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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM (identify
specific financial statements here) THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
INCOME OF COBB THEATRES, L.L.C. FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 1996 AND THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET OF COBB THEATRES, L.L.C. AT MAY 31, 1996
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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