Texas Panhandle Movie Theatres And Drive-ins
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Texas Panhandle movie theatres and drive-ins Includes Amarillo, Lubbock and Wichita Falls By Mike Rivest www.movie-theatre.org
1/2/2012
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AMARILLO POTTER COUNTY
Cinema Twin
Esquire
AMARILLO
4310 Western S ? 1973-? 1998 Owners: 1986-1995 Cineplex Odeon 1995- Carmike
AKA: State
Amarillo Star & IMAX 14 8275 Amarillo W 1999Owners: 1999-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2002- Regal Cinemas An IMAX screen is being installed in 2011.
1808 S. Washington th October 24 , 1947-? 1969 901 seats Interstate Circuit (Paramount) owned this theatre.
Cinemark Hollywood 16 9100 Canyon Drive th Feb 27 , 1998Cinemark owns this cinema.
Bell Plaza Fourplex 5807 45th av w ? 1985-1999 Owners: 1985-1990 Mann Theatres of California 1995-1998 Carmike
Fair AKA: State
503 Polk 1921-1937 Owners: 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) 1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres
Deandi ? 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) owned this theatre.
Capitol 311 Polk ? 1940-1954 776 seats Owners: 1940-1950 Interstate Circuit (Paramount) 1955 Trans-Texas Theatres, Inc.
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Fox I & II
Mission
Paramount
4111 Wolflin ? 1968-? 1990 Owners: 1968-1973 Fox Intermountain 1973-1990 Mann Theatres of California
? 1920-? 1935 Owners: 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) 1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres
817 Polk 1932-1975 1,485 seats Owners: 1932-1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres 1940-1975 Interstate Circuit (Paramount)
Natatorium 2705 W. 6th St. ? 1925
Harlem ? 1945-? 1955 300 seats This was an Afro-American theatre.
Olympic 617 S. Polk 1907-1919
Harmony ? 1950-? 1955 300 seats This was an Afro-American theatre.
Leon 608 S. Polk ? 1945-? 1950 400 seats Leon, H. S. Theaters owned this theatre.
Liberty 317 4th Av. E 1915-? 1950 331 seats
Palo Duro Drive-In Canyon Hwy & Georgia St. ? 1950-? 1975
Premiere 6 AKA: UA Cinema 6
6901 I-40 W ? 2002-2003 Premiere owned this cinema.
Rex
Lyric 3503 SW 6th Av ? 1940-? 1955 374 seats
3015 6th St W ? 1932-? 1955 809 seats Leon, H. S. Theaters owned this theatre. 1945-1950.
Mini Vue 814 W. 7th St. ? 1975-? 1980 This was an adult cinema.
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Rialto
Tascosa Drive-In
Trail Drive-In
313 Taylor S ? 1930-? 1955 692 seats Owners: 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) 1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres 1940-1950 Interstate Circuit (Paramount)
1999 Dumas 1952Bearden Theaters owned this drive-in in 1955. nd 2 screen closed in 1994.
7754 Interstate Business 40 ? 1950-? 1977 400 cars Bearden Theaters owned this drive-in in 1955.
Showcase 4 3440 Bell 1977-2002 Noret Theatres owned this theatre. 19902002.
Skyway Drive-In East Dallas Highway ? 1955-? 1975
Twin Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985
Star 714 Fillmore N ? 1940-? 1955 500 seats Leon, H. S. Theaters owned this theatre. 1945-1950.
Tex-Art Downtown ? 1975-? 1980 This was an adult cinema.
State AKA: Fair
503 Polk 1937-? 1969 1,163 seats Interstate Circuit (Paramount) owned this theatre.
Texas
UA Cinema 6
619 S. Polk ? 1935-? 1950 400 seats
6901 I-40 W ? 1985-? 1998
AKA: Premiere 6
Sunset Drive-In West Highway 66 ? 1950-? 1975 Bearden Theaters owned this drive-in in 1955.
Victory 511 Polk ? 1945-? 1955 400 seats
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Western Plaza
Westgate 6
2201 S. Western 1968-1991 General Cinemas twinned this cinema in the late 1970’s.
7701 I-40 W ? 1995Owners: 1995-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2005- Premiere
RANDALL COUNTY (outside Amarillo limits)
RANDALL Canyon Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Olympic ? 1930-? 1955 571 seats
Varsity 2302 4th ? 1990-
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BORGER DALLAM COUNTY
Lyric
HUTCHINSON COUNTY
DALHART
http://www.lyriccinema.com/ ? 1940335 seats 2 screens in 1987.
BORGER
El Rancho Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985
La Rita
? 1961-? 1980
4.5 Miles west of town ? 1950-? 1985 Owners: 1975-1980 Video Independent Theaters, Inc 1985 Martin Theatres
HEMPHELL COUNTY
Crown
Wagon Wheel Drive-In
CANADIAN ? 1964-? 1975
? 1940-? 1950 384 seats Griffith Amusement Company owned this theatre. in 1945.
Palace
Morley
Canadian Drive-In
? 1930-2010 600 seats 2 cinemas in the late 1980’s. Showtimes disappeared in 2010.
? 1935-? 1950 Lutz, E. E. owned this theatre. 1940-1950.
Buena Vista Drive-In
311 Denrock ? 1940-? 1950 400 seats This is now a live theatre.
Mission
American
AKA: Pastime, Queen
210 Main St http://www.palacetheatre.com/ 1932289 seats Owners: 1932-1940 O. K. Theatres 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc.
701 N Main St 19472 screens in the early 1970’s and five by 2000. Owners: 1947-1949 Griffith Amusement Company 1949-1980 Video Independent Theaters, Inc 1985 Martin Theatres 1985-1995 Carmike Cinemas
TEXLINE Texline ? 1950-? 1950 170 seats
HARTLEY COUNTY
SPEARMAN Holiday Drive-In ? 1964-? 1980
Pastime AKA: Palace, Queen
210 Main St 1909-1916
Queen AKA: Palace, Pastime
210 Main St 1916-1932
Paramount ? 1935-? 1945
Phillips ? 1945-? 1950 439 seats Video Independent Theaters, Inc owned this theatre. in 1950.
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Phillip's Route 66 Drive-In
LIPSCOMB COUNTY
Route 66 ? 1945-? 1950 Owners: 1945-1949 Griffith Amusement Company 1949-1950 Video Independent Theaters, Inc
DARROURZETT
Plains Drive-In
Criterion
? 1950-? 1975 Video Independent Theaters, Inc owned this theatre. 1964-1969.
Purple Pirate Drive-In ? 1955
Rex 523 N. Main ? 1930-? 1964 713 seats Owners: 1940-1949 Griffith Amusement Company 1949-1964 Video Independent Theaters, Inc
Zett ? 1955
FOLLETT
SUNRAY Buckeroo Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Palace ? 1950 437 seats
? 1935
Sunray
Follett
? 1940-? 1945 Griffith Amusement Company owned this theatre. in 1940
? 1940-? 1955 293 seats
OCHILTREE COUNTY
HIGGINS
PERRYTON
Alamo
American
? 1935-? 1950 323 seats
? 1950
MOORE COUNTY
DUMAS Evelyn
Ellis 2 217 S Main St ? 1935746 seats 2 screens by 2010
705 S Bliss Ave 1946650 seats 2 cinemas by 1990.
Perryton Drive-In
Rig ? 1930-? 1955 868 seats Owners: 1940-1949 Griffith Amusement Company 1949-1955 Video Independent Theaters, Inc
State ? 1940-? 1945 Griffith Amusement Company owned this theatre.
Tri-City Drive-In ? 1950-? 1955
PHILLIPS Phillips ? 1945
? 1955-? 1955
Porter Gem ? 1935-? 1940
Prairie Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985
? 1955
Ranger Drive-In ? 1955-? 1980
Texan Drive-In
Star
? 1985
116 W 7th ? 1945-? 1955 620 seats
ROBERTS COUNTY
ETTER
Miami
MIAMI
Cactus
? 1950 187 seats
? 1950 400 seats
Nusho ? 1940
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SHERMAN COUNTY
STRATFORD Elk Drive-In ? 1975
Roxy ? 1935-? 1950 310 seats 47
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GAINESVILLE CLAY COUNTY
COOKE COUNTY
Isis
BELLEVUE
GAINESVILLE
305 E. California th March 10 , 1915-1919
Alamo
Chief
? 1935-? 1955 300 seats
300 E. California 1953-1955 Frontier Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre.
Unique ? 1930
Cozy AKA: Majestic
HENRIETTA Dorothy N. Bridge St. ? 1935-? 1964 395 seats Owners: 1945 Inde-Ex Booking Service 1955-1964 Thorp Circuit
Rietta Drive-In N. Bridge St. ? 1955-? 1975 Thorp Circuit owned this drive-in 19551964.
113 E. California 1920-1927
Dennis AKA: Chief, Palace, Texan
300 E. California 1946-1953 350 seats
Electric Airdome 424 E. California ? 1907
Royal ? 1950-? 1961 588 seats Thorp Circuit owned this theatre. in 1961.
Tower Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
PETROLIA Star ? 1945
Sue ? 1950 200 seats
1917-1920
Lyric AKA: Plaza
109 S. Commerce 1914-1936
Majestic AKA: Cozy
113 E. California 1907-1920
Ritz ? 1940-? 1945
Liberty
Favorite 102 E. California 1905-? 1910
Happy Hour 114 N. Dixon 1907-1909
Hi-Ho Drive-In Route 82 (a mile east of the Walmart) th June 5 , 1948-1977
Majestic AKA: State
200 E. California 1909-1938
Palace AKA: Chief, Dennis, Texan
300 E. California 1927-1931
Plaza AKA: Lyric
109 S. Commerce 1936-? 1955 475 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955 Frontier Theatres, Inc.
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Rio
JACK COUNTY
Texas
307 N Commerce th, June 11 1942-? 1950 425 seats
BRYSON
? 1935
Bryson
Trail Drive-In
? 1940-? 1950 285 seats Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre. in 1950.
