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Mississippi movie theatres Includes Jackson and Bixoli
12/27/2011
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BILOXI HANCOCK COUNTY
BAY ST. LOUIS A & G ? 1930-? 1955 Owners: 1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. 1945-1955 Theaters Service Co.
Bay Star 600 S. Beach ? 1990-? 2000
Highway Drive-In ? 1955
Ortie's ? 1945-? 1955
Ritz ? 1945
Star 300 S. Beach ? 1995-? 1995
WAVELAND
Choctow Cinema 4 ? 1990-2006
HARRISON COUNTY
BILOXI
Adult theatre 222 Iberville ? 2000- Listed in phonebooks but not on showtimes websites.
Avenue ? ? 1950-? 1975 1,000 seats Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this theatre 1969-1975.
Bayview ? 1955
Beach Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 700 cars 2 screens in the early 1970’s Owners: 1961-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980-1985 Gulf International Cinema Corp.
Bijou AKA: Buck
NW Lameuse/Jackson ? 1930
Biloxi 10 2681 CT Switzer Dr 1996-2005 Owners: 1996-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2002-2005 Regal Cinemas This cinema was destroyed by Katrina in September of 2005
Buck AKA: Bijou NW Lameuse/Jackson ? 1930-? 1965 350 seats “My father owned and operated the Buck Theatre in Biloxi, MS until his death in 1964. My brother and I operated it until it was destroyed in a fire on Mardi Gras Day in 1965. Your spread sheet shows it opening in 1940 and closing it in 1955. To my knowledge the Buck was originally opened as the first theatre in Biloxi in the late 20's or early 30's as the Bijou. I have seen advertisements for the Bijou in old books somewhere.” Tom Andrews
Crown ? 1920-? 1935 Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre 1930-1935
Do Drive-In ? 1961-? 1980 300 cars Owners: 1969-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp.
Don Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975 850 cars Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this drive-in.
Edgewater Cinema Tavern 3 AKA: Silver Screen 2650 Beach 1983-1989
Edgewater Plaza I & II ? 1975-? 1995 Owners: 1975-1987 Ogden Perry 1987-1995 United Artists Theatre Circuit
Edgewater Plaza III & IV ? 1975-? 1995 Owners: 1975-1987 Ogden Perry 1987-1995 United Artists Theatre Circuit
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Gaiety ? 1930-? 1935 Owners: 1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership
Gulf Coast Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975 300 cars
Harlem 647 Main ? 1945-? 1950 600 seats Afro-American theatre.
Hollywood 5 AKA: Cinema Tavern, Silver Screen
2650 Beach 1997-2001
Imperial Palace 6 850 Bayview Avenue ? 2002-2007 This cinema was damaged along with the hotel by Katrina but it reopened later in the same year.
Meyer 734 Lenuse ? 1945-? 1955 800 seats
Roxy 1430 E. Howard ? 1945-? 1955 667 seats
Saenger 416 Reynoir St 1929-1974 1,300 seats Owners: 1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950-1964 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1969-1974 ABC Mid-South Theatres, Inc. Now a live theatre.
Silver Screen AKA: Cinema Tavern, Hollywood
2650 Beach ? 1995-2005 * 1983 opened as Cinema Tavern * 1989 renamed SilverScreen * 1991 burned down and rebuilt * 1997 renamed Hollywood and expanded to 5 cinemas * 2001 renamed back to Silver Screen * September 2005 destroyed by Katrina.
Star 221 D'Iberville ? 1950 500 seats
Strand 420 W Howard ? 1929-1930
D’IBERVILLE Grand 14 11470 Cinema 2004- Southern Theatres owns this cinema. * 2004 14 cinemas * 2007 18 cinemas
GULFPORT
Anderson AKA: Gulf 1316 25th Ave ? 1925-? 1940 Owners: 1925-1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership 1940 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc.
Cinemark 16 15171 Community 1999- Cinemark owns this cinema.
Dixie ? 1920
Don 1411 26th Av ? 1950-? 1969 575 seats Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre 1961-1969.
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Gulf AKA: Anderson 1316 25th Ave ? 1945-? 1955 600 seats Owners: 1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc.
Hardy Court 6 625 Courthouse ? 1990-2005 Destroyed by Katrina
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Legion 1408 27th Av ? 1945-? 1955 651 seats
Legion 13th St ? 1955
Movie Drive-In ? 1950-? 1955
Norwood Village ? 1998-? 2000
Paramount 26th Av ? 1935-? 1975 700 seats Owners: 1935 Paramount Publix Corp. (E. V. Richards) 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950-1964 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1969 ABC Mid-South Theatres, Inc. 1975 ABC Interstate Theatres, Inc.
Plantation Outdoor ? 1950
Regal ? 1955
Ritz 31av/20st ? 1945-? 1955 Afro-American theatre had 251 seats.
Royal ? 1945-? 1955 Associated Theaters owned this theatre in 1945.
Strand 1920-? 1935 Owners: 1920-1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership
Toy ? 1955
U. S. V. Hospital ? 1935
LONG BEACH Lobe ? 1955
New ? 1950 800 seats
PASS CHRISTIAN Avalon ? 1940-? 1955 365 seats Theaters Service Co. owned this theatre 1950-1955.
Colored ? 1935 Afro-American theatre.
Kozy ? 1935
Moonlite Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this theatre in 1969.
Surfside Cinemas Highway 90 ? 1975-? 1998 * Early 1970’s opened as a twin by Gulf States Theatres, Inc * Late 1970’s 4 cinemas as it is taken over by Gulf International Cinema Corp. * 1987 taken over by United Artists Theatre Circuit * Around 1998 closed
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BRUCE CALHORN COUNTY
BRUCE A-Muse-U ? 1950-? 1961 Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre 1955-1961.
Bruce ? 1940-? 1955 710 seats
Cinema 22 ? 2005-
Dixie ? 1945
New ? 1950-? 1950 407 seats
Twilite Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975
CALHORN CITY City ? 1940-? 1955 459 seats
Harry's Drive-In ? 1961
Mart ? 1950-? 1990 637 seats Wofford Circuit owned this theatre in 1955.
Morrow Drive-In ? 1964-? 1985
Star ? 1935
VARDAMAN
Vardaman ? 1950 225 seats
CHOCTAW COUNTY
ACKERMAN
Ackerman ? 1940-? 1955 370 seats
GRENADA COUNTY
GRENADA
Gem ? 1940-? 1945 Afro-American theatre.
Grandview Closed by 1945
Grenada Green St. ? 1930-? 1955 599 seats
Opera House ? 1930
Pix North Side Sq. ? 1945-? 1955 200 seats
Plaza Twin Cinema 1-2 ? 1990- 4 cinemas in 2010.
Union ? 1950-? 1955 349 seats Afro-American theatre.
Whitehaven Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
HOLCOMB
Look ? 1955
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
DUCK HILL Look ? 1955
New ? 1945
KILMICHAEL
Kilmichael ? 1950
WINONA
Dixie ? 1935
Fran ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American.
Maxie Closed by 1940
New ? 1940
Pix Closed by 1940
Royal ? 1950-? 1955 Theaters Service Co. owned this theatre in 1955.
Sunset Drive-In ? 1961
Winona ? 1940-? 1985 500 seats Owners: 1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1955-1985 Connett, Max A. Theaters
Winona Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964
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WEBSTER COUNTY
EUROPA
Europa ? 1935-? 1955 444 seats Wofford Circuit owned this theatre in 1955.
Europa Drive-In ? 1969-? 1985
Jomac ? 1950-? 1955 470 seats Wofford Circuit owned this theatre in 1955.
