxe

? 1930-? 1935

Pix

? 1940-? 1964 326 seats Dickinson Theatres owned it 1945-1964

STAFFORD

Mystic

? 1930-1937

Ritz

June 1937- 520 seats Dickinson Theatres owned it 1945-1969

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KINGMAN BARBER COUNTY

HARDTNER DeLuxe

? 1935-? 1955

KIOWA

Kansas

? 1930-? 1955

MEDICINE LODGE Pagent Drive-In 3492 Pageant http://www.pageantdrivein.com/ 1952-1987, 1995- 300 cars * 1952 opened * 1987 closed * 1995 reopened

Pastime

Main St. ? 1930-? 1955 353 seats

SHARON

Cozy

? 1955

Sharon (Portable)

? 1945

69

HARPER COUNTY

ANTHONY

Anthony

240 W. Main November 23rd, 1936- 539 seats

Novelty

? 1930-? 1950 300 seats

Star-Vue Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 200 cars

ATTICA

Attica

? 1935-? 1955

Cozy

? 1950-? 1955

BLUFF CITY Home

Closed by 1940

HARPER

Electric

Closed by 1935

Harper

11 W. Main 1922-? 1955 380 seats This is now an community arts center.

New

? 1930-? 1935

70

KINGMAN COUNTY

CUNNINGHAM

Cunningham

? 1940-? 1950 240 seats

KINGMAN

Eagle AKA: Kingman, Meade

237 N Main ? 1995

Kingman AKA: Eagle, Meade

235 N Main ? 2005- This is open on weekends only.

Kingman Drive-In AKA: Meade Drive-In

? 1961-? 1964 300 cars

Meade AKA: Eagle, Kingman

235 N Main July 1920-? 1990 620 seats Commonwealth Theatres owned it in 1955

Meade Drive-In AKA: Kingman Drive-In

Northeast 10th St. ? 1955-? 1975 300 cars Commonwealth Theatres owned it in 1955

Parma

? 1940-? 1950 300 seats

NORWICH

Norwich

? 1940-? 1945

ZENDA

Sharon (Portable)

? 1945-? 1950

Zenda

? 1950-? 1955

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PRATT COUNTY

COATS

Coats

Closed by 1940

PRATT

Barron

313 S. Main http://www.barrontheatre.com/ 1930- 848 seats Owners: 1943-1987 Commonwealth Theatres 1987-1991 United Artists Twinned in the 1990's

Kansas 320 S. Main 1926-? 1955 481 seats Commonwealth Theatres owned it 1943-1950

Motion Picture ? 1930

Trail Drive-In ? 1950-? 1980 400 cars Commonwealth Theatres owned it 1961-1980

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SUMNER COUNTY

ARGONIA

Argonia

? 1935-? 1955 300 seats

Portable

? 1940

BELLE PLAINE Belle Plaine ? 1940-? 1955 300 seats Owners: 1945 Mrs. T. H. Slothhower 1950-1955 Slothower Theatres

CALDWELL

Bi-State Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975 200 cars

Electric

? 1930

Ritz

Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 475 seats

CONWAY SPRINGS Conway

Main St. ? 1950 290 seats

Opera House ? 1935-? 1945

MULVANE

54 Drive-In ? 1961-? 1964 Slothower Theatres owned this drive-in

81 Drive-In ? 1961-? 1964 Slothower Theatres owned this drive-in

Derby Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975 Owners: 1961 Slothower Theatres 1964 Commonwealth Theatres

Mulvane

Closed by 1940

Pix

? 1945-? 1955 400 seats Owners: 1945 Mrs. T. H. Slothhower 1950-1955 Slothower Theatres

OXFORD

Oxford

? 1940-? 1955 300 seats Owners: 1945 Mrs. T. H. Slothhower 1950-1955 Slothower Theatres

Palace

Closed by 1935

WELLINGTON

Ashland

? 1925

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Chisholm Trail Drive-In 1850 E. 16th St. ? 1950-2001 400 cars

Lyric 215 S. Washington ? 1940-? 1955 462 seats

Majestic

? 1925-? 1935 Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.

Regent 114 W. Lincoln ? 1930-2009 727 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1950 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.

