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How a 100-Year-Old Indie Movie Theater Stays In Business

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Hollywood Reporter

What happened

The operator of the Cranford Theater in New Jersey battled back from the pandemic and a ceiling collapse — and is now planning to mark the centennial with a gala screening.

Key facts

  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:01:03 UTC.

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