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12064 Springfield Pike
Springdale OH

Demolished 1998
Record #39923  
 Opened: July 11, 1973
 Closed: 1998
 Demolished: 1998
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 Also Known As: Cinema 1-2-3-4

Grand opening referenced in July 16, 1973 issue of Boxoffice Magazine. Opening films were "Paper Moon", "Jesus Christ Superstar", Emperor of the North" and "Dillinger". A champagnge reception was held for invited guests on Tuesday July 10, 1973 when attendees had the opportunity to inspect the new facility.

Boxoffice refers to this as Cincinnati's first quad.

A fifth screen seating 540 was added and opened on November 20, 1974 showing "Benji".

A total of four more screens would be created for a total of nine before its closure.





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Last featured 7/1/2011. Last edited 12/9/2014.


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