Hwy 81 ? 1955-? 1985 300 cars
Ritz 108 N Commerce nd October 2 , 1937-? 1950 330 seats Owners: 1937-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc.
Liberty ? 1940
JACKSBORO
302 N. Commerce 1943-1946
Mecca
200 E. California 1938-? 1985 800 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.
Chief Drive-In ? 1955-? 1980
Star
State
NOCONA
? 1940-? 1955 348 seats
Mesquite Drive-In
Cona ? 1945-? 1950 325 seats
Majestic ? 1935
? 1955-? 1980
Opera House
Milestone ? 1930-? 1935
? 1935-? 1940
Texan
Nocona ? 1940
? 1945-? 1950
MUNTAGUE COUNTY
BOWIE Majestic ? 1935-? 1968 550 seats Lemke Theaters owned this theatre. 19451950.
Texan
? 1955
Ritz ? 1945-? 1955 350 seats
Roxy ? 1940-? 1950 200 seats
ST. JO
300 E. California 1931-1946 Griffith Amusement Company owned this theatre. 1940-1945.
Texas ? 1950-? 1964 385 seats
MUENSTER
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Relax ? 1945-? 1950 252 seats
Nocona Drive-In
Ritz ? 1940-? 1950 200 seats Lemke Theaters owned this theatre. 19451950.
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LAMESA COCHRAN COUNTY
MORTON Indian Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961 Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
LAMESA
Movies, 1 & 2
Alameda
605 N. Austin ? 1990-? 1995
Dallas St. ? 1950-? 1958 300 seats
AKA: Movieland 2
Palace ? 1930-? 1964 522 seats Cox Theaters owned this theatre. 19501964.
Rose ? 1955-? 1980 Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
Skyvue Drive-In Bailey ? 1935
Wallace
Cole ? 1940-? 1945
? 1940-? 1964 350 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
Fiesta Drive-In
WHITEFACE
LeRoy
Home ? 1950-? 1955 454 seats
DAWSON COUNTY
GRANDVIEW
? 1961-? 1975
? 1935
Majestic ? 1930-? 1964 404 seats Cox Theaters owned this Afro-American theatre 1950-1964.
Aztec
Mesa
? 1940
? 1940
Dunlap
Movieland 2
? 1945
Nuplay ? 1950
Hwy 87 & S. 15th St. http://skyvuelamesa.com/ ? 1950Cox Theaters owned this drive-in 19611964.
Tower 162 Main Av. ? 1950 388 seats Cox Theaters owned this theatre.
AKA: Movies 1 & 2
605 N. Austin http://www.pics.net/~movieland/ 2001173 seats
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Yucca Drive-In Big Springs Highway ? 1950-? 1975 Cox Theaters owned this drive-in 19501964.
GAINES COUNTY
SEAGRAVES Chief ? 1939
SEMINOLE Chief Drive-In Andrews Highway ? 1955-? 1985 300 cars
Palace ? 1940-? 1969 300 seats Cox Theaters owned this theatre. 19551969.
Spade Drive-In ? 1950-? 1980 Wallace Theaters owned this drive-in 19551980.
Wallace 821 Houston 1949-? 1985 530 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
Tower
Eagle Drive-In
217 S Main ? 1940-? 1985 498 seats Owners: 1961-1969 Cox Theaters 1975 Mitchell Theatres
? 1955-? 1975 Wallace Theaters owned this drive-in 19551961.
Rex ? 1955-? 1955
Wallace ? 1940-? 1964 375 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
Lariot ? 1940
Wallace ? 1945 Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
Pix ? 1940-? 1955 356 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre. 19501955.
ROPESVILLE
Billy Smith
SUNDOWN
HOCKLEY COUNTY
Wallace
ANTON La Hart
? 1945-? 1961 340 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
? 1940-? 1955 300 seats
LYNN COUNTY
Spade
O’DONNELL
? 1935
Lynn Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
LEVELLAND Lobo Drive-In ? 1955-? 1980 Wallace Theaters owned this theatre. in 1955.
Old Rose ? 1945-? 1964 175 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
Rose
Rex ? 1940-? 1955 275 seats
Ritz ? 1935
TAHOKA Ada ? 1940
? 1940-? 1980 537 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
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English
Regel Twin
YOAMUM COUNTY
? 1930-? 1940
AKA: Starz
DENVER CITY
Lynn ? 1945-? 1950 320 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre. in 1945.
206 S 5th St 2 cinemas in 1970 1951-? 1995
? 1955
Rhea
? 1945-? 1964 400 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
Rialto 408 W. Main ? 1930-? 1955 600 seats
? 1950
? 1945-? 1950 403 seats
612 Cowboy Way ? 1950-? 1955 350 seats
Wallace
Hi Ho Drive-In
Ritz
Mac
? 1955-? 1969 Wallace Theaters owned this drive-in in 1955.
BROWNFIELD
? 1940-? 1955 561 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Griffith, R. E. Theaters, Inc. 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc.
PLAINS
T-Bar Drive-In
TERRY COUNTY
? 1955-? 1985
Pioneer Drive-In
Rose
? 1945-? 1964 320 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
Mustang Drive-In
Rig Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Rio ? 1940-? 1955 450 seats
60 listings
Ritz ? 1940-? 1950 480 seats
Rustic Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985
Starz AKA: Regal
? 2000-2011
Wayside ? 1955
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LUBBOCK LUBBOCK COUNTY
Broadway
Cactus
IDALOU
1116 Broadway th November 5 , 1933-? 1955 514 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950 Griffith Consolidated Theaters
1814 Ave H April 8h, 1938 -? 1955 672 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950 Griffith Consolidated Theaters
Idalou ? 1950
LUBBOCK Arcadia AKA: Chief
1211 Ave H ? 1939-? 1945 620 seats
Arnett Benson 105 University th August 5 , 1950-? 1975 1,040 seats Lubbock Theatres (owned by Video) owned this theatre.
Chaparral Twin AKA: Backstage
2420 19th St. ? 1968-? 1973
Chief AKA: Arcadia
Backstage AKA: Chaparral Twin
2420 19th St. ? 1975-? 1980
1211 Ave H ? 1950-? 1955 511 seats Bearden Theaters owned this theatre. in 1955.
Cinema 4 AKA: Fox
4215 19th St. ? 1995-? 1998 Cinemark owned this theatre.
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Cinema West
Fine Arts Drive-Inn
Lindsey
4349 19th st ? 1967-? 1998 Owners: 1975-1980 Lubbock Theatres (owned by Video) 1990-1998 Noret Theatres
3 Miles west on Leveland Highway ? 1966-? 1980 Adult movies were shown at this drive-in.
1019 Main November 1924-? 1975 1,293 seats Owners: 1925 Rob and Rowley United Theatres 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950 Griffith Consolidated Theaters 1961-1975 Lubbock Theatres (owned by Video)
Circle Drive-In 2517 55th st ? 1950-? 1980 400 cars Video Independent Theaters, Inc owned this theatre. in 1969.
Llanos 1419 Ave G ? 1946-? 1964 406 seats Parks, Hiram owned this theatre. 19601965
Clifton Across from the Lindsey ? 1948-? 1955
Continental Cinema AKA: Midway
1805 Broadway ? 1969-? 1973
Corral Drive-In Plainview Highway ? 1950-? 1980 Lubbock Theatres (owned by Video) owned this theatre. in 1964. Adult movies were shown in the 1970’s.
Five Point Drive-In Brownfield Hwy and Slide Road ? 1950
Fox 4215 19th St. 1968-? 1990 2 screens in 1969 and four by 1974. Owners: 1968-1973 Fox Intermountain 1973-1990 Mann Theatres of California
Country Club Drive-In ? 1955
Crystal 1408 N. Avenue Y ? 1975-? 1980 This was an adult cinema.
Lone Star Drive-In ? 1961-? 1980 500 cars Parks, Hiram owned this drive-in 19691980.
Lyric 1114 Texas ? 1911-? 1964 510 seats Owners: 1930 H & H Theater Circuit 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950 Griffith Consolidated Theaters 1961-1964 Lubbock Theatres (owned by Video)
Midway AKA: Continental Cinema
Golden Horseshoe Drive-In 6400 S University ? 1959-? 1985 1,000 cars 2 screens in the 1970’s.
1805 Broadway ? 1945-? 1965 500 seats Adult movies were shown in the 1960’s.
Jerry Lewis Cinema El Capitan
South Plains Mall nd December 22 , 1972-? 1973
? 1961-? 1980 Parks, Hiram owned this theatre.
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Movies
Plaza
Showplace 6
5721 58th st th September 7 , 1990This opened with 12 cinemas and expanded to 16 cinemas by 1996. It is owned by Cinemark.
26th St. & Boston 1940-? 1955 900 seats Griffith Consolidated Theaters owned this theatre. in 1950.
6707 S University 744 seats in 1972 nd 1972-August 22 , 2010 This opened on July 19, 1972 with four screens. Seating: 138, 150, 228, 228 Cinema 1 has purple décor Cinema 2 Green Cinema 3 Gold Cinema 4 Turquoise and Emerald Green. Six cinemas by 1990. Owners: 1972-1985 Lubbock Theatres (owned by Video) 1990- Noret Theatres
Movies 4 6205 Slide rd ? 1995-1998 Cinemark owned this cinema.
Red Raider Drive-In Clovis Highway ? 1955-? 1980 2 screens in the 1960’s. Bearden Theaters owned it in 1955.
Rex ? 1930-? 1940 H & H Theater Circuit owned this theatre. in 1930.
Palace
Ritz
Across from the Lindsey th December 14 , 1924-? 1945 1,010 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950 Griffith Consolidated Theaters
1701 Ave A ? 1945-? 1955 250 seats
Rose ? 1955
Science Spectrum OMNIMAX 2579 S Loop 289 1993-
Plains 717 Broadway ? 1946-? 1980 370 seats Parks, Hiram owned this theatre. 19691980.
