Arizona movie theatres and drive-ins

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1 movie-theatre.org Arizona movie theatres and drive-ins Includes Phoenix and Tucson Mike Rivest 2012 m o v i e - t h e a t r e. o r g

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3 COCHISE COUNTY BENSON Benson? 1940-? seats 1940 Griffith-Arizona Theatres Jones-Long Theatres 1969 Long-Western Amusements Theatres Benson Drive-In? 1961-? cars Jones-Long Theatres Long-Western Amusements Theatres Long Theatres BISBEE Douglas? 1930 Wesco owned this theatre. Fort Apache Drive-In? 1955-? 1961 Tri-Delta Amusements owned it in Lowell? 1940-? 1955 Tri-Delta Amusements owned it in Lyric 10 Naco Road? 1930-? seats 1930 Wesco Lyric Amusements Tri-Delta Amusements BOWIE Bowie? 1940-? seats 1940 Griffith-Arizona Theatres 1955 Jones Enterprises DOUGLAS Airdome th St ? 1925 Alco 2 AKA: Douglas San Antonio? 1990

4 The Box Twin Cinema 1111 San Antonio Douglas AKA: Alco, Box Twin Cinema 1111 San Antonio? Fort Cochise Drive-In 2.5 miles east of town? 1955-? Tri-Delta 1975 Wisper Wetman Grand 12th/G ? seats This theatre is being restored as a performing arts center Wesco Lyric Amusements Tri-Delta Amusements Lyric th St? 1925-? seats 1930 Wesco Tri-Delta Amusements Royal? 1940 Long Theatres owned it. Sonora? 1935 Vista 830 G St? 1950-? seats Tri-Delta Amusements owned it in FORT HUACHUCA Fort Huachuca?

5 LOWELL Central? 1930 Wesco owned this theatre. Sierra Vista El Mercado Loop in The Mall at Sierra Vista Cinemark owns this theatre. Lowell Main St.? Lyric Amusements 1950 Tri-Delta Amusements Studio? 1935 SIERRA VISTA Geronimo Drive-In 101 Theatre Drive? 1961-? 1985 Wisper Wetman owned this drive-in Uptown South Highway 92? seats R & M E Wilcox Dr? seats Became a discount cinema in 1998 when Cinemark moved to the mall. 3 cinemas by 2000 TOMBSTONE Bird Cage 1881-? Sierra Family Drive-In?

6 Crystal 413 Allen? 1955-? seats Tri-Delta Amusements owned it Tombstone? 1950-? 1955 Tri-Delta Amusements owned it. WARREN State? 1945 Warren? 1940 WILLCOX Mystic 150 N. Railroad 1927-? seats Willcox 150 N. Railroad? 1940-? seats * 1880 the building opens * 1927 Mystic Theatres opened * Late 1930 s renamed Willcox * Late 1950 s stopped showing movies It later reopened as the Rex Allen Theatre Griffith Arizona Theatres & Long Theatres 1955 Jones Enterprises Willcox Drive-In? 1961-? cars 1961 Jones Theatres 1969 Long Theatres Rex Allen AKA: Willcox 150 N. Railroad?

7 GRAHAM COUNTY PIMA Pima? 1935-? seats 1940 Griffith Arizona Theatres & Long Theatres 1955 Jones Enterprises Jones and Long Enterprises Long Circuit and Western Amusements Long Theatres SAFFORD Cinema W. Thatcher? 1998-? 2000 Fountain Cinema owns this theatre. Fountain Cinema Sapphire 1914 W. Thatcher? Fountain Cinema owns this theatre, which has 2 screens. Gila 5 th Av. & 7 th St.? 1955-? seats This theatre was twinned in the late 1980 s 1955 Jones Enterprises Jones and Long Enterprises Long Circuit and Western Amusements Long Theatres Fountain Cinema Ramona? 1926-? seats Griffith Arizona Theatres owned it in Safford? 1930-? seats 1940 Griffith Arizona Theatres & Long Theatres 1955 Jones Enterprises Jones and Long Enterprises Long Circuit and Western Amusements Long Theatres Safford Drive-In Hwy 70 E & Hollywood Drive 1951-? cars Jones and Long Enterprises Long Circuit and Western Amusements Long Theatres Victory Entertainment This is a discount cinema THACHER Little?

8 GREEN LEE COUNTY CLIFTON Clifton? 1961-? Jones and Long Enterprises 1969 Long Circuit and Western Amusements Martin? 1945-? seats Nace Theatres 1961 Jones and Long Enterprises & Nace Theatres 1964 Jones and Long Enterprises 1969 Long Circuit and Western Amusements Princess closed by seats Three Way Drive-In? 1961-? cars Jones and Long Enterprises Long Circuit and Western Amusements Long Theatres DUNCAN Duncan? 1935-? seats 1940 Griffith Arizona Theatres & Long Theatres 1955 Jones Enterprises Jones and Long Enterprises Long Circuit and Western Amusements Long Theatres MORENCI Morenci Theatre Morenci Plaza? Royal? 1935-? seats Nace Theatres owned it Y. M. C. A.?

9 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY NOGALES El Rancho Drive-In? 1955-? Tri-Delta Amusements 1975 Wisper Wetman Lyric? 1930-? 1945 Wesco owned it in Nogales 741 Morely? 1920-? Wesco Lyric Amusements Tri-Delta Amusements Nogales Drive-In? 1980 Oasis Cinemas W. Rogers Road Roxy? 1950 Tri-Delta Amusements owned it. Royal? 1935 Star? listings 9

10 COCONINO COUNTY FLAGSTAFF College? 1930-? 1940 Flagstaff S Woodlands Village Blvd July 4 th, Harkins owns this theatre. Flag East 2009 N 4th St? 1969-? Nace 1990 United Artists Wehrenburg Theatres 2 cinemas in the mid 1980 s. It was a direct copy of the Kachina in Scottsdale. Flagstaff 16 N San Francisco? 1930-? seats Nace Theatres owned it Flagstaff Mall Twin 4650 N Highway 89? 1990-? 1998 Wehrenburg Theatres owned this theatre. They have many theatres in the St. Louis, MO area. Greentree S Milton Rd? 1990-? 2001 Wehrenburg Theatres owned it. 10

