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* [[Amuse-U Theater]], 211-213 [[19th Street North]] (Vaudeville, pictures, songs, 5¢) | * [[Amuse-U Theater]], 211-213 [[19th Street North]] (Vaudeville, pictures, songs, 5¢) | ||
* [[Avon Building|Avon Theater]], [[29th Street South|29th Street]] and [[7th Avenue South]] ([[Lakeview]]) | * [[Avon Building|Avon Theater]], [[29th Street South|29th Street]] and [[7th Avenue South]] ([[Lakeview]]) | ||
* [[Avondale Theater]], 208 [[41st Street South]], [[Avondale]] ( | * [[Avondale Theater]], 208 [[41st Street South]], [[Avondale]] (1915-1927) | ||
* [[Bay Theatre]], 1811 [[3rd Avenue North]] | * [[Bay Theatre]], 1811 [[3rd Avenue North]] | ||
* [[Best Theater]], 2016 [[2nd Avenue North]] (1914–1915) | |||
* [[Best Theater]] | |||
* [[Bijou Theater]] 1700 [[3rd Avenue North]] (1898-1915), formerly the [[Birmingham Auditorium]], later [[Loew's Bijou]] | * [[Bijou Theater]] 1700 [[3rd Avenue North]] (1898-1915), formerly the [[Birmingham Auditorium]], later [[Loew's Bijou]] | ||
* [[Birmingham Auditorium]], 1700 [[3rd Avenue North]] (1886-1898), renamed the [[Bijou Theater]] | * [[Birmingham Auditorium]], 1700 [[3rd Avenue North]] (1886-1898), renamed the [[Bijou Theater]] | ||
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* [[Eastwood Mall Theatre]] ([[1964]]–[[1990]]), [[Eastwood Mall]] | * [[Eastwood Mall Theatre]] ([[1964]]–[[1990]]), [[Eastwood Mall]] | ||
* [[8th Avenue Theater]], 213 [[8th Avenue North]] | * [[8th Avenue Theater]], 213 [[8th Avenue North]] | ||
* [[Erlanger Theatre]], formerly the [[Jefferson Theatre]], 1700 block of [[2nd Avenue North]] | * [[Erlanger Theatre]], formerly the [[Jefferson Theatre]], 1700 block of [[2nd Avenue North]] | ||
* [[Festival 18]], [[Eastwood Festival Centre]] (1989-2006) | * [[Festival 18]], [[Eastwood Festival Centre]] (1989-2006) | ||
* [[Five Points Theatre]], 1912-1914 [[11th Avenue South]] (1921-1958) | * [[Five Points Theatre]], 1912-1914 [[11th Avenue South]] (1921-1958) | ||
* [[Galax]], 1919 [[2nd Avenue North]] (1920–1960s) | * [[Galax]], 1919 [[2nd Avenue North]] (1920–1960s) | ||
* [[Gay Theater]] (1921-), 1722 [[4th Avenue North]] | * [[Gay Theater]] (1921-), 1722 [[4th Avenue North]] | ||
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* [[Lyric Theatre]] ([[1932]]–[[1958]]; known as the Grand Bijou in the 1970s), 1800 [[3rd Avenue North]] | * [[Lyric Theatre]] ([[1932]]–[[1958]]; known as the Grand Bijou in the 1970s), 1800 [[3rd Avenue North]] | ||
* [[Majestic Theater]] (1906-1921), 1808–1810 [[3rd Avenue North]] | * [[Majestic Theater]] (1906-1921), 1808–1810 [[3rd Avenue North]] | ||
* [[Margarette Theater]], [[Woodlawn Station]] ( | * [[Margarette Theater]], [[Woodlawn Station]] (1914–1915) | ||
* [[Marvel Theatre]] (1905-1908) 300 block of [[20th Street North]] near [[3rd Avenue North|3rd Avenue]] (400 seats, Vaudeville, pictures, songs, 10¢) | * [[Marvel Theatre]] (1905-1908) 300 block of [[20th Street North]] near [[3rd Avenue North|3rd Avenue]] (400 seats, Vaudeville, pictures, songs, 10¢) | ||
* [[Melba Theater]] (1946-1980s), 2022-2024 [[2nd Avenue North]] | * [[Melba Theater]] (1946-1980s), 2022-2024 [[2nd Avenue North]] | ||