Plains Drive-In Leveland Hwy 1948-? 1949
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Slide Road 6
Tech
Trail Drive-In
? 1985-? 1990 Mann Theatres of California owned this theatre.
1211 College rd June 3 , 1936-? 1955 590 seats
Littlefield Highway ? 1955-? 1975
UA South Plains 4
South Plains Mall 16 November 2011This is being built by Premier Theatres.
6002 Slide Rd ? 1980-? 1995 This opened as a single cinema by 1974.
Stars and Stripes Drive-In
Village
5013 Clovis Highway http://www.driveinusa.com 20031,000 cars This opened with two screens and a third screen opened by 2007.
? 1960-? 1980 Lubbock Theatres (owned by Video) owned this theatre.
Texan ? 1935-? 1945 Owners: 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950 Griffith Consolidated Theaters
Tinseltown USA 17 2535 82nd St 1998Cinemark owns this cinema.
Western Drive-In AKA: Westerner Drive-In
Leveland Hwy ? 1950-? 1975 Bearden Theaters owned this drive-in in 1955. Many cars were parked on the dirt road on the side of the drive-in for a good view of the adult movies.
Winchester 3417 50th st 1966-1999 2 cinemas in 1979. Owners: 1966-1980 Lubbock Theatres (owned by Video) 1990-1999 Noret Theatres This theatre had a round design.
State 1316 Texas ? 1946-1975 997 seats Lubbock Theatres (owned by Video) owned this theatre. 1961-1975.
Tower
American Cinema Classics
Sunset Drive-In
1007 College ? 1942-? 1964 762 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Griffith Consolidated Theaters 1961-1964 Lubbock Theatres (owned by Video)
? 1955-? 1975
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SLATON Caprock Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Frontier Theatres, Inc. owned this drive-in in 1955.
Circus Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964
Palace ? 1930-? 1955 Frontier Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre. in 1955.
Slanton ? 1955 Frontier Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre. in 1955.
State ? 1940-? 1955 57
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PAMPA ARMSTRONG COUNTY
CHILDRESS COUNTY
COLLINGSWORTH COUNTY
CLAUDE
CHILDRESS
WELLINGTON
Gem
Car-Vue Drive-In
Bronco Drive-In
? 1940
? 1950-? 1975
BRISCOE COUNTY
Gem
? 1955-? 1975 Video Independent Theaters, Inc owned it 1964-1969.
QUITAQUE Queen
130 2nd St ? 1940-? 1950 350 seats
? 1935-? 1955 360 seats
Lone Star 4
SILVERTON Arena Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Inde-Ex Booking Service owned in 1955.
1900 Avenue G NW ? 1993-2010 In 2006, this theatre refused to screen "Brokeback Mountain", which was set in Childress Showtimes disappeared in 2010 for this cinema.
Palace ? 1935-? 1955 358 seats Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre. in 1955.
CARSON COUNTY
PANHANDLE Panhandle ? 1940-? 1955 350 seats
Rex ? 1930-? 1935
PANTEX Pantex ? 1950 300 seats
SKELLYTOWN
Palace 816 E. Avenue Dates unknown
Rialto ? 1930-? 1930
Ritz 1928-? 1969, 2007796 seats Owners: 1940-1949 Griffith Amusement Company 1949-1969 Video Independent Theaters, Inc
Monogram 111 Main ? 1935-? 1950 320 seats
Palace 212 Main 1921-1993 650 seats
Texan 911 9th St. ? 1935-? 1950 42 seats Owners: 1940-1949 Griffith Amusement Company 1949-1950 Video Independent Theaters, Inc
Texas ? 1940-? 1950
Vogue ? 1945-? 1950 250 seats
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DONLEY COUNTY
CLARENDON
MCLEAN
La Vista
American
318 W. Foster ? 1955-? 1975 Video Independent Theaters, Inc owned this theatre..
Cozy
? 1935
? 1935-? 1945 300 seats
Avalon
Mulkey
Main St., Route 66 ? 1955-? 1955 420 seats
106 S. Kearney ? 1955-? 1988 682 seats
AKA: Rex
Lanora ? 1935-? 1961 1,048 seats Owners: 1940-1949 Griffith Amusement Company 1949-1961 Video Independent Theaters, Inc
Pampa Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975
Rex Pastime
Derby Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975
? 1930-? 1945 450 seats
Lone Star
Sandell Drive-In
? 1950 420 seats
Highway 70 1955-1984, 2002-
PAMPA Capri ? 1964-? 1980 Video Independent Theaters, Inc owned this theatre..
Texas ? 1955-? 1955
HEDLEY
Cinema 4 1201 N. Hobart ? 2000-
Rouge ? 1950-? 1955 320 seats
Vogue ? 1940
? 1935-? 1945 Griffith Amusement Company owned this theatre. 1940-1945.
Top O' Texas Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 Video Independent Theaters, Inc owned this theatre. 1964-1980.
HALL COUNTY Pastime
? 1950-? 1955 270 seats
LEFORS
State
ESTELLINE
Hedley
GARY COUNTY
318 W. Foster ? 1930-? 1950 733 seats Owners: 1940-1949 Griffith Amusement Company 1949-1950 Video Independent Theaters, Inc
? 1930-? 1950 330 seats
Crescent ? -1930 A fire, which was caused by faulty wiring, destroyed this theatre on May 16th, 1930.
Crown ? 1940-? 1955 420 seats Griffith Amusement Company owned this theatre. in 1945.
MEMPHIS Gem ? 1930
Movie House 816 S 5th ? 1990
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Palace ? 1930-? 1955 404 seats
Ritz ? 1935-? 1955 364 seats
TURKEY
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Gem 217 Main 1928-? 1955 300 seats This is now a live theatre.
Texas ? 1935-? 1950 450 seats
Tower Drive-In ? 1955-? 1980
WHEELER COUNTY
MOBEETIE Liberty ? 1945
SHAMROCK Liberty ? 1930-? 1950 682 seats
Pioneer Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Texan ? 1930-? 1935
Texas 217 N Main ? 1940704 seats (1950)
WHEELER Mustang Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975
Rouge ? 1935-? 1955 286 seats
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PLAINVIEW BAILEY COUNTY
CASTRO COUNTY
Star
MULESHOE
DIMMITT
Cox Drive-In
Carlile
Route 215 at W-Fir Ave. ? 1955-? 1975
AKA: Uptown
? 1930-? 1985 361 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.
114 S. Broadway Dates unknown
Texas
Palace ? 1935-? 1955 Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre. in 1955.
Valley
Castro ? 1930-? 1935
Rio
? 1940-? 1955 502 seats Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre. in 1955.
504 Bedford ? 1940-? 1950 370 seats Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre. in 1945.
Wallace
Uptown
163 S. Main ? 1949
AKA: Carlile
114 S. Broadway Dates unknown-
DEF SMITH COUNTY
HEREFORD Premiere Moovies 6 400 North 25-Mile Avenue 2003Premiere owns this cinema.
? 1945-? 1985 588 seats Owners: 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.
Tower Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985 Owners: 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.
HALE COUNTY
ABERNATHY Anthlope Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964 Inde-Ex Booking Service owned it in 1955.
Nu-Vue ? 1950-? 1955 700 seats Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre. in 1955.
Rita ? 1940-? 1950 240 seats
Star ? 1935
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HALE CENTER Bozo Drive-In ? 1969-? 1975
Ritz ? 1930-? 1950 400 seats
XIT Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Fair
Palace
719 Broadway http://www.plainviewfirst.com/index.php?p age=public/info&id=17 ? 1940-? 1955 641 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955 Frontier Theatres, Inc. This is now a live theatre.
? 1935 O. K. Theatres owned this theatre.
? 1930
Ritz
113 E 6th ? 1950-? 1955 400 seats
1946-? 1964 180 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
Sunset Drive-In
Wallace
? 1950-? 1975
? 1935-1946 Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
Texas
PLAINVIEW Astro Drive-In
? 1985 Martin Theatres owned this theatre.
Plainview
State
Wallace
Cinema
? 1950-? 1975
? 1940-? 1945
PETERSBURG
1521 S Columbia ? 1980-? 1985 Owners: 1980 Video Independent Theaters, Inc 1985 Martin Theatres
Pioneer Drive-In
Granada 812 Broadway St th th November 13 , 1929-September 7 , 1997 1,214 seats 2 cinemas in 1977. Owners: 1935 O. K. Theatres 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955 Frontier Theatres, Inc.
630 Broadway ? 1935-? 1955 539 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955 Frontier Theatres, Inc.
Town Center Movies 6 1001 N Interstate 27 #70 1986Cinemark owns this cinema.
Twin-Vue Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
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LAMB COUNTY
AMHERST
LITTLEFIELD L. F. D. Drive-In
XIT Drive-In Levelland Hwy (south of town) ? 1955-? 1980 Wallace Theaters owned this drive-in 19611980.
84 Drive-In
? 1950-? 1955
? 1955-? 1975 Inde-Ex Booking Service owned it in 1955.
Palace
El Rey Drive-In
1925-? 1980 780 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre. 1961- Melba 1980. ? 1935
? 1975-? 1980
Gem
Mustang Drive-In
Dates unknown 445 seats
? 1955-? 1985 Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this drivein in 1955.
Lamb ? 1950-? 1955 Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre. in 1950.
OLTON
Olton Rio
? 1940-? 1955 250 seats
225 Phelps ? 1940-? 1980 Roxy 400 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre. 1961- Main Avenue ? 1950-1953 1980. Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre. in 1955.
Majestic ? 1940-? 1955
EARTH Earth 267 E. Main ? 1950-? 1955 318 seats
Lyric ? 1940-? 1945
Sunset Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Ritz ? 1935-? 1961 420 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre. in 1961.
SUDAN Garden ? 1935
Texan ? 1940-? 1955 375 seats 53
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SPUR COTTLE COUNTY
PADUCH Chief Drive-In ? 1955
Palace ? 1935-? 1955 500 seats
LORENZO Queen ? 1940
Wallace ? 1945-? 1964 185 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
RALLS Crystal
Zana
? 1930-? 1964 460 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre. 19451964.
