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History of western Kansas movie theatres and drive-ins Includes Wichita.
1/2/2012
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BELOIT JEWELL COUNTY
BURR OAK Cozee ? 1950 200 seats
FORMOSA
Formosa
? 1940-? 1945
MANKATO
Blair ? 1930-? 1935 Blair Theatres Enterprises owned this theatre.
Ute
203 N Commercial 1905- 300 seats This is opened during the weekends only.
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LINCOLN COUNTY
BARNARD
Kansan
? 1940-? 1955 257 seats
BEVERLY
Beverly
? 1930
LINCOLN
Finch
122 E. Lincoln http://www.finchtheatre.com 1998- A video has been posted at www.youtube.com (search Finch Theatre in Lincoln)
Princess
? 1935-? 1945
Roach
? 1950-? 1990 420 seats
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MITCHELL COUNTY
BELOIT
Beloit 117 N. Mill ? 1945-? 1964 643 seats Owners: 1950 Theater Enterprises 1955 Mid-Central Theaters, Inc 1961-1964 Commonwealth Theatres
Dickinson
? 1930-? 1945 Owners: 1930-1935 Dickinson, Glen Theatres 1940 Griffith-Dickinson Theatres Inc. 1945 Griffith, H. J. Theatres
Fiesta Drive-In ? 1955-? 1980
Grand
? 1920-? 1930
Main Street 117 W. Main 1908-2004 653 seats
Soloman Valley Cinemas 2 1234 N. Independence http://www.beloitmovies.com 2004-
CAWKER CITY Cawker ? 1945-? 1955 300 seats
Rialto
? 1940
GLEN ELDER Plaza
? 1935-? 1950 300 seats
SIMPSON
Cozy
Closed by 1940
Electric
Closed by 1935
TIPTON
Royal Closed by 1935
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OSBORNE COUNTY
ALTON
Alton Drive-In ? 1955
Pastime
Closed by 1940
DOWNS
Downs ? 1935-? 1935
Lido
520 Morgan ? 1940-? 1955 316 seats
Pastime
? 1930
NATOMA
Reel ? 1930
Welling
? 1940-? 1955 285 seats
OSBORNE
Blair Main St. ? 1930-? 1955 521 seats Blair Theatres Enterprises owned it 1930-1935
Crystal ? 1930
Pioneer Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
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RUSSELL COUNTY
LUCAS
Isis
116 S. Main ? 1940-1981 490 seats Reopened as a live theatre in 1999.
New Isis ? 1935
LURAY
Luray Community ? 1940-? 1945
RUSSELL
Dream AKA: Mainstreet
629 Main http://www.rwisp.com/~dreamtheater/ 1935- 425 seats * 1923 opened as Mainstreet * 1935 renovated and renamed Dream * 1947 A fire destroys the theatre. * 1947 the new Dream theatre opened. * Early 1980's B & B takes it over. * May 2000 B & B Theatres closes it. It is has been reopened since. It is opened during the weekends only.
Mainstreet AKA: Dream
629 Main 1923-1935
Mecca
837 Main ? 1940-? 1950 585 seats
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Sky-Vu Drive-In West of town? 1950-? 1985
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SMITH COUNTY
GAYLORD
Palace
Closed by 1935
KENSINGTON
Kensington
? 1945-? 1950 301 seats
Pastime
? 1930-? 1935
Royal ? 1940
LEBANON
Owl ? 1935-? 1955 240 seats
Pic
? 1945-? 1955 275 seats
SMITH CENTER Blair ? 1935-? 1955 400 seats
Blair Drive-In ? 1961
Center 217 S. Main www.smithcenter.net ? 1990- 209 seats
Peoples
? 1930
Smith Center Drive-In US 36 east of town ? 1955-? 1980 300 cars
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CONCORDIA CLOUD COUNTY
CLYDE Blair ? 1930 Blair Theatres Enterprises owned this theatre.
Plaza
502 Washington ? 1935-? 1955 252 seats
CONCORDIA
Apollo 2
? 1990-2002
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Brown-Grand
1907-1978 * April 3, 1906 groundbreaking ceremonies took place. * September 17, 1907 opened * 1925 The Concordia Amusement Company buys the building for use as a cinema. * 1929 updated for talking pictures * 1955 renovated. * September 10, 1974 the last picture show, the premier showing of The Devil and Leroy Basset * 1976 Restoration starts. * 1978 fully reopened as a performing arts center.
Cloud 9 Drive-In AKA: Concordia Drive-In
US 81 at County Road 787 ? 1969-? 1980
Concordia
? 1940-? 1945 Fite Brothers Theatres owned this cinema.
Concordia Drive-In AKA: Cloud 9 Drive-In
? 1955-? 1961 300 cars
Del Harco ? 1930-? 1935
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Grand
310 W. 6th St. ? 1930-? 1964 760 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1961 NT & T Amusement Corp.
Iris
? 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) owned this theatre.
Majestic 4 229 W 6th Street 2006- B & B Theatres owns this quad cinema.
Strand
Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 435 seats Fite Brothers Theatres owned it 1940-1945
Whiteway
? 1930-? 1935 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. owned it in 1935
GLASCO
Avalon
? 1935
Dream
Main St ? 1940-? 1955 250 seats
JAMESTOWN
Royal ? 1935
MILTONVALE
Liberty
? 1935
Majestic ? 1930
Majestic (II) ? 1950 250 seats
Opera House ? 1940
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MARSHALL COUNTY
AXTELL
Isis
? 1940
Royal ? 1930-? 1950 230 seats
BEATTIE
Community
Closed by 1940
BLUE RAPIDS Regent 601 Jenesee ? 1930-? 1955 320 seats
FRANKFORT
Regent ? 1930
Royal 104 W 2nd ? 1930-? 1955 350 seats
MARYSVILLE
Astro 1,2 & 3 AKA: Isis
820 Center http://astro3.com/ 1970- It opened as an Christian athletic hall in 1912 and became the Isis theatre in 1924.Two more screens were built next door in 1980.
