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History of Western North Carolina movie theatres and drive-ins Includes Asheville, Hickory-
Morgantown, Greensboro Winston-
Salem areas.
12/29/2011
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ASHEVILLE BUNCOMBE COUNTY
ASHEVILLE Asheville Drive-In ? 1950
Asheville Pizza and Brewing AKA: Merrimon N & S
675 Merrimon Avenue 2001-
Asheville West N & S
? 1980-? 1995 Owners: 1980 Irvin-Fuller Theatres 1985-1995 Carolina Cinemas Corp. (Roth Theatres)
Auditorium
? 1935 Publix Bamford Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre.
Auto Drive-in
? 1955
B. T. Washington
? 1935
Beaucatcher 7 321 Haw Creek Ln ? 1990- Owners: 1990-2002 United Artists Entertainment Company 2002- Regal Cinemas
Biltmore
780 Hendersonville ? 1975-? 1995 2 cinemas in the late 1970’s. Owners: 1975-1985 Martin Theatres 1985-1995 Carmike Cinemas
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Biltmore 6 AKA: Cinebarre
800 Brevard ? 1995-2001, 2003-2007 Owners: 1995-2001 United Artists Entertainment Company 2003-2007 Regal Cinemas
Biltmore Grande 15 1640 Hendersonville Road 2008- Regal Cinemas owns this theatre.
Broad
? 1930
Capitol ? 1930
Carmike 10 End of River Hill Road ? 1998- Carmike Cinemas owned this theatre.
Carolina
? 1935-? 1955 Owners: 1935-1955 Wilby-Kincey 1950 Consolidated Theaters, Inc.
Carolina Asheville 14, The AKA: Hollywood 14
1640 Hendersonville Carolina Cinemas owns this cinema.
Cinebarre Biltmore Square 5 800 Brevard 2007- Seating: 90, 123, 69, 80, 152 Total: 514
Regal cinemas own this dining cinema. www.cinebarre.com
Dixie
? 1950 720 seats
Dreamland Drive-In
Sweeten Creek Road ? 1950-? 1980 600 cars
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Eagle 51 Eagle ? 1935-? 1950 293 seats This was an Afro-American theatre. It was owned by Bijou Amusement Company 1940-1950.
Fine Arts AKA: Strand 36 Biltmore http://www.fineartstheatre.com ? 1969- Loew's E. M. owned this theatre 1969-1980, it had shown adult movies in the 1990's. It now has two cinemas
Grove Park
? 1920-? 1925
Hollywood 14 AKA: The Carolina Asheville 14
1640 Hendersonville ? 1998-2009 Owners: 1998-2008 Regal Cinemas 2008-2009 Carolina Cinemas
Imperial 32 Patton ? 1922-? 1975 1,170 seats
Isis
743 Haywood Road ? 1945-? 1961 Publix Bamford Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre.
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Mall I & II
3 S Tunnel ? 1990-? 1998 Owners: 1990-1995 Cineplex Odeon Corporation (U. S. ) 1995-1998 Carmike Cinemas
Merrimon N & S AKA: Asheville Pizza and Brewing
675 Merrimon Avenue ? 1980-? 1995 Owners: 1980 Irvin-Fuller Theatres 1985-1995 Carolina Cinemas Corp. (Roth Theatres)
Old Booker T
? 1940-? 1945 This was an Afro-American theatre.
Palace
791 Haywood Road ? 1930-? 1945 Owners: 1930 Publix Theater Corp. 1935-1945 Publix Bamford Theatres, Inc.
Paramount
26 College ? 1935-? 1961 750 seats Publix Bamford Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre.
Park Drive-In ? 1985 Piedmont Theatres owned this theatre.
Plaza
2 Biltmore 1922-? 1985 1,322 seats 2 cinemas in the late 1970’s. Owners: 1930 Publix Theater Corp. 1935-1945 Publix Bamford Theatres, Inc. 1980 Irvin-Fuller Theatres 1985 Carolina Cinemas Corp. (Roth Theatres)
Princess
? 1920-? 1930 This was an Afro-American theatre.
Star
? 1925
Starlite Drive-In
Hwy 1 ? 1955-? 1985 400 cars
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State AKA: Strand 15 Patton ? 1935-? 1955 395 seats Publix Bamford Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre 1945-1955.
Strand AKA: State 15 Patton 1921-? 1930
Strand
36 Biltmore ? 1930-? 1964 800 seats Owners: 1930 Publix Theater Corp. 1961 Publix Bamford Theatres, Inc. 1955-64 owner: E. M. Loew's from Boston
Sunset
? 1950
Terrace
Tunnel Road ? 1969-? 1990 2 cinemas in the late 1980’s. Owners: 1969 Wilby-Kincey 1975 ABC SouthEast 1990 Cineplex Odeon Corporation (U. S. )
BERNARDSVILLE
CCC Camp
? 1940
BLACK MOUNTAIN New
? 1935-? 1955
CANDLER
West Asheville Drive-In
? 1950-? 1990
NEWBRIDGE
Asheville Outdoor
? 1955
OTEEN
Veterens Hospital ? 1935-? 1940
SKYLAND
Skyland Drive-In
? 1950-? 1955 Queen City Booking Service owned this theatre in 1955.
SWANNONA
Lyric
? 1935-? 1945
Roxy
? 1945-? 1955 250 seats
WEST ASHEVILLE Outdoor Drive-In
? 1955
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MADISON COUNTY
HOT SPRINGS CCC Camp
? 1940
Mount Park
? 1945
Times
Railroad Ave. ? 1945-? 1955 192 seats
MARS HILL Mars
70 S. Main 1947-? 2000
MARSHALL
Madison Drive-In
? 1961-? 1980 226 cars
Princess
? 1935-? 1945 Cherokee Amusements, Inc. owned this theatre in 1940.
State
? 1945-? 1955 412 seats
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BOONE ALLEGHANNY COUNTY
SPARTA Spartan ? 1935-? 1955 325 seats Statesville Theater Corp. owned this theatre in 1950.
Twin Oaks Drive-In
? 1955-? 1985 200 cars Queen City Booking Service owned this drive-in in 1955.
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ASHE COUNTY
JEFFERSON
Jefferson Drive-In
? 1950
WEST JEFFERSON Hollywood
? 1935
Parkway 10 E. Main 1947- 447 seats This theatre was split into a twin cinema in 1978. It was owned by Statesville Theater Corp. 1947-1964.