Jo-Mac Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975
YALOBUSHA COUNTY
COFFEYVILLE
Coffee ? 1945-? 1945
Coffeeville Front St. ? 1950-? 1955 300 seats
New ? 1940
OAKLAND
Kim ? 1955
WATER VALLEY Grand ? 1930-? 1955 600 seats
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COLUMBUS ATTALA COUNTY
ETHEL Ethel Main St. ? 1945-? 1950 130 seats
KOSCIUSKO
A-Muse-U ? 1935-? 1964 Strand Enterprises owned this theatre 1955-1964
Pix Madison St. ? 1950-? 1955 400 seats
Rose Jackson St. ? 1950-? 1955 This Afro-American theatre had 160 seats.
Star-Lite Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Strand Madison St. ? 1940-? 1985 680 seats Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre 1980-1985.
CLAY COUNTY
WEST POINT Ritz 521 Commerce ? 1935-? 1955 661 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Publix-Malco Partnership 1950 Malco Theatres 1955 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc.
Royal Drive-In ? 1964
Star ? 1930-? 1950 300 seats Owners: 1940 Paramount Publix Corp. (E. V. Richards) 1950 Publix-Malco Partnership
Village Cinema ? 1990
West Point Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961
KEMPER COUNTY
DE KALB Rex ? 1940-? 1955 255 seats
ELECTRIC MILLS Alexander ? 1935-? 1935
Washington ? 1940 Afro-American theatre.
LEAKE COUNTY
CARTHAGE
Carthage ? 1935-? 1935
Fox ? 1940-? 1969 Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre 1950-1969.
North 35 Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
WALNUT GROVE Liberty ? 1950-? 1969 Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre.
LOWNDES COUNTY
COLUMBUS
Cinema 3 2031 Highway 45 N ? 1998-2005 Malco Theatres owned this theatre.
Dixie 110 5th St. ? 1940-? 1950 588 seats Publix-Malco Partnership owned this theatre.
Fiesta Drive-In 8 km West of town ? 1975-? 1995 Malco Theatres owned this drive-in.
Joy
1820 Alton ? 1950-? 1955 This Afro-American theatre had 400 seats.
Leigh Mall AKA: Mall , Lee Mall Highway 45 N ? 1975? 2004 Malco Theatres owned this theatre.
Magnolia State ? 1930
Malco Cinema 8 2320 Highway 45 North 2004- Malco Theatres owns this cinema.
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Malco Twin 219 Alabama St ? 1975-2004 Malco Theatres owned this theatre.
Princess 217 5th Street South ? 1920-? 1985 950 seats rebuilt in 1924 Owners: 1925-1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1940-1950 Publix-Malco Partnership 1955-1964 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1975-1985 Malco Theatres Now a performing arts center.
State ? 1935 Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre.
State Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975
Varsity 401 Main St ? 1940-2006 807 seats Owners: 1940-1950 Publix-Malco Partnership 1969-2006 Malco Theatres Twinned in the late 1970’s.
NESHOBA COUNTY
PHILADELPHIA
Canal Place 7 200 canal place ? 2005- http://www.canalplacecinema7.com/
City ? 1935-? 1935
Ellis 313 Byrd Ave ? 1969-? 2005
Philadelphia Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Pix 511 E. Main Street ? 1945-? 1964 397 seats Strand Enterprises owned this theatre 1955-1964.
Strand 313 Byrd Avenue ? 1940-? 1964 739 seats SE owned this theatre.
Valley Twin Drive-In ? 1985
NOXUBEE COUNTY
MACON
45 Drive-In ? 1961-? 1964
Dreamland Main St. ? 1935-? 1969 425 seats Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre 1950-1969, also owned by Hook Theatres in 1964.
Savoy ? 1950-? 1990 Afro-American in the 1950’s.
SHQUALAK
Fox ? 1955
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY
MABEN
Country Show ? 1940
Maben ? 1945-? 1955 367 seats
STARKVILLE
Cinema 12 705 hwy 12 East ? 1990-December 2003 650 seats * 1970’s opened as a twin * Late 1980’s 4 screens and 650 seats * By 1998 5 cinemas with 798 seats * December 2003 closed
Hollywood Premier 101 Hollywood near the airport 2000- July 2000 opened with 8 cinemas 2006 expanded to 11 cinemas.
Lakeside Drive-In Highway 82 E ? 1955-? 1985 Collier-Jackson Circuit owned this drive-in in 1969.
Lux ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American theatre.
Rex ? 1930-? 1955 696 seats
State ? 1940-? 1990 643 seats
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WINSTON COUNTY
LOUISVILLE
Alewine ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American theatre.
Louisville ? 1930-? 1935
Louisville Cinema ? 1990
Louisville Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975
New ? 1950-? 1964 574 seats Strand Enterprises owned this theatre.
Strand ? 1940-? 1964 545 seats Strand Enterprises owned this theatre
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GREENVILLE BOR COUNTY
BENOIT Benoit ? 1945-? 1961 250 seats Owners: 1950-1955 Collier Circuit 1961 Collier-Jackson Circuit
P. T. A. ? 1940
CLEVELAND
Booker T ? 1950-? 1969 Collier-Jackson Circuit owned this Afro-American theatre 1961-1969.
Chief Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 Owners: 1955 Collier Circuit 1961-1980 Collier-Jackson Circuit 1985 Cobb Theatres
Cinema Four ? 1998-? 2000 Hwy 4 West
Cleveland ? 1935
Cleveland Twin Cinema ? 1975-? 1985 Owners: 1975-1980 Collier-Jackson Circuit 1985 Cobb Theatres
Ellis Court Av. ? 1940-? 1985 735 seats Owners: 1961-1980 Collier-Jackson Circuit 1985 Cobb Theatres
Regent Sharp Ave. ? 1930-? 1950 425 seats
Wesco Sharp Ave. ? 1950-? 1950 650 seats
GUNNISON
Dome ? 1955
Rex ? 1955
MOUND BAYOU Melba
? 1950-? 1955 This Afro-American theatre had 300 seats.
ROSEDALE
Rosedale ? 1940-? 1945
Talisman ? 1935-? 1955 445 seats
SHAW
Globe ? 1940-? 1964 375 seats Owners: 1950-1955 Collier Circuit 1961-1964 Collier-Jackson Circuit
Harlem ? 1950-? 1955 Collier Circuit owned this theatre.
Ritz ? 1930-? 1935
Star ? 1950-? 1955 140 seats
SHELBY
Shelby ? 1930-? 1955 401 seats
Star Closed by 1945
SUNFLOWER COUNTY
DREW
Globe ? 1935-? 1955 500 seats Collier Circuit owned this theatre in 1950.
Harlem ? 1950 Collier Circuit owned this theatre.
INDIANAOLA
Dixie ? 1940-? 1955 Afro-American theatre.
Honey Front St. ? 1940-? 1969 447 seats Owners: 1955 Collier Circuit 1961-1969 Gulf States Theatres, Inc
Mo-Jack Motor Movies ? 1955-? 1975 Owners: 1955 Collier Circuit 1961 Gulf States Theatres, Inc
Regent Court St. ? 1930-? 1961 624 seats Owners: 1955 Collier Circuit 1961 Gulf States Theatres, Inc
INVERNESS
Dixie ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American theatre.
Inverness ? 1950-? 1955 450 seats
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Little Harlem ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American theatre.
MOREHEAD
Harlem
? 1955-? 1955
Strand
? 1940-? 1950 301 seats *SE owned this theatre.
RULEVILLE
Annex ? 1945-? 1955 150 seats Afro-American theatre.
Delta ? 1940-? 1964 150 seats Owners: 1950-1955 Collier Circuit 1961-1964 Collier-Jackson Circuit
Harlem ? 1950-? 1955 Collier Circuit owned this Afro-American theatre in 1950.
Ruleville ? 1935
WASHINGTON COUNTY
GREENVILLE
Airport Drive-In ? 1955 Associated Theaters owned this drive-in.
Bridges ? 1955
Cinema I-82 1514 Highway 1 S ? 1969-2005 * Late 1960’s opened as a single screen cinema by Gulf States Theatres, Inc * Late 1970’s 2 cinemas as it is taken over by Gulf International Cinema Corp. * Early 1980’s 4 cinemas * 1987 taken over by United Artists Theatre Circuit * 2002 taken over by Regal Cinemas * 2005 closed
Delta 421 Washington ? 1940-? 1955 500 seats Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. owned this theatre 1940-1945.