11 Liberty? 1940-? seats Mt. Eden Drive-In? 1955-? 1975 Nace Theatres owned this drive-in Orpheum 15 W Aspen ? seats Nace Theatres 1990 United Artists Wehrenburg Theatres This is now an live theatre. University Plaza 1 & S Plaza Way? Nace 1990 United Artists Wehrenburg Theatres At one time, one cinema was split down the middle making this one of the worst splits. Wehrenburg undone it in 1997 and did a beautiful renovation. But it was unable to withstand the new Harkins a few blocks away. GRAND CANYON Camps (Portable)? seats Community? seats Promesse tenue! Orpheum, Flagstaff, Arizona. Le troisième épisode de la fameuse trilogie est projeté en SDDS PAGE Mesa 42 S. Lake Powell Blvd.? Now owned by Westates theatres. Listings disappeared in SEDONA Cinedona Twin 3190 W. Highway 89a? 1998-? 2000 Wehrenburg Theatres owned this theatre. Flicker Shack Hwy 89a? 1990-?

12 Sedona W. Highway 89a Harkins opened this theatre on January 19, 1996 TUSAYAN Grand Canyon National Geographic seats ters/index.asp Destination Cinemas owns this theatre. SuperVue 6615 Hwy March Large format theatre WILLIAMS Sultana Rt ? seats, 740 seats in 1912, this theatre is now a steakhouse and the screen and curtain still remains as of Nace Theatres owned it

13 YAVAPAI COUNTY ASHFORK Ashfork? 1940-? seats. Nace Teatres owned it in Yavapai? 1955-? 1964 Nace owned this theatre. BAGDAD Bagdad 113 Main St.? seats Bagdad Drive-In Main St.? 1964-? cars and 66 seats CLARKDALE Grand 919 Main St ? seats Nace Theatres owned it in Princess? seats COTTONWOOD Cottonwood Cinema 1389 US 89 A.t Movieola Big Screen AKA: Cottonwood Cinema 1389 E. US Hwy 89a? 1990-? seats Old Town Palace 904 N. Main? 2000 Rialto 904 N. Main? 1940-? seats Nace Theatres owned it in

14 Valley Drive-In? 1955-? 1969 JEROME Liberty 110 Jerome This theatre s balcony area has been opened on a part time basis in 2004 and has 125 seats.the main floor has an gift shop and snack bar. An Robert Morton is being installed. PRESCOTT Elks 121 Cortez April 3 rd, 1904-? 1969 Nace owned this theatre It is now a live theatre. Its first movie was in Frontier Village Cine E Highway 69 (on I. R. ) December Weherenburg sold it 2001 to Globe Theatres Lyric 1917-? 1936 This theatre was closed when it started to slide down the mountain. Ritz AKA: Ritz-Lyric 1/Hull 1936-? seats Cinematour.com Marina I & II July Nace Theatres Weherenburg Theatres 14

15 Plaza West? 1990-? 1998 Weherenburg Theatres owned this cinema. Prescott Valley Pav Way April 13, Harkins Theatres owns this stadium-seating theatre Senator Drive-In Senator Highway and Summit Point Drive September 22nd,1950-? 1985 Nace owned this drive-in. The sign was restored in

16 Studio 129 S Cortez September 23 rd, Partmer Theatres Corp Nace Theatres SELIGMAN Seligman Main/Chino? 1935-? 1955 Nace owned this theatre. YARNELL Rialta? 1950-? seats 42 listings 16

17 APACHE COUNTY MC NARY McNary? 1945-? seats 1955 Jones Enterprises Jones and Long Enterprises Long Circuit & Western Amusements Long Theatres Rvoli? 1940 Griffith-Arizona Theatres owned it. ST. JOHN'S Arcadia? 1945-? seats Ritz? seats Griffith-Arizona Theatres owned it. Town Square 1210 W. Cleveland? SPRINGERVILLE El Rio 14 W. Main seats 1940 Griffith-Arizona Theatres 1955 Jones Enterprises Jones and Long Enterprises 1969 Long Circuit & Western Amusements 17

18 GILA COUNTY GLOBE Alden AKA: Martin s 142 S. Broad 1915-? 1960 Fox West Coast owned this 643-seat theatre. It was sold to the Alden family in the 1950 s and opened it until the 1960 s Apache Drive-In Hwy 60? cars This drive-in is open on weekends during the summer. Globe 141 N. Broad seats This theatre has been twinned in later years. It burned in It is being rebuilt. Fox West Coast Theatres owned it Hollis N. Broad Martin's AKA: Alden 1910-? seats HAYDEN Rex 5 th & Hyden 550 seats? 1935-? Phoenix Amusements Company of Arizona 1940 Griffith-Arizona Theatres 1955 Jones Enterprises Jones and Long Enterprises Long Circuit & Western Amusements Long Theatres 18

19 MIAMI Grand 603 Sullivan? 1930-? seats Wesco owned it in Lyric 609 sullivan? 1930-? seats Wesco owned it in

20 NAVAJO COUNTY HOLBROOK 66 Drive-In? 1961 Nace Theatres owned it. Indian Drive-In? 1950 Liberty? seats Roxy 152 Navajo Blvd May 1 st, , seats Nace Theatres owned it until the mid 1980 s. KAYENTA Black Mesa 2 Hwy 160 & LAKESIDE Lakeside Cinemas 2 20 E White Mountain Blvd? White Mountain Cinemas owns this theatre. WME Village W. White Mountain Boulevard PINE TOP Rhodes Hall Closed by seats SHOW LOW Sho-Lo? 1961-? 1990 Nace owned this theatre. Wagon Wheel Drive-In Rt. 2? 1964-? cars Ward Closed by seats Winchester 2 AKA: Show Low White Mountain? 2003-?

