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Indianapolis movie theatres

1/1/2012

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INDIANAPOLIS BEECH GROVE Beech Grove AKA: Palace

611 Main 1938-1940

Grove

? 1940-? 1955 Settos Theaters owned this 246-seat theatre.

Palace AKA: Beech Grove

611 Main 1928-1938

CLERMONT

Deluxe Drive-In

10310 US 136 West 1950-? 1985, ? 2005-2007

INDIANAPOLIS

Alamo AKA: Keystone, Rodeo

152 N Illinois 1924-1945 535 seats * 1915 opened as Keystone * April 13, 1924 renamed Alamo by Olsen and Marks * Owner 1930: Central Amusements * November 16, 1945 renamed Rodeo * June 1959 closed

Alhambra

44 W. Washington 1912-? 1920 Central Amusements owned this theatre.

Ambassador

113 N Illinois AKA: Illinois, Isis, Ambassador July 23

rd, 1933-? 1955

500 seats * 1910 construction started on the Illinois * February 29

th, 1914 opened as Isis

* 1921 renamed Terminal * July 23

rd, 1933 renamed Ambassador

* Late 1950’s closed Marcus Enterprises owned it in 1950

Apex

? 1925 Fred Sanders owned it in 1925

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Apollo

15 N Illinois 1922-1940 1,200 seats * May 27, 1922 opened * 1928 the first sound movie opened * 1940 became the only newsreel theatre, which did not do well; it closed April 11, 1940 when it could not get first-run films. It became a department store.

Arcade AKA: Bell, Morris

1911 W. Morris 1922-1948 * 1922 opened as Arcade * November 10, 1948 renamed Bell * February 28, 1975 renamed Morris

Arlington

? 1940 Cantor Brothers owned this theatre.

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Arlington

1025 N Arlington 1949-1983 1,100 seats * 1949 opened with 1,100 seats * 1953 renovated for CinemaScope with and extension out the back of the theatre. * 1950's until early 1970's this theatre was showcase for Walt Disney movies. * 1956 1,324 seats * 1970's the owner leashed out his concession stand to a nationally known food service company, which was taken over by that company. * 1982 new owners take it over * 1983 closed and became an Ace hardware store.

Art AKA: Old Trails

5760 W Washington 1967-1971 * March 15, 1928 opened as Old Trails with 580 seats * 1939 renovated * August 1967 renamed Art Theater * 1971 closed and demolished

Atlas AKA: Douglas

1403 E 19th St 1911-1922 500 seats * 1911 opened as the Atlas theatre with 500 seats * 1922 renamed Douglas, in later years it became and Afro-American theatre. * 1950 closed

Avalon

2119 Prospect ? 1935-? 1950 325 seats

Avenue

? 1950 Afro-American theatre.

Bairs

1044 Virginia AKA: South Side 1915-1916 * 1915 opened as Bairs * 1916 renamed South Side * Late 1920's closed

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Bell AKA: Arcade, Morris 1911 W Morris 1948-1975 * 1922 opened as Arcade * November 10, 1948 renamed Bell * February 28, 1975 renamed Morris

Bel-Air Drive-In

Kentucty and Tibb 1950-1980 Wisper & Wetman, Inc. owned this drive-in 1975-1980

Belmont 2043 W. Washington 1915-? 1955 300 seats * 1915 opened with 509 seats * Late 1940's taken over by Indianapolis Co-Operative Theaters, Inc. * Late 1950's closed and demolished for a strip mall.

Best AKA: Jewell, Northwestern

2648 Northwestern 1913-1914 * 1913 opened as Best * 1914 renamed Jewell * 1915 renamed Northwestern * 1930 closed

Bijou

108 E. Washington Feburary 10, 1906-December 25, 1941 580 seats * February 10, 1906 opened as the first cinema in Indianapolis, it was a penny arcade. * December 25, 1941 closed

Broadway

AKA: Majestic, Mutual 130 S Illinois 1919-1926 * September 2, 1907 opened as Majestic with 1,675 seats * December 25, 1919 renamed Broadway * October 31, 1926 renamed Mutual * June 1955 closed

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Capitol AKA: Metropolitan, Park, Lyceum, Strand, Capitol

148 W. Washington ? 1930-? 1945 * September 27

th, 1858 opened as Metropolitan

* 1882 renamed Park * 1897 rebuilt as Park after a fire * August 1913 renamed Lyceum * January 1916 renamed Strand * September renamed Park again * September 26

th, 1923 renamed Capitol

* September 17th

, 1935 closed

Capitol ? 1930-? 1945 This was an Afro-American theatre.

Carlyle

2600 Shadeland September 29, 1965-1975 * September 29, 1965 opened with 650 seats * 1975 closed

Castleton Arts 3

6135 E 86th S 2001-2005 American Multi-Cinemas owned this theatre.

Castleton Square I,II & III

6135 E 86th S September 29

th, 1972-2001

Seating: 384, 299, 293 with a total of 976 * September 29, 1972 opened with 3 cinemas by General Cinemas * Late 1970's 3 more screens opens in the mall * Early 1990's 3 cinemas in the mall are closed * 2001 became Castleton Arts * 2002 sold to American Multi-Cinemas * 2005 closed

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Castleton Square 14 6020 E. 82

nd St.

December 14th

, 2007 AMC owns this cinema.

Cherry Tree 10 9529 E Washington ? 1990-2005 * Late 1980's opened by Loew's * 1998 sold to Loews Cineplex * 2005 closed

Children's Museum Cinedome IMAX 3000 N Meridian 1996-2002

Cinema

16th/Delaware ? 1940-? 1955, 1959-? 550 seats This reopened as an art cinema in 1959. Indianapolis Co-Operative Theaters, Inc. owned it 1950-1955

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Circle

45 Monument Circle August 30

th, 1916-? 1980

2,638 seats Owners: 1930 Warner Brothers 1935 Monarch Theaters 1940-1945 Fourth Avenue Amusements 1950-1969 Greater Indianapolis 1975-1980 United Artists It's now a performing arts center called the Hilbert Circle Theater.