Lyric ? 1930
New ? 1935
Palace 464 Burlington ? 1935-? 1964 733 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955-1964 Frontier Theatres, Inc.
? 1935-? 1950 300 seats
Zenn ? 1930
CROSBY COUNTY
CROSBYTON Chieftan ? 1955-? 1964 Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
El Centro Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964 Wallace Theaters owned it in 1955.
El Charro ? 1955 Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
New Drive-In ? 1955
Palace Crystal
? 1940-? 1945
? 1930
SPUR
El Charro
Hi-Ho Drive-In
? 1950-? 1955 Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
Queen ? 1935-? 1950 300 seats
Ritz ? 1935
Spur ? 1940-? 1964 429 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955-1964 Frontier Theatres, Inc.
? 1955-? 1975 Frontier Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre. 1955-1964.
Liberty E. Harris ? 1950-? 1950 375 seats
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FLOYD COUNTY
GARZA COUNTY
Palace
FLOYDADA
POST
? 1935
Capada Drive-In
Garza
Texan
One mile south of town on US 62 ? 1955-? 1985 300 cars
226 E. Main http://garzatheatre.com ? 1940-? 1969 546 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1969 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. This is now a live theatre.
? 1945-? 1955 200 seats Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre.
KING COUNTY No theatres in this county.
MOTLEY COUNTY
MATADOR Matador Drive-In
Palace
? 1955-? 1975
? 1930-? 1955 750 seats
Rogue Palace ? 1935 O. K. Theatres owned this theatre.
Sunset Drive-In Ritz ? 1940-? 1955 365 seats
LOCKNEY Isis ? 1935-? 1940
? 1955-? 1975 Frontier Theatres, Inc. owned this drive-in in 1955.
Tower ? 1955-? 1969 Owners: 1955-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1969 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.
? 1935-? 1955 525 seats
ROARING SPRINGS Springs ? 1950 216 seats
Texan ? 1935-? 1945
STONEWALL COUNTY
Mesa
ASPERMONT
? 1955
King Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975
Plains
Link Drive-In
? 1945-? 1955 360 seats Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre. in 1945.
Seals Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 300 cars
? 1955-? 1964
KENT COUNTY
JAYTON Kent
Queen ? 1940-? 1955 240 seats 43
? 1935-? 1940
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VERNON BAYLOR COUNTY
Palace
SEYMOUR
? 1940-? 1964 Owners: 1940 O. K. Theatres 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955-1964 Frontier Theatres, Inc.
Brazos Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985
Ritz ? 1940-? 1945 470 seats
Texas N. Washington ? 1940-? 1955 371 seats
FOARD COUNTY
CROWELL Rialto ? 1940-? 1955 440 seats Leon, H. S. Theaters owned this theatre in 1945.
HARDEMAN COUNTY
CHILLICOTHE Palace ? 1930-? 1945
Strand Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 343 seats Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre in 1945.
QUANAH Chief Drive-In Spur 133 ? 1955-? 1985 206 cars Frontier Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre 1955-1964.
Court ? 1935
Ritz
ROCHESTER Rex ? 1940-? 1955 335 seats
Rochester ? 1930-? 1935
? 1940-? 1945
RULE
Texan
Rule
? 1930-? 1955 Owners: 1940 O. K. Theatres 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955 Frontier Theatres, Inc.
? 1930-? 1955 353 seats
HASKELL COUNTY
Tower Drive-In 200 5th St. 1952-2001, 2004200 cars
HASKELL Rita ? 1940-? 1950 325 seats Leon, H. S. Theaters owned this theatre in 1945.
Skyview Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Frontier Theatres, Inc. owned it in 1955.
Texas ? 1930-? 1969 542 seats Owners: 1945 Leon, H. S. Theaters 1955-1964 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1969 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.
WEINERT Rex ? 1935
KNOX COUNTY
BENJAMIN Ben ? 1950 250 seats
Benjamin ? 1935
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GOREE Goree ? 1950-? 1955
KNOX CITY
Pic
Graham Drive-In
1926 Pease ? 1950-? 1961 412 seats Interstate Circuit (Paramount) owned this theatre 1955-1961.
Jacksboro Hwy http://grahamdrivein.com/ 1947180 cars Owners: 1955 All States Theaters 1960-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1987 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. 1987-1990 United Artists Theatre Circuit
Texas
Pictorium
? 1935-? 1955 324 seats
? 1930-? 1945 Owners: 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) 1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres 1940-1955 Interstate Circuit (Paramount)
MUNDAY Roxy ? 1935-? 1955 400 seats
Sunset Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
THROCKMORTON COUNTY
Plaza 1717 Cumberland http://www.vernonplaza.com/ ? 19552 cinemas in the early 1990’s. Interstate Circuit (Paramount) owned this theatre 1955-1969.
THROCKMORTON Texan
Kent
220 Mentor ? 1935-? 1955 395 seats
115 N. Kent ? 1940-? 1950
WILBARGER COUNTY
VERNON Broadway ? 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) owned this theatre.
Cactus Drive-In ? 1950-? 1955
El Rancho Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985
Majestic 2510 Main ? 1935-? 1955 415 seats
Mecca 3rd st ? 1945-? 1950 550 seats
Leon Queen ? 1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres owned this theatre.
Vernon 1818 Main ? 1930-? 1955 923 seats Owners: 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) 1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres 1940-1955 Interstate Circuit
? 1950-? 1964 583 seats Owners: 1955-1964 Frontier Theatres, Inc.
Liberty 504 Oak 1915-? 1945
YOUNG COUNTY
GRAHAM Graham ? 1930
Misson Elm St. 1924-1926 200 seats
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National
Rex
524 Oak 1919500 seats (as triplex) 3 cinemas in 1990.
4th & Elm 1923-1924 280 seats
NEWCASTLE Castle ? 1950 225 seats
OLNEY Palace 508 Oak ? 1940-? 1950 485 seats
Olney ? 1935-? 1955 327 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Griffith, R. E. Theaters, Inc. 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955 Frontier Theatres, Inc.
Ol-Worth Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Frontier Theatres, Inc. owned it in 1961.
Palace ? 1930-? 1935
Princess ? 1930-? 1940 Griffith Amusement Company owned this theatre in 1940.
Westex ? 1940-? 1961 466 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Griffith, R. E. Theaters, Inc. 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955-1961 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 51
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WICHITA FALLS ARCHER COUNTY
ARCHER CITY Royal On the Square. ? 1935-? 1955 235 seats Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre. in 1955.
ELECTRA
WICHITA FALLS
Crown
Azteca
? 1935
? 1955 200 seats
Grand 114 N Waggoner 1919-1974 600 seats
Carver ? 1961
Century City 6
MERGARGEL
4105 Maplewood Ave ? 1990-2009 Owners: 1990-1995 Cineplex Odeon 1995- Carmike Cinemas
Texas ? 1940-? 1945
WICHITA COUNTY
BUCKBUNETT Fox ? 1935
Liberty ? 1930
Palace ? 1930-? 1964 691 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1961 Thorp Circuit
Tex ? 1940-? 1964 288 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1961 Thorp Circuit
Tex-OK Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964 Owners: 1955 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1961-1964 Thorp Circuit
Home Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Liberty W. Cleveland ? 1935-? 1955 325 seats
Roxy ? 1945
Cinema 4 2301 Kell Blvd ? 1980-? 1998 Owners: 1980-1986 Plitt 1986-1995 Cineplex Odeon 1995- Carmike Cinemas
IOWA PARK Iowa Park ? 1940-? 1950 Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre. in 1950.
Parkway ? 1955-? 1955 270 seats
Cinemark 14 2915 Glenwood 2005Cinemark owns this cinema.
Pickwick ? 1935
Royal ? 1945
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Empress
Palace
State
? 1920-? 1925
? 1925-? 1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres in 1935.
817 Scott ? 1935-? 1969 768 seats Owners: 1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres 1940-1969 Interstate Circuit (Paramount)
Falls Drive-In Hwy 277 ? 1950-? 1964 2 screens in the late 1970’s.
Gem 713 Ohio ? 1915-? 1955 556 seats This became a "coloreds only" house in the late 1940's. Owners: 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) 1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres 1940-1945 Interstate Circuit (Paramount)
Grant Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this theatre. in 1975.
Isis ? 1950-? 1955 776 seats This was an Afro-American theatre.
Parker Square Kell Boulevard 1958-1962 Cinemark opened a new theatre in the area in 2005.
Ritz ? 1940-? 1945 300 seats
Roxy 1523 Monroe ? 1940-? 1955 295 seats
Strand
Seymour Drive-In
809 Scott 1924-? 1975 884 seats Owners: 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) 1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres 1940-1969 Interstate Circuit (Paramount)
? 1955-? 1980 Gulf States Theatres, Inc. owned it in 1975.
Texan
Scottie Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc. owned it in 1975.
Majestic
? 1955-? 1961
724 Indiana ? 1940-? 1955 750 seats
706 Scott ? 1920-? 1950 1,148 seats Owners: 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) 1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres 1940-1950 Interstate Circuit (Paramount)
Sikes Center
Texas
Mission
Sheppard Drive-In
3111 Midwestern Pky ? 1980Owners: 1980-1990 American Multi-Cinemas, Inc. 1995- Carmike Cinemas Opened with six cinemas and expanded to 10 cinemas by 2000.
? 1935
Tower 702 Indiana ? 1945-? 1950 952 seats
Twin Falls Drive-In
? 1925-? 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) owned this theatre. in 1930.
? 1955-? 1985 Owners: 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc.
Olympic ? 1925-? 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) owned this theatre. in 1930.
Skyway Drive-In ? 1950-? 1964
Open Air Drive-In Hwy 287 ? 1950-? 1950
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Wichita 919 Indiana ? 1940-? 1969 1,203 seats Interstate Circuit (Paramount) owned this theatre. This is now a live theatre.
46 501 theatres in panhandle.
