Detroit Suburban Theatres Includes Ann Arbor, Flint and Port

Huron

12/26/2011

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WAYNE COUNTY ALLEN PARK Allen Park 6601 Allen 1940- 1,500 seats * 1940 opened as a single-screen theatre * 1945-1955 owner: Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent) * 1960's taken over by Nicholas George * 1970 twinned as Allen Park I & II * 1986 sold to American Multi-Cinemas, which splits it to 5 screens * Early 1990's sold to MJR Theatres, Inc (Movies Just Right)

CANTON Canton 43555 Ford 1985 * 1985 opened with 6 screens by General Cinemas * Late 1990’s sold to Goodrich Quality * 2004 renovated with stadium-seating and a large 7th screen and the interior was rebuilt. This theatre thrives despite the Emagine megaplex cinema being nearby. They must be doing something right.

Emagine 18 Fountain Walk 38535 Ford 2004-

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Indian Movie 7260 N Sheldon Rd ? 2000-2001 Bollywood cinema.

DEARBORN

Alden 14408 Ford ? 1940-? 1950 400 seats Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent) owned this theatre 1945-1950.

Calvin 22168 Michigan 1927-1980 1,200 seats * 1927 opened by Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op) * 1965 modernized and switched to second-run movies * 1980 gutted by fires on September 21 and October 26.

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Camelot AKA: Circle

12715 W Warren 1963-? 1990 * 1937 opened as Circle * 1963 renamed Camelot * 1988 split into 3 cinemas it is renamed Camelot 1-2-3 * 1990 owner: Michigan Theatres * Early 1990's closed

Carman 5760 schaefer 1941-? 1955 1,490 seats Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent) owned this theatre.

Circle AKA: Camelot

12715 W Warren 1937-1963 1,496 seats

Dearborn

24105 Michigan 1941-1992 * 1941 opened as Dearborn by Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op), It had an private apartment with the living room overlooking the screen (#3) * 1965 the tall marquee had to be removed for the widening of Michigan Av. * 1969 a small 300-seat cinema was added, it was call Dearborn Living Room * 1973 taken over by Wayne Amusements co. * 1970's a third screen was added and the theatre is renamed Dearborn Entertainment Center, becoming one of the first cinema to serve alcohol * 1980's the original 1,500 seat cinema was carved into 4 cinemas for a total of 6 screens. * 1986 3 more screens were added with a catwalk built thru the original cinemas to access the back 4 cinemas and the original lobby was completely rebuilt. * 1992 taken over by National Amusements and renamed Showcase Cinemas * September 4, 2006 closed * 2010 demolished

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Dearborn Drive-In 26500 Ford 1948-? 1984 * July 23, 1948 opened by Komer and Goldberg with space for 1,040 cars * 1960's taken over by Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op) * 1979 taken over by Wayne Amusements, which added a second screen * 1984 closed

Fairline 10 18900 Michigan 1976-2001 * 1976 opened with 5 screens by United Artists Theatre Circuit * Late 1990’s taken over by Loeks Star Theaters (50 % was owned by Loews Cineplex from 2002-2005) * 2001 closed

Fairline Town Center 21 18900 Michigan May 18th, 2000- Owners: 2000 Loeks Star Theaters (50 % was owned by Loews Cineplex from 2002-2005) 2005 American Multi-Cinemas

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Ford Grand ? 1930-? 1935

Fordson

10149 Dix Hwy ? 1930-? 1955 454 seats

Ford-Wyoming Drive-In 10400 Ford 1995 3,000 cars * May 19th, 1950 opened with a single screen * 1969-1975 Community Theaters (booked by co-op) owned this drive-in. * 1981 taken over by Wayne Amusements * By 1990 5 screens * 1991 expanded to 9 screens using screens from the Wayne and Algiers drive-ins. * May 2010 Screens 6-9 closed and drive-in renamed Ford Drive-In 5 This drive-in, which has space for over 3,000, is the largest drive-in in the USA by parking spaces (The Swap Shop in Fort Lauderdale FL has 13 screens) Screens 6-9 is opened during the summers, which stays open all night long for the convenience of the Chrysler plant workers.

Screens 6-9

Screens 1-5

1950 Aerial

Main Screen

Screens 1-5 on bottom, 6-9 on top.

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Grand Opening ad

IMAX Henry Ford Museum LARGE FORMAT 20900 Oakwood 1999-

Lowry School ? 1940-? 1945

Midway

4915 Schaefer ? 1935-? 1950 600 seats

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Showcase Cinemas

24105 Michigan 1992-2006 * 1941 opened as Dearborn by Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op), It had an private apartment with the living room overlooking the screen (#3) * 1965 the tall marquee had to be removed for the widening of Michigan Av. * 1969 a small 300-seat cinema was added, it was call Dearborn Living Room * 1973 taken over by Wayne Amusements co. * 1970's a third screen was added and the theatre is renamed Dearborn Entertainment Center, becoming one of the first cinema to serve alcohol * 1980's the original 1,500 seat cinema was carved into 4 cinemas for a total of 6 screens. * 1986 3 more screens were added with a catwalk built thru the original cinemas to access the back 4 cinemas and the original lobby was completely rebuilt. * 1992 taken over by National Amusements and renamed Showcase Cinemas * September 4, 2006 closed * 2010 demolished

Westborn 1211 Nowlin 1973-? 1995 * 1973 opened by the Nicholas George circuit with 900 seats * 1980 split into 2 cinemas * 1986 sold to AMC * Late 1990's closed

DEARBORN HEIGHTS Ford-Tel 2 23830 Ford 1989-2005

DELRAY

Delray ? 1945 Associated Theatres, Inc owned this theatre.

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Grande

? 1945 Associated Theatres, Inc owned this theatre.

DRAYTON PLAINS Drayton ? 1945-? 1950 603 seats

ECORSE

Harbor

4195 W Jeffreson ? 1940-? 1990 Owners: 1945-1955 Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent) 1969 Co-operative Theaters of Michigan

FARMINGTON

Civic 33332 Grand River 1940- Twinned 1989-1990 Owners: 1945 Associated Theatres, Inc 1950-1975 Community Theaters (booked by co-op) 1980-1989 Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op)

Farmington 4 38215 W 10 Mile 1972-1977 1,000 seats * 1972 opened with 1,000 seats in 4 cinemas * 1977 a fire destroyed the building.

Boxoffice 1973 07 16

Grand River Drive-In 30200 Grand River April 15th, 1949-July 20th, 1988 1,200 cars Community Theaters (booked by co-op) owned this drive-in. The UA West River 9 is built on the site.

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West River 9 30170 Grand River 1990- * 1990 opened with 2,100 seats by United Artists Theatre Circuit * 2002 taken over by Regal Cinemas * 2003 taken over by Phoenix Theatres, which renovates it and reopened it on May 15. * June 2009 taken over by Dipson Theatres

FARMINGTON HILLS Old Orchard 28123 Orchard Lake 1971-? 1998 * 1971 opened by Suburban Detroit as a twin cinema with 650 seats each. * Late 1970's 3 cinemas with a total of 1,600 seats * 1986 sold to American Multi-Cinemas * Late 1990's closed and became a church. * 2001 taken over by the Holocaust Memorial Center, which was rebuilt in 2003.

FLAT ROCK Flat Rock ? 1940-? 1969

FORT WAYNE Fort Wayne ? 1940-? 1945

GARDEN CITY Fairline 1969-? 1992

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La Parisien Middlebelt/Ford 1964-? 1985 * 1939 opened as Shafer Garden City * 1945 jointly owned by Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent) and Co-operative Theaters of Michigan * 1964 remodelled and renamed Le Parisien * 1970's twinned * Mid 1980's closed

Rex ? 1940

Shafer Middlebelt/Ford 1939-1964 700 seats

HOLLY

Holly

? 1935-? 1955 340 seats

Liberty

? 1930-? 1940

INKSTER

Melody

28765 Michigan ? 1950-1997 * Late 1940's opened by Associated Theatres, Inc, which sells it in the late 1950's * 1971-1972 used as a concert hall * Mid 1970's became an adult cinema * 1997 the city of Inkster shut down the cinema for illegal activities.

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KEEGO HARBOR Keego 3040 Orchard Lake Road 1940-1997 536 seats * 1940 opened * 1970's a new marquee is installed to replace the original marquee when Orchard Lake Road was widened and the truck damaged it. * 1981 sold to new owners, which planned to show adult movies. The town of Keego Harbor lost the case and adult movies were shown. The outraged citizens picked the theatre and filled up the parking lot leaving little space for the adult movie fans. * Later in 1981 switched to first run movies. * 1984 twinned to 2 cinemas * Late 1980's closed * 1997 reopened as a second-run theatre. * June 1998 closed with two movie classics, "Singin' in the Rain" and "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" for retail space.

