Central Pennsylvania movie theatres Includes Harrisburg, Scranton-Wilkes Barre,
Williamsport
1/1/2012
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CHAMBERSBURG ADAMS COUNTY
EAST BERLIN Berlin Community ? 1940
GETTYSBURG
Caldonia Park-In ? 1950
Frank 10 20 Presidential Circle May 5th, 2006- (2 weeks after the Gateway’s opening) 2,000 seats This is owned by Frank Theatres
Gateway 8
1865 Gettysburg Village Drive April 21st, 2006- This theatre, which is owned by R/C Theatres is the exclusive home of "Fields of Freedom", a film on the battle of Gettysburg.
Majestic 29 Carlisle St. November 14th, 1925- * November 14th, 1925 opened * 1930 owner: *ane * 1935-1953 owner: Warner Bros. * 1953-1961 owner: Stanley Warner * 1950's President Dwight D. Eisenhower and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower regularly attended this theatre. The theatre's ballroom was used for the White House press corps for news conferences when Eisenhower was at his farm. * 1961-1975 owner: RKO Stanley Warner (partly owned by Pacific Theatres) * 1970 the North American premiere of Federico Fellini's "Satyricon" * 1980 Owner: CAPA, Ltd. * 1983 a fire next door at the hotel caused heavy damage to the theatre. * 1984 reopened with 3 cinemas by R/C Theatres * 1993 the world premiere of Ted Turner's "Gettysburg" * Late 1990's closed * 2005 reopened as a performing arts center called The Jennifer and David LeVan Performing Arts Center. 2 new cinemas with
digital projection were built alongside the Majestic. Seating: 192 and 93 for the cinemas and 850 for the Majestic.
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Strand
100 Baltimore ? 1930-? 1964 378 seats Owners: 1940-1950 Warner Bros. 1961-1964 Eskin, Harold S. Amusement Enterprises
Village 1 & 2 ? 1975-? 1980 Owners: 1975 Roth’s 1980 CAPA, Ltd.
LITTLESTOWN
Regent 9 W. King ? 1930-? 1950 286 seats
Town ? 1950
NEW OXFORD Cross Keys Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 Owners: 1969-1980 Milgram Theatres 1985 Fox Theatres Management Corp.
Earle ? 1940-? 1955 390 seats
ORRTANNA
Caledonia Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975 Owners: 1955 Outdoor Theater, Inc. (co-op) 1964-1969 Milgram Theatres
BEDFORD COUNTY
BEDFORD
Bedford
122 Juliana ? 1930-? 1990 324 seats
Moonlite Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985
Pantages ? 1940
Pitt
134 E. Pitt http://www.pitttheatre.com 1939- 390 seats
COALDALE
Angela
113 E. Phillips http://www.angelatheatre.net 1949-1970, 1999- 3 cinemas in 1999. Owners: 1949-1969 Maguzzu Circuit 1975 Milgram, Nathan Seating: 240, 101, 101 Total 442
1949 and 1999 photos
Crawford AKA: Shapiro Main St. 1960-1974
Ritz
117 2nd St. ? 1935-? 1950 240 seats Maguzzu Circuit owned this theatre 1945-1950.
Shapiro
Main St. 1936-1953
EVERETT
Everett 26 E. Main ? 1950-? 1980 500 seats Owners: 1950 Outdoor Theater, Inc. (co-op) 1955 Co-Operative Theater Service
Stuckey ? 1930-? 1945
HOPEWELL
Casino ? 1935
SAXTON
Aldine ? 1940-? 1955 460 seats
Liberty ? 1930-? 1935
FRANKLIN COUNTY
CALENDONIA PARK Calendonia Park Drive-In ? 1950
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CHAMBERSBURG
Capitol 159 S. Main http://www.thecapitoltheatre.org/ 1927-1985, 1996- 1,026 seats R/C Theatres owned this theatre in 1980.
Chambersburg Mall Cinemas 900 Chambersburg Mall ? 1985- Expansions: Early 1980’s 4 cinemas Early 2000’s 7 cinemas Owners: 1985-1990 Manos Enterprises, Inc. 1995- Carmike Cinemas
Rosedale
31 N. Main ? 1935-? 1955 1,274 seats
Southgate IV
Southgate Shopping Center ? 1980-? 1998 Owners: 1980-1985 Budco Quality Theatres, Inc. 1990 Manos Enterprises, Inc. 1995-1998 Carmike Cinemas
Sunset Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985
GREENCASTLE
State ? 1935-? 1955 350 seats Notopoulos & Gribble owned this theatre in 1940.
MERCERBURG
Star W. Seminary 1919-1984, 2001- 285 seats Closed in 1984 and reopened as a venue for "country music jamboree" and movies in 2001. Allied Motion Picture Theater Service Inc. owned this theatre in 1950.
STATE LINE State Line Drive-In ? 1961-? 1985 Owners: 1964 Broumas Circuit 1975-1985 R/C Theatres
WAYNESBORO
Arcade
75 W. Main September 28th, 1916-1966 902 seats Owners: 1930-1950 Warner Bros. 1964 Broumas Circuit
Opera House
41 W. High 1939-1986 This opened as a live theatre in 1889.
Red Run Drive-In
Sunshine Trail ? 1955-? 1985 Broumas Circuit owned this drive-in in 1964.
Strand
11 E. Main ? 1930-? 1955 448 seats Warner Bros. owned this theatre 1930-1950.
FULTON COUNTY
MCCONNELLSBURG
Fulton ? 1935-? 1955 400 seats
HUNTINGDON COUNTY
HUNTINGDON
Cinema Village ? 1990-? 2000 Milgram Theatres owned this theatre.
Clifton AKA: Huntingdon Cinema 5 717 Washington St. http://www.clifton5.com/ 1928-? 1961, 2009- 983 seats Harris Amusements owned this theatre 1935-1961. 5 screens as of 2009.
Grand
713 Miffin ? 1935-? 1975 900 seats Owners: 1935-1950 Altoona Publix Theatres (Paramount) 1955 Harris Amusements 1961-1975 Notopoulos Theatres, Inc.
Huntingdon Cinema 5 AKA: Clifton 5 717 Washington St. ? 1990-2009 660 seats
Huntington Drive-In ? 1955-? 1995 Owners: 1955 Outdoor Theater, Inc. (co-op) 1961 Anderson W. E., Theatres
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Penn. Training ? 1940-? 1940
MOUNT UNION Shapiro
14 Shirley ? 1930-? 1955 600 seats
ORBISONIA
Alpine ? 1950-? 1955 250 seats Alpine Theatre Circuit owned this theatre.