Grand ? 1920-? 1940 Owners: 1925-1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership 1940 Paramount Publix Corp. (E. V. Richards)
Harlem 929 Nelson ? 1940-? 1955 This Afro-American theatre had 280 seats.
Joy Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964 Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this theatre 1961-1964.
Lake 224 Washington ? 1945-? 1961 508 seats Owners: 1945-1955 Associated Theaters 1961 Gulf States Theatres, Inc
Lincoln 110 North St. ? 1940-? 1955 This Afro-American theatre had 540 seats.
Experience the Best Nelco Cineplex 6 600 Cinema Drive May 26th, 2005- http://www.thenelco.com/ This theatre is not owned by Cineplex Entertainment of Canada.
Opera House ? 1930
Paramount AKA: Peoples 541 Washington ? 1935-? 1969 1,000 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1955-1964 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1969 ABC Mid-South Theatres, Inc.
Peoples AKA: Paramount ? 1925-? 1935 Owners: 1925-1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership
Plaza Twin Cinema 1-2 1645 Highway 1 S ? 1975-2005 Owners: 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980-1987 Gulf International Cinema Corp. 1987-1998 United Artists Theatre Circuit
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Rex ? 1950 700 seats
Ritz ? 1955 Ace Theaters owned this theatre.
Rodeo Drive-In ? 1950 Associated Theaters owned this theatre.
Saenger ? 1930
Showtown U. S. A. Drive-In north of US-82, and east of Beauchamp Street ? 1969-? 1980 2 screens in the late 1970’s Owners: 1969-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp.
HOLLANDALE
Booth ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American theatre. It was owned by Collier Circuit in 1955
Hollandale ? 1935
Roosevelt ? 1940-? 1969 435 seats Owners: 1955 Collier Circuit 1961-1969 Collier-Jackson Circuit
LELAND
Anne Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964 Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this theatre 1961-1964.
Harlem ? 1950-? 1955 This Afro-American theatre had 176 seats.
Pix ? 1940-? 1955 Afro-American theatre.
Rex ? 1937-? 1945 Afro-American theatre.
Picture from the Library of Congress
Temple ? 1935-? 1969 496 seats Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this theatre 1961-1969
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GREENWOOD CARROLL COUNTY
NORTH CARROLLTON Carroll Main St. ? 1945-? 1950 300 seats
VAIDIN
Ozada ? 1955-? 1955
COAHOMA COUNTY
CLARKSDALE
Delta ? 1940-? 1955 500 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc.
Delta Cinemas 2 AKA: Showcase 11 3rd St. ? 2005-2010 No showtimes for 2010.
Globe ? 1935-? 1935
Harlem ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American theatre.
Majestic ? 1925 Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre.
Marion AKA: Paramount 4th St 1918-? 1930 Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre.
Paramount AKA: Marion 4th St ? 1935-? 1955 900 seats Owners: 1935 Paramount Publix Corp. (E. V. Richards) 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950-1955 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc.
Roxy 357 Issaquena Avenue ? 1950-? 1955 348 seats Afro-American theatre.
Savoy Frisco St. ? 1940-? 1955 345 seats Ace Theaters owned this theatre in 1955. It catered to Afro-American.
Skylark Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Tyson 3rd St. ? 1950-? 1955 550 seats
FRAIR POINT Fry ? 1950-? 1950 175 seats
Riverside ? 1945-? 1945
JONESTOWN
Green ? 1950-? 1955 200 seats Afro-American.
LEFLORE COUNTY
GREENWOOD
Airport Drive-In ? 1950-? 1955 Associated Theaters owned this drive-in.
Delta Drive-In ? 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp. owned this drive-in.
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Dixie
310 Johnson ? 1935-? 1955 240 seats Afro-American.
Fran Howard St. ? 1945-? 1955 354 seats Associated Theaters owned this theatre in 1945.
Greenwood ? 1920-? 1935 Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre 1925-1935.
Highland Park 607 West Park Avenue ? 1985-May 2005 680 seats Owners: 1975-1987 Gulf International Cinema Corp. 1987-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2002-2005 Regal Cinemas Opened as a twin and a 3rd screen was added in the early 1980’s. http://www.joytheater.com/
Leflore Washington St. ? 1945-? 1969 1,100 seats Owners: 1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950-1964 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1969 Gulf States Theatres, Inc
Lyric ? 1935-? 1945 Owners: 1935 Paramount Publix Corp. (E. V. Richards) 1940 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc.
Paramount ? 1935-? 1975 882 seats Owners: 1935 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950-1955 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1961-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc
Plaza ? 1975 ABC Interstate Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre.
Rebel ? 1950-? 1955 Associated Theaters owned this theatre.
Walthal Walthal St. ? 1950-? 1990 699 seats Twinned in the late 1980’s
ITTA BENA Dixie ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American.
Mississippi Valley University Cinema ? 1990
Strand 312 Front St. ? 1940-? 1955 275 seats
PANOLA COUNTY
BATESVILLE
Batesville ? 1940-? 1955
Eureka 98 Eureka ? 1950-? 1990
Lake Drive-In ? 1985
Panola Twin Stopped showing movies in 2008.
Rex ? 1935-? 1935
COMO
Jan ? 1955-? 1955
CREHNSHAW
Ritz ? 1940-? 1990 295 seats
POPE
Look ? 1955-? 1955
Strand ? 1955-? 1955
SARDIS
Lake Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975
Sardis ? 1935-? 1935
Tower ? 1940-? 1961 450 seats Owners: 1950-1955: Flexer Theaters Inc. 1961 Ace Theaters
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QUITMAN COUNTY
CROWDER
Community ? 1950-? 1955
Crower Closed by 1945
LAMBERT
Lam ? 1955-? 1955
MARKS
Folly ? 1935-? 1955 401 seats
TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY
CHARLESTON
Dixie West Main ? 1950-? 1955 This Afro-American theatre had 300 seats.
Raja Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975
Star ? 1950-? 1950
Superba ? 1935-? 1955 600 seats
GLENDORA
Look ? 1955-? 1955
SUMNER
Strand ? 1930-? 1930
TUTWILER
Star ? 1955-? 1955
Tutrovansum ? 1935-? 1955 275 seats
Tutwiler ? 1950-? 1955 150 seats
WEBB
Cassidy ? 1945-? 1955 140 seats
TATE COUNTY
COLDWATER
Tate Central St. ? 1950-? 1955 360 seats
SENATOBIA
Gloria ? 1935-? 1955 514 seats
Tobre Twin 226 E Main ? 1990- 4 cinemas in 2009.
TUNICA
Palace ? 1940-? 1955 370 seats
Savoy ? 1940-? 1955 This Afro-American theatre had 200 seats.
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HATTIESBURG FORREST COUNTY
BROOKLYN
City ? 1945-? 1955 170 seats
HATTIESBURG
Anderson ? 1930
Beverly Drive-In Highway 49 S at Elks Lake road 1979-1987, 2001-2005 * 1948 opened * 1979 2 screens * 1987 the drive-ins passed away and the drive-in was forced to close * May 15, 2001 reopened by Norton and Suick's N & S Drive-Ins. It now has 2 screens with space for 500 cars. The screens measures 100x75 and 80x40 * September 2005 Hurricane Katrina forced it to close.
Broadacres Cinemas 4000 Highway 49 North ? 1975-2006 * Early 1970's opened as a twin by Ogden-Perry Theatres, Inc * Late 1970's 2 more cinemas added * Early 1980's 5 screens in all * Late 1980's 6 cinemas as it is owned by *th * 2006 closed when it could not handle the Grand.
Broadway Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Buck 108 E. Front ? 1940-? 1950 395 seats Owners: 1969-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp.