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Circle Center Starport 9 & Showscan 49 W Marland St ? 1998- Owners: 1998 United Artists 2002 Regal Cinemas The Showscan closed a few years later. Photo: WWW.Cinematour.com

Clearwater Crossing 12 4016 E 82nd St 1993-December 13

th, 2007

Owners: 1995 General Cinemas 2002 American Multi-Cinemas This was the first new cinema to be built in the Indianapolis area in 10 years.

College Park AKA: Movie Buff Theatre

3535 W 82nd st ? 1990-July 12

th, 2009

* Late 1980's opened with 10 screens by Loew's * Late 1990's a 5-screen extension was built * 1998 taken over by Loews Cineplex * 2006 taken over by American Multi-Cinemas * July 12

th, 2009 closed

* April 29th

, 2011 reopened by Leigh Friedman as Movie Buff Theatre

Colonial AKA: Colonial, Empress, Fox

240 N. Illinois 1910-?

Columbia


http://www.cinematour.com/

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Coronet AKA: Talbot, Encore

2143 N. Talbot 1956-1962 542 seats * 1927 opened as Talbot. It had 1,042 seats * 1956 renamed Coronet * 1962 renamed Encore * 1967 became the Black Curtain Dinner Theater * 1970 closed and demolished

Cozy

136 N Illinois 1930-1957 * 1914 opened as Palm 1 with 650 seats * 1930 renovated and renamed Cozy by Central Amusements * May 14, 1938 it shown a marijuana drug expose film called "Assassin of Youth" * 1950 owned by Marcus Enterprises * 1957 closed and demolished for an office building. 325 seats

Daisy AKA: Palace

2540 W Michigian 1915-? 1955 699 seats * 1908 opened as Palace * 1915 renamed Daisy * As of 2005 it is still vacant

Douglass AKA: Atlas

1403 E ? 19th St 1922-1950 300 seats Owner in 1925: James Hill * 1911 opened as the Atlas theatre with 500 seats * 1922 renamed Douglas, in later years it became and Afro-American theatre. * 1950 closed

Dream AKA: Nagels Grand

2335 Station 1915-1955 * 1915 opened as Dream with 400 seats * 1925 renamed Nagels Grand theater * 1955 closed Indianapolis Co-Operative Theaters, Inc. owned it in 1950

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Eagle Highlands 10

4015 Shore ? 1998 Owners: 1998 United Artists 2002 Regal Cinemas

East Side Drive-In

? 1950

Eastgate Cinema I & II

7150 E Washington 1973-1987 General Cinemas owned this cinema.

Eastgate VI

7150 E Washington 1986-2004 Owners: 1990 General Cinemas 2002 American Multi-Cinemas

Eastgate 16 General Cinemas had plans to build this for 2003 or 2004, but the deal sell through when Simon sold the mall.

Eastland

4603 E 10th St 1928-1931 * 1928 opened as Eastland Theater * 1931 renamed Emerson. * Late 1950's closed Owner in 1950 Cantor Theaters

Eastwood

6800 Pendleton Pike September 11

th, 1968-? 1985

600 seats * 1968 opened by Y & W Theatres with "The Impossible Years" it had a rustic design. * 1974 it installed a larger screen for the reissue of This is Cinerama * May 25, 1977 Star Wars played here * Late 1980's closed * 1990's Zayre opened its garden center garden in front of the theater; it is no longer seen from the parking lot or street.

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Emerson

4603 E 10th St 1931-? 1955 542 seats * 1928 opened as Eastland Theater * 1931 renamed Emerson. * 1950 Owned by Cantor Theaters * Late 1950's stopped showing movies; it's now a concert hall.

Empress AKA: Fox, Colonial

240 N. Illinois.

Emroe


Encore AKA: Coronet, Talbot

2143 N. Talbot 1962-1967 * 1927 opened as Talbot. it had 1,042 seats * 1956 renamed Coronet * 1962 renamed Encore * 1967 became the Black Curtain Dinner Theater * 1970 closed and demolished

Encore Moviez 6

9054 Rockville ? 2000-2006 Second-run cinema.

English


English Opera House

? 1920

Esquire AKA: Garrick

2961 N Illinois 1939-? 1969 550 seats * Opened as Garrick in 1914 * November 3, 1939 renamed Esquire * Owner in 1950: Cantor Theaters * Owner 1961-1964 Central Amusements * Owner in 1969 Priority Theatres

Esquire AKA: Jerry Lewis

8335 E. Pendleton Pike 1973-? 1975 This was owned by Kerasotes for a short time. It opened as a Jerry Lewis Cinema in August 1972

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Family 17 Kentucky 1908-? 1923

Famous AKA: Pioneer, Hortense, Famous

513 Indiana 1927-1930 * 1916 opened as Pioneer * 1922 renamed Hortense * 1927 renamed Famous * 1930 closed This was a “Negro” theatre

Festival AKA: Irving

5507 E Washington ? 1971-1994 http://www.theirving.com * 1913 opened by the Idle Hour Amusement Company * 1926 the theatre was renovated with the addition of an 2nd floor, 50 ft longer, 2 storefronts and some apartments. * Early 1970's new owners buys this building and renames it the Festival to show adult movies. * 1994 closed * 1997 Parker King buys it and sells it to Irving Theater LLC in October 2005 * June 3rd 2006 soft opening * October 2006 grand opening.

Fountain Square

1105 Shelby 1928-? 1955 1,382 seats * 1928 opened as a vaudeville and movie house * 1935 Owned by Goulden, Louis B. Enterprises * Late 1950's closed * Now a banquet hall.

Fox AKA: Colonial, Empress, Fox

240 N. Illinois 1937-? 1945

http://www.theirving.com/

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Gaiety AKA: New Unique, Indiana, Paramount

411 E Washington 1907-1933 * 1905 opened as New Unique * 1906 renamed Indiana * 1907 renamed Gayety Owners: 1920 United Exhibitors 1925 F. J. Rembusch 1930 Central Amusements * 1933 renamed Paramount

Galaxy Stadium 14

8105 E 96th Av ? 2000- Owners: 2000 United Artists 2002 Regal Cinemas

Garden AKA: Roxie, Hi-Glen

2723 E Washington 1914-1935 * 1914 opened as Garden with 550 seats * 1935 rename Roxie * 1937 renamed Hi-Glen * 1945 closed

Garfield

2203 Shelby 1916-1955 350 seats

Garfield Airdome

220x Shelby 1911-? 1916

Garrick AKA: Esquire

2961 N Illinois 1914-1939 * Opened as Garrick in 1914 * 1930 owner: A. C. Zaring * November 3, 1939 renamed Esquire

Gem

225 W. Washington 1908-1942 Owned by F. J. Rembusch in 1930 This was an “Negro” theatre.

Georgetown

4180 Lafayette Road August 29

th, 1965-? 1980

650 seats Priority Theatres owned this theatre.