LAKE ORION Silver Family ? 1930

State Flint St. ? 1940-? 1955 450 seats Clark Theater Service owned this theatre in 1955.

LINCOLN PARK Esquire ? 1964-? 1969 Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op) owned this theatre.

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Park 1583 Fort St ? 1925-2004 900 seats * 1925 opened * 1935-1955 owned by Premier Operating Corp. Ltd. (of Toronto, Booked by Co-Op), which owns the 5-Drive-in in Oakville ON near Toronto. * 1961-1964 owner: Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op) * Mid 1970's became an adult cinema, the main door is closed off and is only accessible from the parking lot. * 2004 closed

Ryan 27730 Ryan Rd. ? 1955-? 1969 Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op) owned this theatre 1964-1969.

Star Lincoln Park 8 1748 Dix Hwy 1988-2003 Loeks Star Theaters (50 % was owned by Loews Cineplex from 2002-2005) owned this theatre.

LIVONIA

American Family Cinema 3 AKA: Livonia Mall Cinemas

29584 7 Mile 2005-2008

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Laurel Park 10 17310 N Laurel Park Dr 1988- Owners: 1998-2009 American Multi-Cinemas 2009- Phoenix Theatres (Big Cinemas)

Livonia Mall Cinemas AKA: American Family Cinemas

29584 7 Mile 1965-1998, 2001-2002 * 1965 opened by General Cinemas with cinemas of 1,000 and 510 seats, it featured "picture window" screens and an small "art gallery" in the early years. * Late 1970's the large cinema was split into 2 cinemas of 455 seats each. * 1991 renamed Cinema Livonia Mall as General Cinemas sells it to Cinemark, which turned it into a discount house. * Mid 1990's taken over by MJR Theatres, Inc (Movies Just Right) * 1998 closed * 2001-2002 reopened again. * 2005-2008 reopened as American Family Cinemas

Livonia Park 20 19500 Haggerty Rd October 1998 3,698 seats American Multi-Cinemas owned this theatre. An IMAX cinema was installed in October 2009.

Mai Kai 33330 Plymouth ? 1963-? 1987 1,396 seats * 1963 opened by Nicholas George at a cost of $1.5 million. it had 1,396 seats in an Polynesian style. The screen was 60ft. wide. * 1987 closed by AMC * 1988 reopened as a live theatre called Omni Star, it closed down in 2 months after the owner's illegal activities. * 1992 reopened as the George Burns Theatre after a million dollar facelift. * 1993 closed * 2003 demolished

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Terrace

30400 Plymouth 1962-1999 * 1962 opened with the 70mm engagement of "The Music Man" with 1,200 seats in a "Chinese Garden" style. The screen measured 59x27 feet and the theatre was opened by Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op) and Suburban Detroit. * Early 1970's split into 2 cinemas and renamed Terrace 1-2 * 1980's 4 cinemas and renamed Terrace 4 * 1999 closed

Wonderland 6 30009 Plymouth ? 1990-2004 American Multi-Cinemas owned this theatre.

MELVINDALE

Mel 3020 Oakwood 1942-1988 1,443 seats * 1942 opened by United Detroit (Publix) with 1,942 seats * 1969 owner: Community Theaters (booked by co-op) * 1975-1988 owner: Co-operative Theaters of Michigan * 1970's switched to adult movies much to the dismay and anger of Melvindale residents. * 1988 closed and replaced by a shopping centre.

MILFORD

Milford 312 Main ? 1940-? 1969 237 seats Co-operative Theaters of Michigan owned this theatre in 1969.

Milford Cinema 945 E. Summit ? 1990-

Star ? 1935

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NORTHVILLE

Marquis

133 Main 1974-1978 * 1925 opened as Penniman-Allen or P & A * 1950-1961 owner: Co-operative Theaters of Michigan * 1969-1974 owner: Community Theaters (booked by co-op) * 1974 renamed Marquis * 1978 restored and switched to live performances. * 2003 a fire caused minor damage

P & A (Pennima-Allen) AKA: Marquis

133 Main 1925-1974 756 seats

NOVI

Emagine 18 Fountain Walk I96/Novi Rd 2002-

Movies at 12 Oaks 1,2,3,4,5 27300 Novi 1977-2000 United Artists Theatre Circuit owned this theatre.

Novi Town Center 8 AKA: SR Movies at Town Center

26085 Town Center 1988-2005 Owners: 1988-1998 General Cinemas 1998-2005 Goodrich Quality

SR Movies at Town Center AKA: Movies at Novi Town Center.

26085 Town Center 2005-September 30th, 2010. This theatre shows a mixture of Hollywood and Bollywood movies. It was taken over by Phoenix Adlabs in 2008.

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ORION

Silver ? 1930

OXFORD

Oxford

48 S. Washington Street ? 1940- 450 seats * Late 1930’s opened with a single screen by Co-operative Theaters of Michigan, which sells it in the late 1970’s * ? 1998 3 screens as it is taken over by Goodrich Quality * 2000 7 screens.

PLYMOUTH

Art AKA: P & A

855 Penniman Avenue ? 1965-1968

P & A (Pennima-Allen) AKA: Art

855 Penniman Avenue 1918-? 1960 600 seats * 1918 opened * early 1920's started to show movies on Sunday * Early 1960's renamed Plymouth Art and shown industrial and forigen features * 1968 destroyed by fire.

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Penn 756 Penniman 1941-2004, 2006- * December 1941 opened 3 days before the Pearl Harbour attack * 2004 closed * January 2006 bought by the Friends of the Penn * September 8 reopens with "Cars"

Plymouth Drive-In ? 1969-? 1975 Community Theaters (booked by co-op) owned this drive-in.

Slapshot Drive-In

14900 Beck Road 2004- This 3-screen drive-in uses the parking lot of the Compuware arena.

REDFORD

Town Drive-In Chicago/Telegraph 1949-? 1964 Community Theaters (booked by co-op) owned this drive-in 1949-1961.

RIVER ROUGE Amuse U AKA: Lancaster

10535 W Jeffreson 1912-1921

Elliot 546 Elliot ? 1950-? 1955 This Afro-American theatre. had 400 seats

Lancaster AKA: Amuse U

10535 W Jeffreson 1930-1971 1,200 seats Owners: 1930-1940 Co-operative Theaters of Michigan 1945 Associated Theatres, Inc 1950 Community Theaters (booked by co-op) 1955 Co-operative Theaters of Michigan

Rouge

? 1945-? 1950 900 seats Associated Theatres, Inc owned this theatre in 1945.

Visger ? 1940

RIVERVIEW

Showboat 1,2,3 13800 Sibley ? 1975-1992 Owners: 1975 Wisper Wetman 1990 Michigan Theatres

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ROMULUS

Civic

11114 Sterling ? 1945-? 1950 260 seats Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent) owned this theatre in 1945.

Family

? 1940

SOUTHGATE

Fort George Drive-In 16300 Fort May 4th, 1950-1990

Michigan Drive-In 25/Dix July 22nd, 1948-1984 Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent) owned this drive-in 1948-950.

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Southgate 20 15651 Trenton Rd November 6th,1998- 4,500 seats MJR Theatres, Inc (Movies Just Right) owned this theatre.

Southgate 4 16500 Fort 1969-? 1990 4 screens in the late 1980’s Owned by American Multi-Cinemas in 1990.

TAYLOR

Ecorse Drive-In 21366 Ecorse April 22nd,1951-1985 * April 22, 1951 opened with space for 1,000 cars * 1970's an 2nd screen is added * 1985 closed

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Jolly Rogers Drive-In 24745 Van Born Rd 1956-1990

Pandora

Wick/Taylor ? 1980-? 1992 Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op) owned this theatre in 1980. It was twinned in the 1980’s

Southland 23000 Eureka 1976-2000 * 1976 opened as a twin * 1984 4 screens * 1986 taken over by American Multi-Cinemas * Late 1990’s American Multi-Cinemas sells it * 2000 closed

Spotlight 10 AKA: Star Taylor 10

22265 Eureka Road 2010-

Star Taylor 10 AKA: Spotlight 10

22265 Eureka Rd 1989-2009 Owners: 1989-2005 Loeks Star Theaters (50 % was owned by Loews Cineplex from 2002-2005) 2005- American Multi-Cinemas

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TRENTON

Holiday Drive-In 23000 West 1956-1986

Trenton

2447 W Jeffreson ? 1940-1959 Owners: 1940-1945 Associated Theatres, Inc 1950-1959 Co-operative Theaters of Michigan

UNION LAKE

Midford

? 1990

Stage Door 1 and 2 1450 South Hospital Road 1972-? 1990 492 seats Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op) owned this theatre 1972-1975.