West Jefferson Drive-In ? 1950-? 1955
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AVERY COUNTY
CROSSNORE
Crossnore
? 1950-? 1955 250 seats
ELK PARK Elk Park
? 1945-? 1955 264 seats
MOUNT GILEAD Gilmont
? 1945-? 1955 280 seats Owners: 1945 1950 Everett, H. H., Enterprises
NEWLAND
Scenic
? 1950 355 seats
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MCDOWELL COUNTY
MARION
CCC Camp
? 1940
Garden City Drive-In
? 1950-? 1980 200 cars
House
90 E. Court ? 1955
Marion
? 1935-? 1955 840 seats
McDowell Twin 520 N. Main ? 1998-
Oasis
? 1930-? 1955 400 seats
OLD FORT Garden City Drive-In
? 1950
New
? 1935
Roxy
? 1945-? 1955 430 seats
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MITCHELL COUNTY
BAKERSVILLE
Bakersville
? 1945
Mars
? 1950-? 1955 196 seats
SPRUCE PINES Carolina http://www.carolinatheatresprucepine.com/ 1937-? 1990 420 seats Performers such as Patsy Cline, Bill Monroe, Hank Snow, Sonny James, Kitty Wells, Chet Atkins, String Bean, Scotty and Lula Belle Wiseman, and Fiddlin' Red Wilson performed here for the radio show called "Carolina Barn Dance". The theatre is being restored. There was 2 cinemas in the early 1980’s. Cherokee Amusements, Inc. owned this theatre in 1940.
Piedmont
? 1935
Tri-County Drive-In
? 1955-? 1985 160 cars
WATAUGA COUNTY
BLOWING ROCK Carolina ? 1935
Yonahlossee
? 1940-? 1969 Statesville Theater Corp. owned this theatre 1945-1969.
BOONE
Appalachian
559 W. King ? 1940-November 27th, 2007 997 seats * 1938 opened by Statesville Theater Corp. * 1950 a fire gutted the theatre during a performance, no one was hurt. *1980-1986 owner: Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. * Early 1980's 2 cinemas * 1986 taken over by Carmike Cinemas * November 29th, 2007 closed
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Boone 7
210 New Market ? 1995- Regal Cinemas owns this cinema.
Chalet
290 Boone Heights Drive ? 1975-? 2000 2 cinemas in the late 1970’s and 3 cinemas by 1995. Owners: 1975 Schneider-Merl 1980-1982 Martin Theatres 1982-2000 Carmike Cinemas
Flick I & II
? 1985-? 1998 Piedmont Theatres owned this theatre.
Pastime
? 1935-? 1955 425 seats Owners: 1945-1950 Statesville Theater Corp. 1955 Carolina Booking Service
Sky-Vue Drive-In
? 1955-? 1975 272 cars Carolina Booking Service owned this drive-in in 1955.
CHERRYVILLE
Carolina
? 1945
Cherryville Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964 280 cars Carolina Booking Service owned this drive-in in 1955.
Lester
Main St. ? 1950-? 1969 527 seats Miller Circuit owned this theatre.
New
? 1935-? 1940
Strand
? 1940-? 1969 354 seats Miller Circuit owned this theatre 1950-1969.
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GREENSBORO WINSTON-SALEM AREA GUILFORD COUNTY
GREENSBORO 4 Seasons Cinema I,II,III & IV 650 Four Seasons 1975-2000 General Cinema Corp. owned this cinema.
A & T College of NC ? 1950
Airdome ? 1909-1910
Alamo January 15th, 1927-1928 (? 1935) Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre.
Bijou 1910-1922 Hill’s owned it 1921-1922.
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Brassfield 10 2101 New Garden ? 1995- Owners: 1995 Premiere Cinemas Corporation 1998- Cinemark
Carmike 4822 Koger ? 1998- This cinema opened with 10 screens and expanded to 14 cinemas by 1998. It was expanded to 18 cinemas in 2000 by Carmike Cinemas.
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Showplace of the Carolinas Carolina
310 S Green October 31st, 1927-? 1975 1,949 seats It reopened as a performing arts center in 1977. Owners: 1927-1929 Keith’s 1935-1969 Wilby-Kincey 1975 ABC SouthEast
Carousel Grande 15
1305 Battleground Av. 2000-
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Center
117 S Elm August 1st, 1949-? 1975 768 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre.
Central 9th St. & Vine ? 1930-? 1955 372 seats
Cinema AKA: Victory
326 Tate April 1958-? 1975
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Cinema 7 AKA: Sedgefield Crossing Cinemas 4631 High Point ? 1998-2001 Regal Cinemas owned this theatre.
Six in One Fun! Circle 6 Corner of US 29 & Cone Blvd November 1976-? 1995 This was the first cinema in the state for American Multi-Cinemas, Inc.. They now have 3 cinemas in Charlotte.
Circle Drive-In
305 Robbins March 4th, 1970-? 1985
Criterion AKA: Elm, Paramount
220 N Elm 1932-1948, ? 1965 500 seats Owners: 1940 Craver, S. W., Theaters 1945 *b; 1950 Consolidated Theaters, Inc.
Elm
206 S. Elm St. February 14th, 1912-1918
Classified ad 1915 02 03 page 5 in the Daily Record
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Elm AKA: Criterion, Paramount
June 29th, 1948-1953 220 N. Elm 489 seats Craver, S. W., Theaters owned this theatre in 1950.
Gem
? 1955 This was an Afro-American theatre.
Golden Gate
2270 Golden Gate Drive April 27th, 1967-? 1985 This Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. theatre was split into 2 cinemas in the late 1970’s.
Grand AKA: Municipal
? 1909-1914, September 11th, 1920-1923
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Grande 12
3205 Northline 2000- 16 cinemas in 2008 Owners: 2000-2008 Consolidated Theaters, Inc. 2008- Regal Cinemas
Greensboro
4631 High Point Road Dates unknown, no ads in the newspapers.
Greensboro Drive-In AKA: South DI July 24th, 1941-1949 Harris, Frank, Theatres owned this theatre.
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Imperial AKA: Victory, Piedmont 117 S. Elm December 6th, 1921-1948 628 seats IN 1949 it was gutted and the south half of the space became the Center theatre. The N Club now stands at this space today. It was owned by Wilby-Kincey.
Isis AKA: Orpheum
November 30th, 1916-1923 The balcony was for Afro-Americans according to the article on November 29th, 1916 in the Daily News on page 5.
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Janus 7
1416 W Northwood 1968-2000 Screening Room II opened January 4th, 1974 7 screens by 1976 http://www.geocities.com/janustheatres/
Lindley Park ? 1909-1910
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Municipal AKA: Grand
August 1916-1919
National 311 S Elm November 28th, 1921-1966 1,400 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre.