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Hilltop Drive-In Hwy 36 ? 1955-? 1980 250 cars
Isis AKA: Astro 1,2 & 3
820 Center 1924-1970 500 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.
Laune
? 1935
Liberty
207 N. 8th St. ? 1930-? 1955 913 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.
Rialto
? 1940
SUMMERFIELD
Auditorium
? 1945
VERMILLION
Lone Star
? 1935-? 1945
Vermillion
? 1950 306 seats
WATERVILLE
Isis ? 1930-? 1955
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REPUBLIC COUNTY
BELLEVILLE
Blair 1310 19th Street, 1928-? 1985, November 7th, 2008- Owners: 1928-1935 Blair Theatres Enterprises 1945-1985 Commonwealth Theatres
Blair Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 250 cars
Majestic
? 1920-? 1930 Owned by S. H. Blair in 1920
COURTLAND
Community
? 1930-? 1940
Courtland
? 1945
CUBA
Rose Playhouse Closed by 1940
REPUBLIC
New Community ? 1940-? 1950 165 seats
Nutter ? 1930
Republic
? 1940-? 1945
Royal ? 1930-? 1945
SCANDIA
Princess
? 1935-? 1955 285 seats
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
BARNES
Fox
? 1940-? 1950 200 seats
CLIFTON
Clifton
? 1935-? 1940
Iris
? 1945-? 1955
GREENLEAF
Elite
? 1935-? 1955 200 seats
HANOVER
Kaw
? 1940-? 1955 200 seats
Ritz
? 1935
LINN
Joan
? 1950-? 1955 300 seats
Majestic
Closed by 1940
WASHINGTON
Majestic
? 1930-? 1935
Major
1921-? 1990 350 seats
57 listings
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DODGE CITY ASHLAND D & M ? 1990
Photoplay
? 1930
Ritz
Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 312 seats
ENGLEWOOD
O-K ? 1940-? 1940
Pla-Mor
? 1945-? 1955
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COLDWATER
Chief 122 E. Main ? 1950- 343 seats This was built under a different name in 1928.
Comanche
? 1945
Covsett
? 1930
Gossett
? 1930-? 1940
Pleasant Hour ? 1930
PROTECTION
Midway
Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 273 seats
Pastime
? 1930
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KINSLEY
Palace
223 E. 6th St. ? 1930- 461 seats Owners: 1930 Central States Theater Company 1935-1955 Commonwealth Theatres Now open on an part-time basis
LEWIS
Lewis
Closed by 1940
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BUCKLIN
DeLuxe
Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 256 seats
DODGE CITY
Beesum
? 1920-? 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) owned it in 1930
Boot Hill Drive-In Hwy 50 March 29th, 1950-? 1980 300 cars Tal Richardson owned this drive-in 1961-1964
Cinema Circle 2 106 Kincaid Street ? 1980-2008 This cinema has a circular design.
Cozy
? 1925-? 1950 396 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1950 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.
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Crown
208 Gunsmoke St. ? 1930-? 1950 590 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1940-1950 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.
Dodge AKA: Fox-Dodge
1401 Central 1929-? 1969 1,104 seats The movie "Dodge City" had its world premiere here and the two other theatres 1939. 60,000 came to town along with the governors of Kansas, Colorado and New Mexico. Owners: 1929 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1961-1964 NT & T Amusement Corp. 1969 Fox-Intermountain-Midwest Theatres
Fox-Dodge AKA: Dodge
1401 Central ? 1940-? 1950 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. owned this theatre.
New Grand ? 1925
Rath
? 1920-? 1925
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South Drive-In AKA: Dodge City Drive-In
1019 W. McArtor Road, 1947- 300 cars
Village 8 Cinema 2601 Central ? 1998- B & B Theatres owns this cinema.
SPEARVILLE
DeLuxe
Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 276 seats
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JETMORE
Majestic
? 1930-? 1950 245 seats
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GREENSBURG
Twilight
132 S. Main http://www.greensburgtwilighttheatre.net/ 1917-2007, 2013- 482 seats This theatre was damaged in 2006 by a tornado. The design of the new theatre is being provided by Warren Theatres.
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FOWLER
Artesian
Closed by ? 1935
MEAD
Globe
? 1930-? 1935
Meade
? 1940-? 1950 375 seats
Meade Drive-In ? 1955
Starlight Drive-In Route 23 ? 1961-? 1980
PLAINS
Dreamland ? 1935
Miller ? 1945
Plains
? 1950 350 seats
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LARNED
Electric
409 Broadway ? 1930-? 1955 371 seats
Learned Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
State
519 Broadway ? 1930- 378 seats This was rebuilt in 1949.
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EMPORIA CHASE COUNTY
COTTONWOOD FALLS Lyric ? 1940-? 1950 200 seats
Odeon
? 1930-? 1930
STRONG CITY Uptown
? 1935-? 1990 310 seats
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HARVEY COUNTY
BURTON
Burton
? 1945-? 1950 240 seats
Ritz
? 1940-? 1940
HALSTEAD
Ideal ? 1930-? 1955 200 seats
SEDGEWICK
Wick
? 1950-? 1955 200 seats Slothower Theatres owned this theatre in 1950.
NEWTON
Chief 506 Main ? 1950-? 1955 367 seats Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. owned it in 1955.
Chisholm Trail 8 AKA: Palace 8, Royale 8
2006- Mitchell Theatres owns this cinema.
Fox AKA: Royal, Regent
218 Main 1955-1999 * 1914 opened as Royal * 1921 renovated and renamed Regent * 1955 Taken over by Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. and renamed Fox. The proscenium was cut away for the CinemaScope screen * 1999 Closed with the showing of EDtv. This theatre is being restored. Owners: 1955 NT & T Amusement Corp. 1975 Mann Theatres Corporation of California 1985 Dickinson Theatres
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Liberty ? 1930
Palace 8 AKA: Royale 8, Chisholm Trail 8
601 SE 36th ? 2005-2006
Regent AKA: Fox, Royal
218 Main 1921-1955 636 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.
Rex
? 1945-? 1955 380 seats Sproule Theater Circuit owned it 1945-1950
Royal AKA: Regent, Fox
218 Main 1914-1921
Royale 8 AKA: Palace 8, Chisholm Trail 8
Newton Factory Outlet Mall 1999-2003 Warren Theatres owned this theatre.
Star ? 1930-? 1950 Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955
Starlite Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961
West-Vue Drive-In W. 1st St. & Meridan Road ? 1955-? 1985 300 cars
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LYON COUNTY
ALLEN
Allen
? 1940-? 1945
EMPORIA
50 South Drive-In 5 km west of town ? 1950-? 1985 500 cars Commonwealth Theatres owned it 1980-1985
Electric
612 Commercial ? 1920-? 1925
Emporia
? 1920
Flint Hills 8 1614 Industrial Road ? 1990- Owners: 1990 United Artists 1995 Crown Cinema Corporation 1998 Dickinson Theatres This cinema may have fewer screens when it opened.