WALLED LAKE Beverly

? 1969 Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op) owned this theatre.

Commerce Drive-In 8305 Richardson July 3rd, 1956-end of the 1990 season. Community Theaters (booked by co-op) owned this theatre 1969-1975.

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Commerce Township 14 Center Drive and Loop Road ? 1999 Owners: 1999-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2002-Regal Cinemas

Lake 420 Pontiac Trail ? 1950-? 1955 630 seats Demolished in 2003.

Walake Drive-In 535 East Lake Drive 1948-1950

Walled Lake Drive-In 2150 W Maple 1956-1990 150 cars Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op) owned this drive-in 1961-1990.

WATERFORD

Waterford 1 & 2 AKA: Academy 59

M-59/Crescent 1972-? 1995 MJR Theatres, Inc (Movies Just Right) owned this theatre 1990-1995.

Waterford 16 7501 Highland Rd ? 1998- Opened by 1998 with 11 screens by MJR Theatres, Inc (Movies Just Right) and expanded to 16 screens in 2000.

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Waterford Drive-In Airport/Williams Lake- 1948-? 1985 Elmar Theatres owned this theatre in 1964.

WYANDOTTE

Fort ? 1955 Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent) owned this theatre.

Majestic

? 1925-? 1950 790 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Associated Theatres, Inc 1950 Co-operative Theaters of Michigan

Michigan ? 1955 Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent) owned this theatre.

Rialto ? 1930-? 1950 650 seats Owners: 1930 Co-operative Theaters of Michigan 1940-1945 Associated Theatres, Inc 1950 Co-operative Theaters of Michigan

Wyandotte 102 Elm 1937-? 1992 1,100 seats 2 screens in the 1960's Owners: 1940-1945 Associated Theatres, Inc 1950-1955 Co-operative Theaters of Michigan

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WAYNE

Shafter

? 1945-? 1955 1,000 seats Owners: 1945 Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent) 1950-1955 Co-operative Theaters of Michigan

State-Wayne 35310 Michigan 1946 1,200 seats Co-operative Theaters of Michigan owned this theatre 1950-1955.

Wayne

Michigan 1927-1951 * 1927 opened as a vaudeville house * 1930 closed * 1931 reopened to show movies * 1951 closed and the lobby became a music store This theatre is being restored.

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Wayne Drive-In Newburgh/Michigan 1949-1990 842 cars Twinned in 1971, Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent) owned it 1950-1955.

WESTLAND

Alger Drive-In NE Corner Warren at Wayne August 15th, 1956-? 1985 1,000 cars

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Westland Grand 16 November 4th, 2011 MJR Theatres owns this cinema.

WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP Americana West 4 6750 W Orchard Lake 1980-1997 * 1980 opened by Nicholas George, which is named after the original Americana in Southfield. 2 of 550 seats and 2 of 325 seats, which had almost the same design of the Dennison cinemas in Monroe. * 1986 sold to American Multi-Cinemas * 1990 6 cinemas * 2001 closed for a fitness center.

Clarkson

? 1995-? 1998

WHITE LAKE Milford

? 1995-2000

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WOODHAVEN

Emgine Woodhaven 10 21800 Wildflower June 19th, 2009-

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GENESSEE COUNTY BURTON

Burton 4064 S Saginaw 1939-1968 598 seats Clark Theater Service owned this theatre in 1955.

Courtland Cinemas AKA: Eastland Cinemas

4226 E Court St 1981-January 2009, May 2011- The Courtland Cinemas was first opened in 1969 as the single screen Eastland Mall Theatre when the Eastland Mall opened by the United Detroit Theatres division of ABC Theatres. When ABC (originally United Paramount Theatres) left the theatre business, Plitt Theatres took it over. When Plitt left the Flint market in 1981, Redstone (owner of the nearby dominant Showcase Cinemas in Burton) took control of the Eastland Mall Theatre. They twinned it, then when the mall was renamed Courtland Center, renamed the twin cinema accordingly. Later on in the 1980s, they closed the Courtland Cinemas after the nearby Showcase Cinemas added more screens. It remained closed for many years with several unsuccessful attempts to reopen it before Silver Cinemas reopened it after expansion and renovation making it a 6 screen multiplex with all-stadium seating, the first theatre in the Flint area with all stadium seating, calling it the Silver Cinemas. National Amusements, as the Showcase Cinemas owners are known by now, quickly bought out the rival theatre, renaming it to its old name Courtland Cinemas. Today, it’s a second-run bargain priced theatre. It was reopened by NCG Cinemas in 2011. This theatre was seen in Michael’s Moore Bowling for Columbine.

Eastland Cinema 4226 E Court St 1968-1981

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Miracle Twin Drive-In 6383 E Court February 15, 1973-September 2008 915 cars National Amusements owns this drive-in.

Showcase Flint East 14 5205 E Court St 1980-2007 * 1980 opened with 6 screens * Late 1980 are expanded to 10 screens * Early 1990’s 14 screens. This theatre is owned by National Amusements * 2007 closed when it could keep up with the Trillium cinemas.

CLIO

Clio Cinema 2143 W Vienna 1974- Opened with one screens and expanded to 4 screens by 2000. It is owned by Neighborhood Cinema Group until 2011.

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Gem 164 W Vienna ? 1935-1968 401 seats

DAVISON

Davison

? 1940-? 1945

Midway

Flint St. ? 1950-? 1955 500 seats

FENTON

Fenton Cinema 8 291 N Alloy Dr 1985-2008 * 1985 opened as a twin * 1990 5 screens * 1998 8 screens

Rowena ? 1930-? 1955

Silver Drive-In 3315 W. Silver Lake Road ? 1955-? 1986

FLINT Airdome

501 N Saginaw St 1910-1911 Theatre with no roof and a dirt floor.

Autoworld IMAX N Saginaw St July 4th, 1984-end of the year. This theatre was part of the failed Six Flags Autoworld indoor amusement park.

Bella Vista

S Saginaw St 1972

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Bijou AKA: Garden

24-26 E First St 1905-1915 * 1905 Col. Walter S. Butterfield converted two storefronts into a theatre called Bijou * 1909 Renovations * 1910, 1913 renovations * 1915 renovated and renamed Garden * 1917 expanded to 1,080 seats * 1929 started to show talkies * 1939 demolished for a new theatre called Garden.

Broadway 1907 Lewis St

1921-1931Buick Grand 128 E Kearsley St 1910-1911

Capitol 144 E 2nd St January 19th,1928-? 1990 1,951 seats Jointly owned by Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) and Loew's, Inc in 1930 Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) sold it in 1976. In 2007 the movie Semi-Pro was filmed here.

Casino 301 S Saginaw St 1909-1910

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Cinema 4502 S Dort Hwy 1967-1986 1,000 seats The Flint Cinema was built in 1967 by W.S. Butterfield Theatres and was sold around 1985 to Kerasotes Theatres as well as most of the other Butterfield Theatres. The Flint Cinema (a single screen theater) was closed in 1986 as it could not compete with the multiplexes. It was torn down around 1991

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Cinema 10 4425 Lennon Rd 1997-October 21, 2007 * Early 1990's United Artists Theatre Circuit broke ground on the Genesee Valley Cinemas and around the same time National Amusements bought the old Utley Junior High School and tore it down for a planned Showcase cinema and GKC planned an expansion of their Genesee Valley cinemas. Then National Amusements bought out all the George Kerasotes Company theatres in Flint causing United Artists Theatre Circuit to abandon their project. National Amusements converted the Genesee Valley Cinemas into a discount cinema. And building the Showcase Flint West * 1997 National Amusements opened the theatre as Cinema 10.

Cinema Blue 2402 S Dort Hwy 1977-1993 This theatre had one theatre showing adult movies, the other had strippers on the stage. This adult entertainment center also had a peep show, adult book store and a room with pinball machines and pool tables with girls in bikinis walking around making changes. It is now a night club called Deja Vu.