Cinema ? 1969-? 1990 Twinned in the Early 1980’s Owners: 1969-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980-1987 Gulf International Cinema Corp. 1987-1990 United Artists Theatre Circuit
Cloverleaf Mall 3 5912 US Highway 49 1972-2004 http://www.cloverleafcinema.com Owners: 1995 United Artists Theatre Circuit 1998 Cinestar Theatres, Inc.
Dixie ? 1940-? 1945 Afro-American theatre.
Dome ? 1955-? 1969 Owners: 1955 Theaters Service Co. 1969 Gulf States Theatres, Inc
Grand Theatres 14 100 Grand Drive (NE of 98 and I59) 2005- Southern Theatres owns this cinema. 4 more cinemas were built in the back in 2007.
Lomo 116 W. Pine ? 1935-? 1950 600 seats Owners: 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc.
Rebal ? 1955-? 1969 Owners: 1955-1964 Royal Theaters 1969 Gulf States Theatres, Inc
Ritz ? 1955 Royal Theaters owned this theatre.
Rose 213 W. Pine ? 1935-? 1950 500 seats Owners: 1940 Paramount Publix Corp. (E. V. Richards) 1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc.
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Royal 125 E. Front ? 1940-? 1961 399 seats Owners: 1945-1950 Associated Theaters 1955 Royal Theaters
Saenger 201 Forrest 1929-? 1974 800 seats http://www.hattiesburgsaenger.com/ Owners: 1935 Paramount Publix Corp. (E. V. Richards) 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950-1964 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1969 ABC Mid-South Theatres, Inc. Now a performing arts center.
Star 313 Mobile ? 1945-? 1955 This Afro-American theatre had 340 seats.
Strand ? 1920-? 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership owned this theatre in 1935.
Turtlecreek 9 1000 Turtle Creek Drive 2000-2005, 2006-2007 Owners: 2000-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2002-2005 Regal Cinemas This cinema was damaged by Katrina but it reopened with new management.
PETAL
East Forrest Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961
Petal ? 1950-? 1955 329 seats
Royal Drive-In ? 1964-? 1975 Royal Theaters owned this theatre in 1964.
GREENE COUNTY
LEAKSVILLE
Leaksville ? 1950-? 1950 200 seats
LUMBERTON
Apex ? 1945-? 1955 300 seats Associated Theaters owned this theatre.
Ladner ? 1940-? 1945
Royal Portable Theatres ? 1940-? 1945
PURVIS
Lamar ? 1940-? 1955 350 seats
SUMRALL
Ecco ? 1950-? 1955 293 seats
MARION COUNTY
COLUMBIA
Columbia ? 1930-? 1950 500 seats Owners: 1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. 1945-1950 Theaters Service Co.
Dixie Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
John's ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American theatre.
Marion ? 1940-? 1955 680 seats Owners: 1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. 1945-1955 Theaters Service Co.
Marion Twin 604 Courthouse Square ? 1990-2008
Rebel ? 1950-? 1955 1,000 seats Theaters Service Co. owned this theatre in 1955.
Ritz 900 block of Main St. ? 1945-? 1950 620 seats
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PERRY COUNTY
BEAUMONT
Beaumont ? 1950-? 1955 200 seats
NEW AUGUSTA New Augusta ? 1945
RICHTON
Baroness ? 1945-? 1950 300 seats
C. W. & C. Drive-In ? 1955-? 1969
Pix ? 1945
Richton ? 1940-? 1955 300 seats
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JACKSON HINDS COUNTY
CLINTON Clinton 10 201 Clinton Center Drive ? 1998- Owners: 1998-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2002- Regal Cinemas
Hilltop ? 1955-? 1964 Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre 1961-1964
EDWARDS
Edwards ? 1955
JACKSON
35 Drive-In ? 1955 Afro-American drive-in.
49 Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964
51 Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975 Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre 1950-1969
Alamo ? 1930-? 1980 Owners: 1945-1955 Theaters Service Co. 1961-1975 Bijou Amusement Co. 1980 Orkin Amusement Co. Afro-American theatre.
Amite 123 W. Amite ? 1950-? 1955 550 seats Theaters Service Co. owned this theatre in 1955.
Booker T 132 N. Farish ? 1940-? 1955 301 seats Theaters Service Co. owned this theatre 1945-1955.
Buck ? 1940-? 1950 Owners: 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc.
Capitol ? 1935-? 1940
Capri 3023 N State St ? 1975
Century 520 E. Capitol ? 1930-? 1950 900 seats Owners: 1935 Paramount Publix Corp. (E. V. Richards) 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc.
Davis Planetarium 201 E Pascagoula 2000-
DeVille Cinema 5058 East Frontage rd ? 1975-? 1995 Now a live theatre. Owners: 1975 ABC Interstate Theatres, Inc. 1985 Gulf International Cinema Corp. 1987-1990 United Artists Theatre Circuit
Elis Esle
? 1975-? 1998 * Early 1970’s opened as an twin by Ogden-Perry Theatres, Inc * Late 1970’s 4 cinemas * 1987 taken over by United Artists Theatre Circuit * around 1998 closed
Grand
? 1950-? 1955 Royal Theaters owned this Afro-American theatre in 1955.
Hiway 80 Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961 Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this drive-in in 1961.
Istrione ? 1925-? 1935 Owners: 1925-1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership
Jackson Drive-In ? 1945-? 1950 Owners: 1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 McLendon Theaters
Jackson Mall Cinema 350 W Woodrow Wilson Ave 1969-? 1985 Ogden-Perry Theatres, Inc owned this theatre.
Joy ? 1945-? 1950 Associated Theaters owned this theatre.
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Lamar 1947-1976 1,295 seats
Majestic 124 E. Capitol ? 1920-? 1950 980 seats Owners: 1925-1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc.
Meadowbrook Six Plex 225 Meadowbrook Rd ? 1980-? 1995 Owners: 1980-1990 General Cinemas Corp. 1995 Cobb Theatres 1997-2000 Regal Cinemas
Metro Center Cinemas I,II,III & IV 3980 Metro Dr 1978-2000 Owners: 1978-1990 General Cinemas 1995-1997 Cobb Theatres 1997-2000 Regal Cinemas
Old Joy 834 W. Capitol ? 1950-? 1955 500 seats
Opera House ? 1925 Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre.
Paramount 115 E. Capitol 1938-? 1975 709 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950-1964 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1969 ABC Mid-South Theatres, Inc. 1975 ABC Interstate Theatres, Inc.
Pix RESTORING AKA: Capri 3023 N. State 1939-? 1955 500 seats Owners: 1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1955 Theaters Service Co.
Ritz Farisa bet Church and Hobson ? 1945-? 1950 This Afro-American theatre had 450 seats.
Royal Music Hall 541 Capitol ? 1955 Royal Theaters owned this theatre.
Showtown U.S.A. East D-I 2 ? 1975-? 1980 Owners: 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp.
Showtown U.S.A. West D-I 2 ? 1975-? 1980 Owners: 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp.
Showtown U.S.A.North D-I 2 ? 1969-? 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this drive-in
Skyvue Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this drive-in 1961-1964
State Mill/Capitol ? 1940-? 1955 568 seats
Town & Country Triple ? 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp. owned this theatre.
Varia Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this drive-in 1961-1975.
UTICA
Utica ? 1945-? 1955 250 seats
MADISON COUNTY
CANTON
Canton 125 W. Center ? 1930-? 1969 550 seats Owners: 1935-1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. 1945-1955 Theaters Service Co. 1969 Gulf States Theatres, Inc
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Harlem 106 Hickory St. ? 1940-? 1955 This Afro-American theatre had 230 seats.
Rex ? 1945-? 1950 500 seats Theaters Service Co. owned this theatre.
Starlite Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
FLORA
Lathan Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 500 seats
MADISON
Grandview 17 2221 Grandview Blvd. February, 2006- Malco Theatres owns this cinema.