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AMARILLO POTTER COUNTY
Cinema Twin
Esquire
AMARILLO
4310 Western S ? 1973-? 1998 Owners: 1986-1995 Cineplex Odeon 1995- Carmike
AKA: State
Amarillo Star & IMAX 14 8275 Amarillo W 1999Owners: 1999-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2002- Regal Cinemas An IMAX screen is being installed in 2011.
1808 S. Washington th October 24 , 1947-? 1969 901 seats Interstate Circuit (Paramount) owned this theatre.
Cinemark Hollywood 16 9100 Canyon Drive th Feb 27 , 1998Cinemark owns this cinema.
Bell Plaza Fourplex 5807 45th av w ? 1985-1999 Owners: 1985-1990 Mann Theatres of California 1995-1998 Carmike
Fair AKA: State
503 Polk 1921-1937 Owners: 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) 1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres
Deandi ? 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) owned this theatre.
Capitol 311 Polk ? 1940-1954 776 seats Owners: 1940-1950 Interstate Circuit (Paramount) 1955 Trans-Texas Theatres, Inc.
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Fox I & II
Mission
Paramount
4111 Wolflin ? 1968-? 1990 Owners: 1968-1973 Fox Intermountain 1973-1990 Mann Theatres of California
? 1920-? 1935 Owners: 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) 1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres
817 Polk 1932-1975 1,485 seats Owners: 1932-1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres 1940-1975 Interstate Circuit (Paramount)
Natatorium 2705 W. 6th St. ? 1925
Harlem ? 1945-? 1955 300 seats This was an Afro-American theatre.
Olympic 617 S. Polk 1907-1919
Harmony ? 1950-? 1955 300 seats This was an Afro-American theatre.
Leon 608 S. Polk ? 1945-? 1950 400 seats Leon, H. S. Theaters owned this theatre.
Liberty 317 4th Av. E 1915-? 1950 331 seats
Palo Duro Drive-In Canyon Hwy & Georgia St. ? 1950-? 1975
Premiere 6 AKA: UA Cinema 6
6901 I-40 W ? 2002-2003 Premiere owned this cinema.
Rex
Lyric 3503 SW 6th Av ? 1940-? 1955 374 seats
3015 6th St W ? 1932-? 1955 809 seats Leon, H. S. Theaters owned this theatre. 1945-1950.
Mini Vue 814 W. 7th St. ? 1975-? 1980 This was an adult cinema.
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Rialto
Tascosa Drive-In
Trail Drive-In
313 Taylor S ? 1930-? 1955 692 seats Owners: 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) 1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres 1940-1950 Interstate Circuit (Paramount)
1999 Dumas 1952Bearden Theaters owned this drive-in in 1955. nd 2 screen closed in 1994.
7754 Interstate Business 40 ? 1950-? 1977 400 cars Bearden Theaters owned this drive-in in 1955.
Showcase 4 3440 Bell 1977-2002 Noret Theatres owned this theatre. 19902002.
Skyway Drive-In East Dallas Highway ? 1955-? 1975
Twin Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985
Star 714 Fillmore N ? 1940-? 1955 500 seats Leon, H. S. Theaters owned this theatre. 1945-1950.
Tex-Art Downtown ? 1975-? 1980 This was an adult cinema.
State AKA: Fair
503 Polk 1937-? 1969 1,163 seats Interstate Circuit (Paramount) owned this theatre.
Texas
UA Cinema 6
619 S. Polk ? 1935-? 1950 400 seats
6901 I-40 W ? 1985-? 1998
AKA: Premiere 6
Sunset Drive-In West Highway 66 ? 1950-? 1975 Bearden Theaters owned this drive-in in 1955.
Victory 511 Polk ? 1945-? 1955 400 seats
5
Western Plaza
Westgate 6
2201 S. Western 1968-1991 General Cinemas twinned this cinema in the late 1970’s.
7701 I-40 W ? 1995Owners: 1995-2002 United Artists Theatre Circuit 2005- Premiere
RANDALL COUNTY (outside Amarillo limits)
RANDALL Canyon Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Olympic ? 1930-? 1955 571 seats
Varsity 2302 4th ? 1990-
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BORGER DALLAM COUNTY
Lyric
HUTCHINSON COUNTY
DALHART
http://www.lyriccinema.com/ ? 1940335 seats 2 screens in 1987.
BORGER
El Rancho Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985
La Rita
? 1961-? 1980
4.5 Miles west of town ? 1950-? 1985 Owners: 1975-1980 Video Independent Theaters, Inc 1985 Martin Theatres
HEMPHELL COUNTY
Crown
Wagon Wheel Drive-In
CANADIAN ? 1964-? 1975
? 1940-? 1950 384 seats Griffith Amusement Company owned this theatre. in 1945.
Palace
Morley
Canadian Drive-In
? 1930-2010 600 seats 2 cinemas in the late 1980’s. Showtimes disappeared in 2010.
? 1935-? 1950 Lutz, E. E. owned this theatre. 1940-1950.
Buena Vista Drive-In
311 Denrock ? 1940-? 1950 400 seats This is now a live theatre.
Mission
American
AKA: Pastime, Queen
210 Main St http://www.palacetheatre.com/ 1932289 seats Owners: 1932-1940 O. K. Theatres 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc.
701 N Main St 19472 screens in the early 1970’s and five by 2000. Owners: 1947-1949 Griffith Amusement Company 1949-1980 Video Independent Theaters, Inc 1985 Martin Theatres 1985-1995 Carmike Cinemas
TEXLINE Texline ? 1950-? 1950 170 seats
HARTLEY COUNTY
SPEARMAN Holiday Drive-In ? 1964-? 1980
Pastime AKA: Palace, Queen
210 Main St 1909-1916
Queen AKA: Palace, Pastime
210 Main St 1916-1932
Paramount ? 1935-? 1945
Phillips ? 1945-? 1950 439 seats Video Independent Theaters, Inc owned this theatre. in 1950.
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Phillip's Route 66 Drive-In
LIPSCOMB COUNTY
Route 66 ? 1945-? 1950 Owners: 1945-1949 Griffith Amusement Company 1949-1950 Video Independent Theaters, Inc
DARROURZETT
Plains Drive-In
Criterion
? 1950-? 1975 Video Independent Theaters, Inc owned this theatre. 1964-1969.
Purple Pirate Drive-In ? 1955
Rex 523 N. Main ? 1930-? 1964 713 seats Owners: 1940-1949 Griffith Amusement Company 1949-1964 Video Independent Theaters, Inc
Zett ? 1955
FOLLETT
SUNRAY Buckeroo Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Palace ? 1950 437 seats
? 1935
Sunray
Follett
? 1940-? 1945 Griffith Amusement Company owned this theatre. in 1940
? 1940-? 1955 293 seats
OCHILTREE COUNTY
HIGGINS
PERRYTON
Alamo
American
? 1935-? 1950 323 seats
? 1950
MOORE COUNTY
DUMAS Evelyn
Ellis 2 217 S Main St ? 1935746 seats 2 screens by 2010
705 S Bliss Ave 1946650 seats 2 cinemas by 1990.
Perryton Drive-In
Rig ? 1930-? 1955 868 seats Owners: 1940-1949 Griffith Amusement Company 1949-1955 Video Independent Theaters, Inc
State ? 1940-? 1945 Griffith Amusement Company owned this theatre.
Tri-City Drive-In ? 1950-? 1955
PHILLIPS Phillips ? 1945
? 1955-? 1955
Porter Gem ? 1935-? 1940
Prairie Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985
? 1955
Ranger Drive-In ? 1955-? 1980
Texan Drive-In
Star
? 1985
116 W 7th ? 1945-? 1955 620 seats
ROBERTS COUNTY
ETTER
Miami
MIAMI
Cactus
? 1950 187 seats
? 1950 400 seats
Nusho ? 1940
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SHERMAN COUNTY
STRATFORD Elk Drive-In ? 1975
Roxy ? 1935-? 1950 310 seats 47
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GAINESVILLE CLAY COUNTY
COOKE COUNTY
Isis
BELLEVUE
GAINESVILLE
305 E. California th March 10 , 1915-1919
Alamo
Chief
? 1935-? 1955 300 seats
300 E. California 1953-1955 Frontier Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre.
Unique ? 1930
Cozy AKA: Majestic
HENRIETTA Dorothy N. Bridge St. ? 1935-? 1964 395 seats Owners: 1945 Inde-Ex Booking Service 1955-1964 Thorp Circuit
Rietta Drive-In N. Bridge St. ? 1955-? 1975 Thorp Circuit owned this drive-in 19551964.
113 E. California 1920-1927
Dennis AKA: Chief, Palace, Texan
300 E. California 1946-1953 350 seats
Electric Airdome 424 E. California ? 1907
Royal ? 1950-? 1961 588 seats Thorp Circuit owned this theatre. in 1961.
Tower Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
PETROLIA Star ? 1945
Sue ? 1950 200 seats
1917-1920
Lyric AKA: Plaza
109 S. Commerce 1914-1936
Majestic AKA: Cozy
113 E. California 1907-1920
Ritz ? 1940-? 1945
Liberty
Favorite 102 E. California 1905-? 1910
Happy Hour 114 N. Dixon 1907-1909
Hi-Ho Drive-In Route 82 (a mile east of the Walmart) th June 5 , 1948-1977
Majestic AKA: State
200 E. California 1909-1938
Palace AKA: Chief, Dennis, Texan
300 E. California 1927-1931
Plaza AKA: Lyric
109 S. Commerce 1936-? 1955 475 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955 Frontier Theatres, Inc.
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Rio
JACK COUNTY
Texas
307 N Commerce th, June 11 1942-? 1950 425 seats
BRYSON
? 1935
Bryson
Trail Drive-In
? 1940-? 1950 285 seats Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre. in 1950.
Hwy 81 ? 1955-? 1985 300 cars
Ritz 108 N Commerce nd October 2 , 1937-? 1950 330 seats Owners: 1937-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc.
