<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME OF COBB THEATRES, L.L.C. FOR THE SIX MONTHS
ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 1997 AND THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET OF COBB THEATRES,
L.L.C. AT FEBRUARY 28, 1997.
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<NAME> COBB THEATRES, L.L.C
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