Strand ? 1935-? 1945
ROBERTSDALE
Liberty
Main and Route 913 1918-1936
Reality
Main and Route 913 1948-? 1990
JUNIATA COUNTY
JUNIATA
Juniata ? 1930-? 1950
MIFFINTOWN
Midway Drive-In
Old 22 at Arch Rock Road ? 1955- Milgram Theatres owned this drive-in 1990-2000
MIFFIN COUNTY
BURHAM
Burnham Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985
HIGHLAND PARK Park ? 1940-? 1950
LEWISTOWN
Embassy
6 S. Main http://www.embassytheatre.org/ 1927-1981 692 seats This theatre is being restored.
Kishacoquillas Drive-In ? 1945
Lewistown Drive-In ? 1950
Miller Cinemas 46 W. Market http://www.millercinemas6.com ? 1990- Expansions: Late 1980’s 4 cinemas Early 2000’s 6 cinemas Milgram Theatres owned this theatre in 1990.
National 1917-1927
Pastime 26 E. Market ? 1930-? 1950 726 seats Owners: 1945 Pennsylvania Enterprises 1950 Co-Operative Theater Service
Rialto
7 E. Mounment Square ? 1930-? 1955 650 seats
MIFFIN
Mifflin ? 1935-? 1955 300 seats
Milroy ? 1945-? 1955 400 seats
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HARRISBURG AREACUMBERLAND COUNTY
CAMP HILL Capitol City Mall I-VI 3594 Capital Mall Dr 1974-2004
Cinema Center of Camp Hill 12
3431 Simpson Ferry Road 2005- Cinema Center Theatres owns this cinema.
Hill 2131 Market ? 1950-? 1975 Chertcoff, Harry, Circuit owned this theatre.
UA Camp Hill I & II 1800 Camp Hill Shopping Ctr ? 1975-? 2000 United Artists owned this theatre.
CARLISLE
Carlisle AKA: Comerford 44 W High ? 1955- Owners: 1955-1964 Penn Paramount Corp. (Paramount) 1969 ABC Theatres of Pennsylvania, Inc. 1980 CAPA, Ltd. 1985 R/C Theatres
Carlisle Barracks ? 1940
Carlisle Cinema 8 250 Noble Blvd ? 1990- Owners: 1990-2005 R/C Theatres 2005- Regal Cinemas
Comerford AKA: Carlisle 39 W High ? 1940-? 1955 Owners: 1940-1945 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1950 Penn Paramount Corp. (Paramount)
Orpheum ? 1935-? 1945 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre in 1935.
Strand
9 N Pitt 1926-? 1964 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre 1935-1964.
LEMOYNE
Lemoyne ? 1940-? 1955 850 seats Chertcoff, Harry, Circuit owned this theatre.
Willow Park ? 1940
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MECHANICSBURG
Flagship Premium Cinemas 8 AKA: Hampden Center 8
September 2009- Flagship Cinemas owns this cinema. Two cinemas has leather seats that vibrate.
Hampden Center 8 AKA: Flagship Premium Cinemas 8 4950 Carlisle Pike 1988-2008 American Multi-Cinemas owned this theatre.
Paramount ? 1935-? 1950
Silver Springs Drive-In 6444 Carlisle Pike 1949-1998
Vally ? 1950-? 1955
William Grove Park ? 1940
MOUNT HOLLY SPRINGS Holly ? 1945-? 1955 Allied Motion Picture Theater Service Inc. owned this theatre in 1950.
Hollywood ? 1990
New ? 1950 Fox, Jacob owned this theatre.
NEW CUMBERLAND Cumberland ? 1935-? 1945
Shore Drive-In Harrisburg Airport ? 1961-? 1990 Milgram Theatres owned this drive-in.
West Shore
317 Bridge 1940- Owners: 1945 Affiliated Theaters Circuit 1955-2000 Milgram Theatres
NEW CUMBERLAND Bel-Aire Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975
Cumberland Drive-In
715 Centerville 1952- 300 cars
NEWVILLE
Newville ? 1940-? 1955 Chamberlain Amusement Enterprises owned this theatre 1945-1950
SHIPPENSBURG
Lyric ? 1930-? 1940
State
S. Earl ? 1940-? 1950 Notopoulos & Gribble owned this theatre in 1940.
Victory
N. Penn ? 1935-? 1969 Milgram, Nathan owned this theatre.
STEELTON
Elton ? 1950 Chertcoff, Harry, Circuit owned this theatre.
Standard
130 N Front ? 1940-? 1955 Chertcoff, Harry, Circuit owned this theatre in 1945.
Strand
Front/Pine ? 1930-? 1950 Chertcoff, Harry, Circuit owned this theatre 1945-1950.
DAUPHIN COUNTY
ELIZABETHVILLE Hollywood ? 1940-? 1955 Allied Motion Picture Theater Service Inc. owned this theatre in 1950.
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GRATZ
Skyview Drive-In hy 25 ? 1955- 200 cars Owners: 1975 Milgram, Nathan 2005- *cin The back row of this drive-in is used by the local Amish who come by horse and buggies and listen to the sound on the radios.
HALIFAX
Halifax Drive-In
rt 147 ? 1961-? 1985 Milgram, Nathan owned this drive-in in 1969-1975
Triangle Drive-In ? 1955-? 1969 200 cars
HARRISBURG Broad St. 1302 N 3rd St ? 1925-? 1955 600 seats
Capitol 13/Market ? 1930-? 1950 500 seats Owners: 1930 Warner Bros. 1945-1950 Chamberlain Amusement Enterprises
Cinema and Drafthouse 2
I-83 & Union Deposit Rd ? 1998-? 2000
Colonial 3/Market ? 1920-? 1969 1,000 seats Owners: 1920 Stanley Co. 1935-1945 Wilmer & Vincent Corp. 1950-1969 Fox
Colonial Commons 9 5114 Jonestown Rd May 1991-November 28th, 2010 American Multi-Cinemas owned this theatre.
Colonial Park 4
4600 Jonestown Rd 1986- United Artists owned this theatre in 2000.
Columbia ? 1920
East 5 ? 1980-? 1995 American Multi-Cinemas owned this theatre.
East Park AKA: Eric I & II 4400 Derry 1963-? 1975 1,350 seats This was a roadshow theatre.
Eric I & II AKA: East Park 4400 Derry ? 1975-? 1995 Owners: 1975-1988 Sameric Corp. 1988-1990 Creative Entertainment 1990-1995 United Artists
Eric I & II Colonial Park AKA: Trans-Lux 200 Colonial Park Plaza ? 1980-? 1998 Owners: 1980-1988 Sameric Corp. 1988-1990 Creative Entertainment 1990-1998 United Artists
Eric I & II East Park ? 1980-1994 Owners: 1980-1988 Sameric Corp. 1988-1990 Creative Entertainment 1990-1994 United Artists
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Eric I & II Keystone Drive-In AKA: Keystone Drive-In 3800 Paxton ? 1980-? 1985 Sameric Corp. owned this drive-in. There was plans to build an cinema in front of this drive-in.
Eric I & II Union Deposit Union Deposit Rd 1972-? 1995 Owners: 1972-1988 Sameric Corp. 1988-1990 Creative Entertainment 1990-1995 United Artists
Grand
1426 Derry ? 1930-? 1955 700 seats
Harrisburg 14 AKA: Hoyts Cinema 14 1500 Caughey 2008-
Harrisburg Drive-In
6001 Allentown ? 1955-? 1985
Hoyts Cinema 14 AKA: Harrisburg 14 1500 Caughey ? 1999 2008
IMAX LARGE FORMAT
222 Market St 1999-
Keystone Drive-In
3800 Paxton ? 1975 Sameric Corp. owned this drive-in.
Loew's Regent 410 Market ? 1945-? 1961 1,580 seats Loew’s owned this theatre.