21 WME Show Low White Mountain? Tonto Drive-In? 1955-? cars This was owned by Nace Theatres. Michel Shaffer SNOWFLAKE Snowflake? 1935-? seats WHITE RIVER Whiteriver Civic Club? 1940-? 1945 WINSLOW Chief E. 2 nd St.? 1940-? seats This theatre was part of a candy store/newstand operation. You bought the ticket in front and enter the theatre in the back of the building. A fire closed the theatre in the 1950 s. It is now being used as retail space. Nace Theatres owned it Rialto AKA: Winslow? 1927-? seats Nace Theatres owned it. 21

22 Winslow AKA: Rialto The theatre opened in about 1927 and seats about 700. It presented movies along with live stage acts. The Nace/Rickards chain owned it. It had a Meisel & Sullivan pipe organ, which was still occasionally used until 1950s. There was a major fire in the theatre about 1955 and theatre underwent major remodeling and operated sporadically until about the mid-1980s. It sat boarded up with its marquee removed until about two years ago when Allen Afeldt who owns the La Posada historic hotel in Winslow bought it and reopened it. 33 listings Presently showing films and plans to eventually add live music performances and community activities. Contributed by Don Story via cinema treasures 22

23 MARICOPA COUNTY AVONDALE Avon 16 E. Western seats Nace Theatres owned it. Goodyear 1425 N Central? 1998 Oasis Drive-In Dysant Road south of Van buren? 1958-? Nace Foreman Nace 1975 Wisper Wetman and E & W Drive-Ins Gateway Pavilions W. McDowell Road November Harkins theatres own this theatre. BUCKEYE Community? 1935 Orpheum? 1930 Roxy 128 E Monroe December 25 th, seats This burned down in Nace Theatres 1955 Jones Enterprises Jones and Long Enterprises Long Circuit & Western Amusements Long Theatres Western Star Drive-In? 1961-?

24 CHANDLER Chandler AKA: Rowena, Granada 1920-? 1929 Chandler Fashion Center W Chadler Harkins Theatres owns this 20-screen theatre. It s Showtime! Chandler Crossroads E. Germann Road May 18 th, Harkins Theatres owns this cinema. Widest screen: 50 feet, smallest screen, 26 feet according to Google Earth Measurements. Chandler 10 AKA: Warner Valleyview 2140 N Arizona Avenue 2008 Chandler Park 10 AKA: UA Chandler Park W Ray 2003 Granada AKA: Chandler, Rowena 81 W. Boston?

25 Laguna Village West Ray Road? AMC 2003 Madstone Theatres GILA BEND Gila? 1945 Mustang Drive-In 245 N Washington April 1952-? 1977 Whisper and Wetman owned this drive-in and from E & W Drive-Ins Rio Main Highway? seats 1955 Jones Enterprises Jones and Long Enterprises Long Circuit & Western Amusements Long Theatres Rio Drive-In? 1955 Parkway S Marco Place seats Rowena AKA: Chandler, Granada 81 W. Boston Roxy Closed by 1940 GILBERT Falcon Main? 1945-? 1950 Nace Theatres owned it. UA Chandler Park 10 AKA: Chandler Park N. Arizona? 1990-? 1998 United Artists owned this cinema. Warner Valleyview 10 AKA: Chandler Cinemas 2140 N Arizona Avenue

26 Gilbert Stadium S Gilbert Wallace Theatre Corporation owns this 14- screen theatre. SanTan Village E. Williams Field Road March 30, Harkins Theatres owns this cinema. 26

27 GLENDALE Arrowhead Center Arrowhead Towne Center? AMC owns this 14-screen theatre Gateway Village W Bell Rd? 1990-? 1998 AMC owns this 14-screen theater Glen 7028 N 57 th Drive? seats Nace Theatres Fox West Coast Nace Theatres Glendale & IMAX 13 Hwy 303 & Peoria 2008 Dickinson Theatres had plans to build this cinema. Bell Park N 43rd Ave May 23, 1999 United Artists owned this theatre. El Ray? 1940-? 1961 Nace owned this theatre. 27

28 Glendale Drive-In 5650 N 55th Ave June 13 th, This drive-in opened with 7 screens and expanded to 9 screens in the late 1980;s 1985 Syufy 1998 Century 2007 West Wind Drive-Ins The Thunderbird Drive-In was at the lower left of the aerial photo. Glenfair Cinemas 1 & N 59th Ave (NW corner at Bethany) May 5 th, 1971-? 1990 Harkins owned this cinema. Mann Belltower W Bell Rd? 1985-? Mann Theatres Harkins Theatres MTC Cinema 6?

29 Plaza 36 N 1st Av? 1945-? seats Nace owned this theatre. Rancho Drive-In Northern and 65 th Av.? Nace owned this drive-in. The land is still empty as of Spanish movies were shown. Valley West Cinemas W Hayward 1973-? 1995 Expansions cinemas cinemas By cinemas Century owned it in the 1970 s. Westgate & IMAX W. Hanna November 17, AMC owns this cinema. IMAX by 2010 Thunderbird Drive-In Missouri/59th 1961-? Fox West Coast 1975 Mann Theatres GOODYEAR Cine Mania N. Litchfield

30 Palm Valley Cinema N Litchfield Rd? This theatre was sold to Dickinson Theatres in 2004 MESA Cinemark N. Dobson Road May 26, LITCHFIELD PARK Litchfield? 1945 Nace Theatres owned this theatre. Fiesta S Longmore? Harkins owns this theatre. 30

31 Fiesta Village W Southern Ave? 1985-May 1, 1999 AMC owned this theatre. Gateway S. Signal Butte October 5 th, Dickinson Theatres owns this cinema. Majestic? 1925-? 1935 Nace Theatres owned it. Mesa? 1950-? 1985 Nace Theatres owned this theatre except in when it was owned by Foreman- Nace Theatres. 31

32 Mesa Grand S Stapley December 15, AMC owns this 24-screen theatre. Pioneer Drive-In 2165 W Main St? 1950-? 1985 This drive-in was twinned by 1978 Nace Theatres owned it. Nile 105 W Main September 2 nd, This is now a concert hall. It was owned by Nace Theatres Poca Fiesta Fourplex 1020 W Southern Ave? Mann Harkins 32

33 Ritz 52 W Main? 1940-? 1950 Nace Theatres owned it Sun Valley E Main? 1990-May 1, 1999 AMC owned this 10-screen theatre. Royale 108 W. Main July Superstation Fiveplex? 1985-? 1990 Mann Theatre owned this theatre. Sands Drive-In E. Main at 24 th St.? Nace Theatre owned this drive-in Superstation Springs E Southern Ave? Super Saver Picture Show Signal Butte Marketplace 14 US 60 and Signal Butte For Spring 2007 Harkins will build this cinema. 33