Granada
809 Commercial 1929-1982 1,287 seats Owners: 1929 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1961-1964 NT & T Amusement Corp. 1969 Fox-Intermountain-Midwest Theatres 1980 Commonwealth Theatres
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Lyric
505 Commercial ? 1935-? 1950 375 seats
Petite 1 & 2 AKA: Strand
707 Commercial ? 1980-2005 Owners: 1980 Commonwealth Theatres 1987 United Artists 1995 Crown Cinema Corporation 1998 Wallace Theatre Corporation
Royal ? 1925-? 1935 Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.
Strand AKA: Petite 1 & 2
705 Commercial ? 1920-? 1955 919 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.
FLORENCE
Town changed name to Neosho Rapids
Mayflower 414 Main 1921-? 1955 250 seats
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MARION COUNTY
HILLSBORO
Avon
? 1940-? 1950
MARION
Garden
? 1930-? 1935
Kaw
? 1940-? 1955 Dickinson Theatres owned it 1950-1955
PEABODY
Sunflower 210 N. Walnut March 1920-? 1955 This is now a bowling alley.
TAMPA
Auditorium
? 1935-? 1945
Starland
? 1950-? 1955
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MCPHERSON COUNTY
CANTON
Canton
? 1935
LINDSBORG
Plaza AKA: Wonderland
125 N Main ? 1945-? 1955 336 seats Commonwealth Theatres owned this theatre 1950-1955
Wonderland AKA: Plaza
125 N. Main 1913-? 1940
MARQUETTE
Strand ? 1935-? 1950 250 seats
MCPHERSON
Airdome
123 S Main 1910-1914
Cinema 3 AKA: McPherson Cinema 4
? 1990-? 1995 B & B Theatres, Inc owned it
Electric Hall 1909-1929
Empire
1926-? 1935
Grace and Cozy 114 S Main 1914-1915
Helstorm
? 1940-? 1945
Lotto
1909-shortly after.
Mac AKA: McPherson Opera House
Main St & Sutherland ? 1940-? 1955 223 seats Sproule Theater Circuit owned it 1945-1950
Manor 105 S Main ? 1943-? 1955 502 seats Baker, A. F., Circuit owned it 1945-1950
McPherson Cinema 4 316 N Main ? 1998- B & B Theatres, Inc owns this cinema.
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McPherson Opera House Main St & Sutherland 1888-? 1935
Mikado
223 S Main 1916-1917
Ritz
116 N Main ? 1935-? 1955
Spiral 116 N Main 1931-? 1934
Starview Drive-In North of town March 16, 1949-1985 450 cars
Tourney
1918-1943
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MORRIS COUNTY
COUNCIL GROVE Chief Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 312 cars
Ritz AKA: Stella
312 Main ? 1940-2000 500 seats
Ritz Drive-In ? 1980-? 1985
Roxy
Closed by 1940
Stella AKA: Ritz
1918-? 1935
DWIGHT
Dwight ? 1950
WHITE CITY Fiesta
Main St. ? 1950 200 seats
WILSEY
Idle Hour
? 1935-? 1935
Wilsey
Main St. ? 1940-? 1950 265 seats 64 listings
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GARDEN CITY FINNEY COUNTY
GARDEN CITY Garden ? 1930
Garden City Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985 300 cars Commonwealth Theatres owned it 1955-1985
Kimo
? 1935-? 1935
Ritz
116 N Main ? 1940-? 1961 Commonwealth Theatres owned this 561-seat theatre.
Sequoyah
1118 Fleming ? 1990- * Late 1980's opened as a twin by United Artists * Early 1990's taken over by Crown Cinema Corporation and expanded to 6 screens * By 1998 taken over by Dickinson Theatres * Early 2000's expanded to 9 screens * 2010 Dickinson sold it to Mitchell Theatres * 2011 8 cinemas
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State
418 N Main May 1929-? 2000 659 seats Owners: 1940-1987 Commonwealth Theatres 1995 Crown Cinema Corporation 1998-2000 Dickinson Theatres This was renovated in 1967.
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GRANT COUNTY
ULYSSES
Grant ? 1940-? 1950 237 seats
Crocker AKA: The Movies
1948-1976
Movies, The AKA: Crocker
200 N Main 1976- * 1948 Opened as Crocker * 1976 renamed The Movies * 2010 stopped showtime listings online (may be closed)
Ulysses
? 1935-? 1945
Ulysses Drive-In 1952-1987 290 cars * 1952 built by C. B. Crocker with space for 300 cars * 1972 Richard and Norma buy it * 1987 closed * 1992 demolished
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GRAY COUNTY
CIMARRON
Cimarron
? 1945-? 1955 370 seats
Iris
? 1930-? 1930
Morris
? 1935-? 1940
MONTEZUMA
Diamond
? 1935-? 1940
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GREELEY COUNTY
TRIBUNE
Tribune
? 1940- 450 seats
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HAMILTON COUNTY
SYRACUSE
Northrup
116 N. Main 1930- 450 seats * April 8, 1930 opened with "Footlight and Fools" * 1991 The Chamber of Commerce buys it for upgrades * Late 1990's digital sound installed * February 2005 added to the National Register of Historic Places
Rancho 50 Drive-In
West of town ? 1955-? 1975 300 cars
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HASKELL COUNTY
SATANA
Satana
Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 240 seats
SUBLETTE
Hays
? 1950-? 1955 288 seats
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KEARNY COUNTY
LAKIN
Electric
? 1935
High School Auditorium ? 1950-? 1955 525 seats
Lakin
? 1940-? 1945
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LANE COUNTY
DIGHTON
Dighton Drive-In West of town ? 1961-? 1975 185 cars
Neeley
? 1935-? 1955 380 seats
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MORTON COUNTY
ELKHART
Doric 1918-? 1955 350 seats This theatre is being restored.
Sands Drive-In ? 1969-? 1975
Tuscan Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975 300 cars
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SCOTT COUNTY
SCOTT CITY Majestic
Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 450 seats Now a restaurant.
Scott City Drive-In South of town ? 1950-? 1980 235 cars
Uptown
420 Main ? 1990-? 2009 This theatre has no listings online.
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STANTON COUNTY
JOHNSON
Liberty
? 1935
Southwest ? 1940-? 1955 350 seats
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STEVENS COUNTY
HUGOTON
Harris
? 1935-? 1950 450 seats
Hugoton Drive-In State 51 at Washington ? 1955-? 1980 275 cars
Showplace
1948-? 2005
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STEWARD COUNTY
LIBERAL
Great Western Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985 300 cars Commonwealth Theatres owned this drive-in 1961-1985
Majestic
? 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) owned this theatre.