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Georgetown 14

3898 Lafayette Road 2005- Republic Theatres owns this cinema.

Glendale Cinemas

1-3 at 5988 N Rural 4-6 at 6110 N. Keystone July 26, 1967-? 1998 * July 26, 1967 opened by General Cinemas with 2 cinemas at 5988 N. Rural. Seating: 956, 495 * September 24, 1974 Glendale III & IV opened at 6110 N. Keystone. Seating: 850 600 * Early 1980's 6 screens. * February 1993 "the Glendale embezzlement" took place when a dozen employees stole $80,000. They were fired and banned from any General Cinemas. The state refused to prosecute. * Late 1990's closed Seating: 1-3 472 474 473 4-6 375 375 575 Total 2,744 seats

Glendale 12 AKA: ShowPlace Glendale 12

6101 N Keystone av in the Glendale Mall. 2010- This is owned by Landmark Theatres.

Golden AKA: Sheridan

6116 E Washington 1937-1939 * February 14, 1937 opened as Golden with 660 seats * October 1939 renamed Sheridan * 1953 closed * Later years: demolished

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Granada

1045 Virginia April 8

th, 1928-1951

1,417 seats * April 8

th, 1928 opened for the Universal Picture

chain * 1932 first theatre in Indianapolis to screen a foreign sound movie "Tierra Madre" * 1951 stopped showing movies * 1990's reopened as the Murphy Art Centre

Greenbriar Cinema Grill 2 AKA: Greenbriar I & II, Jerry Lewis Twin

1289 W 86th st 2002- * May 23, 1973 opened as Jerry Lewis Twin * Mid 1970's renamed Greenbriar I & II * 1990 owned by Heaston Productions * 1995 CTS Heaston Theatres, Inc. owned it * Late 1990's closed * Jan 1

st, 2001 reopened as a Green Briar Cinema

Grill by James Duffy. * May 2012 closed 2 cinemas of 350 seat each.

Greenbriar I & II 1289 W 86th st 1973-? 1998

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Hamilton

2116 10th st 1916-1976 483 seats Owner in 1950: Indianapolis Co-Operative Theaters, Inc. Adult movies in the 1970’s.

Hi-Glen

2723 E Washington 1937-1945 550 seats * 1914 opened as Garden with 550 seats * 1935 rename Roxie * 1937 renamed Hi-Glen * 1945 closed

Hills Indiana

412 Indiana ? 1940-? 1955 520 seats

Hollywood

1502 Roosevelt 1932-1953 500 seats * 1914 opened as Pleasant Hour with 640 seats * 1926 renamed Sheldon * 1932 renamed Hollywood * 1950 owned by Indianapolis Co-Operative Theaters, Inc. * 1953 closed

Hollywood Bar and Filmworks

247 South Meridian 1991-2006 http://www.filmworksonline.com/ * November 1, 1991 opened, the first new cinema in Downtown in more than 50 years * December 1999 a 2nd cinema opened downstairs. it has the highest seat occupancy rate in the Midwest.

Hortense AKA: Pioneer, Hortense, Famous


Howard

1601 Howard ? 1930-? 1950 460 seats

Idle Hour

? 1925 Metzger and Allen owned this theatre.

http://www.filmworksonline.com/

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Illinois 113 N Illinois AKA: Illinois, Isis, Ambassador 1910 500 seats * 1910 construction started on the Illinois * February 29




* Late 1950’s closed

IMAX At White River Park

650 W Washington 1996-

Indiana AKA: New Unique, Gayety, Paramount

411 E Washington 1906-1907 * 1905 opened as New Unique * 1906 renamed Indiana * 1907 renamed Gayety * 1933 renamed Paramount

Indiana 128 W Washington 1927-1975 3,313 seats * 1927 opened with 3,133 seats by Warner Brothers * 1935 owned by Monarch Theaters * 1940 owned by 4th Avenue Amusements * September 27, 1960-May 31, 1964 Cinerama was shown here. * 1940-1975 owned by Greater Indianapolis * 1975 stopped showing movies. * 1977 started to show live plays from the Indiana Reportory Theatre.

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Indiana

410 Indiana ? 1930-? 1935 Afro-American theatre

Indianapolis 8 AKA: Movies 8

10455 E Washington St 1989-? 1995 Cinemark owns this cinema.

Indianapolis Hippodrome ? 1910

Irving AKA: Festival

5507 E Washington December 3

rd, 1913-? 1970

765 seats http://www.theirving.com * 1913 opened by the Idle Hour Amusement Company * 1926 the theatre was renovated with the addition of an 2nd floor, 50 ft longer, 2 storefronts and some apartments. * Early 1970's new owners buy this building and renames it the Festival to show adult movies. * 1994 closed * 1997 Parker King buys it and sells it to Irving Theater LLC in October 2005 * June 3rd 2006 soft opening * October 2006 grand opening.

Isis

113 N Illinois AKA: Illinois, Isis, Ambassador 1914-1921 500 seats * 1910 construction started on the Illinois * February 29




* Late 1950’s closed Central Amusements owned this theatre.

http://www.theirving.com/

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Jerry Lewis Twin

4044 S Keystone 1971-1973 * November 17, 1971 opened as Jerry Lewis Twin Cinema * May 23, 1973 renamed South Keystone Twin Cinema. * 2001 closed * 2002 reopened as Key Cinemas * 2009 closed

Jerry Lewis Twin AKA: Greenbrier

1289 W 86th st May 23, 1973-? 1975 * May 23, 1973 opened as Jerry Lewis Twin * Mid 1970's renamed Greenbriar I & II * 1990 owned by Heaston Productions * 1995 CTS Heaston Theatres, Inc. owned it * Late 1990's closed * 2002 reopened as a Green Briar Cinema Grill 2 cinemas of 350 seat each.