Majestic ? 1925-? 1935 Wilmer & Vincent Corp. owned this theatre in 1935
Midtown 3
250 Reily http://www.midtowncinema.com/ 2001-
National 1818 N 6th St ? 1935-? 1955 800 seats
Palace ? 1930 This was owned by Loew’s.
Paxtang
3427 Derry ? 1950-? 1975 400 seats Milgram owned it 1969-1975.
Penway
1800 State ? 1940-? 1955 512 seats
Regent 410 Market ? 1920-? 1945 Loew’s owned it in 1930.
Rialto
3/Harris ? 1930-? 1955 900 seats
Rio
323 Walnut ? 1940-? 1955 950 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Wilmer & Vincent Corp. 1950 Fox
Roxy
125 S 13th St ? 1935-? 1950 520 seats
Senate
Market Square Apr 29th, 1938-January 24th, 1988 1,250 seats Owners: 1945-1955 Jamestown Amusement Co. (Shea) 1961-1969 Emanuel, Jay, Theatres 1975 Brandt Theatres Adult movies from the 1970’s until it closed.
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Star 1205 N 3rd St ? 1935-? 1955 352 seats
State
212 Locust ? 1930-? 1969 2,196 seats Owners: 1935-1940 Loew’s 1945 Wilmer & Vincent Corp. 1950-1969 Fox
Trans-Lux AKA: Eric I & II: Colonial Park Plaza
200 Colonial Park Plaza 1966-? 1975 1,000 seats This cinema had a Cinerama screen.
Uptown
2501 N. 4th St. 1949-? 1972 700 seats Chamberlain Amusement Enterprises owned this theatre in 1950.
Victoria ? 1920-? 1945 Owners: 1920 Stanley Co. 1930 Warner Bros. 1935 Wilmer & Vincent Corp.
HERSHEY
Cocaplex 7 1150 Cocoa ? 2000- 1,904 seats
Community ? 1935-? 1955 Allied Motion Picture Theater Service Inc. owned this theatre in 1950.
Hershey 15 E Caracas Ave 1933- Mostly live performances with some movies shown.
Hershey Lodge W Chocolate Ave & University Dr ? 1990-? 1998
Midway Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Royal ? 1935-? 1955 Allied Motion Picture Theater Service Inc. owned this theatre.
Star ? 1930
LYKENS
Budd
575 Main ? 1950-? 1955 486 seats
Theatorium ? 1930-? 1945
MIDDLETOWN
Elks
4 W. Emaus ? 1945- 469 seats Chertcoff, Harry, Circuit owned this theatre 1945-1964
Majestic
Union & Brown St. ? 1940-? 1950 350 seats Chertcoff, Harry, Circuit owned this theatre 1945-1950.
Midway Drive-In ? 1955
Roosevelt Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964
MILLERSBURG
Bandbox
138 E Main ? 1950-? 1955
Colonnade
Center 1919-2000 499 seats This is now a playhouse used by the Twin Valley Players. It was owned by Milgram, Nathan in 1969-1975.
Sky
Main St. ? 1950-? 1955
WILLIAMSTOWN
Academy ? 1935-? 1945 Chamberlain Amusement Enterprises owned this theatre in 1945.
Lyric ? 1930-? 1955 Chamberlain Amusement Enterprises owned this theatre in 1950.
Temple Drive-In
E. Market ? 1955-? 1975 500 cars Owners: 1955 Milgram Theatres Adult movies in the 1970’s.
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LEBANON COUNTY
ANNVILLE
Allen
36 E. Main ? 2005- 322 seats
Astor ? 1935-? 1950 Allied Motion Picture Theater Service Inc. owned this theatre in 1950.
DONADSON CORNERS Lebanon Drive-In ? 1955
Lakevue Drive-In ? 1955
JACKSON TOWNSHIP Family Drive-In ? 1950
LEBANON
Academy of Music
728 Cumberland ? 1920-? 1985 1,360 seats Owners: 1920 Stanley Co. 1969-1985 Milgram Theatres
Capitol 752 Cumberland ? 1925-? 1950 800 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre 1945-1950.
Colonial 9th & Cumberland ? 1925-? 1975 1,255 seats Owners: 1945-1969 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1975 Cinecom Theatre (Meco Realty Company)
Fox I & II 22nd & Cumberland ? 1980-? 2000 Owners: 1980 Milgram Theatres 1985-1995 Fox Theatres Management Corp. 1998-2000 Carmike Cinemas
Great Escape Lebanon Valley Mall 10
2200 Lebanon Valley Mall July 2006-
Howard I & II ? 1980-? 1998 Owners: 1980 Milgram Theatres 1985-1995 Fox Theatres Management Corp. 1998 Carmike Cinemas
Jackson
755 Cumberland ? 1925-? 1950 500 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre 1945-1950.
Key Drive-In
15th & E. Lehman ? 1955-? 1995 Owners: 1955-1964 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1990-1995 Milgram Theatres
Lebanon ? 1930
Off Broadway 114 E. Poplar* ? 1990 * Owner House ?
State
515 Cumberland ? 1940-? 1975 213 seats Chertcoff, Harry, Circuit owned this theatre 1945-1975.
Strand ? 1920-? 1925 Stanley Co. owned this theatre in 1920.
Trans-Lux ? 1975 This Trans-Lux cinema was booked by Harry Brandt.
MYERSTOWN
Carlton ? 1935
Hi-Way ? 1940-? 1950 422 seats
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NEWMANSTOWN
Fire Company Auditorium ? 1935-? 1940
Joy ? 1950
Lyric
Water and Main ? 1945-? 1950 498 seats Chamberlain Amusement Enterprises owned this theatre in 1945.
Newmanstown 2
12 E. Main February 2008- 230 seats
PALMYRA
Cinema Center 12
North Londonderry Shopping Center,Route 422 February 1998-August 2009 2,900 seats
Seltzer Railroad and Main ? 1930-? 1955 928 seats
PERRY COUNTY
AMITY HALL Hackenburg Drive-In ? 1955
DUNCANNON
Amityhall ? 1975 Milgram, Nathan owned this theatre.
Fox
Market & Ann ? 1940-? 1950 243 seats
Hackenberg Family Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964
Markan ? 1950 Allied Motion Picture Theater Service Inc. owned this theatre.
Photoplay ? 1935
LANDISBURG
Yankee ? 1945-? 1950 240 seats
RPOOL
Community ? 1940-? 1955 220 seats
MARYSVILLE
Galem ? 1935-? 1955 275 seats
Rex ? 1955
NEW BLOOMFIELD Motionette ? 1935
Perry ? 1940-? 1955 270 seats
NEWPORT
Newport ? 1935-? 1964 360 seats Milgram Theatres owned this theatre in 1964.
