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One of several exterior signs for the conjoined theaters. The calligraphy above the sign is by cinema tycoon Zhan Qizhao (詹啟造), who also served two terms as mayor of Yuanlin Township (1973–1982).
One of several exterior signs for the conjoined theaters. The calligraphy above the sign is by cinema tycoon Zhan Qizhao (詹啟造), who also served two terms as mayor of Yuanlin Township (1973–1982).

The last vintage theater operating in Yuanlin, Changhua as of 2018. It was established when this mixed-use market building was completed around 1980. Not long after opening it was converted into three conjoined theaters, Yuanlin Theater (員林大戲院), Rixin Theater (日新戲院), and Zhenshanmei Theater (真善美戲院). Adding to the confusion, there was previously another Yuanlin Theater, but it changed its name in 1970, leaving it available. The cineplex briefly closed in April 2011 but a new operator took over and continued business operations until around 2023. As of 2024 it seems like it might be out of business for good.

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