Plaza
W 2nd St. ? 1930-? 1964 615 seats Owners: 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1961-1964 NT & T Amusement Corp.
South Gate 1104 S Kansas Ave ? 1980- Late 1970's opened by Commonwealth Theatres with 2 screens 1987 taken over by United Artists Late 1980's expanded to 4 screens Early 1990's taken over by Crown Cinema Corporation 1998 owner: Wallace Theatres Corporation. 2009 Six stadium-seating cinemas
Tucker 211 N Kansas 1921-? 1985 854 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955 Commonwealth Theatres 1961-1964 NT & T Amusement Corp. 1969 Fox-Intermountain-Midwest Theatres 1975-1985 Commonwealth Theatres
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WICHITA COUNTY
LEOTI
Plaza
Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 350 seats 42 theatres listed
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HAYS ELLIS COUNTY
ELLIS Crystal ? 1930-? 1955 396 seats Renovated in the early 1930's Baker, A. F., Circuit owned it 1945-1950
HAYS
Fox
1202 Main April 12, 1950-? 2002 1,037 seats Owners: 1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1961-1964 NT & T Amusement Corp. 1969 Fox-Intermountain-Midwest Theatres 1975-1980 Mann Theatres Corporation of California
Hays
2000
Hays Drive-In Ole 40 at Cantebury ? 1950-? 1985 Twinned in the late 1970's, this drive-in had space for 300 cars.
Mall Cinema 8 2925 Vine ? 1975- * Early 1970’s opened by CinemaNational of Syracuse, NY * By 2000 It expanded to four cinemas as it is taken over by Dickinson Theatres * By 2005 8 screens * 2010 taken over by Showplex Cinemas
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Star ? 1940-? 1950 525 seats
Strand
1102 Main ? 1926-? 1955 640 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.
VICTORIA
Gay
Goetz St. ? 1950-? 1955 414 seats
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GRAHAM COUNTY
HILL CITY Frontier Stage http://www.hillcitymovie.com/ 2005- 130 seats This cinema has digital projection. It is opened on weekend only.
Hill City Drive-In ? 1955
Midway
? 1930 450 seats
Riverside Drive-In ? 1961-? 1980
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NESS COUNTY
NESS CITY Doris
? 1930
IFS Jarvis ? 2005
Jarvis
? 1990
Ness
Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 400 seats
Snyder ? 1935
Star Drive-In ? 1955-? 1995 200 cars
RAMSON
Strand
? 1930-? 1950 200 seats
UTICA
Olympic
Closed by 1935
Star ? 1945-? 1955 200 seats
Williams
? 1940
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NORTON COUNTY
ALMENA
Almenta
? 1950-? 1955 275 seats
Lyric
? 1930
Rabourne
? 1930-? 1940
LENORA
Neal ? 1940-? 1955 300 seats
Opera House ? 1930-? 1935
NORTON
75 Airport Drive-In
? 1969-? 1975
Auditorium AKA: Norton
215 E. Main ? 1940 Commonwealth Theatres owned this theatre.
Cozy
107 W. Main ? 1930-? 1950 563 seats Owners: 1935 Central States Theater Company 1940-1950 Commonwealth Theatres
Norton
215 E. Main 1906- 702 seats Renovated in 1947 Owned by Commonwealth Theatres 1950-1964
Sunset Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 Commonwealth Theatres owned this drive-in 1961-1964
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PHILLIPS COUNTY
ARGA
Electra
? 1930
LOGAN
Main Street ? 1935-? 1955 275 seats
PHILLIPSBURG
Majestic AKA: Winship Opera House,
724 4TH St. 1924- B & B theatres owned it in 2000, which was twinned at this time.
Phillipsburg Drive-In ? 1955-? 1980 250 cars
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ROOKS COUNTY
PALCO
Palco
? 1950
PLAINSVILLE
Moore
? 1930-? 1990 375 seats
SkiVue Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
STOCKTON
Nova
4200 Main St. http://www.stocktonnova.com 1932, 1955, 2011- 473 seats
Park Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985
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RUSH COUNTY
LA CROSSE Hilltop Drive-In HWY us 183 1953-1969, 1971-1973 385 cars * 1953 opened * 1966 screen destroyed by a tornado * 1969 closed * 1971 reopened by Sterling Bagby * 1973 closed * 1990 torn down in the late 1990s
La Crosse ? 1930
Paramount 8th and Elm ? 1935-1981 400 seats This was renovated in 1946.
MACCRACKEN
Garden
Main St. ? 1940-? 1950 200 seats
Strand
Closed by 1935
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TREGO COUNTY
COLLYER
Seman
? 1935-? 1940
WA KEENEY Garden
? 1930
Kelly
Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 540 seats
Y Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
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HUTCHINSON BARTON COUNTY
CALFIN Clafin ? 1940
ELLINWOOD
Ellinwood
150 N. Main ? 1930-? 1955 400 seats Commonwealth Theatres owned it 1950-1955
Ellinwood Drive-In Park at Criag ? 1955-? 1975 Commonwealth Theatres owned it 1961-1964
GREAT BEND Andress
? 1930
Crest ? 1955-? 1985 Commonwealth Theatres owned this theatre.
Dickinson
? 1935
Echo
? 1925-? 1930
Great Bend Drive-In W. Bend ? 1950-? 1985 320 cars Commonwealth Theatres owned it 1961-1985
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Kansan
1903 Lakin ? 1940-? 1950 Commonwealth Theatres owned this 612-seat theatre.
Lakin
? 1925
Plaza
1210 Main ? 1935-? 1955 547 seats Owners: 1935 Central States Theater Company 1940-1955 Commonwealth Theatres
Strand
1913 Lakin ? 1935-? 1955 406 seats Owners: 1935 Central States Theater Company 1940-1955 Commonwealth Theatres
Village Cinema 4805 10th St. http://www.villagecinemas3.com 1979- * 1979 opened by Commonwealth Theatres as a twin cinema. * 1987 Taken over by United Artists * Late 1980's a 3rd screen is installed * Early 1990's taken over by Crown Cinema Corporation * By 1998 taken over by Wallace Theatres Corporation * 2011 sold.
HOSINGTON
Barton
? 1950 Commonwealth Theatres owned this 453-seat theatre.