RIDGELAND
Northpark Cinemas ? 1990- * Late 1980’s opened with 10 screens by United Artists Theatre Circuit * Late 1990’s expanded to the west with 4 more screens * 2002 taken over by Regal Cinemas
RANKIN COUNTY
FLORENCE
Brandon ? 1945
Lynne ? 1950-? 1969 225 seats Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre 1961-1969.
Tent Show ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American theatre.
FLORENCE
Florence ? 1955
FLOWOOD
Parkway Place 10 1075 Parkway Boulevard ? 1995 Owners: 1995-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2002- Regal Cinemas
PEARL
Tinseltown USA 17 411 Riverwind Drive 1998- Cinemark owns this cinema, which is the largest in the state.
PELAHATCHIE
Hickory ? 1955
Pelahatchie ? 1935
Town ? 1955
PUCKETT
Puckett ? 1955
RAYMOND
Raymond ? 1955
STAR
Star ? 1955
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LAUREL COVINGTON COUNTY
COLLINS Pix ? 1940-? 1969 460 seats Owners: 1950-1955 Connett, Max A. Theaters 1961 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1964-1969 Connett, Max A. Theaters
Rex ? 1940-? 1940
MOUNT OLIVE Palace ? 1940-? 1955 250 seats
JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY
PRENTISS
Plaza ? 1950-? 1955 650 seats Theaters Service Co. owned this theatre in 1950.
Prentiss Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964
Ritz ? 1945-? 1950 350 seats Theaters Service Co. owned this theatre.
Ritz Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961
JONES COUNTY
ELLISVILLE
Lyric ? 1955-? 1955
Varsity ? 1940-? 1955 215 seats
LAUREL
Arabian Pinehurst Building ? 1930-? 1975 1,200 seats Owners: 1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. 1945-1955 Theaters Service Co. 1969-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc
Central Cinema 3 ? 1990-2006
Crossley Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975
Harlem ? 1945
Jean Central Av. ? 1935-? 1950 900 seats Owners: 1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. 1945 Theaters Service Co.
Joy ? 1955 Afro-American theatre.
Laurel Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985
Lincoln Church and Maple ? 1940-? 1955 500 seats Bijou Amusement Co. owned this Afro-American theatre in 1950.
Northside Twin ? 1980-? 1985 Gulf International Cinema Corp. owned this theatre.
Orginial Drive-In ? 1969-? 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this drive-in in 1969.
Rebel Drive-In ? 1969-? 1980 Owners: 1969-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp.
Ritz 407 Oak ? 1940-? 1955 520 seats Owners: 1955 Connett, Max A. Theaters
Royal ? 1940-? 1969 Owners: 1955 Connett, Max A. Theaters 1969 Gulf States Theatres, Inc
Sawmill Square 5 Center of town ? 1990- Owners: 1990-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2002- Regal Cinemas
The cinemas are in this mall.
Starlight Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
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Strand Central Av. ? 1925-? 1955 450 seats Owners: 1925-1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Affiliated-Saenger partnership 1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. 1945-1955 Theaters Service Co.
West Laurel Closed by 1945
SANDERVILLE
Mayvel Hwy 11 ? 1950-? 1955 250 seats
SIMPSON COUNTY
D’LO Lux ? 1955-? 1955
MAGEE
49 Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Broad Country Cinema III 700 block of SW 3rd St. Behind Magee Shopping Center ? 1990-
Lou ? 1955-? 1955
Magee ? 1935-? 1955 532 seats
MENDENHALL
Star ? 1940-? 1950 300 seats
SANITORIUM
49 Drive-In ? 1955
Sanitorium ? 1940-? 1955
SMITH COUNTY
MIZE
Regina ? 1955
Royal (Portable) ? 1940
RALEIGH
35 Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964
Raleigh Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 240 seats
Royal (Portable) ? 1940
TAYLORSVILLE
Dixie ? 1940
Lakeview Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Liberty ? 1950-? 1950 375 seats
Max ? 1945-? 1945
Melroll ? 1955-? 1955
Royal (Portable) ? 1940
TAYLORTOWN
Avenue ? 1945 275 seats Theaters Service Co. owned this theatre.
WAYNE COUNTY
BELMONT
Belmont ? 1950-? 1955 465 seats
Sala's Drive-In ? 1969-? 1975
Starlite Drive-In 2km south of town ? 1980-? 1985
WAYNESBORO
Princess ? 1935-? 1955 300 seats Owners: 1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. 1945 Theaters Service Co. 1955 Royal Theaters
Royal ? 1950-? 1975 400 seats Royal Theaters owned this theatre 1955-1975
Waynesboro Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961 Royal Theaters owned this theatre.
Waynesboro Twin ? 1990
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MERIDIAN CLARKE COUNTY
PACHUTA Castle
? 1955
QUITMAN
Majestic ? 1935-? 1969 440 seats Royal Theaters owned this theatre 1961-1969.
SHUBUTA
Joy ? 1945-? 1955 263 seats
STONEWALL
Grand ? 1945-? 1969 500 seats Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre 1961-1969
Kaye Closed by 1945
Palace ? 1935-? 1940
Stonewall ? 1940-? 1945
WEST ENTERPRISE Ritz ? 1955-? 1969 Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre 1961-1969
JASPER COUNTY
BAY SPRINGS Lyric Main St. ? 1940-? 1985 224 seats Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre 1950-1985
HEIDELBERG
Gay ? 1950-? 1955 300 seats Royal Theaters owned this theatre in 1950.
LAUDERDALE COUNTY
MERIDIAN
Alberta 710 23rd Av ? 1935-? 1955 250 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc.
Bonita Lakes 9 1680 Bonita Lakes Cir 1997- 2,300 seats Owners: 1997-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2002-Regal Cinemas, which keeps the United Artists name.
http://www.cinematour.com/tour/us/3266.html
Cinema Five ? 1985 Gulf International Cinema Corp. owned this theatre. It was taken over by United Artists Theatre Circuit in 1987.
College Park Cinemas 802 Hwy 19 N ? 1975-1997 * Early 1970’s opened as Cinema I & II by *gr * Early 1980’s 3 cinemas as it is taken over by Gulf International Cinema Corp. * 1987 taken over by United Artists Theatre Circuit * 1997 closed when the new cinemas opened in the mall.
Gorden 816 22nd Av. ? 1955 Royal Theaters owned this theatre.
Grand Opera House 2206 5th St. 1890-1928 Now a concert hall. Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre in 1925.
Meridian Drive-In ? 1950-? 1980 Owners: 1955-1975 Royal Theaters 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp.
Mini Royal 711 23rd Av ? 1975 Royal Theaters owned this theatre.
Princess ? 1920-? 1935 Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre.
R & S Cinema 5 AKA: Cinema 5 2224 N Frontage Rd ? 1990-1997 United Artists Theatre Circuit owned this theatre.
http://www.cinematour.com/tour/us/3205.html
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Rebel ? 1961-? 1964 Royal Theaters owned this theatre.
Ritz 2305 5th St. ? 1945-? 1955 400 seats Royal Theaters owned this Afro-American theatre in 1955.
Ritz Drive-In ? 1955
Royal 711 23rd Av ? 1945-? 1985 536 seats * Early 1940’s opened by Associated Theaters * Early 1950’s taken over by Royal Theaters * Early 1970’s Mini Royal opens with 2 screens * Late 1970’s taken over by Gulf International Cinema Corp. * Early 1980’s 4 cinemas * Late 1980’s closed
Royal Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985 Royal Theaters owned this drive-in.
Saenger ? 1930 Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre.
Star 2408 5th Av. ? 1940-? 1975 498 seats Bijou Amusement Co. owned this Afro-American theatre.
Stardust 816 22nd Av. ? 1950 350 seats
Strand 23rd Av August 1915-? 1950 750 seats Owners: 1925-1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc.
Temple 2318 8th 1928-? 1969 1,500 seats Now a live theatre Owners: 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950-1964 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1969 ABC Mid-South Theatres, Inc.
Village Cinema ? 1975 ABC Interstate Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre.