Colonial 1409 Broadway 1921-1923

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Columbia AKA: Durant, Roxy

3013 St. Johns ? 1930-? 1955 500 seats Co-operative Theaters of Michigan owned this theatre 1945-1955.

Corunna West Side Drive-In 5041 Corunna Rd 1947-1984 Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent) owned this drive-in in 1955.

Della 521 S Saginaw St 1909-1911

Della 807 Welsh 1937-1964 1,164 seats * 1937 opened * 1940 Matt Theatres sold it to Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) * 1964 closed and demolished for a bank expansion.

Della Photoplays 521 S Saginaw 1912-1919

Dixie 5047 N Saginaw 1929-? 1955 470 seats Clark Theater Service owned this theatre in 1955.

Dort Eastside Drive-In 3750 S Dort Hwy August 29, 1946-? 1967 775 cars Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent) owned this drive-in 1950-1955. The Dort Mall with a cinema opened in 1968.

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Dort Mall 3750 S Dort Hwy 1968-1982 * 1968 opened as a single cinema with 980 seats by General Cinemas * 1975 split into 2 cinemas of 450 seats * 1982 closed.

Durant AKA: Colonial, Roxy

1409 Broadway 1923-1935 * 1921 opened as Colonial * 1923 renamed Durant * 1935 renamed Roxy * 1957 closed

Electric 507 S Saginaw St 1909-1910

Family 2915 Industrial 1916

Family 203 S Saginaw St 1912-? 1940 A. Eisman owned this theatre in 1925.

Fenton-23 Drive-In AKA: US 23 Drive-In

5200 Fenton 1952-? 1955 Clark Theater Service owned this drive-in in 1955

Flint AKA: Flint Art, Hitching Post

3814 N Saginaw 1939-1953 522 seats

Flint West 14 AKA: Showcase Flint West 15

1591 S Graham Rd 2010- This is owned by Rave Motion Pictures

Folly 2913 Industrial Ave 1913-1917

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Folly AKA: Palestra, Ideal

803 Harriet 1913-1917

Fredo 2708 Saint John ? 1917-? 1926

Garden 124 E 1st St 1939-1957 917 seats Art cinema.

Garden 124 E 1st St 1915-1939 * 1905 Col. Walter S. Butterfield converted two storefronts into a theatre called Bijou * 1909 Renovations * 1910, 1913 Renovations * 1915 renovated and renamed Garden * 1917 expanded to 1,080 seats * 1929 started to show talkies * 1939 demolished for a new theatre called Garden.

Garrick Union & Brush Alley 1910-1914

Gem 2325 Corunna 1937-1953 388 seats

Gem 312 S Saginaw St 1910-1925

Genesee 6 3600 Miller Rd 1973-1997 The Genesee Valley Theatres was built around 1973 as a twin theater, with an addition built around 1977 making it a four screen. It was built by Butterfield Theatres and was sold to Kerasotes Theatres around 1985. They split the original two auditoriums to make it a 6-screen theater. National Amusements bought the theater a decade later. It was closed when National Amusements opened the Cinema 10 nearby. The Genesee Valley Theatres was torn down in 2001 to make room for new retail development. 6-plex seating: 169 162 194 183 390 389

Globe 1116 N Saginaw St 1919-1921

Jewell 621 S Saginaw St 1913-1916

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Kearsley

G-4435 Richfield Rd 1949-1966 778 seats Clark Theater Service owned this theatre in 1955.

Lincoln 1747 Fenton 1930-1953 280 seats

Lyric 113 S Saginaw St 1913-1916

Majestic AKA: Music Hall, Stones Opera House

Harrison and first st. 1916-1922 * 1883 opened as the Music Hall with 1,200 seats. * 1894 renamed Stones Opera House * 1913 Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) buys it and renovates the theatre * 1916 renamed Majestic * 1922 closed

Michigan

1624 S Saginaw ? 1930-1965 1,500 seats Co-operative Theaters of Michigan owned this theatre 1940-1955.

Music Hall AKA: Majestic, Stones Opera House

Harrison and first st. 1883-1894

North Flint Drive-In N Saginaw St & Coldwater Rd 1947-? 1975

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Northland Drive-In G-7192 N Dort Hwy November 5th, 1956-1966

Northwest G-3153 W Pierson Rd 1972

Nortown

4032 N Saginaw 1940-1966 1,390 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Associated Theatres, Inc 1950-1955 Co-operative Theaters of Michigan

Orpheum

513 S Saginaw St ? 1913-? 1913

Palace 205 E Kearsley St 1917-1976 1,390 seats Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) owned this theatre, which had 1,390 seats

Pershing

Mount Morris Rd & Saginaw St 1913

Princess 1612-16 N Saginaw St 1916-1921

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Regent 906 N Saginaw 1919-? 1969 1,504 seats Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) owned this theatre.

Rex 1612 N Saginaw 1915-1916

Rialto 308 S Saginaw ? 1935-1973 565 seats “This theatre was also downtown on South Saginaw, near the river and the railroad tracks. The Rialto was open all night and had an unsavoury reputation, at least in my mother’s circle, and we were never allowed to go there.”

Associated Theatres, Inc owned this theatre 1940-1945.

Richard 929 Leith 1920-1960 This Afro-American theatre had 468 seats. Owners: 1925 A. Eisman 1940 Co-operative Theaters of Michigan 1945 Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent)

Ritz 1200 N Saginaw 1920-1975 1,099 seats

Roxy 1409 Broadway 1935-April 27, 1957 668 seats * 1921 opened as Colonial * 1923 renamed Durant * 1935 renamed Roxy * 1945-1957 Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) owned this theatre. * April 27, 1957 closed

Royal AKA: Rialto

224 S Saginaw 1973-1980 This theatre had shown adult movies.

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Savoy 308 S Saginaw 1908-? 1935 650 seats

Showcase Flint West 14 AKA: Flint West 15

1591 S Graham Rd 1995-2010 * 1995 opened with 12 screens by National Amusements * 2000-2001 2 more screens added to the south end of the building and all cinemas are upgraded to stadium seating. * February 25th,2008 The movie “Semi Pro” had its world premiere here. * Late 2009 taken over by Rave Motion Pictures

Silvers

? 1945

South Dort Drive-In 5117 S Dort 1966-1984 * 1963 opened * 1964 bought by Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) * 1984 closed

Star 1622 N Saginaw ? 1935-? 1955 350 seats

State 529 S Saginaw 1924-1953 1,050 seats The State was right next to The Strand on South Saginaw in downtown Flint and it played double bills much like its neighbour. Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) owned this theatre 1945-1953.

Stones Opera House AKA: Music Hall, Majestic

Harrison and first st. 1894-1916 * 1883 opened as the Music Hall with 1,200 seats. * 1894 renamed Stones Opera House * 1913 Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) buys it and renovates the theatre * 1916 renamed Majestic * 1922 closed

Strand 515 S Saginaw 1915-1958 1,076 seats Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) owned this theatre 1945-1958.

Temple

208 S Saginaw 1909-1910

Tiden ? 1950 This Afro-American theatre had 800 seats.

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US 23 Drive-In AKA: Fenton-23 Drive-In

5200 Fenton ? 1961- Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op) owned this drive-in 1980-1985. 3 cinemas in 2009 as the third screen is supported by shipping crates.

Vega 3220 Corunna Rd 1973-1977 This adult cinema was forced to close when the neighbors complained.

White Eagle 3817 Industrial Ave 1921

FLUSING

Dawn AKA: Ideal, Princess

123 E. Main 1935-1960 250 seats

Ideal AKA: Dawn, Princess

123 E. Main 1919-1929

Princess AKA: Dawn, Ideal

123 E. Main 1929-1935

Town Cinema 1,2,3,4 G-5380 W. Pierson Road, 1980-? 1990 1,300 seats * 1970’s Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) had plans for an drive-in but the town vetoed it. * 1980 opened by Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) * 1984 sold to Kerasotes * 1985 sold to George Kerasotes Company * Early 1990's National Amusements buys out the theatre and closed it.

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GRAND BLANC Bella Vista 12901 S. Saginaw St 1972-? 1985 Butterfield Circuit owned this twin cinema.

Centre 11240 South Saginaw Street 1946-1965 628 seats

Trillium 14 8220 Trillium Circle Avenue May 19, 2006- 2,500 seats Neighborhood Cinema Group owns this cinema complex. An IMAX theatre was added in November, 2007.

LINDEN

Linden

? 1950-? 1950

Silver Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op) owned this drive-in 1980-1985.