North Drive-In AKA: Skyline DI Route 29 N (New Reidsville Road at City Limits) May 4th, 1949-1962 497 cars Dixie Drive-In Theaters owned this drive-in 1950-1964.
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Orpheum AKA: Isis September 10th, 1923-1924
Palace 907 E Market ? 1935-? 1960 400 seats This was an Afro-American theatre.
Paramount AKA: Criterion, Elm
220 N. Elm December 21st, 1931-1932 600 seats
Paris ? 1925-? 1945 B & L Enterprises owned this theatre in 1945. No listings in the newspapers.
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Park Drive-In 4421 Lawndale July 7th, 1950-1969
Piedmont AKA: Victory, Imperial
117 S. Elm October 4th, 1914-1919
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Piedmont Drive-In
4620 W. Market Street September 14th, 1949-? 1977 400 cars Consolidated Theaters, Inc. owned this drive-in 1955-1975.
Quaker Cinema 1 & 2
615 Dolley Madison December 22nd, 1972-2003 Owners: 1975-1986 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. 1986-1990 Carmike Cinemas
Rialto ? 1935 No ads in the newspapers
Royal Cine 3723 High Point Rd. ? 1979
Savoy ? 1925
Sedgefield Crossing 7 AKA: Cinema 7 4631 High Point 2002- This is a discount cinema.
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Skyline Drive-In AKA: North DI US 29 north May 10th, 1962-? 1980
South Drive-In AKA: Greensboro DI 3842 High Point Rd May 1949-? 1977 600 cars Dixie Drive-In Theaters owned this drive-in 1950-1964.
Star 505 State St. 1949-1958, 1969-? 1980 Adult movies 1969-?
State
331 S Elm November 25th,1935-1958 500 seats Owners: 1940 White, J. F., Jr., Circuit 1945 B & L Enterprises 1950-1955 Consolidated Theaters, Inc.
Sun Drive-In ? 1955 This drive-in catered to Afro-Americans.
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Sundown Drive-In
Huffine Mill Rd June 1950-? 1975 125 cars Queen City Booking Service owned this drive-in in 1955.
Terrace Friendly Center December 25th, 1966-2001 Owners: 1966-1974 Wilby-Kincey 1974-1976 ABC SouthEast 1976-1986 Plitt Southern 1986-1988 Cineplex Odeon 1988-2001 Janus Theatres 2 cinemas in March 1974, 3 in the 1980’s and then six cinemas. The time capsule is due to be opened on December 6th, 2016.
The Grand 18-Four Seasons 4361 High Point Road 2008- This is owned by Southern Theatres. IMAX added in 2011
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Trans-Lux 3723 High Point Road 1970-? 1975 Brandt Theatres of New York City owned this theatre.
Victory AKA: Piedmont, Imperial
117 S. Elm 1919-1921
Victory AKA: Cinema 326 Tate August 1st, 1942-1958 575 seats Consolidated Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre in 1950.
Wings University Square ? 1979- Janus Theatres owned it.
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GUILFORD COUNTY
GIBSONVILLE Gibsonville ? 1935-? 1950 451 seats Everett, H. H., Enterprises owned this theatre in 1950.
HIGH POINT American
? 1930
Broadhurst N Main ? 1930-? 1955 758 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre.
Broadway
? 1930
Capri Triple
2857 S Main ? 1980-? 1998 Owners: 1980-1982 Martin Theatres 1982-1998 Carmike Cinemas
Carmike 8 2705 N Main ? 1995- Carmike Cinemas owns this cinema.
Carolina
113 N Main ? 1935-? 1950 850 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Wilby-Kincey 1950 Consolidated Theaters, Inc.
Center
152 S Main ? 1940-? 1975 1,266 seats Owners: 1940-1969 Wilby-Kincey 1975 ABC SouthEast
Delano
? 1935
Eagle
? 1930
Martin Twin
1805 Westchester 1970-? 1995 Owners: 1975-1982 Martin Theatres 1982-1995 Carmike Cinemas
Moon Glo Drive-In
? 1950-? 1975 250 cars
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Northside Drive-In
? 1950-? 1950
Oak Hallow Mall 7
921 Eastchester August 9th, 1995- Regal Cinemas owns this cinema.
Orpheum
? 1930-? 1935
Palladium 14
5830 Samet 2004- Consolidated Theaters, Inc. owns this cinema. It was taken over by Regal Cinemas in 2008.
Paramount
S Wrenn ? 1935-? 1955 962 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1935-1950.
Pointer Drive-In
Greensboro Road 1955-? 1975 385 cars Wilby-Kincey owned this drive-in in 1969.
Rex
? 1935
Rialto
107 N Main ? 1930-1960 468 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1930-1950.
Ritz
700 E Washington ? 1930-? 1955 400 seats This was an Afro-American theatre.
Towne
? 1975-? 1985 This theatre was twinned in the late 1970’s.
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Trans-Lux AKA: Westchester 200 Westchester 1970-? 1975 Brandt Theatres owned this theatre.
West End
? 1945
Westchester
2200 westchester ? 1998-2007 2 cinemas in 2000
JAMESTOWN
Opera House
? 1925
Ruby
? 1925
KERVERSVILLE
Pickfair
? 1935-? 1940
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ALAMANCE COUNTY
BURLINGTON 70 Twin Drive-In N. Church St. (at the eastern edge of Burlington ) 1969-? 1980 Consolidated Theaters, Inc. owned this drive-in.
Ace
? 1950-? 1955 This was an Afro-American theatre.
Alamance
111 W. Front ? 1935-1950 419 seats
Blue Moon AKA: Janus 1807 S. Church ? 1978-? 1985 This was an adult cinema.
Bon-Air Drive-In
Ossipee Road 1951-? 1964 290 cars
Bur-Gra Drive-In
? 1950-? 1955
Burlington Drive-In
? 1950 Consolidated Theaters, Inc. owned this drive-in.
Carolina
206 S. Main 1927-? 1961 717 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre.
Carousel Cinemas at Alamance Crossing 14 AKA: West End 14 3437 S. Church 2009-
Cinema Blue ? 1979-? This was an adult cinema.
Circle G Drive-In ? 1961-? 1985 290 cars Piedmont Theatres owned this drive-in in 1985.