Jerry Lewis AKA: Esquire

8335 E. Pendleton Pike August 1972-1973

Jewell AKA: Best, Northwestern

2648-Northwestern 1914-1915 * 1913 opened as Best * 1914 renamed Jewell as an Afro-American Theatre. * 1915 renamed Northwestern * 1930 closed

Keith's AKA: Grand Opera House

117 N Pennsylvania September 5

th, 1910-July 30

th, 1964

1,320 seats * September 13

th, 1875 opened as Grand Opera

House with 1,608 seats * September 5

th, 1910 reopened as B. F. Keith’s

Theater using the three back walls of the older theatre. * 1957 the interior was rebuilt * July 30

th, 1964 closed.

Owner 1950-1964 Greater Indianapolis

Key Cinemas 2 AKA: Jerry Lewis 4044 S. Keystone 2002-2009 * November 17, 1971 opened as Jerry Lewis Twin Cinema * May 23, 1973 renamed South Keystone Twin Cinema. * 2001 closed * 2002 reopened as Key Cinemas * 2009 closed

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Keystone AKA: Alamo, Rodeo

152 N Illinois 1915-1924 * 1915 opened as Keystone * April 13, 1924 renamed Alamo * November 16, 1945 renamed Rodeo * June 1959 closed

Keystone Art 6

8702 Keystone Crossings December 9

th, 2005-

This is owned by Landmark Theatres

Lafayette 8 4751 Century Square ? 1990-2001 2879 seats Seating: 1-5: 546 527 305 293 308 6-8: 308 308 284 Loew's and Loews Cineplex owned this cinema.

Lafayette Drive-In

Lafayette and 38th ? 1955-? 1985 Owners: 1961-1964 Cantor Amusements Corp. 1969-1980 Priority Theatres

Lafayette Square

3919 Lafayette June 26, 1968-? 1998 * 1968 opened as a single screen by General Cinemas * 1970’s 2 cinemas

Lafayette Square 6 4571 Century Plaza ? 1990-2001 Owners: 1990-1993 Loew’s 1993-1998 Sony Theatres Management 1998-2001 Loews Cineplex Entertainment

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Lenwood

? 1920 United Exhibitors owned this theatre.

Lido

786 Indiana ? 1936-? 1964 This Afro-American theatre had 500 seats.

Lincoln

1531 S East st 1912-? 1915 392 seats

Lincoln Square AKA: Family, Rialto

17 Kentucky 1908-? 1955 * 1908 opened as Family * 1923 renamed Lincoln Square from Rialto

Little Doo AKA: Two Johns

760 Indiana 1909-1911 * 1909 opened as Little Doo * 1911 became Two Johns. The theatre was named after the two owners that were both John. * 1959 closed

Loew's AKA: Palace, State

35 N Pennsylvania 1941-1970 2,474 seats Loew's owned this theatre. * February 14

th, 1921 opened as State

* March 3rd

, 1928 renamed Palace * 1941 renamed Loew’s * April 12

th, 1970 closed

Loew's Quad AKA: Norgate

7225 N Keystone av October 6, 1971-? 1980 Loew's owned this theatre.

Lyceum AKA: Metropolitan, Park, Lyceum, Strand, Capitol

148 W. Washington 1913-1916 * September 27




* September 17th

, 1935 closed

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Lyric

135 N Illinois 1906-1969 1,890 seats * 1906 the first Lyric was built, it was just a room with folding chairs nailed into rows with 200 seats * April 1912 construction started on the second Lyric. It had 1,400 seats. * October 14, 1912 opened * April 20, 1919-September 1, 1919 renovations by Central Amusements * 1926 another renovation adds a new 4-story building, new lobby, and offices for Central Amusements Co., Air Conditioning, and the largest changeable marquee in the state, which 10x50x16 deep (feet). * February 2, 1940: Frank Sinatra made his debut with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra on the stage * 1950-1969 owned by Greater Indianapolis * December 14, 1955 Elvis Presley played on stage. * May 24-August 29, 1956 another renovation ads Todd-AO for Oklahoma. * March 31, 1965-January 17, 1967 Sound of Music * 1969 closed and demolished Http://www.lyric-theatre.com/

Majestic AKA: Broadway, Mutual

130 S Illinois September 2, 1907-1919 * September 2, 1907 opened as Majestic with 1,675 seats * December 25, 1919 renamed Broadway * October 31, 1926 renamed Mutual * June 1955 closed

Manhattan

? 1925-? 1930 F. J. Rembusch owned this theatre in 1930

Mars

3833 Farnsworth ? 1945-? 1955 322 seats

Mecca

733 N Noble 1912-1952 526 seats

Metropolitan AKA: Metropolitan, Park, Lyceum, Strand, Capitol

148 W. Washington 1913-1916 * September 27




* September 17th

, 1935 closed

Minster Smith’s Theater 39 N. Illinois 1919-1922

http://www.lyric-theatre.com/

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Moon-Lite Drive-In

? 1950

Morris AKA: Arcade, Bell

1911 W Morris 1975-? 1975 * 1922 opened as Arcade * November 10, 1948 renamed Bell * February 28, 1975 renamed Morris

Movie Buff Theatre 14 AKA: College Park

3535 W 82nd st ? 1990-July 12

th, 2009

* Late 1980's opened with 10 screens by Loew's as College Park * Late 1990's a 5-screen extension was built * 1998 taken over by Loews Cineplex * 2006 taken over by American Multi-Cinemas * July 12

th, 2009 closed

* April 29th

, 2011 reopened by Leigh Friedman as Movie Buff Theatre

Mr. Smith's

39 N Illinois 1919-1922

Murat 502 N. Jersey St. This was used for roadshow movies in the 1950’s.