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SCRANTON WILKES-BARRE United States of America|Pennsylvania|Central
COLUMBIA COUNTY
BENTON Community ? 1945
Ritz
Market St. & Two & a Half St. ? 1940-? 1955 319 seats Maguzzu Circuit owned this theatre 1945-1950.
Universal ? 1910-? 1930
BERWICK
Berwick AKA: Strand 108 E. Front ? 1969- 777 seats Milgram, Nathan owned this theatre 1969-1975.
Motor Vue Drive-In ? 1961-? 1980
Opera House ? 1920 Stanley Co. owned this theatre.
Palace ? 1920-? 1925 Stanley Co. owned this theatre.
Strand AKA: Berwick 108 E. Front ? 1930-? 1964 777 seats Owners: 1945 Schmidt, W. E. 1950 Goodman, William Theatres
Temple
614 W. Front ? 1930-? 1955 742 seats Schmidt, W. E. owned this theatre in 1945.
BLOOMSBURG
Capitol 47 Main 1929-1998 912 seats Owners: 1935-1949 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1949-1964 Pennsylvania Enterprisesn 1969-1975 Milgram, Nathan 2 cinemas in the late 1980’s.
Cinema Center 14
1879 Columbia Boulevard ? 1998- 2,247 seats Cinema Centers owns this theatre.
Columbia 214 Centre ? 1930-? 1975 625 seats This is now a live theatre. Owners: 1930, 1961-1969 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1975 Cinecom Theatre (Meco Realty Company)
CATAWIBBA
Fox ? 1935
CATAWISSA
Andrea
2nd and Main ? 1940-? 1950 489 seats This is now a church
Dreamland ? 1908-? 1910 489 seats
ESPY
Family Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Milgram, Nathan owned this drive-in 1969-1975.
MILLVILLE
Community Hall ? 1945
Millville ? 1950
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Roy ? 1950 Allied Motion Picture Theater Service Inc. owned this theatre.
LACKAWANNA COUNTY
ARCHBALD Grand 406 Main ? 1935-? 1955 550 seats
CARBONDALE
Ideal Drive-In
? 1950
Irving
23 S Main 1922-1973 1,776 seats Owners: 1930 Carbondale Theatres 1935-1973 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) Adult movies were shown in the 1970’s.
Majestic
48 S Main ? 1930-? 1950 480 seats Owners: 1930 Carbondale Theatres 1935-1950 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix)
Mid Valley Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Victoria ? 1930 Carbondale Theatres owned this theatre.
CLARKS SUMMIT
Aljo ? 1930
Cinema North ? 1975 Cinecom Theatre (Meco Realty Company) owned this theatre.
Comerford ? 1961-? 1969 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Summit ? 1935-? 1945
DICKSON CITY Circle Drive-In Exit 191-A off I-81 on Business Route 6 East, http://www.circledrivein.com 1949- 800 cars Owners: 1950 Allied Motion Picture Theater Service Inc. 1964 Milgram Theatres 3 screens by 2009.
Great Escape & IMAX 14 3909 Commerce Blvd May 2010- This is owned by Alliance-Great Escape Theatres
Rex
726 Main ? 1925-? 1964 645 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
DUNMORE
Garden ? 1925-? 1940 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Orient ? 1945-? 1950 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
EYNON
Eynon
440 Main ? 1930-? 1969 400 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Mid-Vally Drive-In
Betty St south of Route 6 ? 1955-? 1985 Cinecom Theatre (Meco Realty Company) owned this drive-in 1975.
JERMYN
Peoples
665 Washington ? 1935-? 1950 180 seats
JESSUP
Favini 419 Church 1926-? 1950 500 seats Affiliated Theaters Circuit owned this theatre in 1945.
MAYFIELD
Walker 523 Poplar ? 1935-? 1950 195 seats
MINOOKA
Garden ? 1940
Minooka ? 1935
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MOOSIC
Cinemark at Moosic & XD 20 40 Glenmaura National Boulevard 1999- Opened with 17 cinemas in 1999 and expanded to 20 in 2004. The at Moosic tag was removed and an XD screen was added in 2010 to compete with the Great Escape IMAX theatre nearby.
Oakhill Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975
MOSCOW
Moscow ? 1935-? 1955 240 seats
OLD FORGE Holland
100 S Main ? 1930-? 1969 937 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Home
448 S Main ? 1935-? 1950 450 seats
Pilot ? 1930 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
OLYPHANT
Capitol ? 1930 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Ferguson ? 1925 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
PECKVILLE
Granada
Lackawanna Av. 1929-? 1964 Owners: 1945 Affiliated Theaters Circuit 1955-1969 Milgram Theatres
Olyphant Lackawanna Av. ? 1950-? 1955 400 seats
Opera House ? 1925-? 1930 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Rex ? 1930 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Roxy ? 1935-? 1945
Tate
105 Delaware ? 1950-? 1955 450 seats
PECKVILLE
Favini 516 Main 1926-? 1969 730 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Palace ? 1930 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Rialto ? 1930
SCRANTON
Bell 817 Prescott ? 1925-? 1950 548 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Bull's Head
1349 N Main ? 1935-? 1950 249 seats
Capitol 208 Penn ? 1925-? 1955 1,803 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre 1930-1955.
Center 300 Lackawanna ? 1964-? 1975 Owners: 1964 Pennsylvania Enterprisesn 1969 ABC Theatres of Pennsylvania, Inc. 1975 Hallmark Releasing Corp.
Comerford AKA: Ritz, Poli’s, Ritz Courtyard 218 Wyoming 1930-? 1975 1,600 seats Owners: 1940-1969 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1975 Cinecom Theatre (Meco Realty Company)
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Endless Mountain Theatre 8 AKA: Eric, Scranton 8 933 Scranton-Carbondale http://www.endlessmountainstheatre.com 2004-2009
Eric Scranton 8 AKA: Scranton, Endless Mountain Theatre 933 Scranton-Carbondale 1985-? 1990 Owners: 1985-1986 Sameric Corp. 1986-1990 United Artists
Family
? 1925-? 1950 900 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Favini 1610 Pittston ? 1935-? 1955 449 seats Affiliated Theaters Circuit owned this theatre in 1949.
Garden ? 1930-? 1935
Gem ? 1925-? 1930 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Globe
900 Pittston ? 1925-? 1964 1,064 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Grand ? 1935-? 1945
Green Ridge
Green Ridge Section of East Scranton 1925-shortly after. Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Green Ridge
Green Ridge Section of East Scranton ? 1975 This was an adult cinema.
Jackson ? 1925 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Leader ? 1925-? 1930 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Little Art ? 1955 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Manhattan ? 1925-? 1945 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
New Rialto
1821 N Main ? 1940-? 1955 1,000 seats
Orient 204 S Blakely ? 1935-? 1955 874 seats
Orpheum ? 1925-? 1930 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Palace ? 1925-? 1930 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Park ? 1950 1,350 seats Allied Motion Picture Theater Service Inc. owned this theatre.
Park
? 1925 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Period ? 1925-? 1930 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
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Pine Brook ? 1930-? 1940 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre in 1930.