Cheyenne Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961 Commonwealth Theatres owned this drive-in
Royal 109 N. Main ? 1930-? 1961 617 seats Owners: 1935 Central States Theater Company 1940-1961 Commonwealth Theatres
Star ? 1940-? 1945 Commonwealth Theatres owned it in 1945
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RENO COUNTY
HAVEN
Booster
? 1935-? 1950 250 seats Owned by Slothower Theatres in 1950
HUTCHINSON
Airport Drive-In AKA: Ayr-Vu Drive-In
30th Street ? 1975-? 1985 508 cars Commonwealth Theatres owned this drive-in
Ayr-Vu Drive-In AKA: Airport Drive-In
30th Street ? 1950-? 1969 508 cars
Cinema 1 & 2 410 E 30th Ave ? 1975-2005 Owners: 1975 Commonwealth Theatres 1987 United Artists 1995 Crown Cinema Corporation 1998 Wallace Theatres Corporation
Cosmosphere IMAX
1100 N Plum 1980-
De Luxe ? 1925-? 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) owned it in 1930
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Flag AKA: State
310 N Main ? 1975-? 1985 Commonwealth Theatres owned this theatre, its now a children's theatre.
Fox
18 E First St http://www.hutchinsonfox.com/ June 8, 1931- 1,343 seats * June 8, 1931 opened by Fox Midwest Amusement Corp., which has it until the late 1950's * Early 1970's Mann Theatres Corporation of California takes it over * Early 1980's Dickinson Theatres takes it over * 1985 closed * 1990 reopened * January 30, 1999 restored Movies are sometimes shown here. http://www.hutchinsonfox.com
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Iris
? 1930-? 1940 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) owned it in 1930
Iris Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975 500 cars Sproule Theater Circuit owned it in 1950
Mall Cinema 4 1500 E 11th St ? 1990-? 2000 Owners: 1990 United Artists 1995 Crown Cinema Corporation 1998 Dickinson Theatres This cinema was in a different location in the mall than the cinema 8.
Mall Cinema 8 1500 E 11th St ? 1998 Jointly owned by Wallace Theatres/Hollywood and Dickinson Theatres in 1998. It was wholly owned by Dickinson Theatres since 2000. In 2002 it was announced that stadium seating and other renoventions were to be done but as of an June 9th, 2010 article in the News, no work was done.
Midland
8 N. Main ? 1920-? 1955 965 seats Owners: 1920-1925 M. B. Shanberg 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1950 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.
Royal ? 1925-? 1935 400 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.
South Hutch Drive-In Blanchard & Washington ? 1961-? 1985 600 cars Commonwealth Theatres owned this drive-in
State
310 N Main ? 1940-? 1955 490 seats Sproule Theater Circuit owned it 1945-1950
Strand
? 1935-? 1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. owned this 516-seat theatre.
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LANGDON
Langdon
? 1940
NICKERSON
Gem
Closed by 1940
PRETTY PRAIRIE Civic
105 W. Main http://prairiestage.com/civic/civic.htm 1936-? 1955, 1981- 200 seats
SYLVIA
Electric
? 1935
Owens
? 1940-? 1945
Sylvia
? 1950 200 seats
TURON
Turon
? 1935-? 1955 300 seats
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RICE COUNTY
GENESEO
Cozy Closed by 1935
LITTLE RIVER Majestic
Closed by 1935
Ritz
? 1940-? 1955
LYONS
Lyons
? 1930-? 1955 Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1945-1950 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.
Lyons Drive-In ? 1955-? 1980
Star ? 1940-? 1955
STERLING
Lowe
? 1935-? 1940
Royal Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 475 seats
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STAFFORD COUNTY
MACKSVILLE
Campbell ? 1935
Rothrocks
? 1940-? 1950 250 seats
ST. JOHN DeLuxe
? 1930-? 1935
Pix
? 1940-? 1964 326 seats Dickinson Theatres owned it 1945-1964
STAFFORD
Mystic
? 1930-1937
Ritz
June 1937- 520 seats Dickinson Theatres owned it 1945-1969
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KINGMAN BARBER COUNTY
HARDTNER DeLuxe
? 1935-? 1955
KIOWA
Kansas
? 1930-? 1955
MEDICINE LODGE Pagent Drive-In 3492 Pageant http://www.pageantdrivein.com/ 1952-1987, 1995- 300 cars * 1952 opened * 1987 closed * 1995 reopened
Pastime
Main St. ? 1930-? 1955 353 seats
SHARON
Cozy
? 1955
Sharon (Portable)
? 1945
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HARPER COUNTY
ANTHONY
Anthony
240 W. Main November 23rd, 1936- 539 seats
Novelty
? 1930-? 1950 300 seats
Star-Vue Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 200 cars
ATTICA
Attica
? 1935-? 1955
Cozy
? 1950-? 1955
BLUFF CITY Home
Closed by 1940
HARPER
Electric
Closed by 1935
Harper
11 W. Main 1922-? 1955 380 seats This is now an community arts center.
New
? 1930-? 1935
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KINGMAN COUNTY
CUNNINGHAM
Cunningham
? 1940-? 1950 240 seats
KINGMAN
Eagle AKA: Kingman, Meade
237 N Main ? 1995
Kingman AKA: Eagle, Meade
235 N Main ? 2005- This is open on weekends only.
Kingman Drive-In AKA: Meade Drive-In
? 1961-? 1964 300 cars
Meade AKA: Eagle, Kingman
235 N Main July 1920-? 1990 620 seats Commonwealth Theatres owned it in 1955
Meade Drive-In AKA: Kingman Drive-In
Northeast 10th St. ? 1955-? 1975 300 cars Commonwealth Theatres owned it in 1955
Parma
? 1940-? 1950 300 seats
NORWICH
Norwich
? 1940-? 1945
ZENDA
Sharon (Portable)
? 1945-? 1950
Zenda
? 1950-? 1955
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PRATT COUNTY
COATS
Coats
Closed by 1940
PRATT
Barron
313 S. Main http://www.barrontheatre.com/ 1930- 848 seats Owners: 1943-1987 Commonwealth Theatres 1987-1991 United Artists Twinned in the 1990's
Kansas 320 S. Main 1926-? 1955 481 seats Commonwealth Theatres owned it 1943-1950
Motion Picture ? 1930
Trail Drive-In ? 1950-? 1980 400 cars Commonwealth Theatres owned it 1961-1980
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SUMNER COUNTY
ARGONIA
Argonia
? 1935-? 1955 300 seats
Portable
? 1940
BELLE PLAINE Belle Plaine ? 1940-? 1955 300 seats Owners: 1945 Mrs. T. H. Slothhower 1950-1955 Slothower Theatres
CALDWELL
Bi-State Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975 200 cars
Electric
? 1930
Ritz
Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 475 seats
CONWAY SPRINGS Conway
Main St. ? 1950 290 seats
Opera House ? 1935-? 1945
MULVANE
54 Drive-In ? 1961-? 1964 Slothower Theatres owned this drive-in
81 Drive-In ? 1961-? 1964 Slothower Theatres owned this drive-in
Derby Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975 Owners: 1961 Slothower Theatres 1964 Commonwealth Theatres
Mulvane
Closed by 1940
Pix
? 1945-? 1955 400 seats Owners: 1945 Mrs. T. H. Slothhower 1950-1955 Slothower Theatres
OXFORD
Oxford
? 1940-? 1955 300 seats Owners: 1945 Mrs. T. H. Slothhower 1950-1955 Slothower Theatres
Palace
Closed by 1935
WELLINGTON
Ashland
? 1925
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Chisholm Trail Drive-In 1850 E. 16th St. ? 1950-2001 400 cars
Lyric 215 S. Washington ? 1940-? 1955 462 seats
Majestic
? 1925-? 1935 Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.