34 Superstition Springs E Superstition Springs Blvd ,200 seats Harkins owns this theatre. In million tickets were sold. Times? 1955-? 1961 Nace owned this theatre. Town Center 8? 1995-? 1998 Super Saver owns this theatre. Val Vista E Southern Ave? 1990-? 1998 United Artists owned this theatre. Three Fountains S Longmore? 1990-? 1998 AMC owned this theatre. 34

35 Velda Rose Drive-In 103 S Recker Rd October 6 th, 1973-? cars Nace theatres owned this theatre. PEORIA Arrowhead N Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr? 2000 Harkins owns this theatre. This 1969 photo shows the screen up, but no ramps, gates, buildings. It looks like it s construction was halted for years. Estrella Falls 14 I 10 and Pebble Creek Parkway End of 2007 Harkins had plans to build this. Grand Westwood W University Dr? 1990 United Artists owned this theatre. Paramount AKA: Peoria 8307 W. Washington 35

36 Park West W. Northern October 14 th,2007 Harkins owns this this cinema. Acres Drive-In 3700 W. Van Buren? 1955-? cars 1958 Nace Theatres Pacific Theatres (Southwest DI) Peoria AKA: Paramount 8307 W. Washington seats This was rebuilt in 1947 after a fire. Adult Shoppe 111 S 24th St.? Adult cinema. PHOENIX 3 rd Avenue AKA: Phoenix? Aero? 1950-? seats Arizona Paramount owned this theatre. 36

37 Airdome? 1911 Arizona Center N Third St December AMC owns this stadium-seating theatre. Amusu? 1925 Nace Theatres owned it. Arcadia E Thomas Rd Harkins owns this theatre. Arizona 516 N 35th St? 1950-? seats 37

38 Arizona Science Center IMAX 600 E Washington St Azteca? 1955-? seats 1955 Jones Enterprises Jones-Long Enterprises Bell Plaza E Bell Rd AMC owned this theatre, which closed when the Harkins Valley North opened across the road. Athwatukee E Ray Rd? AMC owns this stadium-seating theatre. Bell Road W Bell Rd? Super Saver owns this theatre. 38

39 Bell Town Center E Greenway Pky? General Cinemas Harkins Big Sky Drive-In AKA: Vale Drive-In 4111 W Indian School Rd 1959-? 1985 Whisper and Wetman owned this drive-in Bethany Square Plaza 2 Bethany at 63 rd Av ? 1977 Showplace Theatres owned it. Bethany West 2324 West Bethany Home Road? 1962-? 1985 Nace theatres owned this theatre. Bijou 1st Ave 39

40 Chris-Town 5705 N 19th Ave February 8 th, 1967-April 2007 Expansions screens total 1756 seats screens screens Mann theatres Harkins theatres 40

41 Christown W Montobello July 14, Harkins owns this cinema. Cine Latino AKA: Deseret Sky W. Thomas Road Spanish movies are shown here. Chris-town Cinemas W Montebello Ave United Artists owned this theatre. 41

42 Ciné-Capri 2323 E Camelback Rd March 31 st, 1966-January 5 th, Arizona Paramount ABC Arizona Plitt Intermountain Cinemark Harkins This was a luxury roadshow theatre, in its early years formal attire was required for Saturday evening performances. Star Wars played there for 60 weeks. Cinema Park Drive-In 7 th & Missouri? 1950-? cars Plitt owned this drive-in 1960, Pacific Theatres (Southwest Drive-Ins) , 1969-? Foreman-Nace Plitt owned this drive-in Coliseum 1914-? 1925 Columbia 1914-? 1930 Columbus? 1920-?

43 Continental 142 E. Washington 1963-? 1975 This was an adult cinema. The Arizona Republic ban ads for adult movies from 1973 on. Deer Valley W Agua Fria Fwy AMC owns this 30-screen theatre. IMAX installed 2005 Cornerstone 6? 1998 Harkins theatres s listing in the 1998 International Motion Picture Almanac. Cricket W. Bethany

44 Desert Ridge North Tatum AMC owns this 18-screen theatre. An IMAX screen was added in Esplanade E Camelback Rd Thanksgiving AMC owns this 14-screen theatre. Thanks to Matthew Nystrom, a manager from 1998 for this cinema. Desert Sky 6 AKA: Cine Latino 75th Ave & Thomas Rd? Harkins owned this 6-screen theatre. Downtown Cinema 2 35 North Central Court 1970-?

45 FilmBar 815 N. 2 nd St Grand April 1 st, 1910-? Fox 109 E Washington 1931-? 1973 Fox West Coast owned this 796-seat theatre. Adult movies from 1971 to the newspaper ban on adult movies ads, which took place in Gayety AKA: Ramona, Paris 315 E. Washington 45

46 Hyden West Indian School and 33 rd Av. February 18 th, 1965-? Statewide Theatres Loew s General Cineams Century Cinemas General CInemas Indian Drive-In 2630 W Indian School Rd? 1950-? cars 1950 Nace Theatres Arizona Paramount 1967 ABC Arizona 1975 Plitt Maryvale N. 51 st Av. & W. Indian School 1972-? 1990 this twin expanded to 4 screens in the early 1980's Nace 1990 United Artists 46

47 Metro N Metro Pky W Harkins theatres own this 12-screen cinema. Metro Park N Metro Pky E United Artists owned this theatre. Metro Village N 31st Ave 1979-? 1998 AMC owned this 6-screen theatre. Midway Drive-In? 1950 New Orpheum? 1930-? 1935 Metro Center Cinema I,II & III Second floor next to the food court and rink ? 1990 General Cinemas owned this triplex cinema. 47

48 North Valley E Bell Rd May 18 th, Harkins owns this 16-screen theatre. Norterra W. Happy Valley Road Opening April 2008 Harkins owns this cinema, which is the first all-digital cinema in the state. 48