Plaza 4 ? 2000 Milgram Theatres owned this theatre.
Poli's AKA: Comerifield, Ritz 218 Wyoming 1907-? 1925
RCA
? 1935-? 1950 650 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre 1940-1950.
Regent ? 1925-? 1930 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Rialto
1823 N Main ? 1950-? 1969 1,090 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Ritz AKA: Comerfield, Poli’s. 218 Wyoming ? 1935 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Ritz Courtyard 218 Wyoming ? 1985-? 2000 Milgram Theatres owned this theatre.
Riviera
509 Lackawanna 1928-? 1961 Owners: 1928-1945 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1950-1961 Pennsylvania Enterprisesn
Roosevelt E Market & Sanderson ? 1930-? 1975 951 seats Owners: 1930-1969 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1975 Hallmark Releasing Corp. Adult movies were shown in the 1970’s.
Scranton 8 AKA: Endless Mountain Theatre, Eric 933 Scranton-Carbondale ? 1995-2003 Owners: 1995-2002 United Artists 2002-2003 Regal Cinemas
Scranton Cultural Center 420 N Washington 2005-
State
207 Wyoming 1921-? 1955 920 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre1925-1950.
Steamtown USA 8
301 Lackawanna 1995-2009, 2010- Owners: 1995-2002 United Artists 2002-2003 Regal Cinemas 2003- Marquee Cinemas This was damaged by a fire on August 19th, 2009. It reopened in 2010.
Strand
421 Spruce ? 1920-? 1975 1,400 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Stanley Co. 1930-1945 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1950-1964 Pennsylvania Enterprisesn 1969 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1975 Hallmark Releasing Corp.
Temple ? 1945
Victoria ? 1925 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Victory ? 1925-? 1930 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Viewmont Cinemas 100 Viewmont Mall 1973-1999 Expanded from 3 to 5 cinemas in 1978-1979 and closed in 1999. It was owned by General Cinemas Corp.
West Side
216 N Main ? 1930-? 1975 1,975 seats Owners: 1930-1969 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1975 Cinecom Theatre (Meco Realty Company)
SIMPSON
Neutral ? 1950
SPRINGBROOK
307 Drive-In ? 1950
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TAYLOR
Thomas
110 Union ? 1930-? 1955 780 seats
THROOP
Lyric ? 1935-? 1955
Throop
639 Sanderson ? 1925-? 1930 425 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
LUZERNE COUNTY
AROCA Plesant Hour ? 1925 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
ASHLEY
Ashley
70 N Main ? 1940-? 1955 385 seats
Park ? 1930-? 1935 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre in 1930.
AVOCA
Palace
Main St. ? 1930-? 1955 535 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
DALLAS
Dallas Outdoor ? 1950-? 1980 300 cars Milgram Theatres owned this drive-in ? 1955-1969
Himmer Lake Rd. ? 1928-1960 326 seats
DRUMS
Hazelton Drive-In Route 309 ? 1950-? 1980 400 cars Owners: 1961-1969 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1975 Cinecom Theatre (Meco Realty Company)
DUPONT
Comerford Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 Owners: 1950-1969 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1975 Cinecom Theatre (Meco Realty Company)
Lincoln
318 Main ? 1935-? 1955 500 seats
DURYEA
Pastime
603 Main St. ? 1925-? 1955 534 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
EDWARDSVILLE
Gateway Cinema
50 Gateway Shopping Center December 1964-2006 Expansions: One screen in 1964 5 cinemas in the late 1980’s 6 cinemas in 1998 Owners: 1964-1969 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1975 Cinecom Theatre (Meco Realty Company) 1990-2000 Milgram Theatres
Grand
427 Main ? 1930-? 1955 850 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
EXTETER
Liberty
1104 Wyoming ? 1930-? 1955 852 seats
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FORTY-FORT Auditorium ? 1945
Forty Fort 924 Wyoming ? 1940-? 1955 892 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre 1945-1950.
Institute ? 1935-? 1955 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre 1940-1955.
FREELAND
Popular Drive-In ? 1950-? 1980
Refowich
Main/Center ? 1930-? 1955 670 seats
Rialto
South/Center ? 1940-? 1955 500 seats
St. Mary's Auditorium ? 1940-? 1945
Strand ? 1935-? 1945
GLEN LYON Family
55 E. Main ? 1930-? 1955 500 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre in 1930.
Newport 170 W. Main ? 1930-? 1950 500 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre in 1930.
HAZLETON
Alton
618 Alter 1938-1959 500 seats This theatre burned down in 1967.
Campbell 25 W. Broad December 21st, 1914-1928 500 seats
Capitol 121 W Broad September 1926-1963 2,389 seats Owners: 1930-1945 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1950-1961 Pennsylvania Enterprisesn
Church Hill Cinemas 1603 N. Church ? 1975-? 1999 Opened as a twin and expanded to 7 cinemas by 1995. Owners: 1975 Cinecom Theatre (Meco Realty Company) 1980-1998 Milgram Theatres
Diamond
576 Alter 1913-? 1955 420 seats Owners: 1945 Affiliated Theaters Circuit 1955 Milgram Theatres
Family
1 Wyoming 1905-? 1950 500 seats This opened as Hazel Hall, which was demolished in 1962.
Freeley's
32 N Wyoming 1916-1976 1,527 seats This theatre hosted the world premiere of "Holly Maguries" in 1970. There was a murder in the balcony on January 23rd, 1932
pg. 21
Grand
234 W Broad ? 1925-? 1975 896 seats Owners: 1930-1969 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1975 Cinecom Theatre (Meco Realty Company)
Hazleton 10 400 Laurel Mall 1998- Owners: 1998-2003 Hoyt’s Cinemas 2003- Regal Cinemas
Key
29 W Broad St ? 1969-? 1969
Laurel Drive-In Highway 309 S http://www.laureldrivein.com/ 1950- Milgram Theatres owned this drive-in in 1955
Liberty AKA: Pleasure Parlour, Roxy, Savoy 21 E. Diamond ? 1930 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Mayfair ? 1935
Palace AKA: Liberty, Pleasure Parlour, Savoy 35 N. Wyoming March 1909-April 1917 1,200 seats
Pleasure Parlour AKA: Liberty, Roxy, Savoy 21 E. Diamond 1918-1925
Roxy AKA: Liberty, Pleasure Parlour, Savoy 21 E. Diamond ? 1935-1945
Savoy
21 E. Diamond 1915-1918
WILKES-BARRE Alhambra ? 1925-? 1935 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Barre East,West,Loge 3 ? 1975
Bijou ? 1925 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Capitol 60 Public Square ? 1925-? 1955 1,884 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre 1925-1950.
Cinema 309 ? 1975 Hallmark Releasing Corp. & Cinecom Theatre (Meco Realty Company) owned this cinema.
Colonial ? 1930
Comerford AKA: Paramount, Kirby Center 71 Public Square http://www.kirbycenter.org/ 1938-1949 2,047 seats This was the flagship theatre of the Michael Comerford chain. It reopened as the Kirby Performing arts center.