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* [[Norwood Theater]], 1119 [[24th Street North]] (1927-1940) | * [[Norwood Theater]], 1119 [[24th Street North]] (1927-1940) | ||
* [[Orpheum Theatre]] (1914, [[17th Street North|17th Street]] & [[3rd Avenue North]]) | * [[Orpheum Theatre]] (1914, [[17th Street North|17th Street]] & [[3rd Avenue North]]) | ||
* [[Pantages Theater]], 1700 [[3rd Avenue North]] (1925-1946), formerly the [[Birmingham Auditorium]], [[Bijou Theatre]], [[Loew's Bijou]], later the [[Birmingham Theater]] | * [[Pantages Theater]], 1700 [[3rd Avenue North]] (1925-1946), formerly the [[Birmingham Auditorium]], [[Bijou Theatre]], [[Loew's Bijou]], later the [[Birmingham Theater]] | ||
* [[Princess Theatre]], 216 [[20th Street North]] (1910-1927) | * [[Princess Theatre]], 216 [[20th Street North]] (1910-1927) | ||
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* [[Ritz Theatre]], 1721 [[2nd Avenue North]] | * [[Ritz Theatre]], 1721 [[2nd Avenue North]] | ||
* [[Royal Theatre]], 2014-2016 2nd Avenue North (1924–1951) | * [[Royal Theatre]], 2014-2016 2nd Avenue North (1924–1951) | ||
* [[St Elmo Theater]] [[Pratt City]] (1915) | |||
* [[St Nicholas]] ([[1908]]) | * [[St Nicholas]] ([[1908]]) | ||
* [[Strand Theater]], 1913-1915 [[2nd Avenue North]] (1915-1962) | * [[Strand Theater]], 1913-1915 [[2nd Avenue North]] (1915-1962) | ||
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* [[West End Theater]] / [[Gary's West End Theater]], 1301 [[Tuscaloosa Avenue Southwest]] (1950s) | * [[West End Theater]] / [[Gary's West End Theater]], 1301 [[Tuscaloosa Avenue Southwest]] (1950s) | ||
* [[Woodlawn Theater]], 5403 [[1st Avenue North]] (1924-1927), 5504 [[1st Avenue North]] (1929-1957) | * [[Woodlawn Theater]], 5403 [[1st Avenue North]] (1924-1927), 5504 [[1st Avenue North]] (1929-1957) | ||
* [[Wylam Theater]] (1915) | |||
===Ensley=== | |||
* [[Belle Theatre]] or [[Bell Theatre]], 602 [[19th Street Ensley]] (1915-1924) | |||
* [[Empire Theatre]] ([[1926]]–), 2012 [[3rd Avenue North]] | |||
* [[Ensley Theatre]] ([[1927]]-), 1923 [[Avenue E Ensley]] | |||
* [[Franklin Theater]], 1817 [[Avenue E Ensley]] (1915-1927) | |||
* [[Idle Hour Theatre]] (1915) | |||
* [[Palace Theatre]], 1810 [[Avenue D Ensley]] (1928-) | |||
==Nickelodeons== | ==Nickelodeons== | ||
:''The following places of amusement offered tickets at 5¢ in [[1909]]'': | :''The following places of amusement offered tickets at 5¢ in [[1909]]'': | ||
* [[Amuse-U Theater]], 211-213 [[19th Street North]] (Vaudeville, pictures, songs, 5¢) | * [[Amuse-U Theater]], 211-213 [[19th Street North]] (Vaudeville, pictures, songs, 5¢), (1915) | ||
* [[Bonita Theatre]] (1906-1915), 1923 [[3rd Avenue North]] (pictures only, 5¢), later became the [[Rialto Theatre]] | * [[Bonita Theatre]] (1906-1915), 1923 [[3rd Avenue North]] (pictures only, 5¢), later became the [[Rialto Theatre]] | ||
* [[Edisonia Theater]], 103 [[20th Street North]], 1907–1908 (A. C. Bromberg, manager) | * [[Edisonia Theater]], 103 [[20th Street North]], 1907–1908 (A. C. Bromberg, manager) | ||
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* [[Newsome Theater]], 1908 | * [[Newsome Theater]], 1908 | ||