Crystal ? 1925
East 70 Drive-In N. Church St. (at the eastern edge of Burlington) ? 1955-1969 400 cars
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Grand
? 1930
Janus 1-2 AKA: Blue Moon 1807 S. Church ? 1990
Joy Art AKA: Trans-Lux 1803 S. Church 1976-? 1980 This was an adult cinema.
Lincoln
? 1940-? 1945 Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre in 1945.
Paramount
128 E. Front 1928-1977 778 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1935-1969. Reopened as a live theatre on February 18th, 1998.
Park
December 25th, 1966-? 1990 2 cinemas by 1980 Owners: 1966-1975 Schneider-Merl 1980-1982 Martin Theatres 1982-1990 Carmike Cinemas
Sky-Vue Drive-In
? 1961 250 cars
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State
107 W. Andrews ? 1940-1976 614 seats
The Ultra-Vision Theatre Terrace
Church and Huffman Mill Road March 13th, 1970-1996 * 1970 opened by ABC SouthEast * 1975 2 cinemas * Early 1990’s 5 cinemas * 1996 closed
Trans-Lux Inflight Ciné Theatre AKA: Joy Art 1803 S. Church March 27th, 1970-1976 Brandt Theatres owned this cinema. It used an 16mm projection system that was used in aircraft. It opened 2 weeks after the Terrace theatre.
Victory
? 1925
West End Cinemas 14 AKA: Carousel Cinemas at Alamance Crossing 14 3437 S. Church 1996-2009 This theatre will be rebuilt in 2008. http://westendcinemas.com/
MEBANE Carolina ? 1935-? 1935
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Hollywood
? 1940-? 1945 Everett, H. H., Enterprises owned this theatre in 1945.
Majestic
? 1925-? 1925
Mebane
? 1950-? 1955 Owners: 1950 Everett, H. H., Enterprises 1955 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc.
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DAVIDSON COUNTY
DENTON 109 Drive-In ? 1961-? 1969 200 cars
Anchor
? 1940-? 1955 300 seats
HIGH POINT Midway Drive-In
? 1950-1989
LEXINGTON
Auditorium
1948-? 1955 750 seats This theatre did not place ads in the newspaper on a regular basis.
Carolina
September 1st, 1930-1945, December 13th, 1948-1975 1,200 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1940-1969.
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Cinema 234 Talbert * May 20th, 1982 opened by Stewert & Everett with 4 cinemas * 1986 taken over by Carmike Cinemas * March 1996 expanded to 8 cinemas
Granada
August 1932-1951 280 seats Owners: 1940-1950 Wilby-Kincey 1955 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc.
Lantern Drive-In 8 Miles from Lexington at hwy 64 and109 1953-1957
Lexington
1925-1930 Amusement Enterprises (North Carolina) owned this theatre in 1930.
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Lexington Drive-In
1949-1986 Queen City Booking Service owned this theatre in 1955.
Liberty Drive-In ? 1950
Lyric
November 25th, 1914-1924
Young's
1925-1930
THOMASVILLE
Davidson
Randolph St. ? 1950-? 1955 591 seats
Dixie
? 1940
Palace
33 Salem ? 1925-? 1955 771 seats
Southgate 1979-1983
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State
9 Salem ? 1940-? 1950 820 seats
WELCOME
Welcome Drive-In September 17th,1950-1985 Piedmont Theatres owned this drive-in in 1985. Adult movies 1970-1985.
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DAVIE COUNTY
COOLEEMEE
Cooleemee
Main St. ? 1950-? 1955 300 seats Consolidated Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre in 1950.
Peerless
? 1935-? 1945
MOCKSVILLE
Davie
? 1935
Mockville Drive-In ? 1950-? 1955 Queen City Booking Service owned this drive-in in 1955.
Princess
? 1940-? 1955 250 seats
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FORYSTH COUNTY
KERNERSVILLE Countryside Cinemas 631 N Main ? 1995- * Early 1990’s opened with 3 cinemas * By 1998 4 cinemas.
Justice Main St. ? 1950-? 1955 475 seats
Pickfair ? 1935-? 1945
Starlite Drive-In
? 1955-? 1961 175 cars
WALKERTOWN
Belair Drive-In
5153 Reidsville RD. ? 1964-
Walkertown Drive-In
? 1950-? 1961
WINSTON-SALEM Amuzu
? 1925
A/Perture 2 311 W. 4th St. www.aperturecinema.com 2010- This art cinema is expected to open in 2010.
Ardmore
126 N Hawthorne ? 1950 426 seats
Auditorium
? 1925-? 1930
Broadway
? 1920-? 1925
Carmike 10
3640 Reynolda ? 1995- Carmike Cinemas owns this cinema.
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Carolina
407 W. 4th St. 1929-1975 2,540 seats This is now a live theatre called the Roger L. Stevens Center. It was owned by Wilby-Kincey and was the largest movie palace in the state.
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Center
? 1961-? 1969 Statesville Theater Corp. owned this theatre.
Colonial 427 N Liberty ? 1930-? 1955 709 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1940-1955.
Flamingo Drive-In
? 1950-? 1985 500 cars Owners: 1955 Queen City Booking Service 1985 Piedmont Theatres
Forsyth
417 W 4th St 1937-1954 573 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre.
The Grand 18
5601 University Parkway 2007- Southern Theatres owns this cinema.
Hanes Mall Cinema I,II,III & IV
180 Hanes Mall 1975-2000 General Cinema Corp. owned this theatre.
Hollywood
? 1935-? 1975 Owners: 1945-1955 Blumenthal Circuit 1961-1975 B & B Theatre Corp.
Ideal ? 1925
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Lafayette
118 E 4th St 1939-1976 300 seats Owners: 1945-1955 Blumenthal Circuit 1961-1976 B & B Theatre Corp.
Lincoln 311 N Church 1928-1969 795 seats This Afro-American theatre was owned by Bijou Theatres.
Mall Cinema
? 1985 Piedmont Theatres owned this theatre.
Marketplace $2 Cinema 6 AKA: Marketplace 6 2095 Peters Creek Parkway ? 2005- Admission went up to $2.50 in 2011
Marketplace 6
2095 Peters Creek Parkway 1985-2000 Opened by Plitt South and taken over by Cineplex Odeon Corporation (U. S. ) in 1986. In 1995 it was taken over by Carmike Cinemas.
Midway Drive-In
? 1955-? 1964 200 cars
North Point 5
4660 Brownsboro 1987-2002 Eastern Federal Corp. owned this theatre. It is now a church.
Park Vu Drive-In ? 1955 This was an Afro-American drive-in.