Crystal 203 Barney ? 1935-? 1955 921 seats
Diamond
695 E Northampton ? 1945-? 1955 213 seats
Family
140 S Main ? 1935-? 1955 405 seats
Grand Opera House ? 1925 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Great Escape 4 AKA: Wyoming Valley Mall Cinemas 58 Wyoming Valley 2004-July 28th, 2006 Alliance-Great Escape Theatres owned this cinema.
Hart 449 Hazel 1938-1968 1,024 seats This was named for a mayor of W-B, who did some acting. It was owned by Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix)
pg. 22
Hazle ? 1925-? 1935 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Irving
S. Main ? 1930-? 1955 1,553 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Kingston ? 1930-? 1935
Liberty ? 1925 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Little Art ? 1955 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) & Warner Bros. co-owned this theatre.
Midway Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Milgram Theatres owned it in 1964.
Orpheum
139 S Main ? 1925-? 1950 769 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Palace
316 E Market ? 1935-? 1955 223 seats
Paramount AKA: Comerford 71 Public Square 1949-1977 Owners: 1949-1964 Pennsylvania Enterprisesn 1969 ABC Theatres of Pennsylvania, Inc. 1975 Hallmark Releasing Corp.
Penn
131 S Main ? 1935-? 1955 1,696 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Poli's ? 1925-? 1930 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre in 1930.
Rialto ? 1920
Savoy ? 1920-? 1930 Owners: 1920 Stanley Co. 1925-1930 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix)
Sterling
533 N Main ? 1925-? 1955 924 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Strand
12 E Market ? 1920-? 1950 410 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre 1925-1950.
Temple ? 1945
Wilkes Barre Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975
Wilkes-Barre Movies 14 Northampton and Main 2006- R/C Theatres owns this downtown cinema.
Wyoming Mall Cinemas AKA: Great Escape 58 Wyoming Valley 1972-2000 Expansions: 1972 2 cinemas Late 1970’s 5 cinemas Late 1980’s 7 cinemas General Cinema Corp. owned this theatre.
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HUNLOCK CREEK Garden Drive-In 1952- 600 cars 2 screens by 2005. It was owned by Milgram Theatres in 1955.
KINGSTON
Kingston
225 N Wyoming ? 1930-? 1955 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Westside Drive-In ? 1980
LARKSVILLE
Lark
78 Wilson ? 1945-? 1955 400 seats
Larksville ? 1940
New Larksville
E Luzerne St. ? 1945-? 1955 420 seats
Stanley ? 1935
West Side Drive-In
Narrows Road ? 1975 891 cars Cinecom Theatre (Meco Realty Company) owned this drive-in.
LUZERNE
Luzerne
25 N. Main ? 1940-? 1955 784 seats Comerford owned it.
Maricus ? 1930-? 1935
MINERS MILLS Capitol ? 1940
Crystal ? 1935-? 1945 Genesee Theatrical Enterprises owned this theatre in 1935.
MOUNTAIN TOP Sunset Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975
NANTICOKE
Family
195 E Main ? 1935-? 1950 400 seats
Globe ? 1935
Rex
186 S Market 1921-? 1955 520 seats
State
106 E Main ? 1930-? 1985 910 seats Owners: 1930 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1949 Marshall & Roed Theatres 1975 Milgram, Nathan 1980-1985 Milgram Theatres
PARSONS
Parsons
211 George ? 1930-? 1950 735 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre 1935-1950.
PITTSTON
American
44 Main June 1924-? 1980 1,072 seats Owners: 1924-1945 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1950-1964 Pennsylvania Enterprisesn 1969 ABC Theatres of Pennsylvania, Inc. 1975 Hallmark Releasing Corp.
Dreamland ? 1925 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Hippodrome ? 1925 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
River View Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975
Roman
981 Main 1918-? 1955 981 seats Owners: 1920 Stanley Co. 1925-1955 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix)
Strand ? 1925
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PLAINS
Lincoln ? 1930-? 1945 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre in 1930.
Plains
19 E Carey ? 1945-? 1955
PLYMOUTH
Broad ? 1920-? 1925 Stanley Co. owned this theatre.
Hippodrome ? 1925 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Joy
34 E Main ? 1955
Palace ? 1925 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Rialto
34 E Main ? 1925-? 1950 330 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre 1925-1930.
Shawnee
16 W Main ? 1930-? 1969 1,022 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
West Side Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre 1961-1969.
SHAVERTOWN
Shaver ? 1940-? 1955 350 seats Allied Motion Picture Theater Service Inc. owned this theatre.
SHICKSHINNY
Center 128 Main ? 1945-? 1955 350 seats Owners: 1945 Schmidt, W. E. 1950 Goodman, William Theatres
Peoples ? 1935-? 1940
SWOYERVILLE
Roosevelt 147 Shoemaker ? 1935-? 1969 Owners: 1950 Allied Motion Picture Theater Service Inc. 1969 Milgram, Nathan
Strand
286 Hughes ? 1930-? 1955 Owners: 1930 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1950 Allied Motion Picture Theater Service Inc. This is now a live theatre.
WEST HAZELTON Cinema and Drafthouse DINING AKA: Hersker, Key, Majestic 31 W Broad 2006- * 1915 opened as Hersker with 300 seats * 1941 renamed Key as it is widen to 600 seats * 1969 renamed Hersker * 1969-1985 owner: Milgram Theatres. * 1992 renamed Key and shows second-run movies * 2003 renamed Cinema n Drafthouse as the floor is made flat with tables and chairs installed. The seating is 250.
Hersker AKA: Cinema & Drafthouse, Key, Majestic 31 W Broad 1915-1941, 1969-1992
Key
AKA: Cinema & Drafthouse,Hersker, Majestic 31 W Broad 1941-1969, 1992-2003
Majestic AKA: Cinema & Drafthouse, Hersker, Key
31 W Broad ? 1995-? 1995
WEST PITTSTON Garden ? 1930-? 1935 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Liberty ? 1935 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
WEST WYOMING Moonlite Drive-In
Back Road ? 1955-? 1985 375 cars Owners: 1955 Milgram Theatres 1969-1975 Milgram, Nathan
WESTON
Palace ? 1935
WHITE HAVEN CENTER Legion ? 1935-? 1955
WYOMING
Buttonwood ? 1940-? 1955
Garden ? 1935
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WYOMING COUNTY
EATONVILLE
Star Light Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985
LACEYVILLE
Laceyville ? 1945-? 1955 240 seats
Uncle Ben ? 1935-? 1940
NICHOLSON
Palace ? 1935-? 1955 210 seats
NOXEN
Noxen ? 1940-? 1955 270 seats
TUNKHANNOCK
Dietrich
60 E. Tioga 1936- 481 seats 4 screens by 2009.
Savoy ? 1935-? 1940
Starlite Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985
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STOUDSBURG BRADFORD COUNTY
ATHENS Morley ? 1930-? 1955 500 seats Warner Bros. owned this theatre in 1930.