* [[Odeon Theatre]], 1907 [[2nd Avenue North]] (1913-1931) | * [[Odeon Theatre]], 1907 [[2nd Avenue North]] (1913-1931) | ||
* [[Odeon Two]], [[20th Street North]] at [[2nd Avenue North]] ( | * [[Odeon Two]], [[20th Street North]] at [[2nd Avenue North]] (1915–1916) | ||
* [[Pastime]], in the former [[Peerless Saloon]] at [[19th Street North|19th Street]] and [[2nd Avenue North]] (Vaudeville, pictures, songs, 5¢) | * [[Pastime Theater]], in the former [[Peerless Saloon]] at [[19th Street North|19th Street]] and [[2nd Avenue North]] (Vaudeville, pictures, songs, 5¢) (1915) | ||
* [[Theatorium]] (1906–1908), 13 [[20th Street North]] | * [[Theatorium]] (1906–1908), 13 [[20th Street North]] | ||
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=="Colored" theaters== | =="Colored" theaters== | ||
These establishments were open to African-American audiences exclusively during the region's long period of [[segregation]]: | These establishments were open to African-American audiences exclusively during the region's long period of [[segregation]]: | ||
* [[Champion Theatre]], 1723 [[4th Avenue North]] (1921-), 312 [[18th Street North]] ( | * [[Champion Theatre]], 1723 [[4th Avenue North]] (1921-), 312 [[18th Street North]] (1915-1927) | ||
* [[Dixie Theatre]], 1712 [[4th Avenue North]] (1927-1929) | * [[Dixie Theatre]], 1712 [[4th Avenue North]] (1927-1929) | ||
* [[8th Avenue Theater]], 411 [[Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard|8th Avenue North]] (1940s) | * [[8th Avenue Theater]], 411 [[Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard|8th Avenue North]] (1940s) | ||
* [[Famous Theatre]] 306-308 [[18th Street North]], [[18th Street North]] (1925-1927), 1717 [[4th Avenue North]] (1927-) | * [[Famous Theatre]] 306-308 [[18th Street North]], [[18th Street North]] (1925-1927), 1717 [[4th Avenue North]] (1927-) | ||
* [[Frolic Theatre]], 1718-1722 [[4th Avenue North]] (1921-1927) | * [[Frolic Theatre]], 1718-1722 [[4th Avenue North]] (1921-1927) | ||
* [[Utopian Theater]] | |||
* [[Pastime Theater]], in the former [[Peerless Saloon]] at [[19th Street North|19th Street]] and [[2nd Avenue North]] (Vaudeville, pictures, songs, 5¢) (1915) | |||
==Former Drive-Ins== | ==Former Drive-Ins== | ||
Revision as of 14:15, 14 March 2020
This is a List of former cinemas:
Birmingham
- Airdome Theater
- Alamo Theatre (1908), 1800 block of 3rd Avenue North (Vaudeville & pictures, 10¢)
- Alcazar Theatre (1914, later renamed Capitol Theater), 1911 2nd Avenue North
- American Theatre, 206 41st Street South (1927)
- Amuse-U Theater, 211-213 19th Street North (Vaudeville, pictures, songs, 5¢)
- Avon Theater, 29th Street and 7th Avenue South (Lakeview)
- Avondale Theater, 208 41st Street South, Avondale (1915-1927)
- Bay Theatre, 1811 3rd Avenue North
- Best Theater, 2016 2nd Avenue North (1914–1915)
- Bijou Theater 1700 3rd Avenue North (1898-1915), formerly the Birmingham Auditorium, later Loew's Bijou
- Birmingham Auditorium, 1700 3rd Avenue North (1886-1898), renamed the Bijou Theater
- Birmingham Theater, 1700 3rd Avenue North (1946-1950), formerly the Birmingham Auditorium, Bijou Theatre, Loew's Bijou, Pantages Theatre
- Cameo Theatre, 4022 2nd Avenue North (1927)
- Capitol Theater, 1911 2nd Avenue North (1924-1927)