49 Northern Drive-In Black Canyon & Northern? 1961-? cars Nace Theatres Plitt Theatres Nu-View Drive-In 3150-W Buckeye Rd? 1962-? 1978 Nace Theatres and Plitt owned this drive-in from It started by showing adult movies. 49

50 Orpheum AKA: Paramount 201 W Adams seats This theatre is now a Performing arts center Nace Theatres Arizona Paramount * 1929 opened as Orpheum * 1955 renamed Paramount * Late 1960 closed as a cinema * Unknown time: Reopened as Palace west as a live theatre, it is later leased to a Hispanic family as a Spanish cinema. * Until 1996 the City of Phoenix takes it over and uses it for a warehouse * 1998 reopens as a live performance hall Palms 2612 N Central March 23 rd, seats Arizona Paramount ABC Arizona 1975 Plitt Nace Palace West 203 W Adams? 1990 Palm Glen N. 43re Avenue? 1995-? 1998 Super Saver discount cinema 50

51 Paradise Mall I,II,III & IV AKA: Picture Paradise Valley Mall E Cactus Rd 1979-? 2004 Became 8-plex in the late 1990s, closed 2004? General Cinemas Harkins Paris AKA: Ramona, Gayety 315 E. Wasington This was an adult cinema. Cinematour photo Paramount AKA: Orpheum 203 W Adams? Arizona Paramount and ABC Arizona owned this theatre Peso Drive-In 3800 W. van Buren? cars Spanish movies were shown here, which was owned by Nace. It was behind the Acres Drive-In. Plitt owned it in the early 1970 s. Phoenix 328 W Washington? 1940-? seats 1945 Lyric Amusements Tri-Delta Amusements 51

52 Phoenix AKA: 3 rd Av. 3 rd Av This opened as the Dorris Opera House in the late19th Century. Phoenix Drive-In 3600 E Van Buren St February 28 th, cars this was the first drive-in in Phoenix Nace theatres owned this drive-in Picture Paradise Valley Mall 7 AKA: Paradise Mall cinemas Plaza? 1925-?

53 Ramona AKA: Gayety, Paris 315 E Van Buren? 1935-? 1950 This 800-seat theatre catered to Afro- Americans Nace Theatres 1950 Arizona Paramount Rodeo Drive-In 1245 E Buckeye (1981) 500 cars Whisper and Wetman & E & W Drive-Ins owned it. Rex? 1935-? 1964 Long Theatres owned this 450-seat theatre. Rialto 37 W Washington seats Nace Theatres Arizona Paramount Romono? 1925 Shea Plaza (Cinema 3) 3148 E. Shea September 29 th, Harkins closed this theatre in favor of the Shea 14 2 cinemas by 1990 Thanks to Denise Berringer-Wood for this update. Show Lo?

54 Silver Dollar Drive-In 7201 S Central? 1955-? cars Plitt owned this drive-in Sombrero 4747 N. 7 th St.? 1950-? seats This was an live theatre Southwest W Thomas Rd? Harkins owns this theatre. Strand 206 W Washington seats Nace Arizona Paramount from a post at The Strand was located at 106 West Washington Street. It specialized in cowboy movies during the 40's and early 50's. After that it continued to run 'B' movies. It had a slightly Art Deco design above the marquee. Inside, there was a strange seating arrangement, a one story theater with the balcony on the same floor. You would walk in down the middle to the floor seats. About one third of the way in, there were steps on both sides that took you to a raised area. Mothers would never let their girls go to the Strand; the only 'proper' theaters were the Fox, Vista, Paramount (Orpheum) and Palms. Spectrum 6 AKA: UA Christown 1546 W Montebello Ave Spectrum 14 19th av and Bethany Home Road Spring 2007 Harkins had plans to build a cinema here. 54

55 Studio 14 E Washington? 1935-? seats 1935 Partmer Theatres Corp Nace Theatres 1950 Arizona Paramount Tower Plaza 2 AKA: Cinema Cave Creek March 8 th, 1968-? 1990 Harkins owned this theatre. Super Saver Cinema W. Glendale? 1990 Tab Drive-In? 1961 Thomas Mall 1967-? 1990 This theatre was twinned in the late 1980's Century Theatres from New York City General Cinemas? 1990 Harkins This is the first ad taken out by Hawkins Theatres. Town & Country E Camelback Rd AMC owned this cinema Harkins made a request to the mall management in 1997 to gut this cinema and build two Ciné-Capri screens but AMC found out and renewed the lease until Thanks to Matthew Nystrom for this information. Tri-City 5? 1998 Harkins owned this theatre. Tri-City Four-Plex? 1975 Mann Theatres owned this theatre. 55

56 Vale Drive-In AKA: Big Sky Drive-In 4111 W Indian School Rd Valley Drive-In Cave Creek & Sweetwater (near the Phoenix First Assembly of God) 1973-? 1980 Wisper Wetman owned this drive-in Westdale N 33rd Ave December 25 th, 1969? 1990 This was the first multiplex cinema and the first AMC theatre in Phoenix AMC Century Theatres Showplace Theatres Vista 215 N Central? seats Fox West Coast National General Theatres This was an roadshow theatre. Westridge 6? 1990-? 1998 UA owned this theatre. 56

57 Westridge Cinema I-VI 7544 W Indian School Rd? 1985-? 1995 General Cinemas owned this theatre. Camelview Mall 3 AKA: Camelview Luxury E Camelback Rd September 22 nd, cinemas in Statewide Theatres Loew s , General Cinemas Century Cinemas SCOTTSDALE Camelview Twin Harkins owned this theatre. Camelview Luxury 5 AKA: Camelview Twin 7001 E Highland Ave Harkins Theatres owns this 5-plex. 57

58 El Camino N. Scottsdale & Oak March 1 st, ? ABC Plitt Theatres 1986 Cineplex Odeon Fashion Square E Camelback Rd Harkins Theatres owned this theatre. IMAX Theatre 4343 N Scottsdale Rd? 1998 Farrelli's Supper Club N Scottsdale

59 ipic N. Scottsdale Road December 17 th, Kachina 4305 North Scottsdale Road November 20 th, Nace 1989 Harkins (Cinerama theatre.) Kiva 7125 e main? 1955-? 1990 Art Theatre Guild owned this theatre from the 1980 s until it closed. Steven Spielberg 59

60 attended this theatre in the 1950 s. It had shown adult movies. Los Arcos Mall 2 AKA: Cinema ? 1990 Harkins Theatres owned this twin. Scottsdale East Mayo Blvd Harkins owns this stadium-seating theatre, includes Cine-Capri Portofino 46 E. Main? 1962-? 1985 Art Theatre Guild owned this theatre, which had shown adult movies. Round-Up Drive-In Thomas Road near 68 th St.? 1961-? 1985 Royal Palm 6?