Sunset Drive-In ? 1955 51 listings

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OAKLEY CHEYENNE COUNTY

BIRD CITY Bird City ? 1935-? 1955 300 seats

Trickett

? 1930-? 1930

SAINT FRANCIS Cheyenne

? 1955- 104 E. Washington

Electric

? 1930-? 1930

St. Francis 29 Washington ? 1935-? 1955 352 seats

Starlite Drive-In ? 1980-? 1985

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DECATUR COUNTY

JENNINGS

Community

? 1945-? 1950 200 seats

Electric

? 1930

NORCATUR

Community

? 1950-? 1955 175 seats

Legion

? 1930

Liberty

? 1930-? 1950 300 seats

OBERLIN

Chief ? 1940-? 1955 475 seats

Legion

? 1930

Oberlin 1906

Opera House ? 1935

Sunflower ? 1990- This is open on weekends only.

October 2007 photo: Larry Karstens and Matt Lutthans

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GROVE COUNTY

GRAINLAND

Elite

Closed by 1940

GRINNELL

Electric

? 1940-? 1940

Grinnell

? 1950-? 1955 250 seats

Lyric

Closed by 1935

QUINTER

Goveland

? 1945-? 1955

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LOGAN COUNTY

OAKLEY

Center ? 1950-? 1955

Main Street ? 1930-? 1955 380 seats Baker, A. F., Circuit owned it 1945-1950.

Oakley

1948-? 1955 500 seats

Oakley Drive-In ? 1961-? 1964 350 cars

Palace http://www.palacetheatreoakley.com/ ? 1999, 2003- This is run by high school students

Plug Hat Drive-In ? 1961 150 cars

WINONA

Winona

? 1950-? 1955

78

RAWLINS COUNTY

ATWOOD

Atwood Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 250 cars

Electric

? 1930-? 1935

Jayhawk

420 main ? 1940- 350 seats

MACDONALD

L & B ? 1940-? 1955 236 seats

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SHERIDAN COUNTY

HOXIE

Palace

? 1930-? 1940

Pix

? 1945-? 1955 274 seats

SELDEN

Crystal

? 1950-? 1955 275 seats

Selden

? 1940-? 1945

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SHERMAN COUNTY

GOODLAND

Goodland Drive-In ? 1950-? 1969 198 cars Commonwealth Theatres owned this drive-in

Lyric 1914-1926

Sherman

1203 Main August 2nd, 1926- 737 seats Owners: 1935 Central States Theater Company 1940-1987 Commonwealth Theatres 1987-1990 United Artists

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THOMAS COUNTY

BREWSTER

Liberty

Main St. ? 1935-? 1950 400 seats

Opera House ? 1930

COLBY

Colby

355 N Franklin 1906-2003 1939 rebuilt 1971 2 cinemas 2003 closed

Colby Cinema and Arcade 2 1935 s. Range Av. http://www.colbycinema.com 2005-

Colby Drive-In ? 1961-? 1985 250 cars

Lyric

365 N. Franklin ? 1930-? 1950 370 seats

New

? 1940

REXFORD

Rexford

? 1940-? 1955 189 seats

82

WALLACE COUNTY

SHERON SPRINGS Strand ? 1935-? 2000 350 seats 47 theatres found

83

SALINA DICKINSON COUNTY

ABILENE Lyric 321 N. Bruce ? 1930-? 1964 425 seats

Bonebrake Opera House AKA: Plaza

408 N.W. 2nd 1879-? 1930

Plaza AKA: Bonebrake Opera House

408 N.W. 2nd ? 1930-2000 689 seats This theatre was being restored when in 2000 a storm blew down the roof and wall forcing the theatre to be demolished.

Seeley

? 1930-? 1935

84

Trails End Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 300 cars

CHAPMAN

Chapman

? 1935-? 1955 300 seats

HERINGTON

Dreamland

7 S. Broadway ? 1930-? 1969 762 seats Commonwealth Theatres owned it 1940-1969

Eagles

Closed by 1935

Kansan

115 W. Main ? 1940-? 1950 Commonwealth Theatres owned this 559-seat cinema.

Rocket Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975 250 cars Commonwealth Theatres owned it 1961-1969

HOPE

Mov-I-Land ? 1945-? 1950 214 seats

SOLOMON

Isis

? 1930

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ELLSWORTH COUNTY

ELLSWORTH

Dickinson

Closed by 1940

Golden Bell 118 E 1st ? 1930-? 1955 Commonwealth Theatres owned it 1940-1955

Kanopolis 208 W. 1st ? 2005-

Kansan

116 N Douglas ? 1940-? 1955 Commonwealth Theatres owned it 1940-1950

Uptown

? 1935

Wiggins

? 1935 Dickinson, Glen Theatres owned it.