MOUNT MORRIS Mt. Morris ? 1940-? 1955 325 seats

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LAPEER COUNTYALTMONT

Altmont

? 1950-? 1955 460 seats

Main ? 1930

COLUMBIAVILLE

Rex Water ? 1940-? 1955 208 seats

IMLAY CITY Cinema

543 North Cedar ? 1980 * 1980 opened as a twin * By 2000 3 screens * 2012 closed

Delux 148 Altmont ? 1935-? 1955 400 seats

Maxime

? 1925 Harry Holboth owned this theatre.

LAPEER

Lapeer 8 1650 De Mill Rd 1995 Neighborhood Cinema Group owned this theatre.

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Lyric 1921-? 1955 700 seats Co-operative Theaters of Michigan owned this theatre 1940-1955

Pix 172 W Nepessing St 1942-? 1990 500 seats Owners: 1945-1955 Co-operative Theaters of Michigan 1969-2000 Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op) This theatre is now a performing arts center.

Sunset Drive-In 1455 Imlay City Rd June 30, 1950-? 1984 410 cars

NORTH BRANCH Strand ? 1935-? 1955 308 seats

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LENAWEE COUNTY ADDISON Maryland

? 1935-? 1940

Starlite Drive-In

8350 North US 127 1954-? 1965 Owned by Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent) in 1955.

ADRIAN

Cinema Adrian 10

3150 N Adrian Hwy ? 1995- * Early 1990 are opened with 8 screens by MJR Theatres, Inc (Movies Just Right) * By 1998 10 screens

Crosswell 129 E Maumee ? 1925-? 1964 Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) owned this theatre in 1930-1964, which had 1,040 seats. It is now a performing arts center.

Family

138 S Main ? 1925-? 1964 532 seats Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) owned this theatre 1930-1964.

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Hilltop Drive-In

Ogden Highway at East Highway 223, 1948-1955

Lenawee Drive-In

3150 N Adrian Hwy June 22, 1948-? 1990 300 cars Owners: 1950 Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent) 1964-1969 Associated Theatres, Inc (Ohio) 1975 Associated Management 2nd screen opened in the late 1970's.

Maple City

? 1910

Sky Drive-In

301 Charles ? 1955-? 1985 280 cars Clark Theater Service owned this drive-in in 1955.

Studio South 1 & 2

? 1990 MJR Theatres, Inc (Movies Just Right) owned this theatre.

BLISSFIELD

Bliss

? 1940-? 1955 230 seats Schulte's Theatres owned this theatre 1940-1945.

Elvona

? 1935-? 1940

CLINTON

Clinton

? 1940

HUDSON

Hudson

? 1940-? 1955 Owners: 1940-1950 Schulte's Theatres 1955 Clark Theater Service

Montauk

? 1930-? 1935

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MORENCI

Rex

235 W Main 1916- 252 seats

Skyline Auto

North M-156 1950-? 1964 200 cars

ONSTED

K

? 1935

RIDGEWAY

New

? 1940

TECUMSEH

Strand

? 1930-? 1955 400 seats Schulte's Theatres owned this theatre 1940-1950.

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LIVINGSTON COUNTY BRIGHTON Brighton Cinemas 8487 W Grand River Ave 1972-2001 * 1972 opened by Wisper-Wetman Theaters as Brighton Cinemas 1,2,3 * Late 1980’s expanded to 9 screens * 1998 plans to expanded it to 14 screens were dropped * 2001 closed

Brighton Town Square 20 8220 Murphy Dr 2003- MJR Theatres, Inc (Movies Just Right) owned this theatre. Opened with 16 screens and expanded to 20 in 2004

Grand ? 1945-? 1955 300 seats

Lakes Drive-In 10501 East Grand River May 11th, 1951-1989 Owners: 1955 Clark Theater Service 1980-1989 Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op)

Rialto ? 1940

Washington ? 1935-? 1950 Owners: 1935 Schulte, William J. 1940-1950 Schulte’s Theatres

FOWLERVILLE

Orr ? 1950-? 1955 Schuckert & Stafford owned this theatre in 1950.

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HOWELL

Howell 315 E Grand River Ave ? 1930-Spring 2009 500 seats Owners: 1935 Schulte, William J. 1940-1950 Schulte’s Theatres 1969-2000 Wisper-Wetman Theaters

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MACOMB COUNTY ARMADA Armada ? 1950-? 1955 400 seats

CENTER LINE Liberty

? 1945-? 1950 400 seats Schulte’s Theatres owned this theatre.

Motor City Drive-In ? 1940-? 1955

CHESTERFIELD

Chesterfield Cinemas 1,2,3 33125 23 Mile 1982-2007 Owner in 1982-85: Wisper-Wetman Theaters

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Chesterfield Crossing 16 50675 Gratiot ? 1995- * Early 1990’s opened with 12 screens by MJR Theatres, Inc (Movies Just Right) * 2005 enlarged to 16 screens

12-plex

2005 photo

CLINTON TOWNSHIP Partridge Fashion Park 14 17400 Hall Road (Hall and Garfield Rd.) October19th, 2007- MJR Theatres, Inc (Movies Just Right) owns this cinema.

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Star Gratiot 35705 S Gratiot ? 1998 * 1990 opened with 10 screens by Loeks Star * Early 1990's 5 more screens added to the west of the building for a total of 15 screens * 1998 6 more screens added on the north side and all cinemas are upgraded to stadium-seating cinemas. 21 screens in all. * 2004 the lobby is renovated. * 2005 taken over by American Multi-Cinemas

EAST DETROIT East Detroit

9mi/Gratiot ? 1940-? 1965 600 seats Owners: 1950 Co-operative Theaters of Michigan 1955 Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent)

Eastwood 21145 Gratiot 1942-? 1998 380 seats Owners: 1950-1955 Co-operative Theaters of Michigan 1975 Community Theaters (booked by co-op) 1985 Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op)

MOUNT CLEMENS Bijou ? 1925-? 1935 Robert Peltier owned this theatre in 1925.

Elm ? 1950-? 1955

Emsee

? 1950 600 seats Cohen, Elliot & Barry owned this theatre.

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Jewel

? 1940-? 1969 800 seats Owners: 1945 Co-operative Theaters of Michigan 1950-1969 Community Theaters (booked by co-op)

Lyric ? 1925

Mini Theatre One & Two Clemens Center Mall 1971-? 1981

Mt. Clemens – Macomb 31 N Walnut 1921-1980 1,370 seats Owners: 1925 Robert Peltier 1945 Co-operative Theaters of Michigan 1950 Detroit Theater Enterprises, Inc.

Mt. Clemens Drive-In 45360 Gratiot April 18th, 1952-1996 Owners: 1969 Community Theaters (booked by co-op) 1975 *cm 1980 Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op)

Parkway 1,2 Groesbeck/Metropolitan 1972-? 1980 Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op) owned this theatre in 1980.

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Post Selfridge Field ? 1940-1992 Military theatre, closed to the public.

Valley ? 1955

NEW BALTIMORE Family

? 1940

New ? 1940-? 1955 400 seats Co-operative Theaters of Michigan owned this theatre 1950-1955

Roosevelt ? 1935-? 1940

RICHMOND

Majestic

? 1925-? 1969 200 seats Owners: 1925 William Schulte 1935 Schulte, William J. 1940 Schulte’s Theatres 1969 Co-operative Theaters of Michigan

Ric ? 1950-? 1975 670 seats Co-operative Theaters of Michigan owned this theatre in 1975.

ROMEO

Juliet ? 1940-? 1950 275 seats Schulte’s Theatres owned this theatre.

Palace

? 1935-? 1945

Romeo

? 1940-? 1955 400 seats

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ROSEVILLE

Gratiot Drive-In 31900 Gratiot 1948-1987 Community Theaters (booked by co-op) owned this drive-in, which was twinned in the early 1980’s

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Macob Cinema I & II 32233 Gratiot 1965-? 1992 * 1965 opened as a twin by General Cinemas * Late 1970’s 3 screens * Early 1980’s 4 screens * Early 1990’s taken over by Cinemark * 1992 closed, the Silver Cinemas 8 opened in the mall in 2000.

Roseville 28239 Utica 1927-2005 630 seats Owners: 1950 Co-operative Theaters of Michigan 1955 Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent) 1975 Community Theaters (booked by co-op) 1980-1985 Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op)

Roseville Drive-In ? 1969 Community Theaters (booked by co-op) owned this theatre.

Silver Cinemas 8 32233 Gratiot 2000-

ST. CLAIR St. Clair

? 1940-? 1955 483 seats Co-operative Theaters of Michigan owned this theatre in 1940.