61 Scottsdale Shea E Shea Blvd Harkins owns this theatre. UA Movies Scottsdale Mall 1976-? 1998 United Artists owned this theatre. UA Pavilion 11 AKA: Ultraluxe E Indian Bend Rd? United Artists and Regal Cinemas Sonora Village 10 AKA: Studio Movie Grill N Pima Rd? United Artists Regal Cinemas Harkins Studio Movie Grill AKA: Sonora Village 10 May T-Bar-T? 1950-? 1955 Nace Theatres owned this cinema. 61

62 Ultraluxe 11 AKA: Pavilion 11 November 19 th, This is owned by UltraStar Theatres. It features the D-BOX seats made in Quebec. SUNNYSLOPE Pix? 1950-? 1955 Nace Theatres owned it. SURPRISE Prasada 14 Loop 303 and Cactus Lane Harkins will build this cinema. Surprise 13 Bell Road & Litchfield Dickinson Theatres had planned to build this theatre with an TITAN-SCREEN, but as of 2010, it is not yet built. Surprise Pointe N. Litchfield Road This is owned by Ultrastar Cinemas, their first outside of California University Dollar? 1998 Discount Cinema. SUN CITY Alco N Del Webb Blvd? 1990 United Artists owned this theatre. 62

63 TEMPE Arizona Mills 24 + IMAX 5000 Arizona Mills Cir Harkins owns this theatre. The IMAX joined the Harkins circuit in December 18 th, Centerpoint Luxury S Mill Ave June 11 th, 1993-January, 2008 Harkins owns this theatre. It was the largest in the state when it opened. There are plans to make this a live theatre called Madcap Theatre. 63

64 College 507 Mill? Nace Theatres and Harkins owned it. Hyden East Scottsdale & Curry Road February 18 th, 1965-? 197x Statewide Theatres Loew s General cinemas Century Cinemas General Cinemas Cornerstone Cinemas E. University? 1990 Harkins owned this cinema. 64

65 Lakes Plaza E Baseline Rd? 1975-May 1, 1999 AMC owned this theatre. Scottsdale 6 Drive-In 8101 E McKellips Rd February 7 th, 1977-October Syufy 1998 Century Theatres 2006 West-Wind Drive-Ins Memorial Union 7? 1990 Opera House? 1925 Paris? Adult cinema. Royal Palms?

66 South Twin Drive-In 1313 W. Elliot Road? 1975-? 1985 E & W (Wisper-Wetman) owned this drive-in. It s Showtime! Tempe Marketplace E. Rio Salado Parkway June 29, Hawkins owns this cinema. It features a Ciné- Capri cinema. State 1933-? 1945 Harkin s first theatre, which was booked by Nace Theatres. Sun Devil Sixplex? 1985-? 1990 Mann Theatres owned this theatre. Tempe Cinemas E Elliot Rd?

67 Tempe Park 6? 1990 United Artists owned this theatre. University I & II January 27 th, 1971-? 1985 Nace Theatres owned this cinema. Valley Art 505 South Mill Ave? Harkins owns this theatre. The Art Theatre Guild owned it until the 1970 s. TEMPE BEACH Airdome? 1935 Valley? 1975 Art Theatre Guild owned this theatre. 67

68 TOLLESON Tolleson 109 W. Van Buren? 1940-? 1950 Nace Theatres owned it. WICKENBURG Saguaro Theatre 176 E. Wickenburg Way Harkins and Nace Theatres opened this theatre. Its now independently owned Wickenburg East Center St.? 1940-? listings in this county 68

69 PINAL COUNTY CASA GRANDE Casa Grande 14 I 10 and Florence November 16 th, Harkins will own this cinema. Chief? 1945-? seats 1955 Jones Enterprises Jones and Long Enterprises Desert Drive-In? 1955-? Jones Enterprises Jones and Long Enterprises Long Circuit and Western Amusements Long Theatres Mall 1226 E Florence Blvd? 1990 Paramount 420 N Florence blvd 1929-early 1930 s, seats Nace Theatres 1955 Jones Enterprises Jones and Long Enterprises Long Circuit and Western Amusements Long Theatres 1990 Fountain Cinemas, Inc. 69

70 COOLIDGE Collidge? 1940-? seats Griffith Arizona Theatres owned it in Prince Drive-In? 1955-? Jones Enterprises Jones and Long Enterprises Long Circuit and Western Amusements Long Theatres San Carlos 7th/Main? 1940-? seats 1940 Griffith Arizona Theatres 1955 Jones Enterprises Jones and Long Enterprises Long Circuit and Western Amusements Long Theatres Studio 6th/Main? 1950-? 1985 This theatre was owned by Long Jones Enterprises Jones and Long Enterprises Long Circuit and Western Amusements Long Theatres COOPER CREEK Kontas? 1940-? 1945 ELOY Dust Bowl? 1950-? seats 1955 Jones Enterprises Jones and Long Enterprises Long Circuit and Western Amusements Long Theatres Dust Bowl Drive-In? 1969 Eloy AKA: Dust Bowl 304 N. Main? 1940-? seats 1940 Griffith Arizona Theatres Y Drive-In? 1955-? Jones Enterprises Jones and Long Enterprises Long Circuit and Western Amusements Long Theatres 70