HOLYROOD

Charm

? 1945-? 1955 250 seats

Holyrood

? 1935-? 1940

KANOPOLIS

Dakeview Drive-In AKA: Kanopolis Drive-In

804 N. Kansas ? 1952-? 1955

Kanopolis Drive-In AKA: Drakeview Drive-In

804 N. Kansas, 1952-2006, 2011-

WILSON

Opera House ? 1935-? 1955

Screen Land Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 360 seats

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OTTAWA COUNTY

CULVER

Princess

Closed by 1940

DELPHOS

Auditorium

? 1935

Depheum

? 1950-? 1955 226 seats

MINNEAPOLIS

Cozy

? 1930-? 1935

Ritz

? 1940-? 1955 300 seats

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SALINE COUNTY

GYPSUM

Gyspum

? 1950 300 seats

Portable theatre ? 1940 Name of the theatre is unknown, but it is listed in the 1940 FDY.

Rex

Closed by 1935

SALINA

81 Drive-In Highway 81 & Belmont ? 1950-? 1985 500 cars Dickinson Theatres owned this drive-in

Art Center Cinema 242 S. Santa Fe 1997- 90 seats Art cinema.

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Central Mall 2259 S. 9th St. ? 1990- * Late 1980's opened by Dickinson Theatres with 4 screens * By 2000 expanded to 8 screens * 2006 expanded to 10 screens, four of which has stadium seating. * 2010 taken over by Showplex Cinemas

Del Hardo ? 1930

Dickinson Drive-In ? 1950

Fox AKA: Watson

159 S. Santa Fe ? 1961-? 1985 Owners: 1961-1964 NT & T Amusement Corp. 1969 Fox-Intermountain-Midwest Theatres 1975 Mann Theatres Corporation of California 1980-1985 Dickinson Theatres

Grand

? 1925-? 1930 Owners: 1925 M. B. Shanberg 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox)

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Jayhawk

139 S. Santa Fe ? 1935-? 1955 537 seats Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. owned it 1935-1950

Jerry Lewis AKA: Midstates Cinema I & II

1971-? 1975

Midstates Cinema I & II AKA: Jerry Lewis

2450 S Ninth St ? 1980-? 2005 Dickinson Theatres owned it until 2005.

Movies, The AKA: Sunset Plaza I & II

1221 W Crawford 1971-1974 American Automated Theatres, Inc owned it.

Palace

? 1920-? 1930 M. B. Shanberg owned it 1920-1925

Rocket Drive-In

? 1955-? 1980 400 cars Owners: 1969 Fox-Intermountain-Midwest Theatres 1975 Mann Theatres Corporation of California

Royal 138 N. Santa Fe ? 1925-? 1955 422 seats Owners: 1935 Fite, W. D. & R. F. 1940-1945 Fite Brothers Theatres

Strand

118 S. Santa Fe ? 1920-? 1964 748 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1961-1964 NT & T Amusement Corp.

Sunset Plaza I & II AKA: The Movies

1221 W Crawford 1974-? 2000 Dickinson Theatres owned this twin cinema.

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Vogue

222 S. Santa Fe 1922-? 1990 Dickinson Theatres owned this 400-seat cinema.

Watson AKA: Fox

159 S. Santa Fe 1931-? 1955 1,454 seats Owned by Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. It is now a performing arts center.

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WICHITA SEDGWICK COUNTY

BENTLEY Gilchrist

Closed by 1940

CHENEY

Cheney

? 1935-? 1950

DERBY

Derby

824 Nelson ? 1990-2005

Derby Plaza 7

1300 Nelson 2004-

MOUNT HOPE Community

? 1935-? 1955 Slothower Theatres owned this theatre in 1950

SPRINGDALE

71 Drive-In

? 1950

VALLEY CENTER Valley

? 1950-? 1955 Slothower Theatres owned this theatre.

92

WICHITA

54 Drive-In

7901 E. Kellogg ? 1950-? 1975 650 cars Owners: 1955 Sullivan Independent Theaters 1964-1969 Commonwealth Theatres

81 Drive-In

6250 N Broadway ? 1946-? 1975 600 cars

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Airport Drive-In

3100 S. Oliver ? 1950-? 1969 Owners: 1955 Sullivan Independent Theaters 1964-1969 Commonwealth Theatres

Arcadia Water St. 1918-?

Boeing Dome Theatre 300 N McLean Blvd 2011-

Boulevard Lincoln and George Washington 1946-1984 972 seats Owners: 1950 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1961 NT & T Amusement Corp. 1969 Fox-Intermountain-Midwest Theatres 1975 Mann Theatres Corporation of California The Rocky Horror Picture Show played here for many years.

Calico Cat 7520 W. Kellogg ? 1970-? 1980 Adult cinema.