Parkview
Reynolds Park Road and Wahghtown St. ? 1975-? 1990 This was split into 2 cinemas in the late 1970’s. Owners: 1975 Schneider-Merl 1980-1982 Martin Theatres 1982-1990 Carmike Cinemas
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Parkway
University parkway and Route 52 ? 1975-? 1985 This was split into 2 cinemas in the Early 1980’s. Owners: 1975-1980 Schneider-Merl 1980-1982 Martin Theatres 1982-1985 Carmike Cinemas
Pilot
? 1920-? 1925
Rex
? 1935-? 1940
Reynola 2839 Fairlawn ? 1969-? 1995 * Late 1960’s opened by Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. as a single-screen cinema. * Late 1970’s split into 2 cinemas * 1986 taken over by Carmike Cinemas * Late 1980’s the theatre became a triplex cinema. * Late 1990’s closed. It is now a library.
Ritz
? 1975 Bijou Amusement Company owned this theatre.
Robinhood Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 300 cars
Roosevelt ? 1945 This was an Afro-American theatre, which was owned by Bijou Theatres.
Skyview Drive-In
Hwy 421 ? 1950-? 1975 B & B Theatre Corp. owned this drive-in 1961-1975.
State
453 N Liberty ? 1935-? 1955 1,519 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1940-1955.
Thruway
Stratford Road 1967-? 1990 This was split into two cinemas in the late 1970’s. Owners: 1967-1969 Wilby-Kincey 1975 ABC SouthEast 1986-1990 Cineplex Odeon Corporation (U. S. )
Thunderbird Drive-In
3774 Konnoak ? 1975-? 1985 ABC SouthEast owned this theatre in 1975.
Trans-Lux
? 1975 Brandt Theatres owned this cinema.
University Plaza 1 & 2 University Plaza ? 1980-? 1985 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.
Westgate Center Cinema Grill 2
? 1998-2000
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Winston
? 1950-1981
Winston-Salem Drive-In
400 Howell ? 1955-? 1980 150 cars
Wynnsong 12 1501 Hanes Mall 1997- Carmike Cinemas owns this cinema.
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STOKES COUNTY
KING
King Drive-In
? 1950-? 1980 300 cars
Little
? 1945-? 1945
Palmetto
Depot St. ? 1940-? 1955 225 seats
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YADKIN COUNTY
CENTER
Center
? 1950
EAST BEND Ben Bow
? 1955-? 1955
East Bend Drive-In
? 1955-? 1980
JONESVILLE
Starmount Crossings V
209 Winston Road ? 1996-
Valley Drive-In
? 1969-? 1975
YADKINVILLE
Community
? 1935
Yadinville
? 1940-? 1955 Queen City Booking Service owned this theatre in 1955.
Yadkinville Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
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RANDOLPH COUNTY
ARCHDALE
Tar Heel Drive-In `
4420 S. Main ? 1955-? 1985 Piedmont Theatres owned this drive-in. It had shown adult movies in the 1970’s.
ASHEBORO
Capitol 200 E. Fayetteville ? 1930-? 1955 465 seats Owners: 1940 White, J. F., Jr., Circuit 1955 Consolidated Theaters, Inc.
Carolina
208 S. Fayetteville ? 1940-? 1961 408 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1950-1961
Cinema II
1513 N. Fayetteville ? 1975-? 1995 Owners: 1975-1982 Martin Theatres 1982-1995 Carmike Cinemas
Cinemark Asheboro 7
In Randolph Mall November 16th, 2003- Cinemark owns this cinema.
Flick AKA: Sunset 234 Sunset ? 1975-? 1979
Hi-Way 60 Drive-In ? 1955
North 220 Drive-In
? 1950-? 1985 300 cars Consolidated Theaters, Inc. owned this drive-in.
Randolph Mall Cinema 5
? 1990-2003 Owners: 1990 Premiere Cinemas Corporation 1995-2003 Cinemark
Strand ? 1950-? 1955 This was an Afro-American theatre.
Sunset AKA: Flick 234 Sunset 1930-2011 547 seats Live theatre as of 2011.
West 49 Drive-In
? 1961-? 1964 200 cars
FRANKLINVILLE
Community ? 1940-? 1950 ? 190 seats
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RAMSEUR
Deep River Drive-In
? 1955-? 1961 350 cars
Royal ? 1940-? 1955 285 seats
RANDLEMAN
Fox ? 1940-? 1955 200 seats
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HICKORY-MORGANTONBURKE COUNTY
DREXEL Hi Peak Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985
Morganton Drive-In ? 1969-? 1975
HILDEBRAN
Midway Drive-In
? 1955-? 1961 300 cars
MORGANTOWN
Alva AKA: Davis 202 N. Sterling ? 1930-? 1955 575 seats
Carolina
? 1940-? 1945
CCC Camp
? 1940
Davis AKA: Alva 202 N. Sterling ? 1955
Mimosa ? 1940- 776 seats In 1950. 2 cinemas in the early 1980’s and 7 cinemas by 2005. Owners: 1980-1986 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. 1986-2000 Carmike Cinemas 2005- Marquee Cinemas
Skyline Drive-In
? 1950-? 1975 200 cars
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Studio Twin
? 1980-? 2000 Owners: 1980-1982 Martin Theatres 1982-2000 Carmike Cinemas
VALDESE
Colonial Main St. 1931-? 1969 452 seats Colonial Theaters Co. owned this theatre 1945-1969
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CATAWBA COUNTY
CANOVER
Canova Main St. 1941-? 1964 Colonial Theaters Co. owned this theatre.
New Con Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975 Owners: 1950 Consolidated Theaters, Inc. 1955 Colonial Theaters Co.
HICKORY
Carmike Cinemas 2000 SW Catawba Valley ? 2000 This Carmike opened with 12 cinemas and two more cinemas built in the back in 2005.
Carolina
222 1st Av. NW http://www.carolinatheater-hickory.com ? 1935- 430 seats 4 cinemas by 1998 Owners: 1935 Hickory Amusement Company 1950-1975 Colonial Theaters Co. 1980-1985 Benfield Theatres 2011- Carolina Theatres
Center
3rd St. NW 1942-1972 This Wilby-Kincey theatre was segregated until the 1960's with a sign posted: "No Restrooms for Colored". The balcony was dark and dirty.
Crown Sixplex 577 Highway 70 SW ? 1985 This cinema opened with one screen in the late 1960’s and expanded to reach six cinemas by the early 1980’s. Owners: 1985-1988 Litchfield Theatres 1988-1991 Litchfield Theatres and United Artists Entertainment Company joint venture 1991-2002 United Artists Entertainment Company 2002- Regal Cinemas
Embassy ? 1950 This Afro-American had first rate movies, big bands and dancing girls on Saturday nights.