NEWTON COUNTY
DECATUR
Decatur ? 1945
Rex ? 1940
Victory ? 1945-? 1955 250 seats
HICKORY
Irish ? 1955
NEWTON
H & H Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Palace ? 1935
Roxy ? 1940-? 1990 400 seats Twinned in the late 1980’s. It was owned by Connett, Max A. Theaters 1950-1985
UNION
Union ? 1940-? 1955 440 seats Wofford Circuit owned this theatre in 1955.
SCOTT COUNTY
FOREST
Palace ? 1930-? 1969 450 seats Owned by Connett, Max A. Theaters and McLendon Theaters
Ritz ? 1945-? 1945
Ritz Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Owned by Connett, Max A. Theaters and McLendon Theaters
Town ? 1950-? 1985 Connett, Max A. Theaters owned this theatre.
MORTON
Morton ? 1940-? 1955 315 seats
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NATCHEZ ADAMS COUNTY
NATCHEZ Ace ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American theatre.
Baker Grand 115 S. Pearl ? 1920-? 1969 1,100 seats Owners: 1920-1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Publix-Saenger partnership 1940 Paramount Publix Corp. (E. V. Richards) 1950-1955 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1961-1969 Gulf States Theatres, Inc
Buck Closed by 1940
Clarke 515 Main ? 1950-? 1980 750 seats Owners: 1950 Film Service Corp. 1961-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp.
Hamilton ? 1930-? 1935 Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre.
Natchez Mall Cinema IV 350 John R Junkin Dr ? 1985- Owners: 1985-1987 Gulf International Cinema Corp. 1987-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2002- Royal Cinemas
Rebel Drive-In ? 1955
Ritz 127 N. Commerce ? 1940-? 1969 500 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Paramount-Richards Theatres Inc. 1950 Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. 1969 Gulf States Theatres, Inc
Star 625 Franklin ? 1935-? 1950 800 seats
Starlite Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975
Tracetown Twin Cinema ? 1975-? 1990 Owners: 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980-1987 Gulf International Cinema Corp. 1987-1990 United Artists Theatre Circuit
AMITE COUNTY
CROSBY
Crosby ? 1935-? 1955 400 seats
GLOSTER
Gloster ? 1940-? 1955 325 seats Paramount Publix Corp. (E. V. Richards)owned this theatre in 1940.
LIBERTY
Liberty ? 1945-? 1955 225 seats
FRANKLIN COUNTY
BUDE
Amusu Main St. ? 1930-? 1969 300 seats
ROXIE
Roxie ? 1955
JEFFERSON COUNTY
FAYETTE
Fay ? 1945-? 1955 461 seats
Fayette ? 1940-? 1940
LERMAN
Auto-Vue Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985
LAWRENCE COUNTY
MONTICELLO
Mono ? 1950-? 1955 500 seats
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Monticello ? 1940-? 1955
School House ? 1940
NEW HEBRON Carolyn ? 1945-? 1950 350 seats
LINCOLN COUNTY
BROOKHAVEN
51 Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985
Arcade W. Moticello ? 1930-? 1950 600 seats Owners: 1930 Saenger Amusement Co. 1935 Affiliated-Saenger partnership 1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. 1945-1950 Theaters Service Co.
Dixie S. Whitworth ? 1945-? 1969 600 seats Owners: 1945-1955 Theaters Service Co. 1961-1969 Gulf States Theatres, Inc
Haven 126 W Cherokee St ? 1940-? 1980 340 seats Owners: 1961-1969 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1975 Gulf International Cinema Corp.
Rex Main St. ? 1945-? 1969 300 seats This Afro-American theatre was owned by Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1961-1969
Westbrook Cinemas 454 Brookway Blvd ? 1980- * Late 1970’s opened as a twin by Gulf International Cinema Corp. * 1987 taken over by United Artists Theatre Circuit * Late 1980’s 4 cinemas * 2002 taken over by Royal Cinemas
PIKE COUNTY
MAGNOLIA
Pike ? 1940-? 1955 450 seats
MC COMB American ? 1945
Camellia Cinema IV 1005 Delaware Ave ? 1985-2006 * Late 1970’s opened as a twin by Gulf International Cinema Corp. * Early 1980’s 4 cinemas * 1987 Taken over by United Artists Theatre Circuit * Late 1990’s United Artists Theatre Circuit sells it * 2006 closed
Jacobs ? 1920-? 1935 Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre.
Liberty ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American theatre.
Lyric ? 1935-? 1969 250 seats Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this theatre 1961-1969. It was an Afro-American theatre.
Palace Main and Front ? 1940-? 1980 1,050 seats Owners: 1945 Theaters Service Co. 1950 Film Service Corp. 1961-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp.
Ren Drive-In ? 1950-? 1980 Owners: 1969-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp.
State State St. ? 1930-? 1975 850 seats Owners: 1935-1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. 1945-1950 Theaters Service Co. 1961-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc
Strand ? 1935-? 1955 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre in 1940.
OSYKA
Patsy ? 1955
SUMMITT
Fox ? 1950-? 1955
WALTHALL COUNTY
TYLERTOWN
Avenue ? 1935-? 1955 275 seats Owners: 1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. 1950 Theaters Service Co.
Star ? 1955 Theaters Service Co. owned this theatre.
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WILKINSON COUNTY
CENTERVILLE
Center ? 1945-? 1955 250 seats
Fern ? 1955
Picto ? 1935-? 1945
Rex ? 1945
WOODVILLE
Fern ? 1940-? 1955 325 seats
Fern Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975
Joy ? 1955
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OXFORD ALCORN COUNTY
CORINTH Auditorium ? 1930
Cinema 10 2505 S. Harper Rd 2005- Malco Theatres owns this cinema.
Coliseum 404 Taylor 1924-? 1990 992 seats Now a live theatre.
Crossroads Twin ? 2000
Pickwick ? 1940-? 1955 460 seats
Skylark Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985
BENTON COUNTY
ASHLAND
Ashland ? 1955
LAFAYETTE COUNTY
OXFORD
The Amp 10 AKA: Screenworks 10
206 Commonwealth 2008-September 28th, 2009. Owners: 2008-2009 Nova It features an outdoor amphitheatre for plays and concerts. It closed due to its poor location.
Cine 4 1226 Oxford Mall ? 1990-2004 Owners: 1990-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2002-2004 Regal Cinemas The Malco Studio 8 in now built on the site.
Cinema Twin ? 1975-? 1985 Owners: 1975 Martin Theatre Companies 1985 Cobb Theatres
Hoka 304 S 14th St 1976-1996
Lyric Van Buren ? 1935-? 1955 700 seats
Rebel Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985 Owners: 1975 Martin Theatre Companies
Ritz ? 1940-? 1985 Owners: 1975 Martin Theatre Companies 1985 Cobb Theatres
Screenworks 10 AKA: The Amp 10 206 Commonwealth Blvd, August 2006-April 2007 Theatre closed when James Duffy could not pay the rent and build-out money of $5.8 million.
Studio 8 1111 Jackson 2005- 1,200 seats Malco Theatres owns this cinema.
University Closed by 1940
MARSHALL COUNTY
HOLLY SPRINGS Holly ? 1940-? 1955
Liberty ? 1935
Long Shot ? 1935
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POTTS CAMP Dixie ? 1950 200 seats
PRENTISS COUNTY
BALDWYN
Baldwin ? 1940
Lyric ? 1935-? 1955 300 seats
Ritz ? 1945-? 1955 439 seats
BOONEVILLE
45 Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961
Jeron College St. ? 1950-? 1964 878 seats R.H. Burress sold the Jeran to Milton Waters in 1964.
Jrs Princess Drive-In ? 1985
New ? 1940-? 1945
Princess Front St. ? 1930-? 1955 390 seats
Scenic Drive-In ? 1964-? 1975
Von ? 1945-? 1955
SUNFLOWER
Dixie (AA) ? 1950-? 1955
TIPPAH COUNTY
BLUE MOUNTAIN Blue Mountain ? 1945-? 1955 835 seats
College ? 1940-? 1955
Joy ? 1950-? 1955 254 seats
Von ? 1940-? 1940
RIPLEY
Dixie 106 S. Main ? 1940-? 2000 524 seats Strand Enterprises owned this theatre 1940-1964.