Liberty ? 1940
JACKSBORO
302 N. Commerce 1943-1946
Mecca
200 E. California 1938-? 1985 800 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.
Chief Drive-In ? 1955-? 1980
Star
State
NOCONA
? 1940-? 1955 348 seats
Mesquite Drive-In
Cona ? 1945-? 1950 325 seats
Majestic ? 1935
? 1955-? 1980
Opera House
Milestone ? 1930-? 1935
? 1935-? 1940
Texan
Nocona ? 1940
? 1945-? 1950
MUNTAGUE COUNTY
BOWIE Majestic ? 1935-? 1968 550 seats Lemke Theaters owned this theatre. 19451950.
Texan
? 1955
Ritz ? 1945-? 1955 350 seats
Roxy ? 1940-? 1950 200 seats
ST. JO
300 E. California 1931-1946 Griffith Amusement Company owned this theatre. 1940-1945.
Texas ? 1950-? 1964 385 seats
MUENSTER
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Relax ? 1945-? 1950 252 seats
Nocona Drive-In
Ritz ? 1940-? 1950 200 seats Lemke Theaters owned this theatre. 19451950.
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LAMESA COCHRAN COUNTY
MORTON Indian Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961 Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
LAMESA
Movies, 1 & 2
Alameda
605 N. Austin ? 1990-? 1995
Dallas St. ? 1950-? 1958 300 seats
AKA: Movieland 2
Palace ? 1930-? 1964 522 seats Cox Theaters owned this theatre. 19501964.
Rose ? 1955-? 1980 Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
Skyvue Drive-In Bailey ? 1935
Wallace
Cole ? 1940-? 1945
? 1940-? 1964 350 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
Fiesta Drive-In
WHITEFACE
LeRoy
Home ? 1950-? 1955 454 seats
DAWSON COUNTY
GRANDVIEW
? 1961-? 1975
? 1935
Majestic ? 1930-? 1964 404 seats Cox Theaters owned this Afro-American theatre 1950-1964.
Aztec
Mesa
? 1940
? 1940
Dunlap
Movieland 2
? 1945
Nuplay ? 1950
Hwy 87 & S. 15th St. http://skyvuelamesa.com/ ? 1950Cox Theaters owned this drive-in 19611964.
Tower 162 Main Av. ? 1950 388 seats Cox Theaters owned this theatre.
AKA: Movies 1 & 2
605 N. Austin http://www.pics.net/~movieland/ 2001173 seats
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Yucca Drive-In Big Springs Highway ? 1950-? 1975 Cox Theaters owned this drive-in 19501964.
GAINES COUNTY
SEAGRAVES Chief ? 1939
SEMINOLE Chief Drive-In Andrews Highway ? 1955-? 1985 300 cars
Palace ? 1940-? 1969 300 seats Cox Theaters owned this theatre. 19551969.
Spade Drive-In ? 1950-? 1980 Wallace Theaters owned this drive-in 19551980.
Wallace 821 Houston 1949-? 1985 530 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
Tower
Eagle Drive-In
217 S Main ? 1940-? 1985 498 seats Owners: 1961-1969 Cox Theaters 1975 Mitchell Theatres
? 1955-? 1975 Wallace Theaters owned this drive-in 19551961.
Rex ? 1955-? 1955
Wallace ? 1940-? 1964 375 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
Lariot ? 1940
Wallace ? 1945 Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
Pix ? 1940-? 1955 356 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre. 19501955.
ROPESVILLE
Billy Smith
SUNDOWN
HOCKLEY COUNTY
Wallace
ANTON La Hart
? 1945-? 1961 340 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
? 1940-? 1955 300 seats
LYNN COUNTY
Spade
O’DONNELL
? 1935
Lynn Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
LEVELLAND Lobo Drive-In ? 1955-? 1980 Wallace Theaters owned this theatre. in 1955.
Old Rose ? 1945-? 1964 175 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
Rose
Rex ? 1940-? 1955 275 seats
Ritz ? 1935
TAHOKA Ada ? 1940
? 1940-? 1980 537 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
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English
Regel Twin
YOAMUM COUNTY
? 1930-? 1940
AKA: Starz
DENVER CITY
Lynn ? 1945-? 1950 320 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre. in 1945.
206 S 5th St 2 cinemas in 1970 1951-? 1995
? 1955
Rhea
? 1945-? 1964 400 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
Rialto 408 W. Main ? 1930-? 1955 600 seats
? 1950
? 1945-? 1950 403 seats
612 Cowboy Way ? 1950-? 1955 350 seats
Wallace
Hi Ho Drive-In
Ritz
Mac
? 1955-? 1969 Wallace Theaters owned this drive-in in 1955.
BROWNFIELD
? 1940-? 1955 561 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Griffith, R. E. Theaters, Inc. 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc.
PLAINS
T-Bar Drive-In
TERRY COUNTY
? 1955-? 1985
Pioneer Drive-In
Rose
? 1945-? 1964 320 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
Mustang Drive-In
Rig Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Rio ? 1940-? 1955 450 seats
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Ritz ? 1940-? 1950 480 seats
Rustic Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985
Starz AKA: Regal
? 2000-2011
Wayside ? 1955
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LUBBOCK LUBBOCK COUNTY
Broadway
Cactus
IDALOU
1116 Broadway th November 5 , 1933-? 1955 514 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950 Griffith Consolidated Theaters
1814 Ave H April 8h, 1938 -? 1955 672 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950 Griffith Consolidated Theaters
Idalou ? 1950
LUBBOCK Arcadia AKA: Chief
1211 Ave H ? 1939-? 1945 620 seats
Arnett Benson 105 University th August 5 , 1950-? 1975 1,040 seats Lubbock Theatres (owned by Video) owned this theatre.
Chaparral Twin AKA: Backstage
2420 19th St. ? 1968-? 1973
Chief AKA: Arcadia
Backstage AKA: Chaparral Twin
2420 19th St. ? 1975-? 1980
1211 Ave H ? 1950-? 1955 511 seats Bearden Theaters owned this theatre. in 1955.
Cinema 4 AKA: Fox
4215 19th St. ? 1995-? 1998 Cinemark owned this theatre.
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Cinema West
Fine Arts Drive-Inn
Lindsey
4349 19th st ? 1967-? 1998 Owners: 1975-1980 Lubbock Theatres (owned by Video) 1990-1998 Noret Theatres
3 Miles west on Leveland Highway ? 1966-? 1980 Adult movies were shown at this drive-in.
1019 Main November 1924-? 1975 1,293 seats Owners: 1925 Rob and Rowley United Theatres 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950 Griffith Consolidated Theaters 1961-1975 Lubbock Theatres (owned by Video)
Circle Drive-In 2517 55th st ? 1950-? 1980 400 cars Video Independent Theaters, Inc owned this theatre. in 1969.
Llanos 1419 Ave G ? 1946-? 1964 406 seats Parks, Hiram owned this theatre. 19601965
Clifton Across from the Lindsey ? 1948-? 1955
Continental Cinema AKA: Midway
1805 Broadway ? 1969-? 1973
Corral Drive-In Plainview Highway ? 1950-? 1980 Lubbock Theatres (owned by Video) owned this theatre. in 1964. Adult movies were shown in the 1970’s.
Five Point Drive-In Brownfield Hwy and Slide Road ? 1950
Fox 4215 19th St. 1968-? 1990 2 screens in 1969 and four by 1974. Owners: 1968-1973 Fox Intermountain 1973-1990 Mann Theatres of California
Country Club Drive-In ? 1955
Crystal 1408 N. Avenue Y ? 1975-? 1980 This was an adult cinema.
Lone Star Drive-In ? 1961-? 1980 500 cars Parks, Hiram owned this drive-in 19691980.
Lyric 1114 Texas ? 1911-? 1964 510 seats Owners: 1930 H & H Theater Circuit 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950 Griffith Consolidated Theaters 1961-1964 Lubbock Theatres (owned by Video)
Midway AKA: Continental Cinema
Golden Horseshoe Drive-In 6400 S University ? 1959-? 1985 1,000 cars 2 screens in the 1970’s.
1805 Broadway ? 1945-? 1965 500 seats Adult movies were shown in the 1960’s.
Jerry Lewis Cinema El Capitan
South Plains Mall nd December 22 , 1972-? 1973
? 1961-? 1980 Parks, Hiram owned this theatre.
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Movies
Plaza
Showplace 6
5721 58th st th September 7 , 1990This opened with 12 cinemas and expanded to 16 cinemas by 1996. It is owned by Cinemark.
26th St. & Boston 1940-? 1955 900 seats Griffith Consolidated Theaters owned this theatre. in 1950.
6707 S University 744 seats in 1972 nd 1972-August 22 , 2010 This opened on July 19, 1972 with four screens. Seating: 138, 150, 228, 228 Cinema 1 has purple décor Cinema 2 Green Cinema 3 Gold Cinema 4 Turquoise and Emerald Green. Six cinemas by 1990. Owners: 1972-1985 Lubbock Theatres (owned by Video) 1990- Noret Theatres
Movies 4 6205 Slide rd ? 1995-1998 Cinemark owned this cinema.
Red Raider Drive-In Clovis Highway ? 1955-? 1980 2 screens in the 1960’s. Bearden Theaters owned it in 1955.
Rex ? 1930-? 1940 H & H Theater Circuit owned this theatre. in 1930.
Palace
Ritz
Across from the Lindsey th December 14 , 1924-? 1945 1,010 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950 Griffith Consolidated Theaters
1701 Ave A ? 1945-? 1955 250 seats
Rose ? 1955
Science Spectrum OMNIMAX 2579 S Loop 289 1993-
Plains 717 Broadway ? 1946-? 1980 370 seats Parks, Hiram owned this theatre. 19691980.
Plains Drive-In Leveland Hwy 1948-? 1949
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Slide Road 6
Tech
Trail Drive-In
? 1985-? 1990 Mann Theatres of California owned this theatre.
1211 College rd June 3 , 1936-? 1955 590 seats
Littlefield Highway ? 1955-? 1975
UA South Plains 4
South Plains Mall 16 November 2011This is being built by Premier Theatres.