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Camelot Cinema 3909 W Pawnee St Adult Cinema Closed by 2012

Cinema East 6

320 N Rock 1974-2000 Fire in 1995, it was opened by Bill Warren. There were 4 screens at one time Owners: 1974 American Entertainment Theatres (Warren) 1985 Commonwealth Theatres 1987 United Artists 1995 Crown Cinema Corporation 1998 Wallace Theatres Corporation

Cinemas West 4

9034 W Central 1977-2002 1,100 seats Owners: 1977 American Entertainment Theatres (Warren) 1985 Commonwealth Theatres 1987 United Artists 1995 Crown Cinema Corporation 1998 Wallace Theatres Corporation 2000 others

Circle Cinema 2570 S Seneca St ? 1975-? 2010 Adult movies were shown here.

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Civic

719 W Douglas ? 1940-? 1964 900 seats Sullivan Independent Theaters owned it 1955-1964

Colonial 117 N. Market ? 1917

Corral 410 E. Douglas ? 1940-? 1950

Country, The Drive-In

? 1975 Commonwealth Theatres owned this drive-in

Home of the Big Pictures Crawford

211 S Topeka 1910-? 1955 800 seats Sullivan Independent Theaters owned it in 1955

Crest 4825 E Douglas 1948-1990 Owners: 1955 Sullivan Independent Theaters 1964 Commonwealth Theatres 1987 United Artists

1989

Derby Drive-In

? 1964-? 1969 Commonwealth Theatres owned this drive-in

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Dumbar 1007 Cleveland August 15th, 1941-? 1955 Dickinson Theatres owned this 467-seat Afro-American theatre.

Fox

153 N. Water St. October 23rd, 1969-? 1980 Twinned in the late 1970's Owned by Mann Theatres Corporation of California since the early 1970's

Holland

? 1920-? 1925

K 42 Drive-In

4308 Southwest Blvd ? 1950-1986 450 cars

Kansas

221 E. Douglas 1921-? 1945 300 seats

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Landmark Drive-In 2 AKA: Starlite Drive-In

3928 S Hydraulic 1974-1999

Mall Cinema

3999 E. Henry ? 1975-? 1985 Owners: 1975 Mann Theatres Corporation of California 1985 Dickinson Theatres

Mall Cinema

4055 E Harry 1986-1999 Dickinson Theatres owned this cinemas Opened with 4 screens and down to 3 cinemas in the late 1990's

Maple

? 1920

Marple AKA: State

417 E. Douglas

Wichita’s Finest Meadowlark twin Drive-In

4445 E. Harry St. ? 1950-? 1985 360 cars Owners: 1955 Slothower Theatres 1964-1985 Commonwealth Theatres

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Miller 115 N Broadway May 1,1922-1972 1,956 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1961-1964 NT & T Amusement Corp. 1969-1972 Fox-Intermountain-Midwest Theatres This was the largest movie palace in Wichita.

Movie Machine 5 AKA: Towne West I,II,III,IV & V

4600 E Kellogg December 2002- Warren Theatres owns this cinema.

Movies, The Twin

? 1975 American Automated Theatres, Inc owned this Twin cinema. 34 listings

New ? 1940-? 1945

Nomar 2141 N Market April 3rd, 1929-? 1980 700 seats Mexican and Chinese movies were shown in 1980

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North Rock 14

3151 Penstemon Rd 1998-2012 Dickinson Theatres owns this cinema. There are plans to close it for an office building.

North Rock 6

3242 N Rock 1987-2003 Dickinson Theatres owns this cinema. There were plans to make this a 20-plex but the city refused and Dickinson built a separate 14-screen cinema instead. It is now a school.

Novelty

410 E Douglas ? 1930-? 1955 300 seats Sproule Theater Circuit owned it in 1950

Old Town 5

2003- Warren Theatres owns this downtown cinema.

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Orpheum

200 N Broadway 1922-1965 1,659 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1961-1965 NT & T Amusement Corp. Reopened as a performing arts center in 2005, Renovations in 2007.

Palace

311 E Douglas 1908-? 1964 1,234 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1950 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1955-1964 Sullivan Independent Theaters

Palace East 10 AKA: Premiere Palace 10

11010 E Kellogg 1991-2001 Warren Theatres owns this cinema.

Palace West 8

535 South Ridge Road 1990- Warren Theatres owns this cinema.

Pawnee 1,2,3,4

501 E Pawnee (SE corner) ? 1975-2000 Owners: 1975 Commonwealth Theatres 1987 United Artists 1995 Crown Cinema Corporation

Pawnee Drive-In

Pawnee and Broadway ? 1955-? 1975 400 cars

Plainview

3767 Ross Parkway ? 1950 998 seats

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Premiere Palace 10 AKA: Palace East 10

11010 E Kellogg 2001-2008 Warren Theatres sold it in 2007 and closed in 2008.

Princess

1908-? 1925 The Joan Finney State Office Building now stands on its site.