New Dixie ? 1935
Ripley Closed by 1940
Strand ? 1940-? 1945
Tippah Drive-In ? 1969-? 1975
WALNUT
Hinz ? 1940-? 1955 440 seats
Liberty ? 1945-? 1945
TISHOMINGO COUNTY
BURNSVILLE
Victory ? 1945-? 1955 235 seats
LUKA
Iuka Drive-In ? 1961-? 1985
Majestic ? 1935-? 1955 351 seats
TISHOMINGO
Fran ? 1950-? 1955 268 seats
UNION COUNTY
NEW ALBANY Magonia ? 1950-? 1961 Flexer Theaters Inc. owned this Afro-American theatre.
Movie Reel 4 720 Coulter Drive ? 2005-2007 (no showtimes posted)
Ritz ? 1930-? 1961 449 seats Flexer Theaters Inc. owned this theatre 1950-1961.
Royal ? 1940-? 1950 325 seats
The Cine 125 E Bankhead St ? 1990-? 2000 450 seats
Union Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
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PASCAGOULA GEORGE COUNTY
LUCEDALE American ? 1930 King, C. B. owned this theatre.
Loumiss Drive-In ? 1955
Lucedale (Portable) ? 1940-? 1955 350 seats
Palace ? 1930 King, C. B. owned this theatre.
Ritz Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 200 cars
JACKSON COUNTY
GAUTIER
Gulf Coast Cinemas 5 AKA: Ritz 5, Singing River Cinemas
2800 Highway 90 in the Singing River Mall 2010-
Ritz 5 AKA: Singing River Cinema 1-4, Gulf Coast Cinemas 5 2800 Highway 90 2006-2010
Singing River Cinema 1-4 AKA: Ritz 5 2800 Highway 90 ? 1990-2004 Owners (Both Singing Rivers) 1990-2003 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2003-2005 Village Cinemas (Chicago)
Singing River Cinema 5-9 2300 Highway 90 ? 1990-2005
MOSS POINT Cinema ? 1980-? 1985 Owners: 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp. 1985 Royal Theaters
Joy ? 1940-? 1964 350 seats Joy’s Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.
Royal ? 1964-? 1975 Owners: 1964 Royal Theaters 1969 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1975 Royal Theaters
OCEAN SPRINGS Illings ? 1935-? 1955 500 seats
Spring Cinema 2 ? 1990
PASCAGOULA
Lake Drive-In ? 1955-? 1980 Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this theatre 1969-1980 Twinned in the late 1970’s.
Marine W. Lincoln ? 1945-? 1950 550 seats Joy’s Theaters, Inc. owned it in 1945.
Nelsen ? 1935-? 1940 Affiliated Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre in 1940.
New Cinema Twin ? 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp. owned this theatre in 1980.
Pix 122 S. Pascagoula ? 1945-? 1955 450 seats Owners: 1945-1950 Joy’s Theaters, Inc. 1955 Bri-Mont Booking Co., Inc.
Plaza 3331 Denny 1977-1999
Ritz 219 S. Pascagoula ? 1940-? 1985 450 seats Owners: 1945-1950 Theaters Service Co. 1955 Bri-Mont Booking Co., Inc. 1980-1985 Gulf International Cinema Corp.
Star ? 1950 Afro-American theatre.
Super 90 Twin Drive-In ? 1980 Royal Theaters owned this theatre.
Towne ? 1969-? 1980 Owners: 1969-1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc 1980 Gulf International Cinema Corp.
Twin Cinema ? 1985-? 1990 Owners: 1985 Gulf International Cinema Corp. 1987-1990 United Artists Theatre Circuit
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PEARL RIVER COUNTY
PICAYUNE
Arcade ? 1920-? 1925
Dixie ? 1940-? 1955 581 seats Theaters Service Co. owned this theatre in 1945.
Fornea ? 1930-? 1935
Mississippi Mall 1 & 2 ? 1990
Pine Hill Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Ritz ? 1940-? 1955 1,056 seats
See the Stars, Explore the Planets!
River Ridge Cinema 4 I-59 & Highway 43 North, ? 1990-November, 2009 Trad-A-House Corporation (O’Neil Cinemas) owns this cinema until 2008.
Royal ? 1950-? 1955 Afro-American theatre.
POPLARVILLE
Sheff ? 1950 350 seats
Strand ? 1935-? 1955
STONE COUNTY
WIGGINS
Frontier ? 1990
Glo Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Palace ? 1940-? 1945
Straub ? 1950-? 1955 250 seats
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TUPELO CHICKASHAW COUNTY
HOULKA Houlka ? 1945-? 1955 238 seats
HOUSTON
#8 Drive-In ? 1961-? 1985
Houston Jefferson St. ? 1935-? 1955 391 seats
South Drive-In ? 1955
OKOLONA
Okolona ? 1940-? 1955 357 seats
State ? 1935-? 1935
ITAWAMBA COUNTY
FULTON
#25 Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975
Dixie ? 1935-? 1955 352 seats
MANTACIE
New ? 1955
LEE COUNTY
GUNTOWN
Guntown Drive-In 124 Rd. 773 ? 2005-2011
NETTLETON
Joy ? 1940-? 1950 194 seats
SHANNON
Joy ? 1945-? 1950 175 seats
TUPELO
78 Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985 Malco Theatres owned this drive-in 1969-1985
Comus AKA: Lyric, Strand 200 N. Broadway 1912-? 1919
Dixie Belle ? 1950-? 1955 300 seats
Lee Drive-In 1604 Trace ? 1969-? 1985 2 screens in the early 1980’s
Lyric AKA: Comus, Strand 200 N. Broadway ? 1935-? 1985 896 seats * 1912 opened as Comus * By 1920 renamed Strand as it is taken over by Saenger Amusement Co. * Early 1930's renamed Lyric as it is taken over by Malco Theatres * 1984 stopped showing movies * 1980's reopened as Tupelo Community Theatres http://www.tctwebstage.com/
Malco Twin ? 1975-? 1990 Malco Theatres owned this theatre.
Mall ? 1975-? 1985 Malco Theatres owned this theatre.
Movies 8
1001 Barnes Crossing 1992- 1,920 seats Cinemark owns this cinema.
Strand 125 Main ? 1930-? 1961 334 seats Malco Theatres owned this theatre.
Strand AKA: Coums, Lyric 200 N. Broadway ? 1920-? 1930 Saenger Amusement Co. owned this theatre in 1925.
Tupelo
? 1950-? 1969
Tupelo Commons 10 3088 Tupelo Commons Ave. 1990- Malco Theatres owns this cinema. Updated in the late 1990's with stadium seating.
Tupelo Twin ? 1980-? 1985 Malco Theatres owned this theatre.
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MONROE COUNTY
ABERDEEN
Elkin 110 W. Commercial 1937-? 1955 800 seats
Malco 110 W. Commercial ? 1969 Malco Theatres owned this theatre.
Moonlite Drive-In ? 1969-? 1975 Malco Theatres owned this theatre in 1969.
Ritz ? 1940
Temple ? 1930-? 1935
Victory ? 1945-? 1950 400 seats
Westwood Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964
AMORY
25 Drive-In ? 2005-
41 Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Amory N. Main ? 1950-? 1955 500 seats
Amory Twin Cinema AKA: Marcus 2 Highway 6 W ? 1998-2009, 2011-
Marcus 2 AKA: Amory Twin Cinema Highway 6 W ? 1990
Mingo ? 1935-? 1935
Strand ? 1940-? 1961 265 seats Flexer Theaters Inc. owned this theatre 1950-1961.