Mutual AKA: Broadway, Majestic

130 S Illinois October 31, 1926-1955 * September 2, 1907 opened as Majestic with 1,675 seats * December 25, 1919 renamed Broadway * October 31, 1926 renamed Mutual * June 1955 closed

My

? 1930

Nagels Grand AKA: Dream

2335 Station St. 1925

New Sherman

? 1961-? 1975

New Unique

411 E Washington 1905-1906 750 seats

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Nora

1300 E 86th 1966-? 1975 * February 6, 1966 opened with 950 seats by the Vogue Theatre Chain and it considered being a luxury "Living Room" theatre. * 1973 renovated * Late 1970's closed

Northeastern

? 1930

Northgate Quad AKA: Loew's Twin, Loew's Quad

7225 N Keystone av ? 1985-? 1998 Loew's owned this theatre.

Northside AKA: Ritz

3430 N Illinois 1958-1962 * February 22, 1927 opened as Ritz * August 1958 renamed Northside * 1962 became a burlesque theatre; strippers and management were hauled off to court. * June 1970 remodeled and all the seats are removed to become a rock concert venue. * 1972 renamed Ritz and closed later that year

Northstar

2445 Centreal ? 1925-1930 400 seats A. C. Zaring owned this theatre in 1930

Northwestern AKA: Best, Jewell, Northwestern

2648 Northwestern (Dr. Martin Luther King) 1915-1930 * 1913 opened as Best * 1914 renamed Jewell * 1915 Northwestern This Afro-American theatre had 450 seats

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Ohio

40 W Ohio 1919-1970 1,000 seats * November 15, 1919 opened * Owner in 1925: Cantor Amusements Corp. * Owner in 1930 Warner Brothers * May 1932 first reserved seat talkie: "Grand Hotel" * 1933 shown "This Nude World" and the first sex film called "The 7th Commandment" * 1940-1970 Owner: Settos Theaters * 1970 closed and demolished

Old Trails

5760 W Washington 1928-1967 586 seats * March 15, 1928 opened as Old Trails with 580 seats * 1939 renovated * 1955-1961 owned by Sconce Theaters * August 1967 renamed Art Theater * 1971 closed and demolished

Oliver AKA: Savoy

1223 Oliver 1935-1945 * 1914 opened as Savoy with 298 seats * 1935 renamed Oliver * late 1940's renamed Savoy * 1955 closed

Oriental 1105 S Meridian 1910-1958 1,464 seats Owners: 1930-1935 Bair's Theaters 1950-1955 Amusement Enterprises

Orpheum

? 1930

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Palace AKA: Daisy

2540 W Michigan 1908-1915 699 seats * 1908 opened as Palace * 1915 renamed Daisy * As of 2005 it is still vacant

Palace AKA: Palace, State

35 N Pennsylvania 1928-1941 2,474 seats Loew's owned this theatre. * February 14


* March 3rd


th, 1970 closed

Palm I

136 N Illinois 1914-1930 Owner in 1925: Soubier Amusements Co.

Paramount

411 E Washington 1933-? 1950 750 seats * 1905 opened as New Unique * 1906 renamed Indiana * 1907 renamed Gayety * 1933 renamed Paramount

Park

2441 Martindale (Dr. Andrew J. Brown) ? 1940-? 1964 Williston, D. M. owned this 765-seat theatre.

Park AKA: Metropolitan, Park, Lyceum, Strand, Capitol

148 W. Washington 1882-1913, 1916-1923 * September 27




* September 17th

, 1935 closed

Parker

2930 E 10th St ? 1935-? 1950 350 seats Owners: 1940 Cantor Brothers 1950 Cantor Theaters

Pioneer AKA: Pioneer, Hortense, Famous


Pixy

? 1961-? 1975 Scocne Theatres owned this theatre.

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Pleasant Hour

1504 Roosevelt 1914-1926 * 1914 opened as Pleasant Hour with 640 seats * 1926 renamed Sheldon * 1932 renamed Hollywood * 1953 closed

Princess

? 1930

Regal 2464 Dr Martin Luther King AKA: Rego ? 1935-? 1950 This Afro-American theatre had 390 seats.

Regency I & II

7900 US 31 South November 10th, 1965-? 1983 Priority Theatres owned this 1,300-seat twin cinema.

Regent

42 S Illinois ? 1910-? 1950 Cantor Amusements Corp. owned it 1925-1930

Rego

? 1955

Rex

3026 Dr Martin Luther King (Was Northwestern) 1926-1952 662 seats

Rialto

? 1920-? 1930 Owners: 1920 United Exhibitors 1925 F. J. Rembusch

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Ritz

3430 N Illinois 1927-1958 1,035 seats * February 22, 1927 opened as Ritz * 1930-1935 owner: Bair's Theaters * August 1958 renamed Northside * 1962 became a burlesque theatre; strippers and management were hauled off to court. * June 1970 remodeled and all the seats are removed to become a rock concert venue. * 1972 renamed Ritz and closed later that year

Rivoli 3155 E 10th st 1927-1992 1,200 seats * 1927 opened by Carl Laemmle Jr. of Universal Pictures * 1937 Universal sells it * 1950 owner Cantor Theaters * 1961 owner: Cantor Amusements Corp. * 1970's became an adult cinema * 1992 closed because of indecency violations * 2004 reopened as a concert hall, it is now being restored. Http://www.rivolitheatre.org

http://www.rivolitheatre.org/

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Rockville Drive-In ? 1950

Rodeo

150 N Illinois 1945-1959 500 seats Cantor Theaters owned this theatre. * 1915 opened as Keystone * April 13, 1924 renamed Alamo * November 16, 1945 renamed Rodeo * June 1959 closed

Roosevelt

1429 S. Meridian Street 1923-1935 * 1923 opened with 1,200 seats * June 25, 1935 burned with a packed house, no one was killed in the fire.

Roxie

2723 E Washington 1935-1937 550 seats * 1914 opened as Garden with 550 seats * 1935 rename Roxie * 1937 renamed Hi-Glen * 1945 closed

Roxy

? 1935

Royal ? 1925 Soubier Amusements Co. owned this theatre.