CANTON
Rialto 5 E. Main http://www.bcrac.org/theater_rialto.php 1912- 150 seats Milgram, Nathan owned this theatre in 1975.
SAYRE
Happy Hour ? 1930 Warner Bros. owned this theatre.
Sayre 25 South Elmer 1914- 870 seats 3 cinemas by 2005. Owners: 1930 Warner Bros. 1935-1969 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1975 Cinecom Theatre (Meco Realty Company)
Valley Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985
TOWANDA
Keystone Opera House 601 Main 1886- 550 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre 1935-1969. 2 screens in later years
TROY
Bandbox ? 1940-? 1955 181 seats
Roxy ? 1935
WYALUSING
New ? 1930
Wyalusing ? 1930-? 1955 424 seats
WYSOX
Wysox Drive-In ? 1955-? 2001
MONROE COUNTY
BARTONSVILLE
Pocono Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
BUCKHILL FALLS Auditorium ? 1935-? 1955 930 seats
EAST STROUDSBURG East Stroudsburg Drive-In ? 1980-? 1980
Foxmoor Cinemas AKA: Poconos Multiplex ? 1995-2009 Expasions: Early 1990’s 5 cinemas with 1,000 seats 2006 7 cinemas and an arcade with 800 seats. There are plans to reopen this cinema.
Grand ? 1930-? 1955 660 seats
Plaza
S. Courtland St. ? 1930-? 1950 600 seats St. Cloud Amusement Corp. owned this theatre.
Pocono Cinema 3 & Coffee Shop
88 S. Courtland ? 2005- 400 seats
Poconos Movieplex AKA: Foxmoor Cinemas
2010-
Sky-Line Drive-In ? 1964-? 1975
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MOUNT POCONO Casino
110 Pocono ? 1935- 300 seats 1940 owner: St. Cloud Circuit 1961 owner: Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1964-1998 owner: Milgram Theatres http://www.casinotheatre.net/ This was rebuilt in 1976 after a fire, 2 screens by 2010.
POCANO PINES Lumberland Casino ? 1935-? 1955
POCONO MANOR Pocono Manor Inn ? 1950-? 1955 200 seats
SAYLORSBURG
Blue Ridge Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
SKYTOP
Skytop Lodge ? 1950-? 1955 200 seats
STROUDSBURG
Grand ? 1969 Milgram Theatres owned this theatre.
Mall Cinemas I, II & III AKA: Stroud 7 ? 1980 Music Makers owned this cinema.
Pocono Drive-In ? 1955
Sherman
534 Main 1926-? 1985 1,140 seats Owners: 1950 St. Cloud Amusement Corp. 1964-1969 Milgram Theatres This is now a live theatre.
Skyline Drive-In ? 1969 Milgram Theatres owned this drive-in.
Star ? 1930
Stroud ? 1930
Stroud Mall Cinemas 160 Stroud Mall ? 1980-2010 * Late 1970’s opened by Music Makers with 3 cinemas * Early 1980’s 5 cinemas * Late 1980’s 7 cinemas as it is taken over by Loew’s. * 1993 became part of Sony Theatres * 1998 became part of Loews Cineplex * 2005 taken over by AMC * 2010 to close and be replaced by a 12-screen Cinemark theatre.
Stoud Mall 12 November 14th, 2011- This Cinemark theatre has an XD screen.
SESQUEHANNA COUNTY
HALLSTEAD
Capitol ? 1935-? 1955 300 seats Harden Theaters, Inc owned this theatre in 1950.
NEW MILFIRD New Milford ? 1930
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SULLIVAN COUNTY
DUSHORE
Dushore Drive-In ? 1955
EAGLESMERE
Eagle
Mary Av. ? 1950-? 1955 250 seats
Eaglesmere ? 1940
MILDRED
Mildred ? 1935-? 1950 475 seats
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY
FOREST CITY Family
600 Main 1908-? 1920
Freedman
608 Main 1925-1958 726 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre 1935-1955.
Grand
1910-? 1920
MONTROSE
Ideal ? 1935-? 1940
Montrose
18 Public Av. ? 1930- 325 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre in 1930.
Montrose Pump 'n' Pantry
? 1995-? 2000
SUSQUEHANNA
Opera House ? 1935-? 1940
Town ? 1945-? 1955 499 seats Harden Theaters, Inc owned this theatre 1950-1955
WAYNE COUNTY
HAWLEY
Dreamland ? 1925-? 1935 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Ritz
512 Keystone ? 1940-? 1969 758 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
HONEDALE
Capitol ? 1964-? 1975 Owners: 1964-1969 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1975 Cinecom Theatre (Meco Realty Company)
Cinema 6
1199 Texas Palmyra ? 2005-
Lyric
1050 Main ? 1925-? 1961 717 seats
Maple Drive-In ? 1969-? 1995
LAKE ARIEL Wayne Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Milgram, Nathan owned this theatre in 1969.
LAKE WALLENPAWPACK White Beauty Drive-In ? 1955-? 1969
NEWFOUNDLAND
Haubert Main Road ? 1935-? 1955 400 seats
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SUNBURY MONTOUR COUNTY
DANVILLE Arrow Drive-In ? 1955
Capitol 119 Mill ? 1940-? 1975 982 seats Owners: 1940-1969 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1975 Cinecom Theatre (Meco Realty Company)
Rialto ? 1930
Ritz ? 1935 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
Victoria ? 1930
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY
KULPMONT
Imperial 982 Chestnut ? 1935-? 1955 903 seats
MILTON
Bijou ? 1930-? 1935 Genesee Theatrical Enterprises owned this theatre in 1935.
Bijou Dream ? 1920 Stanley Co. owned this theatre.
Capitol 55 Broadway 1933-? 1969 1,126 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre 1945-1969.
Legionnaire
65 Bound ? 1935-? 1950 467 seats
Veterans Foreign Wars Drive-In ? 1950-? 1955
MOUNT CARMEL Arcade ? 1930
Hollywood ? 1940-? 1950 460 seats Victoria Amusement Enterprises Inc. owned this theatre in 1945.
Nahalie Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975 Owners: 1961 Victoria Amusement Enterprises Inc. 1969-1975 Milgram, Nathan
Rialto ? 1935
State
3rd and Hickory ? 1935-? 1955 650 seats Buckley Amusement Enterprises owned this theatre.
Valentine ? 1930 Chamberlain Amusement Enterprises owned this theatre.
Victoria
3rd & Pear & Maple ? 1930-? 1975 1,513 seats Owners: 1930 Chamberlain Amusement Enterprises 1935-1961 Victoria Amusement Enterprises Inc. 1964 Milgram Theatres 1969-1975 Milgram, Nathan
NATALIE
Natalie Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985
NORTHUMBERLAND
Point Drive-In 3601 Point Township Drive 3 screens by 1993 http://www.pointdrive-in.com/ ? 1961- 3 screens by 1993 Owners: 1961-1969 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1975 Cinecom Theatre (Meco Realty Company)
Savoy ? 1930-? 1969 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
RANSHAW
St. Anthony's ? 1950-? 1955 200 seats
pg. 30
SHAMOKIN
Capitol 43 E. Independence St. ? 1930-? 1955 1,138 seats Buckley Amusement Enterprises owned this theatre 1945-1955.