Trace Drive-In ? 1961-? 1985
Varsity ? 1940-? 1961 446 seats Flexer Theaters Inc. owned this theatre 1950-1961
PONTOTOC COUNTY
ECRU
Ecru ? 1950-? 1955 250 seats
O. K. ? 1940-? 1945
PONTOTOC
Chickasaw Drive-In ? 1955
Cinema One 34 S. Liberty ? 1998-? 1998
Gem ? 1935-? 1935
Joy Liberty and Marion ? 1940-? 1990 530 seats
Joy Annex Congress St. ? 1950-? 1955 277 seats
Pontotoc Drive-In ? 1961-? 1985
SHERMAN
Sherman ? 1945
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VICKSBURG CLAIBORNE COUNTY
ALCORN A & M ? 1935
PORT GIBSON HAPPYLAND ? 1935
TRACE ? 1940-? 2000 350 SEATS
COPIAH COUNTY
CRYSTAL SPRINGS CRYSTAL ? 1935-? 1969 426 SEATS OWNERS: 1945-1955 THEATERS SERVICE CO. 1961-1969 GULF STATES THEATRES, INC
FOLLY ? 1945-? 1955 300 SEATS THEATERS SERVICE CO. OWNED THIS THEATRE.
PALACE ? 1930-? 1935
PICTURELAND ? 1930
QUEEN ? 1940-? 1945
GEORGETOWN
COMO ? 1955
PRINCESS PAT ? 1945-? 1955 225 SEATS
HAZLEHURST
COPIAH DRIVE-IN ? 1955-? 1975 MCLENDON THEATERS OWNED THIS DRIVE-IN IN
1955.
HAZEL ? 1945-? 1964 641 SEATS MCLENDON THEATERS OWNED THIS THEATRE
1950-1964
QUEEN ? 1935-? 1945
HOLMES COUNTY
DURANT
DIXIE ? 1930-? 1935
ODUM MAIN ST. ? 1945-? 1955 330 SEATS
STRAND MULBURRY ST. ? 1940-? 1955 475 SEATS STRAND ENTERPRISES OWNED THIS THEATRE IN
1940.
LEXINGTON
CENTER ? 1955-? 1955
LEXINGTON ? 1930-? 1935
STAR ? 1940-? 1955 STRAND ENTERPRISES OWNED THIS THEATRE IN
1940.
STRAND ? 1940-? 1955 STRAND ENTERPRISES OWNED THIS THEATRE IN
1940.
PICKENS
MAVON ? 1945-? 1955 250 SEATS
TCHULA
CAPITOL ? 1935
PRINCESS ? 1955
TCHULA ? 1940-? 1955 395 SEATS ASSOCIATED THEATERS OWNED THIS AFRO-AMERICAN THEATRE 1950-1955.
HUMPHREYS COUNTY
BELZONI
CRESCENT AKA: NEW CRESANT 211 NORTH HAYDEN STREET ? 1930-? 1969 550 SEATS MADE FAMOUS BY MARION POST WOLCOTT'S
PHOTOGRAPH, "A NEGRO GOING IN THE ENTRANCE
FOR NEGROES AT A MOVIE THEATER, BELZONI, MISSISSIPPI, 1939", THE FORMER CRESANT
THEATRE (SOMETIMES LISTED AS THE CRESCENT
THEATRE) STILL SCREENS FIRST-RUN FILMS IN THE
TINY HUMPHREYS COUNTY HAMLET, POP. 2,536
(1990). HTTP://WWW.SMITHSONIANMAG.COM/ISSUES/2002/SEPTEMBER/INDELIBLE.PHP
OWNERS: 1950 JOY’S THEATERS, INC. 1961-1969 COLLIER-JACKSON CIRCUIT
HARLEM ? 1940-? 1955 THIS AFRO-AMERICAN THEATRE HAD 295
SEATS.
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JOY ? 1940-? 1955 385 SEATS JOY’S THEATERS, INC. OWNED THIS THEATRE
1940-1950.
NEW CRESANT 211 NORTH HAYDEN STREET ? 2005-2009
STRAND ? 1940-? 1945
SHARKEY COUNTY
ROLLING FORK JOY ? 1940-? 1964 320 SEATS JOY’S THEATERS, INC. OWNED THIS THEATRE.
PALACE ? 1940-? 1945
ROYAL ? 1930-? 1945 JOY’S THEATERS, INC. OWNED THIS THEATRE IN
1945.
WARREN COUNTY
VICKSBURG
ALAMO 1501 WASHINGTON ? 1920-? 1955 400 SEATS OWNERS: 1925-1930 SAENGER AMUSEMENT CO. 1935 PUBLIX-SAENGER PARTNERSHIP 1940-1945 PARAMOUNT-RICHARDS
THEATRES INC. 1950-1955 PARAMOUNT GULF THEATRES, INC.
BATTLEFIELD TWIN ? 1975-? 1985 OWNERS: 1975 GULF STATES THEATRES, INC 1980-1985 GULF INTERNATIONAL CINEMA
CORP.
GRAND ? 1940-? 1945
JOY ? 1945-? 1980 OWNERS: 1945 JOY’S THEATERS, INC. 1950 ASSOCIATED THEATERS 1955-1964 JOY’S THEATERS, INC. 1969-1975 GULF STATES THEATRES, INC 1980 GULF INTERNATIONAL CINEMA CORP.
PALACE 1615 WASHINGTON ? 1945-? 1955 589 SEATS BIJOU AMUSEMENT CO. OWNED THIS THEATRE.
PEMBERTON CINEMAS 4 3505 PEMBERTON 1985-DECEMBER 2006, OCTOBER 2008- 920 SEATS OWNERS: 1985-2002 UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE
CIRCUIT 2002-2005 REGAL CINEMAS 2005-2006 VILLAGE THEATRES OF CHICAGO 2008 WILCOX THEATRES THIS THEATRE CLOSED WHEN VILLAGE
THEATRES RAN THIS INTO THE GROUND.
RIVOLI DRIVE-IN ? 1955-? 1975 GULF STATES THEATRES, INC OWNED THIS
THEATRE IN 1961.
SAENGER 1209 WALNUT 1922-1953 450 SEATS OWNERS: 1922-1930 SAENGER AMUSEMENT CO. 1935 PUBLIX-SAENGER PARTNERSHIP 1940-1945 PARAMOUNT-RICHARDS
THEATRES INC. 1950 PARAMOUNT GULF THEATRES, INC.
SHOWTOWN USA DRIVE-IN ? 1969-? 1980 OWNERS: 1969-1975 GULF STATES THEATRES, INC 1980 GULF INTERNATIONAL CINEMA CORP.
STRAND 717 CLAY ? 1935-? 1969 300 SEATS OWNERS: 1940-1945 PARAMOUNT-RICHARDS
THEATRES INC. 1950-1961 PARAMOUNT GULF THEATRES, INC. 1969 GULF STATES THEATRES, INC
VICKSBURG DRIVE-IN ? 1950-? 1961 GULF STATES THEATRES, INC OWNED THIS
THEATRE IN 1961.
WALNUT ? 1925-? 1935 OWNERS: 1925-1930 SAENGER AMUSEMENT CO. 1935 PUBLIX-SAENGER PARTNERSHIP
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YAZOO COUNTY
YAZOO CITY DIXIE ? 1945-? 1955 864 SEATS THEATERS SERVICE CO. OWNED THIS THEATRE.
IDEAL ? 1925-? 1925
IDLE HOUR DRIVE-IN ? 1950-? 1955
NEW REN ? 1950-? 1955 AFRO-AMERICAN THEATRE.
PALACE ? 1950-? 1955 THEATERS SERVICE CO. OWNED THIS THEATRE.
PLAZA TWIN K-MART PLAZA ? 1990-2000 390 SEATS
REN ? 1955-? 1955
YAZOO ? 1920-? 1980 709 SEATS OWNERS: 1935 AFFILIATED THEATERS, INC. 1945 THEATERS SERVICE CO. 1961-1975 GULF STATES THEATRES, INC 1980 GULF INTERNATIONAL CINEMA CORP.