Fun-Land Drive-In
? 1955-? 1964 375 cars
Grand
? 1930-? 1935 Hickory Amusement Company owned this theatre in 1935.
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Hickory Drive-In
Route US 70 ? 1950-? 1985 250 cars Owners: 1955-1975 Colonial Theaters Co. 1980-1985 Benfield Theatres
Hub
? 1920-? 1925
Paramount
? 1935-? 1945 Owners: 1940 Wilby-Kincey
Park
? 1940-? 1955 Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1940-1950.
Pastime
? 1940-? 1945 Hickory Amusement Company owned this theatre in 1935.
Rivoli ? 1925-? 1950 Owners: 1935 Hickory Amusement Company 1950 Colonial Theaters Co.
Springs Road Drive-In
Springs Rd ? 1950-? 1985 250 cars Piedmont Theatres owned this theatre in 1985.
Terrace
333 Highway 70 SW ? 1975-? 2000 This cinema had four screens by 2000. Owners: 1975 ABC SouthEast 1990-1995 Cineplex Odeon Corporation (U. S. ) 1995-2000 Carmike Cinemas
Thunderbird Drive-In
? 1980-? 1990
MAIDEN
Carolina
? 1940-? 1945
Center AKA: New Main St. ? 1950-? 1969 250 seats Miller Circuit owned this theatre.
Friendly Drive-In
? 1950-? 1961 200 cars
Muzu
? 1930-? 1935
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New
AKA: Center Main St. ? 1945 250 seats
NEWTON
Catawba
N. College ? 1940-? 1950 370 seats Everett, H. H., Enterprises owned this theatre.
Gem
? 1950 400 seats
Imperial ? 1930-? 1935
Newton
? 1930-? 1955 Owners: 1945-1950 Everett, H. H., Enterprises 1955 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc.
State
117 N. College ? 1940- 599 seats Owners: 1945-1950 Everett, H. H., Enterprises 1955-1980 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc.
Sundown Drive-In
? 1955-? 1961 225 cars
New Car Drive-In
? 1950-? 1950
NORTH NEWTON North Newton
? 1940-? 1945
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ALEXANDER COUNTY
STONY POINT Stone ? 1945-? 1955
TAYLORSVILLE
Main
Main St. ? 1950-? 1955 500 seats Colonial Theaters Co. owned this theatre.
Sears Drive-In
? 1969-? 1975
Sears Palace
? 1935-? 1945
Taylorsville Drive-In
? 1950-? 1964
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CALDWELL COUNTY
GLOBE
CCC Camp
? 1940
Globe
1940
GRANATE FALLS Lyric
? 1935-? 1940
Main
? 1945-? 1969 512 seats Colonial Theaters Co. owned this theatre.
HUDSON
Drums Drive-In
? 1950-? 1975
LENOIR
Avon
N. Main ? 1935-? 1985 725 seats Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre 1961-1985.
Carolina Drive-In
? 1955-? 1961
Center
1011 West Avenue NW ? 1945-? 2000 855 seats Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre 1961-1985.
Del-Mar Drive-In
? 1955-? 1975 Queen City Booking Service owned this theatre in 1955.
Farm 1 Drive-In
? 1980
Grand
? 1930
Imperial ? 1935-? 1945 Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1935-1940.
Lenoir Drive-In
? 1950-? 1969
Norris Drive-In
? 1964-? 1975
Pine Tree Drive-In
? 1980
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State
? 1935-? 1955 438 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1935-1950.
Strand
121 S. Main ? 1945-? 1950 230 seats
Universal ? 1930
Westgate I & II 1966 Morganton Blvd SW ? 1985- Owners: 1985-1986 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. 1986- Carmike Cinemas
MORTIMER
CCC Camp
? 1940
RICHLAND
Model Drive-In
? 1955
Paradise Drive-In
? 1961-? 1964
Richland
? 1940-? 1955 272 seats Queen City Booking Service owned this theatre in 1955.
Starlite Drive-In
? 1955
Sunset Drive-In
? 1955-? 1975 Queen City Booking Service owned this theatre in 1955.
SAWMILL
Skylite Drive-In ? 1950-? 1955
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MOUNT AIRY IREDELL COUNTY
HARMONY Center ? 1950-? 1954 450 seats
MOORESVILLE
Amstar Stadium 14 206 Norman Station Blvd 1999- This Amstar cinema was sold to Southern Theatres in 2006.
Carolina
? 1940-? 1955 300 seats
Carolina Drive-In
? 1955-? 1964 300 cars
Cascade
? 1935
Center
? 1950-? 1955
Moore
? 1935-? 1945
Mooresville David Drive-In
Hwy 21 ? 1950-? 1955
Starlite Drive-In
? 1950
State
? 1940-? 1955 650 seats
Victory
? 1930
STATESVILLE
Crescent
? 1930-? 1955 456 seats Statesville Theater Corp. owned this theatre 1940-1955.
Gateway Cinemas 1203 Free Nancy ? 1980-2007 * Late 1970’s opened as a twin by Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. * Early 1980’s expanded to 4 cinemas * 1986 taken over by Carmike Cinemas * 2007 closed when it could not handle the Statesville 10.
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Hillcrest Drive-In
? 1955-? 1961 300 cars
Hilliard Drive-In
? 1950-? 1985 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this drive-in 1980-1985.
I-77 Drive-In
? 1980-? 1985 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this drive-in
Newtowne
? 1969-? 2000 This cinema was split into 2 cinemas in the early 1980’s. Owners: 1969 Statesville Theater Corp. 1980-1986 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. 1986-2000 Carmike Cinemas
Playhouse
Broad St. 1928-1983 1,000 seats Owners: 1930 Amusement Enterprises (North Carolina) 1945-1964 Statesville Theater Corp. 1980 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc.
State
? 1935-? 1961 440 seats Statesville Theater Corp. owned this theatre 1945-1961.
Statesville 10
Eastside Drive ? 2005- Marquee Cinemas owns this theatre.
Statesville Drive-In
? 1950
Villa Heights Drive-In
? 1950-? 1980 225 cars Statesville Theater Corp. owned this theatre 1964-1969.
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TROUTSMAN
Troutsman Drive-In
? 1955
64
SURRY COUNTY
DOBSON
Dobson Drive-In
? 1955-? 1985 239 cars
ELKIN
Elk
? 1940-? 1945
Elk I & II
? 1985 Piedmont Theatres owned this theatre.