ST. CLAIR SHORES Lakeview 3062 Lakeview ? 1935-? 1950 570 seats Owners: 1945 Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent) 1950 Community Theaters (booked by co-op)

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Shores

23495 Greater Mack ? 1940-2006 600 seats Community Theaters (booked by co-op) owned this theatre 1969-1975 This was to expand to 5 cinemas but not opened at the end of 2008.

STERLING HEIGHTS

Forum 30 44681 Mound Rd 1999- American Multi-Cinemas owned this theatre. An IMAX screen has been installed in cinema 14.

Gateway

33870 Van Dyke December 1965-1981 Opened with “Thunderball”

Marketplace 20 35400 Van Dyke 2005- MJR Theatres, Inc (Movies Just Right) owned this theatre.

Movies at Lakeside 1,2,3,4 14600 Lakeside Circle 1976-? 1998 United Artists Theatre Circuit owned this theatre.

Riverland 19 mile at van dyke ? 1969-? 1979

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Showcase Cinemas 35100 Van Dyke 1974-2004 * 1974 opened with 5 screens * 1977 7 screens * 1980 10 screens * 1983 15 screens * 2004 closed when it the newer cinemas were too much for it to handle. It was owned by National Amusements.

Bowling alley auditorium

Sterling Center 10 44625 Schoenheer 1988-2000 American Multi-Cinemas owned this theatre.

UTICA

Capitol

? 1935-? 1950 532 seats

De Luxe ? 1950-? 1955 700 seats

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WARREN

Carousel Twin 11 m/Hoover ? 1976 One screen in the early 1960’s

Motor City 9 mile.Van Dyke 1939-? 1955

Ryan 22884 Ryan rd 1949-? 1970

Universal City 28600 Dequindre 1965-? 1985 Twinned in the early 1970’s United Artists Theatre Circuit owned this theatre 1975-1982.

Van Dyke Drive-In 32341 Van Dyke August 12th,1955-1986 1,500 cars Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op) owned this drive-in in 1980.

Warren 16 AKA: Movies 16

28600 Dequindre 1991- Cinemark owns this discount cinema.

Warren Cinema I & II 13861 E 8 Mile 1964-1992 * 1964 opened by General Cinemas as a twin * 1972 4 screens * 1992 closed

WASHINGTON

Romeo 2 66120 Van Dyke 2004-

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MONROE COUNTY DUNDEE

Dundee

144 Main ? 1940-? 1955 276 seats

MILAN

Garrick

? 1940-? 1945

Milan

? 1940-? 1969 453 seats Co-operative Theaters of Michigan owned this theatre in 1969.

MONROE

Belair Drive-In AKA: General Custard Drive-In 6231 N Monroe 1969-1988 2 screens in the late 1970's Owners: 1969-1980 Associated Management 1990 MJR Theatres, Inc (Movies Just Right)

Denniston Cinema

6495 N Monroe 1973-2009 * 1973 opened with 2 screens by Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) * 1985 Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) sells it * 1987 3rd screen added * January 2007 listed at www.loopnet.com for $995,000 * May 2009 closed

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Denniston Drive-In

April 1956-1985 1,000 cars Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) owned this drive-in 1964-1985.

Dixie

109 S Monore ? 1930-? 1945 Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) owned this theatre.

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Dixie Drive-In 6270 N Monroe June 4, 1948-1966 300 cars Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent) owned this drive-in in 1948-1950

Top to bottom: Dixie Drive-In, Dennison Drive-In and General Custer (Belair) Drive-In

Family 115 Monroe 1929-1959 1,006 seats * 1917 the original Family theatre opened on Front St. * 1929 the New Family was built across the street from the site of the Monroe theatre, which was owned by Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) * 1959 closed * 1961 reopened as a playhouse for the Monroe Community Players * 1975 destroyed by fire.

Family

Front St. 1911-1917

Frenchtown Sq. 8 AKA: Mall Of Monroe 8

1989-2010 Owners: 1990-1998 Hoyts Cinema Corporation 1998- Regal Cinemas 2007 Phoenix Cinemas

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General Custard Drive-In AKA: Belair Drive-In

6231 N Monroe 1955-1969 300 cars

Majestic

1030 E 2nd St 1935-? 1967 603 seats

Mall of Monroe 8 AKA: Frenchtown Square 8

2010- This is owned by Phoenix Big Cinemas.

Monroe

114 S Monore 1937-1975 1,203 seats Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) owned this theatre. It is now a concert hall.

River City Twin Cinemas

393 N Telegraph ? 1990

NEWPORT

Newport

? 1925 A. L. Picker owned this theatre.

PETERSBURG

Garden

33 Center ? 1935-? 1950 350 seats

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OAKLAND COUNTY AUBURN HEIGHTS Allen Park ? 1945

Blue Sky Drive-In 2150 N Opdyke 1948-1989 The Showcase 14 theatre was built on the site of the drive-in. It was owned by Northeast Theatres

Great Lakes Crossing & IMAX 25 4300 Baldwin Rd April 1999- Owners: 1999-2005 Loeks Star Theaters (50 % was owned by Loews Cineplex from 2002-2005) 2005-American Multi-Cinemas An IMAX was added in 2009.

Showcase 14 2150 N Opdyke 1989-2002 National Amusements owned this theatre.

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BERKLEY Berkley 2990 W 12 Mile rd 1940-? 1995 750 seats

Berkley

? 1925 Kimmel Brothers owned this theatre.

BIRMINGHAM

Birmingham

215 S Woodward 1927-1977 1,401 seats Owners: 1935-1969 United Detroit (Publix) 1975 Plitt Theatres 2000- Uptown Entertainment This theatre became a performing arts center in 1992. And 8-plex cinema was added in the late 1990’s

Bloomfield Woodward, 2 blocks north of 15 Mile. ? 1945-? 1980 957 seats Owners: 1945-1969 United Detroit (Publix) 1975-1980 Plitt Theatres

Maple 3 4135 W Maple 1977- Owners: 1977-1999 AMC 1999-Landmark Landmark will close this cinema in 2011.

Studio 4

374 Woodward 1970-1977

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Uptown Palladium 12 Hamilton/Woodward http://www.uptownpalladium12.com/ 2001- This is owned by Uptown Entertainment

BLOOMFIELD HILLS Bloomfield Hills 1-7 AKA: Showcase 6-10, 6-12

2405 S Telegraph Rd 2002-2003 National Amusements owned this theatre.

Showcase 6-12 2405 S Telegraph Rd October 16th, 1981-2002 * October 16, 1981 opened to accommodate the overflows of the Showcase 1-5. * 1990 2 more screens are added * January 2002 renamed Bloomfield Hills 1-7 when the Showcase 1-5 closed across the street. The Showcase 6-10 opened on October 16, 1981, to accommodate the overflowing crowds across the street at the Showcase 1-5. Two more screens were added in 1990. The theater was renamed the Bloomfield Hills 1-7 in January 2002, when the Showcase 1-5 across the street was closed.

Showcase Cinemas 1,2,3,4 & 5 AKA: Bloomfield Hills 1-7

2400 S Telegraph Rd 1976-2002 * November 15, 1970 opened as the first cinema in the Redstone/National Amusements theatre. It opened as The Showcase I & II. The twin opened with Catch-22 and Little Fauss and Big Halsy. * 1976 2 more screens are added * Late 1976 one of the original cinemas is twinned * 1981 more cinemas opened across the street. * 2002 closed

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP Kingswood 2000 Woodward 1970-1977

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Kingswood Will-O-Way 2000 Woodward 1977-1981

CLAWSON

Clawson

? 1945-? 1950

FERNDALE

Ferndale AKA: Studio North, Magic Bag 22920 Woodward 1921-1961 400 seats * 1921 opened as Ferndale * 1925 owner: Kimmel Brothers * 1935 owner: Kortes Theatres * 1940-1945 owner: Co-operative Theaters of Michigan * 1961 renamed Studio North * 1960's switched to adult movies * 1989 the City of Ferndale shut down the theater on charges of prostitution and other charges. * 1991 reopened as Magic Bag

Magic Bag AKA: Ferndale, Studio North

22920 Woodward 1991-2002 Now a live theatre.

Radio City 22875 Woodward 1937-? 1970 1,000 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Schulte’s Theatres 1950-1955 Co-operative Theaters of Michigan

Studio North AKA: Ferndale, Magic Bag

22920 Woodward 1961-1989

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HAZEL PARK Hazel Park 22840 John R ? 1940-? 1955 520 seats

Northgate Cinemas 1,2,3 9-Mile Rd & John R St ? 1980-? 1985 Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op) owned this theatre.