Regent 114 W. Lincoln ? 1930-2009 727 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1950 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp.
Sunset Drive-In ? 1955 51 listings
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OAKLEY CHEYENNE COUNTY
BIRD CITY Bird City ? 1935-? 1955 300 seats
Trickett
? 1930-? 1930
SAINT FRANCIS Cheyenne
? 1955- 104 E. Washington
Electric
? 1930-? 1930
St. Francis 29 Washington ? 1935-? 1955 352 seats
Starlite Drive-In ? 1980-? 1985
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DECATUR COUNTY
JENNINGS
Community
? 1945-? 1950 200 seats
Electric
? 1930
NORCATUR
Community
? 1950-? 1955 175 seats
Legion
? 1930
Liberty
? 1930-? 1950 300 seats
OBERLIN
Chief ? 1940-? 1955 475 seats
Legion
? 1930
Oberlin 1906
Opera House ? 1935
Sunflower ? 1990- This is open on weekends only.
October 2007 photo: Larry Karstens and Matt Lutthans
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GROVE COUNTY
GRAINLAND
Elite
Closed by 1940
GRINNELL
Electric
? 1940-? 1940
Grinnell
? 1950-? 1955 250 seats
Lyric
Closed by 1935
QUINTER
Goveland
? 1945-? 1955
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LOGAN COUNTY
OAKLEY
Center ? 1950-? 1955
Main Street ? 1930-? 1955 380 seats Baker, A. F., Circuit owned it 1945-1950.
Oakley
1948-? 1955 500 seats
Oakley Drive-In ? 1961-? 1964 350 cars
Palace http://www.palacetheatreoakley.com/ ? 1999, 2003- This is run by high school students
Plug Hat Drive-In ? 1961 150 cars
WINONA
Winona
? 1950-? 1955
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RAWLINS COUNTY
ATWOOD
Atwood Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 250 cars
Electric
? 1930-? 1935
Jayhawk
420 main ? 1940- 350 seats
MACDONALD
L & B ? 1940-? 1955 236 seats
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SHERIDAN COUNTY
HOXIE
Palace
? 1930-? 1940
Pix
? 1945-? 1955 274 seats
SELDEN
Crystal
? 1950-? 1955 275 seats
Selden
? 1940-? 1945
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SHERMAN COUNTY
GOODLAND
Goodland Drive-In ? 1950-? 1969 198 cars Commonwealth Theatres owned this drive-in
Lyric 1914-1926
Sherman
1203 Main August 2nd, 1926- 737 seats Owners: 1935 Central States Theater Company 1940-1987 Commonwealth Theatres 1987-1990 United Artists
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THOMAS COUNTY
BREWSTER
Liberty
Main St. ? 1935-? 1950 400 seats
Opera House ? 1930
COLBY
Colby
355 N Franklin 1906-2003 1939 rebuilt 1971 2 cinemas 2003 closed
Colby Cinema and Arcade 2 1935 s. Range Av. http://www.colbycinema.com 2005-
Colby Drive-In ? 1961-? 1985 250 cars
Lyric
365 N. Franklin ? 1930-? 1950 370 seats
New
? 1940
REXFORD
Rexford
? 1940-? 1955 189 seats
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WALLACE COUNTY
SHERON SPRINGS Strand ? 1935-? 2000 350 seats 47 theatres found
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SALINA DICKINSON COUNTY
ABILENE Lyric 321 N. Bruce ? 1930-? 1964 425 seats
Bonebrake Opera House AKA: Plaza
408 N.W. 2nd 1879-? 1930
Plaza AKA: Bonebrake Opera House
408 N.W. 2nd ? 1930-2000 689 seats This theatre was being restored when in 2000 a storm blew down the roof and wall forcing the theatre to be demolished.
Seeley
? 1930-? 1935
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Trails End Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 300 cars
CHAPMAN
Chapman
? 1935-? 1955 300 seats
HERINGTON
Dreamland
7 S. Broadway ? 1930-? 1969 762 seats Commonwealth Theatres owned it 1940-1969
Eagles
Closed by 1935
Kansan
115 W. Main ? 1940-? 1950 Commonwealth Theatres owned this 559-seat cinema.
Rocket Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975 250 cars Commonwealth Theatres owned it 1961-1969
HOPE
Mov-I-Land ? 1945-? 1950 214 seats
SOLOMON
Isis
? 1930
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ELLSWORTH COUNTY
ELLSWORTH
Dickinson
Closed by 1940
Golden Bell 118 E 1st ? 1930-? 1955 Commonwealth Theatres owned it 1940-1955
Kanopolis 208 W. 1st ? 2005-
Kansan
116 N Douglas ? 1940-? 1955 Commonwealth Theatres owned it 1940-1950
Uptown
? 1935
Wiggins
? 1935 Dickinson, Glen Theatres owned it.
HOLYROOD
Charm
? 1945-? 1955 250 seats
Holyrood
? 1935-? 1940
KANOPOLIS
Dakeview Drive-In AKA: Kanopolis Drive-In
804 N. Kansas ? 1952-? 1955
Kanopolis Drive-In AKA: Drakeview Drive-In
804 N. Kansas, 1952-2006, 2011-
WILSON
Opera House ? 1935-? 1955
Screen Land Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 360 seats
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OTTAWA COUNTY
CULVER
Princess
Closed by 1940
DELPHOS
Auditorium
? 1935
Depheum
? 1950-? 1955 226 seats
MINNEAPOLIS
Cozy
? 1930-? 1935
Ritz
? 1940-? 1955 300 seats
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SALINE COUNTY
GYPSUM
Gyspum
? 1950 300 seats
Portable theatre ? 1940 Name of the theatre is unknown, but it is listed in the 1940 FDY.
