Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Airways Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 7:22 pm

It became the Airways on October 22nd, 1965, showing adult movies. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 7:18 pm

This reopened as the Strand Art theatre on December 1st, 1965. Grand opening ad and article posted.

rivest266 commented about Paramount Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 6:25 pm

The Paramount opened on November 19th, 1964 with “send me no flowers”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Loew's Palace Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 6:05 pm

Cinerama arrived on July 26th, 1961. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Ellis Drive-In on Aug 13, 2021 at 1:12 pm

The Ellis Drive-In opened on April 21st, 1955, on Highway 51 South with “Shane”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Southwest Twin Drive-In on Aug 13, 2021 at 11:45 am

This opened on June 26th, 1956, as the 61 Drive-In. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Frayser Drive-In on Aug 13, 2021 at 10:59 am

This opened on March 29th, 1951. No grand opening ad appeared for this drive-in.

rivest266 commented about Liberty Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 10:20 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Crosstown Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 10:18 am

The Crosstown theatre opened as “The Theatre of Tomorrow” on May 18th, 1951. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Bellevue Drive-In on Aug 13, 2021 at 10:12 am

The Bellevue Drive-In opened on September 22nd, 1950, with “Pretty baby and "Good Humor Man”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Sunset Drive-In on Aug 12, 2021 at 10:51 pm

The Sunset Drive-In opened on August 18th, 1950. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Rosewood Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 10:43 pm

This opened on September 4th, 1950. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Airways Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 8:13 pm

This opened as Airway on January 22nd, 1942. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Loew's Palace Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 7:56 pm

On December 25th, 1935, it was renamed Malco, and on May 31st, 1940, it was renamed Loew’s Palace again. More grand opening advertisements have been posted.

rivest266 commented about Orpheum Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 7:42 pm

Reopened as Malco on April 19th, 1940. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Southland Drive-In on Aug 12, 2021 at 6:40 pm

This opened on April 30th, 1940. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 6:30 pm

This was renamed Roxy in 1938.

rivest266 commented about Warner Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 5:44 pm

This became the Warner theatre on January 31st, 1930. Both grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Circuit Playhouse on Aug 12, 2021 at 5:05 pm

This reopened as Malco on December 20th, 1929. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Orpheum Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 4:02 pm

Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Loew's State Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 3:24 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Loew's Palace Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 3:23 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Princess Theater on Aug 12, 2021 at 7:04 am

The Princess opened on August 5th, 1912. Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Mazda Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 6:21 am

The Jefferson theatre opened on November 16th, 1908. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Lyceum Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 5:19 am

Opened December 3rd, 1894 article:

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