Oakdale

? 1935-? 1950 720 seats Owners: 1935 Schulte, William J. 1940-1964 Schulte’s Theatres

MADISON HEIGHTS Abbey I,II & III 32800 Concord Dr 1972-2001 * 1972 opened with 3 screens * 1982 expanded to 8 screens * 1986 sold to American Multi-Cinemas * 2001 closed

Galaxy Drive-In 10m/Dequindre 1963-1988

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Star John R. 15 32289 John R 1989- Opened by Loeks Star Theaters (50 % was owned by Loews Cineplex from 2002-2005) with 8 screens in 1989 and expanded to 15 screens in 1998. In 2005 it was taken over by American Multi-Cinemas.

OAK PARK

Duke 10600 8 Mile 1947-1954

Studio 8 21172 Greenfield 1964-? 1980 Single screen cinema.

Towne 26300 Greenfield 1967-? 1998 * 1967 opened with a single screen * 1971 twinned * Late 1980’s 4 screens as it is taken over by American Multi-Cinemas. * by 1998 closed

West Side Drive-In 14350 W 8 mile April 26th, 1940-? 1985 Owners: 1945 Smith, Philip, Theatrical Enterprises (booked by Mutual) 1950-1961 Smith Management Co. 1964 General Drive-In Corporation 1969-1975 General Cinemas

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PONTIAC

Eagle 13 S Saginaw 1927-? 1970 1,043 seats Butterfield Theatres owned this theatre 1927-1955.

Howland AKA: Rialto

March 25, 1905-? 1925 A. J. Kleist Amusement Co. owned this theatre.

Huron

941 W. Huron ? 1945-? 1955 1,000 seats Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent) owned this theatre.

Majestic

? 1930

Miracle Mile Drive-In 2103 Telegraph June 30th, 1960-1986 Elmar Theatres owned this drive-in in 1969.

Miracle Mile ? 1964-? 1985 Northeast Theatres owned this theatre.

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Oakland

41 S Saginaw 1919-1960 1,417 seats Owners: 1925 A. J. Kleist Amusement Co. 1930-1955 Butterfield Theatres

Orpheum

65 S Saginaw ? 1930-? 1955 957 seats Butterfield Theatres owned this theatre.

Pontiac Drive-In 2435 Dixie July 1st, 1950-1990 1,200 cars Owners: 1955 Clark Theater Service 1964-1985 Northeast Theatres

Pontiac Mall Cinema I & II 429 N Telegraph 1973-? 1980 General Cinemas owned this theatre.

Rialto 22 W. Pike ? 1925-? 1950 930 seats * March 25, 1905 opened as the Howland Opera House * 1920's renamed Rialto * 1925 owner: A. J. Kleist Amusement Co. * 1930-1952 Butterfield Theatres * 1952 closed and demolished

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Silverdome Drive-In 1200 Featherstone 2003-2007, 2010-July 13th, 2011 This 5-screen drive-in uses the Silverdome’s parking lot. The Silverdome itself closed in May of 2007. The drive-in reopened in 2010 with three screens.

Starlite Drive-In ? 1950

State

38 S Saginaw 1927-1956 Butterfield Theatres owned this theatre, which had 1,216 seats.

Strand

10 N Saginaw 1921-? 1985 1,127 seats Owners: 1925 A. J. Kleist Amusement Co. 1930-1964 Butterfield Theatres This theatre is now a concert hall.

Summit Place 3 ? 1985-? 1995 National Amusements owned this theatre.

Waterford

? 1964 Northeast Theatres owned this theatre.

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ROCHESTER

Avon

? 1940-? 1950 494 seats Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent) owned this theatre 1945-1950.

Hampton 4 2155 S Rochester 1971-1999 915 seats * 1971 opened by Nicholas George with 3 screens * 1979 4th cinema opened with a total of 915 seats * 1986 sold to AMC * 1999 closed It is rumoured that the quad was haunted by the ghost of a construction worker killed either during the theatre’s original construction, or during the addition of the fourth screen.

Hills Main ST. ? 1945-? 1980 822 seats Owners: 1945-1955 Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent) 1969 Community Theaters (booked by co-op) 1975-1980 Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op)

Idle Hour ? 1935

Rochester ? 1945

Rochester Hills 10 AKA: Star Rochester 10

December 22nd, 2010- This is owned by Emagine Theatres

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Star Rochester 10 200 Barclay Cir 1989-August 21st, 2010 Owners: 1989-2005 Loeks Star Theaters (50 % was owned by Loews Cineplex from 2002-2005) 2005-2010 American Multi-Cinemas

Winchester Mall Cinema 8 1136 Rochester 1985-1999 Owners: 1985 Loeks, Jack Theatres 1990-1999 Loeks Star Theaters (50 % was owned by Loews Cineplex from 2002-2005)

ROYAL OAK Baldwin 415 S Lafayette ? 1930-? 1935 Co-operative Theaters of Michigan owned this theatre in 1930.

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Hazel Park ? 1935

Kunsky

? 1930

Main Art 3 118 N Main 1942- * 1942 opened as Main by Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent), which sells it in the early 1950’s * 1983 twinned * Late 1980’s taken over by MJR Theatres, Inc. (Movies Just Right) * 1992 3 screens as the theatre is renamed Main Art. * by 1998 taken over by Landmark Theatres

Oak Drive-In 2916 Normandy 1950-? 1980 1,000 cars Owners: 1955 Mutual Theaters, Inc. (booking agent) 1980 Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op)

Oakdale ? 1935

Royal ? 1925 Kimmel Brothers owned this theatre

Royal Oak 318 W 4th St 1928-? 1992 2,000 seats Owners: 1930-1945 Co-operative Theaters of Michigan 1950-1975 Community Theaters (booked by co-op) Now a live theatre.

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Royal Oak 10 May 12th, 2011 1,680 seats Emagine owns this cinema

Summit Place 3 ? 1995 MJR Theatres, Inc (Movies Just Right) owned this theatre.

Washington 422 S Washington 1922-? 1980 1,128 seats * 1922 opened as Washington * 1940-1955 owner: Co-operative Theaters of Michigan * 1975 owner: Wisper-Wetman Theaters (Co-Op) * Early 1980's closed as a cinema and reopened as a playhouse called Baldwin.

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SOUTHFIELD

Americana AKA: Southfield City 12

23275 Greenfield 1967-1990 * 1967 opened with one large cinema for roadshow presentations with a total of 1,743 seats * 1972 2 more smaller cinemas added with 750 seats each. 3 cinemas in all * Late 1972 4th screen opens with 750 seats. The theatre is renamed Americana I,II,III & IV * Mid-1970's-Early 1980's this theatre became known the runs of major blockbuster movies including Star Wars and Indiana Jones. * May 25th, 1977 the house record is set for Star Wars at $11,532. * 1986 3 more screens are added as Nicholas George sells it to AMC * Late 1980's metal detectors are added when violence increases around the theater. * 1990 AMC demolishes the original auditorium into 5 smaller cinemas for a total of 12 screens and the theatre is renamed Southfield City 12 * 2001 closed when it was unable to handle the 6,000-seat Star Southfield 20.

Cinema 4 AKA: Telex 1,2,3,4

25267 Telegraph ? 1995-1997 Cinemark owned this theatre.

Millenium Center AKA: Northland

15600 J.L. Hudson Drive ? 1999-2002 Bollywood cinema. Now live performances.

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Movies at Prudential Center 1, 2 Prudential Town Center ? 1980-1988 United Artists owned this theatre.

The Incomparable Showplace of Fine Motion Pictures Northland AKA: Millenium Center

15600 J.L. Hudson Drive 1966-1990 Twinned in 1976 and taken over by American Multi-Cinemas in the late 1980’s

Playhouse

8-mile/Beech 1972 Adult cinema.

Southfield City 12 23275 Greenfield 1990-2001 American Multi-Cinemas owned this theatre. More details are in the Americana listing.

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Southfield Entertainment Center 20 25333 W 12-Mile Rd June 1997 5,966 seats Owners: 1997-2005 Loeks Star Theaters (50 % was owned by Loews Cineplex from 2002-2005) 2005- American Multi-Cinemas This is the largest cinema in the AMC circuit since the takeover of Loeks Star Theaters (50 % was owned by Loews Cineplex from 2002-2005). This theatre is over 100,000 sq ft. http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:DFPB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB53239DCFBD990&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated4&req_dat=108E276F732505AC Seat counts are: 1-5: 697, 100, 100, 194, 193, 6-10: 299, 299, 299, 299, 491, 11-15: 717, 100, 100, 196, 193, 16-20: 297, 299, 299, 299, 495 Total: 5,966 seats

Telex 1,2,3,4 25267 Telegraph December 1971-? 1990

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SOUTH LYON Lyon, The 126 E. Lake http://www.thelyon.com/ December 1945- New owners in 2008.