6002 Slide Rd ? 1980-? 1995 This opened as a single cinema by 1974.
Stars and Stripes Drive-In
Village
5013 Clovis Highway http://www.driveinusa.com 20031,000 cars This opened with two screens and a third screen opened by 2007.
? 1960-? 1980 Lubbock Theatres (owned by Video) owned this theatre.
Texan ? 1935-? 1945 Owners: 1940-1945 Griffith Amusement Company 1950 Griffith Consolidated Theaters
Tinseltown USA 17 2535 82nd St 1998Cinemark owns this cinema.
Western Drive-In AKA: Westerner Drive-In
Leveland Hwy ? 1950-? 1975 Bearden Theaters owned this drive-in in 1955. Many cars were parked on the dirt road on the side of the drive-in for a good view of the adult movies.
Winchester 3417 50th st 1966-1999 2 cinemas in 1979. Owners: 1966-1980 Lubbock Theatres (owned by Video) 1990-1999 Noret Theatres This theatre had a round design.
State 1316 Texas ? 1946-1975 997 seats Lubbock Theatres (owned by Video) owned this theatre. 1961-1975.
Tower
American Cinema Classics
Sunset Drive-In
1007 College ? 1942-? 1964 762 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Griffith Consolidated Theaters 1961-1964 Lubbock Theatres (owned by Video)
? 1955-? 1975
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SLATON Caprock Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Frontier Theatres, Inc. owned this drive-in in 1955.
Circus Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964
Palace ? 1930-? 1955 Frontier Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre. in 1955.
Slanton ? 1955 Frontier Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre. in 1955.
State ? 1940-? 1955 57
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PAMPA ARMSTRONG COUNTY
CHILDRESS COUNTY
COLLINGSWORTH COUNTY
CLAUDE
CHILDRESS
WELLINGTON
Gem
Car-Vue Drive-In
Bronco Drive-In
? 1940
? 1950-? 1975
BRISCOE COUNTY
Gem
? 1955-? 1975 Video Independent Theaters, Inc owned it 1964-1969.
QUITAQUE Queen
130 2nd St ? 1940-? 1950 350 seats
? 1935-? 1955 360 seats
Lone Star 4
SILVERTON Arena Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Inde-Ex Booking Service owned in 1955.
1900 Avenue G NW ? 1993-2010 In 2006, this theatre refused to screen "Brokeback Mountain", which was set in Childress Showtimes disappeared in 2010 for this cinema.
Palace ? 1935-? 1955 358 seats Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre. in 1955.
CARSON COUNTY
PANHANDLE Panhandle ? 1940-? 1955 350 seats
Rex ? 1930-? 1935
PANTEX Pantex ? 1950 300 seats
SKELLYTOWN
Palace 816 E. Avenue Dates unknown
Rialto ? 1930-? 1930
Ritz 1928-? 1969, 2007796 seats Owners: 1940-1949 Griffith Amusement Company 1949-1969 Video Independent Theaters, Inc
Monogram 111 Main ? 1935-? 1950 320 seats
Palace 212 Main 1921-1993 650 seats
Texan 911 9th St. ? 1935-? 1950 42 seats Owners: 1940-1949 Griffith Amusement Company 1949-1950 Video Independent Theaters, Inc
Texas ? 1940-? 1950
Vogue ? 1945-? 1950 250 seats
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DONLEY COUNTY
CLARENDON
MCLEAN
La Vista
American
318 W. Foster ? 1955-? 1975 Video Independent Theaters, Inc owned this theatre..
Cozy
? 1935
? 1935-? 1945 300 seats
Avalon
Mulkey
Main St., Route 66 ? 1955-? 1955 420 seats
106 S. Kearney ? 1955-? 1988 682 seats
AKA: Rex
Lanora ? 1935-? 1961 1,048 seats Owners: 1940-1949 Griffith Amusement Company 1949-1961 Video Independent Theaters, Inc
Pampa Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975
Rex Pastime
Derby Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975
? 1930-? 1945 450 seats
Lone Star
Sandell Drive-In
? 1950 420 seats
Highway 70 1955-1984, 2002-
PAMPA Capri ? 1964-? 1980 Video Independent Theaters, Inc owned this theatre..
Texas ? 1955-? 1955
HEDLEY
Cinema 4 1201 N. Hobart ? 2000-
Rouge ? 1950-? 1955 320 seats
Vogue ? 1940
? 1935-? 1945 Griffith Amusement Company owned this theatre. 1940-1945.
Top O' Texas Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985 Video Independent Theaters, Inc owned this theatre. 1964-1980.
HALL COUNTY Pastime
? 1950-? 1955 270 seats
LEFORS
State
ESTELLINE
Hedley
GARY COUNTY
318 W. Foster ? 1930-? 1950 733 seats Owners: 1940-1949 Griffith Amusement Company 1949-1950 Video Independent Theaters, Inc
? 1930-? 1950 330 seats
Crescent ? -1930 A fire, which was caused by faulty wiring, destroyed this theatre on May 16th, 1930.
Crown ? 1940-? 1955 420 seats Griffith Amusement Company owned this theatre. in 1945.
MEMPHIS Gem ? 1930
Movie House 816 S 5th ? 1990
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Palace ? 1930-? 1955 404 seats
Ritz ? 1935-? 1955 364 seats
TURKEY
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Gem 217 Main 1928-? 1955 300 seats This is now a live theatre.
Texas ? 1935-? 1950 450 seats
Tower Drive-In ? 1955-? 1980
WHEELER COUNTY
MOBEETIE Liberty ? 1945
SHAMROCK Liberty ? 1930-? 1950 682 seats
Pioneer Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Texan ? 1930-? 1935
Texas 217 N Main ? 1940704 seats (1950)
WHEELER Mustang Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975
Rouge ? 1935-? 1955 286 seats
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PLAINVIEW BAILEY COUNTY
CASTRO COUNTY
Star
MULESHOE
DIMMITT
Cox Drive-In
Carlile
Route 215 at W-Fir Ave. ? 1955-? 1975
AKA: Uptown
? 1930-? 1985 361 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.
114 S. Broadway Dates unknown
Texas
Palace ? 1935-? 1955 Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre. in 1955.
Valley
Castro ? 1930-? 1935
Rio
? 1940-? 1955 502 seats Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre. in 1955.
504 Bedford ? 1940-? 1950 370 seats Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre. in 1945.
Wallace
Uptown
163 S. Main ? 1949
AKA: Carlile
114 S. Broadway Dates unknown-
DEF SMITH COUNTY
HEREFORD Premiere Moovies 6 400 North 25-Mile Avenue 2003Premiere owns this cinema.
? 1945-? 1985 588 seats Owners: 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.
Tower Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985 Owners: 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1985 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.
HALE COUNTY
ABERNATHY Anthlope Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964 Inde-Ex Booking Service owned it in 1955.
Nu-Vue ? 1950-? 1955 700 seats Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre. in 1955.
Rita ? 1940-? 1950 240 seats
Star ? 1935
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HALE CENTER Bozo Drive-In ? 1969-? 1975
Ritz ? 1930-? 1950 400 seats
XIT Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Fair
Palace
719 Broadway http://www.plainviewfirst.com/index.php?p age=public/info&id=17 ? 1940-? 1955 641 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955 Frontier Theatres, Inc. This is now a live theatre.
? 1935 O. K. Theatres owned this theatre.
? 1930
Ritz
113 E 6th ? 1950-? 1955 400 seats
1946-? 1964 180 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
Sunset Drive-In
Wallace
? 1950-? 1975
? 1935-1946 Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
Texas
PLAINVIEW Astro Drive-In
? 1985 Martin Theatres owned this theatre.
Plainview
State
Wallace
Cinema
? 1950-? 1975
? 1940-? 1945
PETERSBURG
1521 S Columbia ? 1980-? 1985 Owners: 1980 Video Independent Theaters, Inc 1985 Martin Theatres
Pioneer Drive-In
Granada 812 Broadway St th th November 13 , 1929-September 7 , 1997 1,214 seats 2 cinemas in 1977. Owners: 1935 O. K. Theatres 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955 Frontier Theatres, Inc.
630 Broadway ? 1935-? 1955 539 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955 Frontier Theatres, Inc.
Town Center Movies 6 1001 N Interstate 27 #70 1986Cinemark owns this cinema.
Twin-Vue Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
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LAMB COUNTY
AMHERST
LITTLEFIELD L. F. D. Drive-In
XIT Drive-In Levelland Hwy (south of town) ? 1955-? 1980 Wallace Theaters owned this drive-in 19611980.
84 Drive-In
? 1950-? 1955
? 1955-? 1975 Inde-Ex Booking Service owned it in 1955.
Palace
El Rey Drive-In
1925-? 1980 780 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre. 1961- Melba 1980. ? 1935
? 1975-? 1980
Gem
Mustang Drive-In
Dates unknown 445 seats
? 1955-? 1985 Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this drivein in 1955.
Lamb ? 1950-? 1955 Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre. in 1950.
OLTON
Olton Rio
? 1940-? 1955 250 seats
225 Phelps ? 1940-? 1980 Roxy 400 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre. 1961- Main Avenue ? 1950-1953 1980. Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre. in 1955.
Majestic ? 1940-? 1955
EARTH Earth 267 E. Main ? 1950-? 1955 318 seats
Lyric ? 1940-? 1945
Sunset Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Ritz ? 1935-? 1961 420 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre. in 1961.
SUDAN Garden ? 1935
Texan ? 1940-? 1955 375 seats 53
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SPUR COTTLE COUNTY
PADUCH Chief Drive-In ? 1955
Palace ? 1935-? 1955 500 seats
LORENZO Queen ? 1940
Wallace ? 1945-? 1964 185 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
RALLS Crystal
Zana
? 1930-? 1964 460 seats Wallace Theaters owned this theatre. 19451964.
Lyric ? 1930
New ? 1935
Palace 464 Burlington ? 1935-? 1964 733 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955-1964 Frontier Theatres, Inc.
? 1935-? 1950 300 seats
Zenn ? 1930
CROSBY COUNTY
CROSBYTON Chieftan ? 1955-? 1964 Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
El Centro Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964 Wallace Theaters owned it in 1955.