- Center Point 6 (1983–July 31, 1997), 23rd Avenue Northwest and Carson Road
- Central Park Family Theater (built 1925), 3207 Bessemer Road
- Central Park Theatre, 2909 Bessemer Road (1927)
- Cinema City 8 (June 16, 1978–1992), Cobb Theatres, Roebuck Shopping City, Parkway East
- Cinema West (1968–mid 1980s)
- College Theatre 106 77th Street South (1924-1927), 7604 1st Avenue North, East Lake (1947-1960s)
- Colonial Theater (1916-), downtown
- Colonnade 10, Colonnade, 3427 Colonnade Parkway
- Delmar Theatre, North Birmingham
- Dunbar Theatre, 2722 29th Avenue North, North Birmingham, (1924-1927)
- Eamond Theatre, 4th Avenue North
- East Lake Theatre, 7611 1st Avenue North (1920s-1950s)
- Eastwood Mall Theatre (1964–1990), Eastwood Mall
- 8th Avenue Theater, 213 8th Avenue North
- Erlanger Theatre, formerly the Jefferson Theatre, 1700 block of 2nd Avenue North
- Festival 18, Eastwood Festival Centre (1989-2006)
- Five Points Theatre, 1912-1914 11th Avenue South (1921-1958)
- Galax, 1919 2nd Avenue North (1920–1960s)
- Gay Theater (1921-), 1722 4th Avenue North
- Grand Theater, 1520 4th Avenue North, formerly the Hi-Stepper Theatre
- Grand Bijou Theatre, 2304 10th Terrace
- Hippodrome Theater (1914, 17th Street & 3rd Avenue North, Vaudeville, pictures, songs. 10¢)
- Hi-Stepper Theatre, 1520 4th Avenue North (1927), later called the Grand Theatre
- Jefferson Theatre (1900–1930s) renamed Erlanger Theatre 1700 block of 2nd Avenue North
- Jupiter Theatre
- Liberty Theatre, 1506 Pearson Avenue Southwest (1927)
- Liberty Theatre (Pratt City), 211 3rd Street Pratt (1927)
- Loew's Bijou, 1700 3rd Avenue North (1917-1925), formerly the Birmingham Auditorium, Bijou Theatre, later the Pantages Theatre
- Lyric Theatre (1932–1958; known as the Grand Bijou in the 1970s), 1800 3rd Avenue North
- Majestic Theater (1906-1921), 1808–1810 3rd Avenue North
- Margarette Theater, Woodlawn Station (1914–1915)
- Marvel Theatre (1905-1908) 300 block of 20th Street North near 3rd Avenue (400 seats, Vaudeville, pictures, songs, 10¢)
- Melba Theater (1946-1980s), 2022-2024 2nd Avenue North
- Newmar Theatre (1948–1959), 1915 2nd Avenue North
- North Birmingham Theatre, 2621-2635 30th Avenue North North Birmingham (1923-1927) or 3013 27th Street North
- Norwood Theater, 1119 24th Street North (1927-1940)
- Orpheum Theatre (1914, 17th Street & 3rd Avenue North)
- Pantages Theater, 1700 3rd Avenue North (1925-1946), formerly the Birmingham Auditorium, Bijou Theatre, Loew's Bijou, later the Birmingham Theater
- Princess Theatre, 216 20th Street North (1910-1927)
- Rialto Theatre, 1923 3rd Avenue North (1915–1930s)
- Ritz Theatre, 1721 2nd Avenue North
- Royal Theatre, 2014-2016 2nd Avenue North (1924–1951)
- St Elmo Theater Pratt City (1915)
- St Nicholas (1908)
- Strand Theater, 1913-1915 2nd Avenue North (1915-1962)
- Temple Theatre, 529 19th Street North
- Trianon Theatre, 1916 2nd Avenue North (1913-1932)
- Vaudette Theatre (1908-1917), Peerless Saloon building, 1900 2nd Avenue North
- Village East Theatre
- Virginia (see O'Brien's Opera House)
- West End Family Theatre, 1201-1203 Tuscaloosa Avenue Southwest (1924)
- West End Theater / Gary's West End Theater, 1301 Tuscaloosa Avenue Southwest (1950s)