Majestic
42 W. Independence St. ? 1930-? 1955 930 seats Buckley Amusement Enterprises owned this theatre 1945-1955.
Shamokin Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Strand ? 1930 Chamberlain Amusement Enterprises owned this theatre in 1930.
Victoria
46 W. Independence St. ? 1930-? 1975 1,623 seats Owners: 1930 Chamberlain Amusement Enterprises 1935-1945 Victoria Amusement Enterprises Inc. 1961 Victoria Amusement Enterprises Inc. 1964 Milgram Theatres 1975 Milgram, Nathan
SUNBURY
Chestnut Street ? 1940-? 1945
Fox Theatres 4 ? 1985-? 1995 Fox Theatres Management Corp. owned this theatre.
Opera House ? 1935
Rialto
439 Market ? 1935-? 1978 612 seats Owners: 1935-1969 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1975 Cinecom Theatre (Meco Realty Company)
Rolling Green Park ? 1935
Strand
315 Market ? 1925-? 1975 1,104 seats Owners: 1925-1945 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1950-1964 Pennsylvania Enterprisesn 1969 ABC Theatres of Pennsylvania, Inc. 1975 Hallmark Releasing Corp.
Victory ? 1925-? 1930 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre.
WARRIOR RUN Palace ? 1935
WATSONTOWN
Carlton ? 1930
Lyceum ? 1935-? 1940
People ? 1930
Watson
131 Main http://www.watsontheatre.com/ (website closed) 1940- 490 seats Owners: 1950 Mid-States Theaters, Inc. (Pennsylvania)(Co-Op) 1955 Co-Operative Theater Service There are plans to restore this theatre.
SNYDER COUNTY
HUMMELS WHARF Nu-Way Drive-In ? 1950-? 1980 Owners: 1950 Mid-States Theaters, Inc. (Pennsylvania)(Co-Op) 1955 Co-Operative Theater Service
Sunbury 4 ? 1998-? 2000 Carmike Cinemas owned this theatre.
MC CLURE Star ? 1935-? 1950 Rubinsky, Mark Theatres owned it in 1945.
MEISERVILLE
Keystone ? 1940-? 1955
MIDDLEBURG
Bandbox
139 Main ? 1940-? 1955 250 seats
Keystone ? 1935
Middleburg ? 1945
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Sky
Main St. ? 1950-? 1955 300 seats
PAXTONVILLE
Roxy
Main St. ? 1940-? 1950 245 seats
SELINSGROVE
Cinema Center of Selinsgrove 12
Route 11 and 15 ? 2001-
Nu-Way Drive-In ? 1961-? 1969 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this drive-in.
Stanley ? 1930-? 1969 430 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre 1935-1969.
UNION COUNTY
LAURELTON
Laurel ? 1940-? 1945
LEWISBURG
Bucknell University ? 1940-? 1945
Campus
415 Market http://www.thecampustheatre.com/ 1941- 717 seats This theatre was restored in 2001. Owners: 1941-1975 Roxy Theatres 1990-2000 Milgram Theatres.
Roxy
3rd St. ? 1935-? 1964 Roxy Theatres owned this drive-in.
Stiefel 2 ? 1995
MIFFINBURG
Bandbox
434 Chestnut ? 1940-? 1955 358 seats
Mifflinburg ? 1935
New ? 1930 Carlton Theatres owned this theatre.
WEST MILTON Silver Moon Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985
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WILLIAMSPORT AREA LYCOMING COUNTY
BUTTONWOOD Buttonwood ? 1940-? 1945
Garden ? 1935
HUGHESVILLE
Community ? 1940-? 1955 475 seats
Ritz ? 1930 Carlton Theatres owned this theatre.
Tally-Ho ? 1935
JERSEY SHORE Victoria
Allegheny St. ? 1930-? 1964 575 seats Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) owned this theatre 1935-1964
LINDEN
Harvest Moon Drive-In AKA: Port Drive-In 7302 Route 220 http://moondrivein.com/ 1954-? 1961, 2009-
Port Drive-In
7302 Route 220 ? 1964 2008
MONTGOMERY
309 Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975
Clinton ? 1940-? 1945
Eagle ? 1950 499 seats Mid-States Theaters, Inc. (Pennsylvania)(Co-Op) owned this theatre.
Lyceum ? 1930 Carlton Theatres owned this theatre.
Newfort ? 1930 Carlton Theatres owned this theatre.
Pike Drive-In
5798 US Highway 15 http://www.pikedi.com/ 1952-2008 3 screens in 2006
MONTOURSVILLE
Laura ? 1950-? 1975 Owners: 1950-1964 Maguzzu Circuit 1975 Hallmark Releasing Corp.
MUNCY
Ritz
9 Main 1921- 350 seats Owners: 1950 Allied Motion Picture Theater Service Inc. 1964-1969, 1995-2000 Milgram Theatres
Starlite Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975
PENNSDALE
Great Escape 12
Highway 147 & Highway 220 south of the Lycoming Mall 2005- Great Escape Theatres owns this cinema. It faced a decline in 2008 when the new cinema opened closer to most people in downtown Williamsport.
pg. 33
Movies at Lycoming Mall 4
Highway 147 & Highway 220 ? 1980-2005 Owners: 1980-2002 United Artists 2002-2005 Regal Cinemas The theatre closed in 2005 when the new Great Escape opened outside the mall.
WILLIAMSPORT
Capitol 216 W 4th St 1928- 2,346 seats Owners: 1940-1969 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1975 m 1990 Milgram Theatres This is now a performing arts center with some movies shown from time to time.
Cinema Center 9
300 W. 4th St. May 2nd, 2008- Cinema Centers owns this cinema. It saves the long 17km trip to the mall cinemas.
Hippodrome ? 1920-? 1925 Stanley Co. owned this theatre in 1920.
Karlton
231 Pine ? 1940-? 1955 1,200 seats
Keeney's ? 1920-? 1925 Stanley Co. owned this theatre in 1920.
Keystone
123 W 3rd St 1928-? 1964 1,152 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1950-1955 Pennsylvania Enterprisesn
Lycoming Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Owners: 1955 Milgram Theatres 1961 Blatt Brothers Circuit 1969 Milgram, Nathan
Majestic ? 1925-? 1935
Movies at Loyal Plaza 5 ? 1985-? 1998 United Artists owned this theatre.
Park
736 W 4th St 1928-? 1955 1,400 seats
Rialto
470 Pine 1929-1980 1,205 seats Owners: 1961-1969 Comerford Theatres (Paramount-Publix) 1975 m This is now a church.
Roxy ? 1940-? 1945
Route 15 Drive-In ? 1975 Cinecom Theatres Midwest States, Inc. owned this theatre.
State ? 1964-? 1975 Owners: 1964 Pennsylvania Enterprisesn 1969 ABC Theatres of Pennsylvania, Inc. 1975 Hallmark Releasing Corp.
Temple Drive-In ? 1969 581 listings
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