Sanders

1110 Prospect ? 1925-? 1950 605 seats Owners: 1925 Fred Sanders 1935 Goulden, Louis B. Enterprises

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Savoy

1223 Oliver 1914-1955 * 1914 opened as Savoy * 1935 renamed Oliver * Late 1940's renamed Savoy 1955 closed

Senate

1327 N Senate 1912-1925 James Hill owned this 400-seat Afro-American theatre.

Shadeland Drive-In

2500 N Shadeland ? 1955-? 1985 Owners: 1961-1964 Cantor Amusements Corp. 1969-1985 Priority Theatres

Sheldon AKA: Pleasant Hour, Hollywood

1504 Roosevelt 1926-1932 * 1914 opened as Pleasant Hour with 640 seats * 1926 renamed Sheldon * 1932 renamed Hollywood * 1953 closed

Sheridan AKA: Golden

6116 E Washington 1939-1953 450 seats * February 14, 1937 opened as Golden with 660 seats * October 1939 renamed Sheridan by Cantor Brothers * 1950 Owned by Cantor Theaters * 1953 closed * Later years: demolished

Sherman Drive-In

2505 N Sherman Dr 1965-? 1985 * Late 1960's opened by Greater Indianapolis * Early 1970's twinned and taken over by United Artists * Late 1980's closed

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ShowPlace Indianapolis & IMAX 16 4325 S Meridian ? 2000- Kerasotes owns this theatre. An IMAX screen, the first for Kerasotes was installed in late 2007. It was taken over by AMC in 2010.

ShowPlace Glendale 12 AKA: Glendale 12

6101 N Keystone av in the Glendale Mall. May 2000-2010 Owners: 2000-2010 Kerasotes 2010 American Multi-Cinemas Theatre is renamed Glendale 12 as it is sold to Landmark Theatres.

ShowPlace Traders Point 12

5920 W. 86th Street December 10

th, 2004-

Kerasotes owns this theatre. It was taken over by AMC in 2010.

ShowPlace Washington Square 12

10280 E. Washington 2006- Kerasotes owns this cinema. It was taken over by AMC in 2010.

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South 31 Drive-In

7800 Highway 31 ? 1969-? 1985

South Keystone Cinema I & II AKA: Jerry Lewis Twin Cinema.

4044 S Keystone 1980-2001 * November 17, 1971 opened as Jerry Lewis Twin Cinema * May 23, 1973 renamed South Keystone Twin Cinema. * 2001 closed * 2002 reopened as Key Cinemas * 2009 closed Owners: 1980 Kerasotes 1990 Heaston Productions 1995 Cantor Theaters

South Side

1044 Virginia 1916-? 1925 300 seats * 1915 opened as Bairs * 1916 renamed South Side * 1925 owned by Fred Sanders * Late 1920's closed

Southview Drive-In

1421 W Thompson Rd ? 1980-? 1985

Speedway Cinema I & II

5692 Crawfordsville Road 1972-1992 900 seats * December 22, 1972 opened as a true twin with 2 cinemas of 450 seats each by General Cinemas * 1992 closed

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St. Clair

802 Ft. Wayne Nov 24, 1923-? 1955 1,090 seats Owners: 1930-1935 Bair's Theaters 1950-1955 Amusement Enterprises

Star

1831 College ? 1940-? 1955 466 seats

State AKA: Palace, State

35 N Pennsylvania 1921-19*28 2,474 seats Loew's owned this theatre. * February 14


* March 3rd


th, 1970 closed

State AKA: Princess, Village, Holiday, Village West

2702 W 10th st ? 1935-? 1955 549 seats Owned by Servaas, John, Circuit in 1940

Strand AKA: Metropolitan, Park, Lyceum, Strand, Capitol

148 W. Washington 1916 * September 27




* September 17th

, 1935 closed

Strand

1332 E Washington 1915-1955 798 seats * 1915 opened with 990 seats * 1930 owner: Bair's Theaters * 1950-1955 owners: Amusement Enterprises * 1955 closed, it’s now owned by Printers Supply.

Stratford

? 1935-? 1945 Servaas, John, Circuit owned this theatre in 1935

Tacoma

2442 E Washington 1914-1952 519 seats

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Talbot AKA: Coronet, Encore

2143 N. Talbot 1927-1956 * 1927 opened as Talbot. it had 1,042 seats * 1950 owned by Indianapolis Co-Operative Theaters, Inc. * 1956 renamed Coronet * 1962 renamed Encore * 1967 became the Black Curtain Dinner Theater * 1970 closed and demolished

Terminal 113 N Illinois AKA: Illinois, Isis, Ambassador July 23

rd, 1933-? 1955

500 seats * 1910 construction started on the Illinois * February 29




* Late 1950’s closed

TheatreAir Twin

? 1961-? 1975

Tibbs Drive-In

480 S Tibbs 1967- * 1967 opened with one screen * 1973 2 screens * 1973 3 screens * 1998 4 screens http://www.tibbsdriveintheatre.com/

Tower

20 S Illinois ? 1935-? 1950 Goulden, Louis B. Enterprises owned this 600-seat theatre in 1935

http://www.tibbsdriveintheatre.com/

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Tuxedo

4020 E New York April 1916-1957 598 seats

Twin Drive-In 2 2463 Hoyt Ave. ? 1955-1996 Wisper-Westman owned this drive-in 1975-1990

Two Johns

760 Indiana 1911-1959 * 1909 opened as Little Doo * 1911 became Two Johns. This Afro-American theatre was named after the two owners that were both John. * 1959 closed

Udell ? 1935-? 1945

Uptown

4215 College May 29, 1926-? 1955 958 seats Owners: 1930-1935 Bair's Theaters 1950-1955 Amusement Enterprises

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Vogue

6259 College 1938-1977 767 seats * June 18, 1938 opened with 700 seats * Early 1970's adult cinema, Deep Throat played here. * 1977 stopped showing movies as John Ross and Doug Trumbull buy it out, the marquee says "BORN FREE" * Dec. 31st, 1977 reopened as a nightclub * 1993 renovated. * It's now a nightclub, which hosts live performances by Red Hot Chili Peppers etc. http://www.broadripplehistory.com/br_vogue.htm

http://www.broadripplehistory.com/br_vogue.htm

http://www.broadripplehistory.com/br_vogue.htm

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Walker

607 Indiana 1929-? 1964 1,085 seats http://www.walkertheatre.com/ * December 27, 1929 opened as an Afro-American theatre. * Late 1960's closed * 1983 first phase of renovated completed. It's now a live performance theater.