El Charro ? 1955 Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
New Drive-In ? 1955
Palace Crystal
? 1940-? 1945
? 1930
SPUR
El Charro
Hi-Ho Drive-In
? 1950-? 1955 Wallace Theaters owned this theatre.
Queen ? 1935-? 1950 300 seats
Ritz ? 1935
Spur ? 1940-? 1964 429 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955-1964 Frontier Theatres, Inc.
? 1955-? 1975 Frontier Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre. 1955-1964.
Liberty E. Harris ? 1950-? 1950 375 seats
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FLOYD COUNTY
GARZA COUNTY
Palace
FLOYDADA
POST
? 1935
Capada Drive-In
Garza
Texan
One mile south of town on US 62 ? 1955-? 1985 300 cars
226 E. Main http://garzatheatre.com ? 1940-? 1969 546 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1969 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. This is now a live theatre.
? 1945-? 1955 200 seats Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre.
KING COUNTY No theatres in this county.
MOTLEY COUNTY
MATADOR Matador Drive-In
Palace
? 1955-? 1975
? 1930-? 1955 750 seats
Rogue Palace ? 1935 O. K. Theatres owned this theatre.
Sunset Drive-In Ritz ? 1940-? 1955 365 seats
LOCKNEY Isis ? 1935-? 1940
? 1955-? 1975 Frontier Theatres, Inc. owned this drive-in in 1955.
Tower ? 1955-? 1969 Owners: 1955-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1969 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.
? 1935-? 1955 525 seats
ROARING SPRINGS Springs ? 1950 216 seats
Texan ? 1935-? 1945
STONEWALL COUNTY
Mesa
ASPERMONT
? 1955
King Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975
Plains
Link Drive-In
? 1945-? 1955 360 seats Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre. in 1945.
Seals Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 300 cars
? 1955-? 1964
KENT COUNTY
JAYTON Kent
Queen ? 1940-? 1955 240 seats 43
? 1935-? 1940
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VERNON BAYLOR COUNTY
Palace
SEYMOUR
? 1940-? 1964 Owners: 1940 O. K. Theatres 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955-1964 Frontier Theatres, Inc.
Brazos Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985
Ritz ? 1940-? 1945 470 seats
Texas N. Washington ? 1940-? 1955 371 seats
FOARD COUNTY
CROWELL Rialto ? 1940-? 1955 440 seats Leon, H. S. Theaters owned this theatre in 1945.
HARDEMAN COUNTY
CHILLICOTHE Palace ? 1930-? 1945
Strand Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 343 seats Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre in 1945.
QUANAH Chief Drive-In Spur 133 ? 1955-? 1985 206 cars Frontier Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre 1955-1964.
Court ? 1935
Ritz
ROCHESTER Rex ? 1940-? 1955 335 seats
Rochester ? 1930-? 1935
? 1940-? 1945
RULE
Texan
Rule
? 1930-? 1955 Owners: 1940 O. K. Theatres 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955 Frontier Theatres, Inc.
? 1930-? 1955 353 seats
HASKELL COUNTY
Tower Drive-In 200 5th St. 1952-2001, 2004200 cars
HASKELL Rita ? 1940-? 1950 325 seats Leon, H. S. Theaters owned this theatre in 1945.
Skyview Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Frontier Theatres, Inc. owned it in 1955.
Texas ? 1930-? 1969 542 seats Owners: 1945 Leon, H. S. Theaters 1955-1964 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1969 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc.
WEINERT Rex ? 1935
KNOX COUNTY
BENJAMIN Ben ? 1950 250 seats
Benjamin ? 1935
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GOREE Goree ? 1950-? 1955
KNOX CITY
Pic
Graham Drive-In
1926 Pease ? 1950-? 1961 412 seats Interstate Circuit (Paramount) owned this theatre 1955-1961.
Jacksboro Hwy http://grahamdrivein.com/ 1947180 cars Owners: 1955 All States Theaters 1960-1967 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1967-1987 Commonwealth Theatres, Inc. 1987-1990 United Artists Theatre Circuit
Texas
Pictorium
? 1935-? 1955 324 seats
? 1930-? 1945 Owners: 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) 1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres 1940-1955 Interstate Circuit (Paramount)
MUNDAY Roxy ? 1935-? 1955 400 seats
Sunset Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
THROCKMORTON COUNTY
Plaza 1717 Cumberland http://www.vernonplaza.com/ ? 19552 cinemas in the early 1990’s. Interstate Circuit (Paramount) owned this theatre 1955-1969.
THROCKMORTON Texan
Kent
220 Mentor ? 1935-? 1955 395 seats
115 N. Kent ? 1940-? 1950
WILBARGER COUNTY
VERNON Broadway ? 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) owned this theatre.
Cactus Drive-In ? 1950-? 1955
El Rancho Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985
Majestic 2510 Main ? 1935-? 1955 415 seats
Mecca 3rd st ? 1945-? 1950 550 seats
Leon Queen ? 1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres owned this theatre.
Vernon 1818 Main ? 1930-? 1955 923 seats Owners: 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) 1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres 1940-1955 Interstate Circuit
? 1950-? 1964 583 seats Owners: 1955-1964 Frontier Theatres, Inc.
Liberty 504 Oak 1915-? 1945
YOUNG COUNTY
GRAHAM Graham ? 1930
Misson Elm St. 1924-1926 200 seats
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National
Rex
524 Oak 1919500 seats (as triplex) 3 cinemas in 1990.
4th & Elm 1923-1924 280 seats
NEWCASTLE Castle ? 1950 225 seats
OLNEY Palace 508 Oak ? 1940-? 1950 485 seats
Olney ? 1935-? 1955 327 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Griffith, R. E. Theaters, Inc. 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955 Frontier Theatres, Inc.
Ol-Worth Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Frontier Theatres, Inc. owned it in 1961.
Palace ? 1930-? 1935
Princess ? 1930-? 1940 Griffith Amusement Company owned this theatre in 1940.
Westex ? 1940-? 1961 466 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Griffith, R. E. Theaters, Inc. 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955-1961 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 51
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WICHITA FALLS ARCHER COUNTY
ARCHER CITY Royal On the Square. ? 1935-? 1955 235 seats Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre. in 1955.
ELECTRA
WICHITA FALLS
Crown
Azteca
? 1935
? 1955 200 seats
Grand 114 N Waggoner 1919-1974 600 seats
Carver ? 1961
Century City 6
MERGARGEL
4105 Maplewood Ave ? 1990-2009 Owners: 1990-1995 Cineplex Odeon 1995- Carmike Cinemas
Texas ? 1940-? 1945
WICHITA COUNTY
BUCKBUNETT Fox ? 1935
Liberty ? 1930
Palace ? 1930-? 1964 691 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1955 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1961 Thorp Circuit
Tex ? 1940-? 1964 288 seats Owners: 1940 Griffith Amusement Company 1945 Westex Theaters 1950 Theater Enterprises, Inc. 1961 Thorp Circuit
Tex-OK Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964 Owners: 1955 Frontier Theatres, Inc. 1961-1964 Thorp Circuit
Home Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975
Liberty W. Cleveland ? 1935-? 1955 325 seats
Roxy ? 1945
Cinema 4 2301 Kell Blvd ? 1980-? 1998 Owners: 1980-1986 Plitt 1986-1995 Cineplex Odeon 1995- Carmike Cinemas
IOWA PARK Iowa Park ? 1940-? 1950 Inde-Ex Booking Service owned this theatre. in 1950.
Parkway ? 1955-? 1955 270 seats
Cinemark 14 2915 Glenwood 2005Cinemark owns this cinema.
Pickwick ? 1935
Royal ? 1945
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Empress
Palace
State
? 1920-? 1925
? 1925-? 1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres in 1935.
817 Scott ? 1935-? 1969 768 seats Owners: 1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres 1940-1969 Interstate Circuit (Paramount)
Falls Drive-In Hwy 277 ? 1950-? 1964 2 screens in the late 1970’s.
Gem 713 Ohio ? 1915-? 1955 556 seats This became a "coloreds only" house in the late 1940's. Owners: 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) 1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres 1940-1945 Interstate Circuit (Paramount)
Grant Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc owned this theatre. in 1975.
Isis ? 1950-? 1955 776 seats This was an Afro-American theatre.
Parker Square Kell Boulevard 1958-1962 Cinemark opened a new theatre in the area in 2005.
Ritz ? 1940-? 1945 300 seats
Roxy 1523 Monroe ? 1940-? 1955 295 seats
Strand
Seymour Drive-In
809 Scott 1924-? 1975 884 seats Owners: 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) 1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres 1940-1969 Interstate Circuit (Paramount)
? 1955-? 1980 Gulf States Theatres, Inc. owned it in 1975.
Texan
Scottie Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc. owned it in 1975.
Majestic
? 1955-? 1961
724 Indiana ? 1940-? 1955 750 seats
706 Scott ? 1920-? 1950 1,148 seats Owners: 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) 1935 Texas Consolidated Theatres 1940-1950 Interstate Circuit (Paramount)
Sikes Center
Texas
Mission
Sheppard Drive-In
3111 Midwestern Pky ? 1980Owners: 1980-1990 American Multi-Cinemas, Inc. 1995- Carmike Cinemas Opened with six cinemas and expanded to 10 cinemas by 2000.
? 1935
Tower 702 Indiana ? 1945-? 1950 952 seats
Twin Falls Drive-In
? 1925-? 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) owned this theatre. in 1930.
? 1955-? 1985 Owners: 1975 Gulf States Theatres, Inc.
Olympic ? 1925-? 1930 Dent Theatres (Publix) owned this theatre. in 1930.
Skyway Drive-In ? 1950-? 1964
Open Air Drive-In Hwy 287 ? 1950-? 1950
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Wichita 919 Indiana ? 1940-? 1969 1,203 seats Interstate Circuit (Paramount) owned this theatre. This is now a live theatre.
46 501 theatres in panhandle.
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