Lyon Across from the Lyon -? 1945 This older theatre closed when The Lyon opened.

TROY

Movies at Oakland Mall 5 578 W 14 Mile 1979-2000 United Artists Theatre Circuit owned this theatre.

Somerset Mall Cinema I & II 2501 West Big Beaver Road ? 1975-? 1980 * Early 1970’s opened by General Cinemas * Late 1970’s 3 cinemas * Early 1980’s closed

Troy Drive-In E Maple/Stephenson 1955-1986

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY ALGONAC

Algonac

? 1935-? 1955 400 seats Owners: 1935 Schulte, William J. 1940-1950 Schulte’s Theatres

Seaway Drive-In 8543 Marsh 1958-? 1986

CAPAC

Capac ? 1940-? 1955 200 seats Clark Theater Service owned this theatre in 1955.

Palace ? 1925-? 1940 Harry Holboth owned this theatre in 1925.

FORT GRATIOT Birchwood Cinemas 10 4230 24th Ave 1990- Owners: 1990-2005 George Kerasotes Company 2005- Carmike Cinemas

Blue Water Drive-In 5787 Lakeshore ? 1955-? 1955

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Lakeshore Drive-In 5737 Lakeshore ? 1964-? 1985 Co-operative Theaters of Michigan owned this drive-in 1969-1975

MARINE CITY Family ? 1930

Mariner 4xx Water St. ? 1930-? 1975 600 seats Owners: 1935 Schulte, William J. 1940-1950 Schulte’s Theatres 1969-1975 Co-operative Theaters of Michigan

Riverside 3 6746 River Rd ? 2000- http://www.riversidecinemas.com/

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WASHTENAW COUNTY ANN ARBOR Ann Arbor AKA: Vth Forum

210 S 5th Ave 1979-1980 * 1966 opened as Vth Forum with 560 seats and shown art films. * Early 1979 sold to Goodrich and renamed Ann Arbor * 1980 twinned into 2 cinemas of 155 and 325 seats with a total of 480 seats.

Arcade

715 N University Ave 1914-1928 450 seats Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) owned this theatre in 1925-1928.

Brairwood Dollar Movies 4 AKA: UA The Movies 1,2,3,4, Movies at Briarwood 7, Madstone 7

462 Briarwood Cir 2005-2010 * 1973 opened by United Artists Theatre Circuit as The Movies 1,2,3,4 * Early 1980's expanded to 7 cinemas * 2002 closed * 2003-2004 owned by Madstone Theatres * 2004 closed and reopened in 2005 by Teicher Theatres with 4 screens * 2010 closed

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Campus

1208 S University Ave 1957-1987 1,054 seats Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) owned this theatre. It was sold to Kerasotes in 1985 and closed in 1987.

Cinema 2

240 Michigan Union ? 1990

Fox Village

375 N Maple Rd 1967-2005 * 1967 opened by Fox Eastern * 1970's sold to Mann Theatres Corporation of California * 1978 twinned * 1979 4 cinemas with a total of 950 seats * Early 1980's sold to United Artists Theatre Circuit * 1992 closed and reopened by MJR Theatres * April 24, 2005 closed * Late 2005 reopened for a short time by Teicher Theatres.

Madstone 7 AKA: Brairwood Dollar Movies, Movies at Briarwood

462 Briarwood Cir 2002-2004

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Majestic

S Maynard St 1909-1942 Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) owned this theatre, which had 1,909 seats.

Michigan

603 Liberty 1928-1979, 1986- 1,841 seats Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) owned this theatre 1928-1979

Movies at Briarwood 7

AKA: Brairwood Dollar Movies 4, Madstone 7, 462 Briarwood Cir ? 1985-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit owned this theatre.

Movies, The 1,2,3,4

462 Briarwood Cir 1973-? 1980 United Artists Theatre Circuit owned this theatre.

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Orpheum

326 S Main 1913-1945, 1948-1957 442 seats * 1913 built for J. F. Wuerth * 1929 completely remodelled with the balcony removed and seating reduced to 500 from 800. * 1930-1957 Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) owned this theatre. * Early 1945 closed * 1948 opened on a part time basis to show foreign films * 1957 closed * 1960 gutted for retail

Quality 16

3686 Jackson Rd ? 2000- Goodrich Quality owns this cinema.

Rae

113 W Huron 1915-1928 385 seats

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Scio Drive-In

6588 Jackson 1953-1985 400 cars * 1953 opened by Arthur and Roger Robinson with space for 400 cars * 1967 taken over by General Cinemas * 1974 under the management of VIP Theatres this drive-in started to show adult movies, which can be seen from both Jackson Road and I-94. An adult bookstore was built on the property. * Late 1970's expanded to accommodate more than 700 cars * 1985 closed * 1991 demolished

Star

E Washington 1908

State

231 S. State 1948- * 1942 opened * 1979 split into 4 screens * 1984 Kerasotes Theatres takes it over * 1989 closed, the lower level became retail space * 1992 the upper level became 2 cinemas.

Vth Forum AKA: Ann Arbor

210 S 5th Ave 1966-1979 * 1966 opened as Vth Forum with 560 seats and shown art films. * Early 1979 sold to Goodrich and renamed Ann Arbor * 1980 twinned into 2 cinemas of 155 and 325 seats with a total of 480 seats.

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Whitney

117 N Main 1914-1952 917 seats * 1871 the building is opened * 1914 first movies are shown * 1936 Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) takes it over * 1952 closed * 1955 demolished for the new Campus theatre, which was cancelled and built elsewhere.

Wuerth

320 S Main 1917-1957 746 seats Owners: 1925 J. F. Wuerth 1930-1957 Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount)

CHELSEA

Princess

? 1935-? 1940

Sylvan

218 S Main ? 1940-? 1955 450 seats

MANCHESTAR

Manchester

Main St. ? 1940-? 1950 218 seats

SALINE

Saline

Michigan St. ? 1945-? 1950 257 seats

WHITMORE LAKE Lee

? 1950-? 1955

WILLOW RUN Center

1541 Stamford ? 1945-? 1955 Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) owned this theatre, which had 1,232 seats.

Willow Run

? 1945

YPSILANTI

Ann Arbor & IMAX 20 AKA: Showcase Cinemas

4100 Carpenter Road 2010- This is owned by Rave Motion Pictures

Art 1 & 2

31 N Washington St 1971-? 1990 This was an Adult cinema.

Capitol

? 1945

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Martha Washington AKA: Art 1 & 2

31 N Washington St 1915-1971 903 seats * 1915 opened as Martha Washington * Around 1920: sold to Butterfield Theatres * 1971 sold to new owners which twinned the theatre and reopens it is a adult cinema called Art 1 & 2 * Early 1990's closed

Showcase Cinemas & IMAX

4100 Carpenter Rd 1988-2010 5,876 seats * 1988 opened with 14 cinemas on the site of the University Drive-In by National Amusements. * 1998 expanded to 20 screens and 5,876 seats (Pre IMAX). Stadium seating is installed. * 2006 IMAX installed in cinema 19 * 2007 a computer game center called CyGamZ is installed * 2009 taken over by Rave Motion Pictures * 2010 renamed Ann Arbor & IMAX 20 http://www.cygamz.com/

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University Drive-In

4100 Carpenter Rd July 9th,1965-1987 Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) owned this drive-in.

Wayside

3020 Washtenaw Avenue 1968-1989 * 1968 opened by Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount) with an screen of 56x24 ft. the largest indoor screen at the time * 1984 twinned and sold to Kerasotes, which had trouble running the theatre. * 1989 closed * 1991 gutted for an amusement center.

Willow Drive-In

? 1969-? 1975 General Cinemas owned this drive-in.

Willow Run Lodge

? 1945

Wurth

? 1925-? 1955 875 seats Owners: 1925 J. F. Wuerth 1930-1955 Butterfield Circuit (Publix-Paramount)

Ypsi Ann Drive-In

4675 Washtenaq 1948-1977 500 cars * Spring 1948 opened with "Springtime in the Sierras" * 1967 taken over by General Cinemas * 1978 closed and demolished for retail

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