Washington


Washington Movies 8 AKA: Movies 8, Indianapolis Movies 8

10455 E Washington ? 1995- Cinemark owns this cinema. A clone of this theatre is built in Greenwood. It opened as Indianapolis Movies 8 in 1989.

Washington Sq. Cinema I & II

? 1980-? 1990 General Cinemas owned this cinema.

Washington Square 6

? 1985 Loew's owned this theatre.

Westlake Drive-In

6275 W Tenth St ? 1956-1986

Westside Outdoor

1949-? 1961

West Star 3005 W. Washington 1898-1917

http://www.walkertheatre.com/

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Zaring's Egyptian

2741 Central November 2

nd, 1925-? 1955

1,082 seats Marcus Enterprises owned it in 1950

LAWRENCE Esquire AKA: Jerry Lewis

8335 Pendleton Pike 1973

Jerry Lewis AKA: Esquire

8335 Pendleton Pike 1971-1973

Lawrence Drive-In

? 1945-? 1961

Pendleton Pike Drive-In

9300 Pendleton Pike 1940-1993 1,000 cars Indianapolis's first drive-in. Owned by Smith Management-General Drive-Ins-General Cinemas.

MARS HILL Mars

? 1950 322 seats

Mars Hill ? 1935

MAYWOOD

Maywood Air Drive-In

? 1950-? 1955

MICKEYVILLE

Old Trail ? 1950 Affiliated Theatres owned this theatre.

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SPEEDWAY CITY

Speedway

1450 Main 1937-1957 400 seats Owners: 1950 Affiliated Theatres 1955 Sconce Theaters This building is still standing as of 2006

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BOONE COUNTY JAMESTOWN Jewel ? 1950-? 1955 300 seats

Joy

Closed by ? 1940

LEBANON

Avalon

? 1940

Avon

216 N Lebanon ? 1940-? 1998 600 seats Owner 1940-1975 Carey and Alexander 5 screens in the early 1990's

Colonial

? 1930-? 1935 Carey and Alexander owned this theatre in 1935

Lebanon Drive-In

? 1964-? 1969 Carey and Alexander owned this drive-in

Lido

? 1940-? 1955 Carey and Alexander owned this 400-seat theatre

Olympic

? 1930-? 1935 Carey and Alexander owned this theatre in 1935

Pavilion Cinemas 7 1600 N. Lebanon ? 2005-2010

Skyvue Drive-In

? 1961-? 1985 Carey and Alexander owned this drive-in until the late 1970's

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MECHANICSBURG

Lebanon-Frankfort Drive-In RT 39 Between Lebanon and Frankfort ? 1955-? 1985

M.E.L.S. at the Starlite Drive-In

RT 39 Between Lebanon and Frankfort ? 2000-

Mechanicsburg Drive-In ? 1995

Outdoor Drive-In ? 1950

ZIONSVILLE

Zionsville

? 1935-? 1955 395 seats

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HAMILTON COUNTY ARCADIA

Bee Point Closed by? 1940

CARMEL

Carmel 21 S. Range Line Road 1949-1984 * September 15, 1949 opened with 600 seats by Indianapolis Co-Operative Theaters, Inc., which sells it in the late 1950's * 1984 closed and demolished

Northside Drive-In AKA: Mark Twain DI

9903 Westfield (old US 431) 1962-1981 Wisper and Wetman owned this drive-in in 1975.

Village Park

2222 E 146th St. ? 1997- * By 1998 opened with 12 screens by Regal Cinemas * By 2000 17 screens.

Woodland 2

2330 E 116th st ? 1995-? 1998

Woodland Apollo

2330 E 116th st. ? 1990 Heaston Productions owned this theatre.

Woodland Boulevard

2330 E 116th st. ? 1990

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NOBLESVILLE

ABC Drive-In 37/32 ? 1980-? 1985 Mallers Theatres owned this Drive-In

Diana

186 North Ninth Street ? 1940-1993 810 seats * March 22, 1920 opened as Olympic and later the State * 1930's renamed State * 1955 owner: Vonderschmitt Amusement Enterprises * 1980 owner: Mallers Theatres * July 1993 closed and demolished for a parking lot and a drive-thru ATM for the bank next door.

Great Escape 10

10075 Town and Country 2004- Alliance Theatres owns this cinema.

Hamilton & IMAX 16 13825 Norwell Road April 2008- Goodrich Quality Theatres owns this cinema.

Logan

? 1935-? 1955 429 seats Owners: 1935-1940 Servaas, John, Circuit 1950-1955 Indianapolis Co-Operative Theaters, Inc.

Marshall ? 1950 261 seats

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Nobleville Drive-In

Highway 37 & Highway 32 ? 1955-? 1975

Olympic

186 North Ninth Street ? 1920 * March 22, 1920 opened as Olympic and later the State * 1930's renamed State * July 1993 closed and demolished for an parking lot and an drive-thru ATM for the bank next door.

Opera House (Wild's)

? 1920-? 1945

Ritz

? 1950 264 seats

State

110 North Ninth Street ? 1935 Goulden, Louis B. Enterprises owned this theatre. * March 22, 1920 opened as Olympic and later the State * 1930's renamed State * July 1993 closed and demolished for an parking lot and an drive-thru ATM for the bank next door.

Vondee

? 1940 Vonderschmitt Amusement Enterprises owned this theatre

Wilde

? 1955 Vonderschmitt Amusement Enterprises owned this theatre

SHERIDAN

Hippodrome

? 1930-? 1950 400 seats

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HANCOCK COUNTY CUMBERLAND

Cumberland Drive-In

? 1950

National Outdoor

Highway 40 E at Yorkshire 1952-1984 Owner 1969-1975: Priority Theatres

FORTVILLE

Rialto

? 1930-? 1955 300 seats

GREENFIELD

Legacy 6/9 Cinema

2347 W Main 2000- 9 screens by 2010.

Northgate

1051 N State ? 1990-? 1998

Riley

? 1930-? 1955 600 seats Mallers Bros owned this theatre in 1950

State

? 1935-? 1950 300 seats Mallers Bros owned this theatre in 1950

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Village Cinema 1 & 2

122 W Main 2000-2005 This is now the H. J. Ricks Centre for the Arts

Weil AKA: Village Cinema 1 & 2

122 W Main November 1946-? 1955 650 seats

Why Not

? 1925-? 1930 F. J. Rembusch owned this theatre.