71 FLORENCE Isis? 1925-? seats 1935 Partmer Theatres Corp Jones Enterprises Jones and Long Enterprises Spun? 1961-? Jones and Long Enterprises Long Circuit and Western Amusements Long Theatres MAMMOTH Mammoth Drive-In? 1961-? Jones and Long Enterprises Long Circuit and Western Amusements Long Theatres Ortman? 1961-? Jones and Long Enterprises Long Circuit and Western Amusements Long Theatres SAN MANUEL Cinema De San Manuel 550 Avenue A? 1990 San Manuel Drive-In? 1961-? 1985 Long Theatres owned this drive-in SONORA Juraz? 1935-? seats Sonora? 1945 STANFIELD Stanfield? 1955-? Jones Enterprises Jones and Long Enterprises SUPERIOR Mask? 1935-? Partmer Theatres Corp Griffith Arizona Theatres RAY Iris? 1935-? seats 1935 Partmer Theatres Corp Griffith Arizona Theatres 1955 Jones Enterprises Jones and Long Enterprises 71

72 Uptown 125 W. Main? 1955-? seats 1955 Jones Enterprises Jones and Long Enterprises Long Circuit and Western Amusements Long Theatres This has been demolished in TIGER Tiger? 1945-? 1955 Jones Enterprises owned it in listings 72

73 TUCSON PIMA COUNTY AJO Ajo Drive-In? 1955-? cars 1955 Jones Enterprises Jones and Long Enterprises Long Circuit and Western Amusements Long Theatres TUCSON 22nd Street Drive-In 1401 S Belvedere June 2 nd, cars Fox West Coast Mann Theatres Oasis? 1935-? seats 1935 Partmer Theatres Corp Griffith Arizona Theatres 1955 Jones Enterprises Jones and Long Enterprises Long Circuit and Western Amusements Long Theatres SAHUARITA Desert Sky 6 70 West Duval St Trans-Lux owns this theatre. It was sold to Storyteller in

74 American Cinemas 6 AKA: Galleria 6, Oracle View N Oracle Rd * 1988 opened by Mann theatres as Galleria 6 * 1991 closed and reopened by George Kerasotes Company from Illinois. * 2005 GKC sells it to Grand Theatres. Arizonan th Av. August 12 th, Apache Drive-In 1500 E Benson May 12 th, 1955 (or 1956) cars This drive-in was split into 3 screens in s Tucson Drive-Ins Cactus Corp De Anza 74

75 Biltmore Drive-In AKA: Miracle Mile Drive-In W. Glenn and N. 14 th St. March 18 th, cars 75

76 Buena Vista 251 S. Wilmot February 10 th, This theatre became Buena Vista I & II On March 31 st, Fox West Coast 1973 Mann Theatres 1: 800 2:550 Total

77 Cactus Drive-In AKA: De Anza 1401 S Alvernon March 24 th, cars Tucson Drive-Ins owned it in the 1960 s. Catalina N. Edison & Campbell March 26 th, 1947-? seats This theatre was twinned in the late 1970's Owners 1950 Arizona Paramount? ABC Arizona 1975 Plitt Campbell Plaza N Campbell? 1985-? 1990 AMC Theatres owned this 3-screen theatre. It closed when Cineplex Odeon opened their new cinema down the street. 77

78 Catalina N Campbell Ave? One screen in the 1960 s. Late 1980 s 6 cinemas ABC Plitt Cineplex Odeon Loews Cineplex 2005 AMC Cine Azteca 330 S. Scott Cinema X 3656 E. Speedway This was an adult cinema. Cine Plaza AKA: Rialto, Paramount 318 E. Congress 1971-? 1978 This was an adult cinema. Century Park W Grant Rd 1988-January 2011 This 12-plex has been expanded to 16 screens in When it opened in the late 1980 s this was the largest cinema in Arizona. This Century theatre was sold to Cinemark in An XD screen was added in The Tuscon 4 drive-in was built on the site. 78

79 Cineworld E. Speedway May 5 th, 1971-October 14, 1994 AMC owned this theatre since the early 1980 s. Coronado Broadway & Kolb 1975-? 1985 Plitt Theatres owns this theatre. Its now a live theatre called Coronado. Crossroads E Grant Rd? 1990 This "Jewelbox" theatre (like all those in suburban Toronto) had marble floors and pink neon Cineplex Odeon 1998 Loews Cineplex 2001 Grand Cinemas Circle?

80 De Anza 3 Drive-In 1401 S Alvernon February 1 st, 1977-October th screen installed 1978 Century Theatres owns this drive-in, the last one left in Tuscon. It is now owed by West- Wind Drive-In. El Con E Broadway Century Theatres owns this theatre, which was sold to Cinemark in 2006 El Cine 330 S. Scott Spanish movies were shown here. El Con 6? AMC owned this 6-screen theatre. 80

81 El Dorado 5925 E Broadway Blvd June 14 th, Expansions June 25 th, screens screens (by Cineplex Odeon) (Jewel Box theatre.) it closed ABC Arizona 1975 Plitt 1990 Cineplex Odeon 1998 Loews Cineplex This theatre opened with the world premiere of the movie with the same name as the theatre. Empress 3832 E. Speedway 1970-? cinemas in 1976 This was an adult cinema. Eros N. Scott This was an adult cinema. 81

82 Fiesta Drive-In 3200 S Park (just north of I-10) cars Spanish movies were shown here. Foothills & IMAX N La Cholla Blvd Opened 1983 with 4 screens Expanded to 7 screens? 1988 Expanded to 15 screens 1996 IMAX screen added in Plitt 1990 Cineplex Odeon 1998 Loews Cineplex 2003 Loew's 82

83 Fox Tuscon 17 W Congress April 11 th, , Fox West Coast owned this 1300-seat theatre, it reopened in Adult movies Hitching Post Jerry Lewis Broadway and Klob April 14 th, This theatre was part of the Jerry Lewis Franchise. Gateway N Kolb Rd Century Theatres owns this theatre. La Placita 3 Church and Market April 3 rd, This downtown cinema did not sell many tickets. Grandview 4 AKA: Valenca Vista W Valencia Rd? Grand Theatres owns this theatre 83

84 Loft (I) 504 N. Fremont Ave This theatre was also known as New Loft after it switched to independent and art films in Adult movies Late Mann Galleria 6 AKA: American 6, Oracle View * 1988 opened by Mann theatres as Galleria 6 * 1991 closed and reopened by George Kerasotes Company from Illionis. * 2005 GKC sells it to Grand Theatres. Loft (II) AKA: Showcase Cinemas, 3233 E Speedway Blvd This independent theatre was opened by the Art Theatre Guild. It moved to the 3233 E Speedway location in 1991, which was the site of the old Showcase Cinemas and 166 seats. Lyric 171 W Congress? seats Fox West Coast owned this theatre