Lyric
? 1935-? 1955 400 seats Statesville Theater Corp. owned this theatre 1950-1955.
Reeves
129 W. Main October 1941-? 1969 700 seats Statesville Theater Corp. owned this theatre 1950-1969.
Scenic Drive-In ? 1950
State
? 1945-? 1955 700 seats Statesville Theater Corp. owned this theatre 1950-1955.
Valley Drive-In
? 1955-? 1985 450 cars
MOUNT AIRY Bright Leaf Drive-In
Hwy 52 North ? 1955- 2010 150 cars
Broadway
? 1930
Center
? 1940-? 1964 423 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre.
Cinema
? 1969-? 1985 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.
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Creekside 10
? 2007- Frank Theatres owns this cinema.
Downtown Cinema AKA: Earle 142 N Main ? 1998- 446 seats
Earle AKA: Downtown Cinema 142 N Main ? 1935-? 1964 600 seats Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre 1955-1964.
Grand
? 1930-? 1955 751 seats Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre in 1955.
Mayberry 5 Flower Road ? 1990-? 2005 Owners: 1990 Litchfield Theatres 1998-2005 Regal Cinemas
Mount Airy Drive-In
? 1950-? 1955 Queen City Booking Service owned this drive-in in 1955.
Mt. Air Drive-In
? 1964-? 1975
New
? 1955-? 1955
New Drive-In
? 1955-? 1961 250 cars
Pickwick
? 1955
PILOT MOUNTAIN Pilot
? 1940-? 1955 205 seats
Pilot Drive-In
? 1955-? 1985 200 cars
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WILKES COUNTY
NORTH WILKESBORO Allen
B St. ? 1945-? 1955 442 seats
Elkin
? 1925
Liberty 816 Main ? 1935- 2 cinemas in 1976
Mall Twin
? 1990-? 1995 Carmike Cinemas owned this theatre.
Miller's Creek Drive-In
? 1950-? 1961 250 cars
North Wikesboro Drive-In
? 1955-? 1980 200 cars Statesville Theater Corp. owned this drive-in 1969-1980.
Orpheum
? 1925-? 1940
Starlite Drive-In
? 1955-? 1975 300 cars Statesville Theater Corp. owned this theatre 1964-1969.
West Park Cinema 1 & 2
? 1980-? 2000 Owners: 1980-1986 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. 1986-2000 Carmike Cinemas
WILKESBORO
Rendez-Vous ? 1950-? 1955 This Afro-American theatre had 225 seats.
Star Dust Drive-In
? 1985
Starlite Drive-In
? 1975-? 1985 Statesville Theater Corp. owned this drive-In 1975-1980.
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SHELBY CLEVELAND COUNTY
KINGS MOUNTAIN Dixie 216 S. Railroad Av. ? 1940-? 1955 550 seats Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre in 1955.
Imperial Mountain St. ? 1930-? 1955 600 seats
Joy 202 S. Railroad Av. ? 1950-? 1990 772 seats Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre 1955-1975. This is also an live theatre. http://www.kmlt.org/
Palmetto ? 1955
SHELBY
Capitol ? 1930-? 1935
Carmike 10
2201 E. Dixon ? 2005- Carmike Cinemas owns this cinema.
Carolina
230 LaFayette ST. ? 1930-? 1955 1,100 seats Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre in 1955.
Cinema 414 S. Lafayette 1974-? 2000 This cinema was split into 2 cinemas in the early 1980’s. The building is now available for $400,000. Owners: 1980-1986 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. 1986- Carmike Cinemas
Cleveland Drive-In
? 1950-? 1955
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Family Drive-In
? 1961-? 1961 275 cars
Flick II
? 1990 Piedmont Theatres owned this theatre.
Mall Cinemas 4
2001 E. Dixion ? 1985-? 2000 Owners: 1985-1990 Consolidated Theaters, Inc. 1995-2000 Carmike Cinemas
Princess
? 1930
Rogers 213 E. Marion 1936-1985 This theatre is in the process of being restored. Owners: 1955-1975 Colonial Theaters Co. 1980 Benfield Theatres
Shelby Drive-In
? 1950-? 1975
Skyview Drive-In
? 1961-? 1980 300 cars
Star
? 1955
State
316 S. Washington ? 1940-? 1975 Owners: 1950 Everett, H. H., Enterprises 1955-1975 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc.
Sunset Drive-In
3935 W. Dixon ? 1955- 420 cars Owners: 1955-1975 Colonial Theaters Co. 1980-1985 Benfield Theatres
Washington ? 1950-? 1955 This was an Afro-American theatre.
Webb's 9 E. Marion ? 1930-? 1955 500 seats
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SWAINSVILLE
Sunset Drive-In
? 1961-? 1964 300 cars
Swainsville Drive-In
? 1955
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HENDERSON COUNTY
FLAT ROCK Flat Rock
? 2007-
HENDERSONVILLE
Carolina
N. Main ? 1935-? 1975 863 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1935-1969
Four Seasons Cinema 4
1300 E. 7th Ave. ? 1990-2009 Owners: 1990-2002 United Artists Entertainment Company 2002-2006 Regal Cinemas 2006-2008 Epic Theatres 2008-2009 Regal Cinemas
Hendersonville 12
200 Thompson 2006- Epic Theatres owns this cinema.
Hendersonville Drive-In
? 1950-? 1985 287 cars
Joy Drive-In
? 1955-? 1975 286 cars
Queen
? 1925-? 1935 Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre in 1930.
Rex
? 1930 Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre.
Rialto
? 1925
Skyland Cinema Plus
? 1998- 538 N Main
State
N. Main ? 1940-? 1955 472 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1940-1950.
LAKE LURE Coliseum
? 1940
Lure
Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 330 seats
New
? 1935
MOUNT O Center
Center St. ? 1945-? 1975 400 seats Cooke, H. C., Theatres owned this theatre 1961-1975.
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Clearview Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 300 cars
Mount Olive Drive-In
? 1955-? 1964 225 cars
Wayne
1st St. ? 1935-? 1975 200 seats Cooke, H. C., Theatres owned this theatre 1961-1975.