- Woodlawn Theater, 5403 1st Avenue North (1924-1927), 5504 1st Avenue North (1929-1957)
- Wylam Theater (1915)
Ensley
- Belle Theatre or Bell Theatre, 602 19th Street Ensley (1915-1924)
- Empire Theatre (1926–), 2012 3rd Avenue North
- Ensley Theatre (1927-), 1923 Avenue E Ensley
- Franklin Theater, 1817 Avenue E Ensley (1915-1927)
- Idle Hour Theatre (1915)
- Palace Theatre, 1810 Avenue D Ensley (1928-)
Nickelodeons
- The following places of amusement offered tickets at 5¢ in 1909:
- Amuse-U Theater, 211-213 19th Street North (Vaudeville, pictures, songs, 5¢), (1915)
- Bonita Theatre (1906-1915), 1923 3rd Avenue North (pictures only, 5¢), later became the Rialto Theatre
- Edisonia Theater, 103 20th Street North, 1907–1908 (A. C. Bromberg, manager)
- Electric Theater, 1908
- Elite Theater, 1908
- Musetoreum Theater, 1908
- Newsome Theater, 1908
- Odeon Theatre, 1907 2nd Avenue North (1913-1931)
- Odeon Two, 20th Street North at 2nd Avenue North (1915–1916)
- Pastime Theater, in the former Peerless Saloon at 19th Street and 2nd Avenue North (Vaudeville, pictures, songs, 5¢) (1915)
- Theatorium (1906–1908), 13 20th Street North
Adult cinemas
- Cinema Blue, (1971-2015), 7604 1st Avenue North, East Lake
- College Art (1960s), 7604 1st Avenue North, East Lake
- Festival Cinema (1969–?), 7th Avenue South and 25th Street
- Foxy Theater, 1800 3rd Avenue North
- Screening Room (1982–2007), 2130 2nd Avenue South
- Roxy Theater, 1800 3rd Avenue North
"Colored" theaters
These establishments were open to African-American audiences exclusively during the region's long period of segregation:
- Champion Theatre, 1723 4th Avenue North (1921-), 312 18th Street North (1915-1927)
- Dixie Theatre, 1712 4th Avenue North (1927-1929)
- 8th Avenue Theater, 411 8th Avenue North (1940s)
- Famous Theatre 306-308 18th Street North, 18th Street North (1925-1927), 1717 4th Avenue North (1927-)
- Frolic Theatre, 1718-1722 4th Avenue North (1921-1927)
- Utopian Theater
- Pastime Theater, in the former Peerless Saloon at 19th Street and 2nd Avenue North (Vaudeville, pictures, songs, 5¢) (1915)
Former Drive-Ins
- 78 Drive-In, Jasper
- Auto Movies No. 1 (1939–), 605 Bessemer Super Highway, Midfield
- Bama Drive-In, (1966-), 4510 Bessemer Super Highway, Brighton
- Carver Outdoor Theatre, 28th Street and 18th Avenue, Bessemer
- Unknown, Old Tuscaloosa Highway near Durham Airport, Bessemer (1950s)
- Fair Park Drive-In (1948–1986), 2801 Lomb Avenue
- Harlem Drive In, 613 (1419) Bankhead Highway West, Pratt City
- Mustang Drive-In (1964–1986), 1701 Center Point Parkway
- Pines Drive-In, Alexander City
- Rebel Drive-In, Alabaster
- Robinwood Drive-In (1954–1980)
- Roebuck Drive-In, 9260 4th Avenue South, Roebuck
- Shades Mountain Drive-In, 1024 Highway 31 South, Vestavia Hills
- Skyvue Drive-In, Oneonta
- Starlite Drive-In, 7901 Crestwood Boulevard/Montevallo Road
- THC Drive In (1950–1980), Adamsville
- Thunderbird Drive-In (1968–1978), Highway 31 South, Vestavia Hills
- Trussville Drive-In, Trussville
Outside Birmingham
Bessemer
- Bessemer Twin (mid 1970s–early 1980s)
- Dixie Theatre, 1918 1st Avenue North Bessemer (1913)
- Frolic Theatre, Bessemer, 1914 1st Avenue North (1920s-1940s)