Rex
Closed by 1935
SALINA
81 Drive-In Highway 81 & Belmont ? 1950-? 1985 500 cars Dickinson Theatres owned this drive-in
Art Center Cinema 242 S. Santa Fe 1997- 90 seats Art cinema.
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Central Mall 2259 S. 9th St. ? 1990- * Late 1980's opened by Dickinson Theatres with 4 screens * By 2000 expanded to 8 screens * 2006 expanded to 10 screens, four of which has stadium seating. * 2010 taken over by Showplex Cinemas
Del Hardo ? 1930
Dickinson Drive-In ? 1950
Fox AKA: Watson
159 S. Santa Fe ? 1961-? 1985 Owners: 1961-1964 NT & T Amusement Corp. 1969 Fox-Intermountain-Midwest Theatres 1975 Mann Theatres Corporation of California 1980-1985 Dickinson Theatres
Grand
? 1925-? 1930 Owners: 1925 M. B. Shanberg 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox)
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Jayhawk
139 S. Santa Fe ? 1935-? 1955 537 seats Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. owned it 1935-1950
Jerry Lewis AKA: Midstates Cinema I & II
1971-? 1975
Midstates Cinema I & II AKA: Jerry Lewis
2450 S Ninth St ? 1980-? 2005 Dickinson Theatres owned it until 2005.
Movies, The AKA: Sunset Plaza I & II
1221 W Crawford 1971-1974 American Automated Theatres, Inc owned it.
Palace
? 1920-? 1930 M. B. Shanberg owned it 1920-1925
Rocket Drive-In
? 1955-? 1980 400 cars Owners: 1969 Fox-Intermountain-Midwest Theatres 1975 Mann Theatres Corporation of California
Royal 138 N. Santa Fe ? 1925-? 1955 422 seats Owners: 1935 Fite, W. D. & R. F. 1940-1945 Fite Brothers Theatres
Strand
118 S. Santa Fe ? 1920-? 1964 748 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1961-1964 NT & T Amusement Corp.
Sunset Plaza I & II AKA: The Movies
1221 W Crawford 1974-? 2000 Dickinson Theatres owned this twin cinema.
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Vogue
222 S. Santa Fe 1922-? 1990 Dickinson Theatres owned this 400-seat cinema.
Watson AKA: Fox
159 S. Santa Fe 1931-? 1955 1,454 seats Owned by Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. It is now a performing arts center.
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WICHITA SEDGWICK COUNTY
BENTLEY Gilchrist
Closed by 1940
CHENEY
Cheney
? 1935-? 1950
DERBY
Derby
824 Nelson ? 1990-2005
Derby Plaza 7
1300 Nelson 2004-
MOUNT HOPE Community
? 1935-? 1955 Slothower Theatres owned this theatre in 1950
SPRINGDALE
71 Drive-In
? 1950
VALLEY CENTER Valley
? 1950-? 1955 Slothower Theatres owned this theatre.
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WICHITA
54 Drive-In
7901 E. Kellogg ? 1950-? 1975 650 cars Owners: 1955 Sullivan Independent Theaters 1964-1969 Commonwealth Theatres
81 Drive-In
6250 N Broadway ? 1946-? 1975 600 cars
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Airport Drive-In
3100 S. Oliver ? 1950-? 1969 Owners: 1955 Sullivan Independent Theaters 1964-1969 Commonwealth Theatres
Arcadia Water St. 1918-?
Boeing Dome Theatre 300 N McLean Blvd 2011-
Boulevard Lincoln and George Washington 1946-1984 972 seats Owners: 1950 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1961 NT & T Amusement Corp. 1969 Fox-Intermountain-Midwest Theatres 1975 Mann Theatres Corporation of California The Rocky Horror Picture Show played here for many years.
Calico Cat 7520 W. Kellogg ? 1970-? 1980 Adult cinema.
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Camelot Cinema 3909 W Pawnee St Adult Cinema Closed by 2012
Cinema East 6
320 N Rock 1974-2000 Fire in 1995, it was opened by Bill Warren. There were 4 screens at one time Owners: 1974 American Entertainment Theatres (Warren) 1985 Commonwealth Theatres 1987 United Artists 1995 Crown Cinema Corporation 1998 Wallace Theatres Corporation
Cinemas West 4
9034 W Central 1977-2002 1,100 seats Owners: 1977 American Entertainment Theatres (Warren) 1985 Commonwealth Theatres 1987 United Artists 1995 Crown Cinema Corporation 1998 Wallace Theatres Corporation 2000 others
Circle Cinema 2570 S Seneca St ? 1975-? 2010 Adult movies were shown here.
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Civic
719 W Douglas ? 1940-? 1964 900 seats Sullivan Independent Theaters owned it 1955-1964
Colonial 117 N. Market ? 1917
Corral 410 E. Douglas ? 1940-? 1950
Country, The Drive-In
? 1975 Commonwealth Theatres owned this drive-in
Home of the Big Pictures Crawford
211 S Topeka 1910-? 1955 800 seats Sullivan Independent Theaters owned it in 1955
Crest 4825 E Douglas 1948-1990 Owners: 1955 Sullivan Independent Theaters 1964 Commonwealth Theatres 1987 United Artists
1989
Derby Drive-In
? 1964-? 1969 Commonwealth Theatres owned this drive-in
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Dumbar 1007 Cleveland August 15th, 1941-? 1955 Dickinson Theatres owned this 467-seat Afro-American theatre.
Fox
153 N. Water St. October 23rd, 1969-? 1980 Twinned in the late 1970's Owned by Mann Theatres Corporation of California since the early 1970's
Holland
? 1920-? 1925
K 42 Drive-In
4308 Southwest Blvd ? 1950-1986 450 cars
Kansas
221 E. Douglas 1921-? 1945 300 seats
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Landmark Drive-In 2 AKA: Starlite Drive-In
3928 S Hydraulic 1974-1999
Mall Cinema
3999 E. Henry ? 1975-? 1985 Owners: 1975 Mann Theatres Corporation of California 1985 Dickinson Theatres
Mall Cinema
4055 E Harry 1986-1999 Dickinson Theatres owned this cinemas Opened with 4 screens and down to 3 cinemas in the late 1990's
Maple
? 1920
Marple AKA: State
417 E. Douglas
Wichita’s Finest Meadowlark twin Drive-In
4445 E. Harry St. ? 1950-? 1985 360 cars Owners: 1955 Slothower Theatres 1964-1985 Commonwealth Theatres
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Miller 115 N Broadway May 1,1922-1972 1,956 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1961-1964 NT & T Amusement Corp. 1969-1972 Fox-Intermountain-Midwest Theatres This was the largest movie palace in Wichita.