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POLK COUNTY
SALUDA
Princess
? 1935
TRYON
Lake Lanier Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Strand ? 1930-? 1930
Tryon
45 S. Trade ? 1935-? 1964
73
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
FOREST CITY Cliffside
? 1935-? 1955 385 seats
Cinema
Tri-City Mall 1972-2009 Carmike Cinemas owns this cinema. * 1972 opened by Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. * Late 1970’s became a twin cinema * Early 1980’s became a 4-screen cinema complex * 1986 Carmike Cinemas takes it over. * 2007 All screens has digital projection installed. * 2009 closed
Grace
Main St. ? 1950-? 1950 344 seats
Horn's
? 1930-? 1935
Midway Drive-In
? 1955-? 1980 300 cars
Pastime
? 1940-? 1945
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Romina
131 E. Main January 3rd, 1929-? 1955 558 seats
Tri-City Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985 200 cars
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RUTHERFORDTON
Rex
? 1930
Sylvan
Ruthersofdton St. ? 1935-? 1955 300 seats Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre in 1955.
SPINDALE
Bells ? 1950-? 1955 This was an Afro-American theatre.
Carolina
? 1935-? 1961 371 seats Owners: 1945-1950 Everett, H. H., Enterprises 1955-1961 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc.
Tri City Drive-In
? 1969-? 1975
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WAYNESVILLE ALAMANCHE COUNTY
GRAHAM Alco ? 1925-? 1955 417 seats
Cinema
119 N. Main http://www.grahamcinema.net/ ? 1969- 777 seats Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre 1969-1980
Graham ? 1935-? 1955 777 seats
HAW RIVER Center
? 1950 286 seats
Gem
? 1945
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BURLINGTON COUNTY
ELON COLLEGE Elon College
? 1940-? 1945
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CHEROKEE COUNTY
ANDREWS
Andrews
? 1935-? 1940
Andrews Twin AKA: Civic Cinema 125 Main http://www.andrewscinema.com/ ? 1995- 400 seats
Henn
? 1945-? 1955 400 seats
Valley Drive-In ? 1961 200 cars
BOILING SPRINGS Co-Ed
? 1950-? 1955
New
? 1950-? 1955
LIBERTY
Curtis
? 1935-? 1990 600 seats
MURPHY
Bonita
? 1935
Chic
? 1945-? 1945
Dickey
Tennesee St. ? 1945-? 1955 408 seats
Henn 38 Tennessee St. http://www.henntheater.com 1934- 589 seats 3 cinemas by 2005 and renovated in 2008
Murphy Drive-In
? 1955-? 1985 300 cars
Strand
? 1940-? 1945
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CLAY COUNTY
HAYESVILLE
Hayesville
? 1940
80
COFAX COUNTY
CLARKTON
Center
? 1955
81
FRANKLIN COUNTY
LOUISBURG
Community
S. Main ? 1940-? 1955 205 seats
Car View Drive-In
? 1950-? 1980 200 cars Benfield Theatres owned this theatrein 1980.
Louisberg
109 W. Nash ? 1935- 500 seats 2 cinemas by 2005 Owners: 1950-1975 Colonial Theaters Co. 1980 Benfield Theatres
Opera House
? 1935
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GRAHAM COUNTY
FONTANA
Fontana
? 1990-2010 No showtimes as of 2010.
ROBBINSVILLE
Burgin
? 1945
Robbin Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 380 seats
Robbinsville
? 1935-? 1940
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HAYWOOD COUNTY
CANTON
Canton
? 2005
Canton Drive-In
? 1955-? 1975 300 cars
Colonial 55 Park 1932-? 1964 618 seats Statesville Theater Corp. owned this theatre 1961-1964 This is now a live theatre.
Imperial ? 1935
Strand
? 1935-? 1955 359 seats
HAZLEWOOD
New
? 1945
LAKE JUNALUSKA Lake Junaluska Drive-In
? 1980
WAYNESVILLE
Park
Main St. ? 1940-? 1964 846 seats Massie Theatres owned this theatre.
Smoky Mountain Cinema 3 Russ Av. ? 1998-
Smoky Mountain Drive-In
? 1955-? 1985 200 cars Owners: 1955 Queen City Booking Service 1961-1980 Massie Theatres
Strand
12 N. Main 1942-1993 412 seats Owners: 1955 Stellings-Gossett Theaters, Inc. 1961 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. 1969-1980 Massie Theatres
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Waynesville Drive-In
1823 Asheville Road ? 1950-2003 225 cars
Waynewood
? 1930-? 1935
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JACKSON COUNTY
GAY
Gay
? 1950
SYLVIA
Lyric
? 1930-? 1940
Quin Theatres I & II /4
? 1998- 4 cinemas in 2010.
Ritz
W. Main 1943-? 1980 472 seats Owners: 1950-1964 Massie Theatres 1969-1980 Statesville Theater Corp.
Sylva Drive-In
? 1950-? 1975 250 cars Massie Theatres owned this drive-in 1961-1964.
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MACON COUNTY
FRANKLIN
Franklin Drive-In
? 1955-? 1985 250 cars McLendon, Fred T., Circuit owned this drive-in
Macon
? 1935-? 1985 650 seats Owners: 1955-1961 CO-AT-CO Theaters 1964 Dixie Amusement Company, Inc. 1969-1985 McLendon, Fred T., Circuit
Ruby Cinemas Opened with 3 cinemas by 1998 and expanded to 4 screens by 2005.
HIGHLANDS
Galax ? 1955-? 2008
High School ? 1935-? 1945
Highlands
? 1950-? 2000
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OBESON COUNTY
ROWLAND
Rowland
Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 399 seats
88
STANLEY COUNTY
BADIN
Baden
? 1925-? 1950 750 seats
FINGER
Midway Drive-In
? 1950
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SWAIN COUNTY
BRYSON CITY Bryson
Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 332 seats Massie Theatres owned this theatre in 1950.
Frymont
Everett St. ? 1935-? 1950 275 seats Massie Theatres owned this theatre in 1950.
Gem
? 1955- Massie Theatres owned this theatre 1955-1964.
Hill Top Drive-In
? 1955-? 1975 178 cars Massie Theatres owned this theatre 1961-1969.
CHEROKEE
Cherokee Phoenix Theatres 2 61Sequoyah Trail 2008- Phoenix Adlabs owns this twin cinema. There are plans to add 4 more cinemas.
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TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY
BREVARD
Brevard Drive-In
Old Hendersonville Highway ? 1955-? 1988 200 cars
Clemson
Main and Caldwell ? 1935-? 1955 530 seats
Co-Ed 101 W. Main ? 1940- 336 seats This theatre was split into two cinemas in 1989 which seated 136 and 132. It was renovated back to one screen in 1998 at a cost of $50,000.
Star Drive-In
? 1955-? 1964 200 cars