- Grand Theater (Bessemer), 208-210 19th Street North (1913-1957), demolished
- Imperial Theatre (Bessemer)
- Lincoln Theatre (1948-1983), 1926-1928 1st Avenue North, Bessemer
- Midway Theater, Bessemer
- Princess Theatre, 1910 2nd Avenue North, Bessemer (1913)
- Star Theatre (Bessemer) or "George Mack's Star Theatre", corner of 21st Street and 1st Avenue, Bessemer (1906)
- State Theater, 221 19th Street North Bessemer (1941-1957)
Center Point
- Bama 6 (1983–1998), 1st Street Northeast, Center Point
- Cobb Capri (1965–mid 1970s), 2300 block of Center Point Parkway (Center Point)
Fairfield
- Fairfield Theatre (1920s), 5104 Gary Avenue, Fairfield (1920s-1940s)
- Fairfield Theatre (1950s), 5005-5007 Gary Avenue, Fairfield, 1950s-1960s
- Gary Theatre, 5004 Gary Avenue Fairfield (1924)
Homewood
- Carmike Wynnsong 12 (September 26, 1997-), The Oaks at Lakeshore, Lakeshore Parkway
- Green Springs 6 (originally Green Springs 4; 1971–1992), Homewood
- Homewood Theatre (originally the Royal Theatre, 1920s–1958), 2834 18th Street South, Homewood
- Wildwood 14 / Regal Wildwood 14 (1991–2005?), Wildwood Centre, Homewood
Hoover
- Galleria 10 (1988–2005), Riverchase Galleria
- Hoover Square 6 (1983–1998), 1660 Highway 31 South, Hoover
- Hoover Twin Cinema (1977–early 1980s), 3142 Lorna Road
Tuscaloosa
- Bama 6 (1982–May 2007), McFarland Plaza, Tuscaloosa
- Diamond Theater, Tuscaloosa
- Fox 12 (early 1970s–September 2004), McFarland Mall, Tuscaloosa
Elsewhere
- Bama Theatre, Alexander City
- Brookwood Twin (early 1970s–early 1980s), Brookwood Mall
- Brook Highland 10 (1992–2007), Brook Highland Shopping Center
- Central Theatre, Graysville (1954)
- Cobb Movies 4 (1983-2013), Jasper
- Cobb Vestavia (early 1970s–early 1980s), Park South Plaza
- Imperial Theatre (Tarrant City)
- Jackson Theatre, Alexander City
- Majestic Theater (Leeds) (Higgs chain, remodeled 1929)
- Midfield Theater (1967–1996)
- Neely Theatre, Oneonta
- Parrish Theatre, Parrish (1954)
- Peoples Theatre, Alexander City
- Pitcher Show (1980–1990), 1425Highway 31 South, Vestavia Hills
- Playhouse Cinemas, Alexander City
- Quintown Theatre, Flat Creek/Quinton (1941-1954)
- Rex Theatre, Alexander City
- Spring Theatre, Goodsprings (1954)
- Star Theatre, Tarrant (1924)
- Strand Theatre, Alexander City
- Strand Theatre, Montevallo
- Strand Theater, West Blocton
- Tarrant Theater, Tarrant
- Valley Theatre, 2726a Cahaba Road, Mountain Brook
- Warrior Theater, Warrior
- West End Theatre, 1303 Tuscaloosa Avenue Southwest
- Wylam Theater, Wylam
References
- The American Motion Picture Directory: A Cyclopedic Directory of the Motion Picture Industry (1915) Chicago, Illinois: American Motion Picture Directory Co.
- Luckie, Bob (July 21, 1940) "About Birmingham: Talking Pictures Show Great Improvement Over Hand-Cranked Variety 35 Years Ago" The Birmingham News - via Birmingham Public Library Digital Collections
- Alabama listings at cinematour.com
- Evans Criswell. Historical Information:Alabama:Birmingham at Movie Theatre Information.
- Wells, Russell "Showplaces of the South: Part 3". Birmingham Rewound. - accessed January 16, 2007
- Gordon, Robert K. (February 21, 1996) "The Last Picture Show: Midfield cinema closing leaves western area without theater." The Birmingham News