Movie Machine 5 AKA: Towne West I,II,III,IV & V
4600 E Kellogg December 2002- Warren Theatres owns this cinema.
Movies, The Twin
? 1975 American Automated Theatres, Inc owned this Twin cinema. 34 listings
New ? 1940-? 1945
Nomar 2141 N Market April 3rd, 1929-? 1980 700 seats Mexican and Chinese movies were shown in 1980
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North Rock 14
3151 Penstemon Rd 1998-2012 Dickinson Theatres owns this cinema. There are plans to close it for an office building.
North Rock 6
3242 N Rock 1987-2003 Dickinson Theatres owns this cinema. There were plans to make this a 20-plex but the city refused and Dickinson built a separate 14-screen cinema instead. It is now a school.
Novelty
410 E Douglas ? 1930-? 1955 300 seats Sproule Theater Circuit owned it in 1950
Old Town 5
2003- Warren Theatres owns this downtown cinema.
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Orpheum
200 N Broadway 1922-1965 1,659 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1961-1965 NT & T Amusement Corp. Reopened as a performing arts center in 2005, Renovations in 2007.
Palace
311 E Douglas 1908-? 1964 1,234 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1950 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1955-1964 Sullivan Independent Theaters
Palace East 10 AKA: Premiere Palace 10
11010 E Kellogg 1991-2001 Warren Theatres owns this cinema.
Palace West 8
535 South Ridge Road 1990- Warren Theatres owns this cinema.
Pawnee 1,2,3,4
501 E Pawnee (SE corner) ? 1975-2000 Owners: 1975 Commonwealth Theatres 1987 United Artists 1995 Crown Cinema Corporation
Pawnee Drive-In
Pawnee and Broadway ? 1955-? 1975 400 cars
Plainview
3767 Ross Parkway ? 1950 998 seats
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Premiere Palace 10 AKA: Palace East 10
11010 E Kellogg 2001-2008 Warren Theatres sold it in 2007 and closed in 2008.
Princess
1908-? 1925 The Joan Finney State Office Building now stands on its site.
Rainbow Drive-In
3928 S Hydraulic ? 1961-1974 500 cars Slothower Theatres owned it 1931-1964
Regent
? 1920
Roxy
121 W Douglas ? 1945-? 1955 364 seats
Sandra
121 E William 1939-1955 640 seats Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. owned it 1942-1950
Sky-Vue Drive-In
? 1950-? 1969 450 cars Sproule Theater Circuit owned it in 1950
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Southern
406 S Harry ? 1940-? 1964 450 seats Owners: 1945 Mrs. T. H. Slothhower 1950-1964 Slothower Theatres
Starlite Drive-In 2 AKA: Landmark Drive-In
3928 S Hydraulic 1999-
State
417 E Douglas ? 1935-? 1964 300 seats Owners: 1945 Mrs. T. H. Slothhower 1950-1964 Slothower Theatres
Strand
? 1955
Sunset East Harry Street at Ellis Street 1952-? 1980 Owners: 1955-1961 Slothower Theatres 1964-1980 Commonwealth Theatres
1,200 feet of tubing were used in this theatre’s display.
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Terrace Drive-In AKA: K-42 Drive-In
2701 N Hillside ? 1955-? 1985 Owners: 1961 Slothower Theatres 1961-1985 Commonwealth Theatres
Tower N. Oliver & E. Central July 16th, 1948-1957 1,000 seats Sullivan Independent Theaters owned it in 1955
Towne East 1-2 7700 E Kellogg 1976-August 2000 Owners: 1976-1990 General Cinemas 1995 Crown Cinema Corporation 1998-2000 Wallace Theatres Corporation
Towne East 3-6
7700 E Kellogg ? 1985-? 1995 Owners: 1985-1990 General Cinemas 1995 Crown Cinema Corporation
Towne West I,II,III,IV & V AKA: Movie Machine
4600 E Kellogg ? 1985-2001 Owners: 1985-1990 General Cinemas 1995 Crown Cinema Corporation 1998-2000 Wallace Theatres Corporation
Twin Lakes 2
2030 N. Amidon ? 1975-? 1990 Owners: 1975-1987 Commonwealth Theatres 1987-1990 United Artists
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Uptown3207 E Douglas 1927-? 1975 1,386 seats Owners: 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1961-1964 NT & T Amusement Corp. 1969 Fox-Intermountain-Midwest Theatres 1975 Mann Theatres Corporation of California * 1927 opened * October 25, 1961-1964 Cinerama was shown * 1975 closed as a cinema. * 1976 reopened as a dinner theatre
Victory
607 E Douglas ? 1950-? 1975 590 seats Adult movies in the 1970’s.
Vogue Art 417 E. Douglas ? 1970-1977 Adult cinema This was raided by police on February 10th, 1977.
Warren 20 (13th Av.) 11611 13th av 2002- 20 screens in 2005 This cinema features an large lobby and concession stand, marble columns, terrazzo lobby floors, granite-tile bathrooms with 26 stalls and free toiletries in the women's room, diner, lounge, game room, nursery, cry rooms, THX sound/picture in every theater, top-of-the line German film projectors, digital surveillance system. It is owned by Warren Theatres.
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Warren 17 & IMAX (21th St.) 9150 W 21st St 1996- Opened with 10 screens and expanded to 13 and to 17 screens. It is owned by Warren Theatres. A separate IMAX screen was installed in 2010 as well as renovations to the other 17 cinemas and financed by a loan from the city.
West 903 W Douglas ? 1930-? 1950 500 seats
West Point Drive-In
? 1955
Westport Drive-In
401 South West 1959-? 1980
Westway Cinema
? 1985 Commonwealth Theatres owned this theatre.
Wichita
310 E Douglas 1918-? 1969 920 seats Owners: 1930 Wesco Corporation (Controlled by Fox) 1935-1955 Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. 1961-1964 NT & T Amusement Corp. 1969 Fox-Intermountain-Midwest Theatres
Wonderland Ackerman Island Amusement Park
MAIZE Maize cinema and IMAX
K-96 soute side of 53rd Dickinson Theatres is building theatre. Building for 2008-9
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WICHITA FALLS Majestic
? 1930 75 Total 579 theatres