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HENDRICKS COUNTY AVON

Shiloh Crossing Cinema

10400 E Highway 36 1997- Regal Cinemas expanded this cinema from 12-18 screens in 2002

BROWNSBURG

Brownie

Green St. 1938-1966 300 seats * 1938 opened as Brownie with 318 seats * 1950 owner: Affiliated Theatres * 1955-1964 owner: Sconce Theaters * October 7, 1966 renamed Village Cinema. * February 14, 1970 renamed Village Playhouse. * March 1973 closed. It's now a game arcade

Village

Green St. 1968-1973

Pavilion Cinemas 8

1555 North Green ? 2005-

CLAYTON

Maplecroft Drive-In

? 1955-? 1980

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DANVILLE

Royal

59 S Washington St 1914- 502 seats * 1914 opened as Royal * 1926 Thomas J. Barnett buys this theatre and two neighboring properties, which were both demolished for a new larger theatre. * 1990 owner: Indianapolis Co-Operative Theaters, Inc. * Still open as of 2006 Http://www.royaltheaterdanville.com/

PLAINFIELD

Metropolis 18

2490 Futura Parkway 2005- Rave Motion Pictures owns this cinema.

Prewitt

119 W. Main St. November 23

rd, 1927-1970

350 seats

Princess 119 W. Main ? 1920-1924

http://www.royaltheaterdanville.com/

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Village West

119 W. Main 1970-? 1990 Indianapolis Co-Operative Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre in 1990. Adult movies in 1970

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Pixy

111 S. Walnut http://www.theedinburghpixy.com ? 1945-? 1969 300 seats This is now a live theatre.

Playhouse

? 1935-? 1940

Temple

? 1930-? 1945

Artcraft

55 E Court November 1

st, 1922-

876 seats * 1922 opens with "The Old Nest" * December 2, 1940 Featured in "Life" Magazine * 1953 new screen installed * 2004 restoring. Live shows and movies.

Canary Creek Cinemas 8

870 Mallory Parkway http://www.canarycreekcinemas.com/ 2000- 1,166 seats The Garden Church holds its masses here on Sundays.

http://www.theedinburghpixy.com/

http://www.canarycreekcinemas.com/

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Canary Creek Drive-In 870 Mallory Parkway 2004- This is owned by the Canary Creek Cinemas.

Franklin

? 1940-? 1964 500 seats

Community

? 1935-? 1955 400 seats

Greenwood

733 Loews ? 1985-2001 * Early 1980's opened with 6 screens by Loew's * Early 1990's expanded to 9 screens * 1998 Taken over by Loews Cineplex

Greenwood Cinemas

478 S Greenwood Park November 1974-? 1998 * November 1974 opened by General Cinemas with 3 screens in the corner of the parking lot behind the mall * 1979 the largest cinema was split creating four screens in all * 1983 three more screens opened across from the food court in the mall, 7 screens in all * March 2000 closed when the new 14-plex opened.

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Greenwood Drive-In

1287 S Highway 31 ? 1961-? 1985 Owners: 1969 Greater Indianapolis 1975 United Artists 1980 Greater Indianapolis

Greenwood Park 14

461 S Greenwood Park 2000- Owners: 2000-2002 General Cinemas 2002-2010 AMC 2010- Regal cinemas

Movies 8 – Greenwood Corners

1848 E Stop 13 Rd May 4

th, 1990-

Cinemark owns this cinema.

Meriden Drive-In

? 1961-? 1980 Wisper-Wetman owned this Drive-In.

Community

? 1940

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MORGAN COUNTY CENTERTON

Airport Drive-In

6735 State Road 67 North ? 1950-? 1950

Centerbrook Drive-In

6735 N Highway 67 http://www.centerbrookmovies.com/ ? 1955 450 cars

Martinsville Drive-In

6735 State Road 67 North ? 1955-? 1980

MARTINSVILLE

Cinema 37 AKA: Showplace Twin

1910 Morton ? 1990-2005

Grace

? 1925-? 1930

Indiana


Showplace Twin AKA: Cinema 37

2005-

State


http://www.centerbrookmovies.com/

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MOORESVILLE Idle Hours ? 1930

Jerry Lewis

386 S. Indiana ? 1971-? 1972

Mooresville

386 S. Indiana ? 1972-? 1998

Mooresville Movies 6

11 W. Carlisle 2002-2008 This is now a school

Ritz

Main ST. ? 1940-? 1955 360 seats

Templeton Wheel-In ? 1955

MORGANTOWN

Community

? 1940-? 1950 450 seats

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SHELBY COUNTY FAIRLAND

Club

? 1940

Community

? 1940

FOUNTAINTOWN

Moonlight Drive-In

? 1950-? 1975

MORRISTOWN

Community

? 1940

SHELBYVILLE

Alhambra

137 S. Harrison ? 1920-? 1950 590 seats Owners: 1920-1925 F. J. Rembusch 1950 Affiliated Theatres

Cinema AKA: Strand

225 S. Harrison ? 1969-2004 See the Strand listing for more details. Owners: 1969 S. J. Switow owned this cinema. 1980: DeWitt Theatres

Ritz

? 1940-? 1961 630 seats S. J. Switow owned this theatre.

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Shelby Drive-In

3986 E Michigan ? 1955-? 1975 S. J. Switow owned this drive-in in 1961

Skyline Drive-In

? 1955- Indianapolis Co-Operative Theaters, Inc. owned this drive-in in 1955. It was twinned in the late 1970's

Starlight Drive-In

? 1961-? 1969

StrandAKA: Cinema

225 S. Harrison March 1916-1973 800 seats * August 1915 Construction started * March 1916 opened. It was owned by William C. Meloy who died in 1938. His sons ran it until 1951 when it was to S. J. Switow * Late 1960’s renamed Cinema * around 1980 2 more screens added renamed Cinema A, B & C * 2004 closed when everyone went to the Studio 10 * 2008 reopened as a live theatre. Owners: 1950 Affiliated Theatres 1955-1964 S. J. Switow

Studio 10

1624 East State Highway 44 2003- Republic Theatres owns this cinema.

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