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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME OF COBB THEATRES,L.L.C. FOR THE NINE MONTHS
ENDED MAY 31,1997 AND THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET OF COBB THEATRES,L.L.C.
AT MAY 31,1997 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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