Rainbow Drive-In

3928 S Hydraulic ? 1961-1974 500 cars Slothower Theatres owned it 1931-1964

Regent

? 1920

Roxy

121 W Douglas ? 1945-? 1955 364 seats

Sandra

121 E William 1939-1955 640 seats Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. owned it 1942-1950

Sky-Vue Drive-In

? 1950-? 1969 450 cars Sproule Theater Circuit owned it in 1950

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Southern

406 S Harry ? 1940-? 1964 450 seats Owners: 1945 Mrs. T. H. Slothhower 1950-1964 Slothower Theatres

Starlite Drive-In 2 AKA: Landmark Drive-In

3928 S Hydraulic 1999-

State

417 E Douglas ? 1935-? 1964 300 seats Owners: 1945 Mrs. T. H. Slothhower 1950-1964 Slothower Theatres

Strand

? 1955

Sunset East Harry Street at Ellis Street 1952-? 1980 Owners: 1955-1961 Slothower Theatres 1964-1980 Commonwealth Theatres

1,200 feet of tubing were used in this theatre’s display.

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Terrace Drive-In AKA: K-42 Drive-In

2701 N Hillside ? 1955-? 1985 Owners: 1961 Slothower Theatres 1961-1985 Commonwealth Theatres

Tower N. Oliver & E. Central July 16th, 1948-1957 1,000 seats Sullivan Independent Theaters owned it in 1955

Towne East 1-2 7700 E Kellogg 1976-August 2000 Owners: 1976-1990 General Cinemas 1995 Crown Cinema Corporation 1998-2000 Wallace Theatres Corporation

Towne East 3-6

7700 E Kellogg ? 1985-? 1995 Owners: 1985-1990 General Cinemas 1995 Crown Cinema Corporation

Towne West I,II,III,IV & V AKA: Movie Machine

4600 E Kellogg ? 1985-2001 Owners: 1985-1990 General Cinemas 1995 Crown Cinema Corporation 1998-2000 Wallace Theatres Corporation

Twin Lakes 2

2030 N. Amidon ? 1975-? 1990 Owners: 1975-1987 Commonwealth Theatres 1987-1990 United Artists

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Uptown3207 E Douglas 1927-? 1975 1,386 seats Owners: 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1961-1964 NT & T Amusement Corp. 1969 Fox-Intermountain-Midwest Theatres 1975 Mann Theatres Corporation of California * 1927 opened * October 25, 1961-1964 Cinerama was shown * 1975 closed as a cinema. * 1976 reopened as a dinner theatre

Victory

607 E Douglas ? 1950-? 1975 590 seats Adult movies in the 1970’s.

Vogue Art 417 E. Douglas ? 1970-1977 Adult cinema This was raided by police on February 10th, 1977.

Warren 20 (13th Av.) 11611 13th av 2002- 20 screens in 2005 This cinema features an large lobby and concession stand, marble columns, terrazzo lobby floors, granite-tile bathrooms with 26 stalls and free toiletries in the women's room, diner, lounge, game room, nursery, cry rooms, THX sound/picture in every theater, top-of-the line German film projectors, digital surveillance system. It is owned by Warren Theatres.

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Warren 17 & IMAX (21th St.) 9150 W 21st St 1996- Opened with 10 screens and expanded to 13 and to 17 screens. It is owned by Warren Theatres. A separate IMAX screen was installed in 2010 as well as renovations to the other 17 cinemas and financed by a loan from the city.

West 903 W Douglas ? 1930-? 1950 500 seats

West Point Drive-In

? 1955

Westport Drive-In

401 South West 1959-? 1980

Westway Cinema

? 1985 Commonwealth Theatres owned this theatre.

Wichita

310 E Douglas 1918-? 1969 920 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1961-1964 NT & T Amusement Corp. 1969 Fox-Intermountain-Midwest Theatres

Wonderland Ackerman Island Amusement Park

MAIZE Maize cinema and IMAX

K-96 soute side of 53rd Dickinson Theatres is building theatre. Building for 2008-9

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WICHITA FALLS Majestic

? 1930 75 Total 579 theatres