85 Midway Drive-In 4500 E Speedway cars 1960 s-1969 Tucson Drive-Ins Cactus owned it Miracle Mile 1821 N. Miracle Mile This was an adult cinema. Miracle Mile Drive-In AKA: Biltmore Drive-In April 10 th, Tucson Drive-Ins ABC Arizona Plitt 85

86 The Movie 2039 E. 6 th St This was Tucson s first adult cinema. Niks Fliks and Chicks 4567 S. 6 th Av This was an adult cinema. Opera House AKA: State 1897-? seats Nace Theatres owned it. New Royal? seats Oracle View N. Oracle Road * 1976 opened * 1988 reopened by Mann theatres as Galleria 6 * 1991 closed and reopened by George Kerasotes Company from Illionis. * 2005 GKC sells it to Grand Theatres. 86

87 Oro Valley Marketplace N. Oracle Road Cinemark owns this Century Theatre. Park 1030 N. Park Park Mall Four-Plex June 20 th, Mann Theatres owned this theatre. Pandora s Box 2737 N. Campbell 1971-? 1977 This was an adult cinema. Paramount 318 E Congress AKA: El Cine Plaza, Rialto ABC Arizona & Arizona Paramount owned this 1,075-seat theatre. 87

88 Park Place E Broadway Century Theatres owns this theatre. Plaza 134 W Congress seats Lyric Amusements Tri-Delta 88

89 Prince Drive-In 2015 E Prince February 14 th, cars 1960 s Tucson Drive-Ins Cactus Corp.. Two workmen were killed when the screen collapsed on January 10 th,

90 Rialto AKA: Paramount 318 E Congress August 29 th, seats * August 29 th, 1920 opened as Rialto * 1948 renamed Paramount * 1963 closed * 1971 reopened as an adult theatre called Cine Plaza * 1984 closed * late 1990 s reopened as a live theatre called Rialto. Nace owned this theatre. Rodeo Drive-In 5101 S Nogales November 3 rd, cars Spanish movies were shown s Tucson Drive-Ins Cactus Drive-Ins Rio? 1940 Royal

91 Screening Room 127 E. Congress Show-Mor 3850 E. Speedway This was an adult cinema. Stag Club N. Main and W. Speedway in the yellow building This adult cinema had a private entrance for women and couples. Sensuous Cinema 3656 E. Speedway 1977-? 1978 This was an adult cinema. It is now a sex shop called Fascinations. Showcase Cinema I & II AKA: Loft 3323 E. Speedway May 29 th, 1969-? 1985 AMC owned this theatre in the 1970 s. 2 cinemas in The second cinema was known as The Penthouse. It was built by Robert Lippert. State AKA: Opera House 18 E Congress? seats Nace Theatres 1950 Arizona Paramount The Movie 1033 E. 6 th St

92 Tower N. Business Park Drive December 7 th, This is Tucson s only locally owned first-run cinema. Tucson 4 Drive-In 1055 W Grant February 7 th, a 5 th screen was installed in Syufy owned this drive-in Another drive-in was built on the site, a 1967 aerial shows a 2screen drive-in under construction and a 1972 photo shows it abandoned. Tucson Drive-In 6th/Ajo June 25 th, This was the first drive-in in Tucson, it was demolished in

93 Tucson Spectrum S. Calle Santa Cruz May 8 th, This is the first cinema in the Tucson area for Phoenix-based Harkins Theatres. Valenca Vista W Valencia Rd? 1985-? 1998 AMC owned this theatre. Wee Flick 3364 E. Grant cinemas in This was an adult cinema. 73 listings Tucson movie theatres by Mike Rivest Fact: 1966 movie listings had shown only 4 indoor cinemas and 8 drive-ins. 93

94 YUMA LA PAZ COUNTY PARKER Arizona? 1940-? seats Blue Water This is owned by Crit Theatres Parker 1007 Arizona? 1950-? seats 94

95 MOHAVE COUNTY BULLHEAD CITY Valley Drive-In? 1980-? 1985 CHLORIDE Chloride? 1940 Movies Stockton Hill Rd 1979-December 2007, December 29 th, Opened as a twin and split into 4 cinemas Cinemark Brenden Theatres, their first for this state. Liona Closed by seats DAVIS Davis Dam? seats KINGMAN Kingman Drive-In 310 Beale St? 1985 Lang's? 1940-? seats Sage Drive-In E. Andy Devine Av.? 1961-? 1969 Nace owned this drive-in. 95

96 State 200 N 4th St? 1940-? seats Nace owned this theatre. LAKE HAVASU Cinema Theatre 2130 McCulloch Blvd N? 1990-? 1998 Lake Havasu Cinemas Highway 95 Late This is owned by Cinemastar. Mohave Drive-In 4601 Highway 95? 1980-? 1985 Movies Swason Ave? OATMAN Sonora?

97 YUMA COUNTY SOMERTON Somerton Canal St.? 1935-? 1955 Silver Chest Theatres owned it Main Street South Main YUMA Casino? 1920-? 1925 Crest Drive-In 254 Main? 1961-? cars Desert Airdome? 1940 Lyric 213 S. Main? 1925-? seats 1930 Wesco Silver Chest Theatres 1955 Fox West Coast Mandarin South Arizona Now a church called Journey of Faith 97

98 Mesa Drive-In th Ave? 1950-? cars Pacific theatres owned this drive-in Silver Spur Drive-In? 1955-? 1964 Twin 1974-? 1995 Yuma 254 Main tertheatre.htm The city of Yuma owns this theatre, which is used for live performances. 946 seats. Fox West Coast owned it Yuma Airdome Next to the Yuma theatre.? 1935 Orpheum 100 Main? 1935-? seats Fox West Coast owned it Plaza S 4th Ave?

99 Yuma Palms S. Yuma Palms Parkway November Harkins owns this stadium-seating theatre. Zeller listings 486 listings in the state of Arizona 99