Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Gala Twin Cinemas on Feb 4, 2020 at 3:35 pm

The Gala Twin theatre opened on November 17th, 1972. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Palm Springs Twin One & Two on Feb 4, 2020 at 3:28 pm

Thanks, Al. Wometco did not spend any money on a grand opening ad.

rivest266 commented about Little Adult Theatre on Feb 4, 2020 at 3:23 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about 21st Adult Theatre on Feb 4, 2020 at 1:29 pm

Reopened as a twin cinema on May 23rd, 1973 with a male program on no. 1 and female and male on no. 2. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Buena Theatre on Feb 3, 2020 at 3:52 pm

The Buena Theatre opened on November 2nd, 1949 with “Roseanna McCoy”

Buena Theatre opening Tue, Nov 1, 1949 – 3 · Ventura County Star-Free Press (Ventura, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Pussycat Theatre on Feb 3, 2020 at 3:32 pm

The Mayfair theatre opened on June 18th, 1940 with “Irene”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Capri Theater on Feb 2, 2020 at 9:25 pm

Name contest Winning name: Capri Sat, Jun 27, 1964 – 38 · The Charlotte News (Charlotte, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Pembroke Pines Cinema on Feb 2, 2020 at 1:16 pm

The Pembroke Pines 8 opened on January 13th, 1989. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Badger Four-Plex Drive-In on Feb 1, 2020 at 6:44 pm

Speaker from this drive in being restored https://youtu.be/QfwCSDz2MEU

rivest266 commented about Palm Springs Twin One & Two on Feb 1, 2020 at 2:48 pm

No grand opening ad found for the Palm Springs Twin.

rivest266 commented about Miami Gardens 183rd Cinema on Feb 1, 2020 at 2:47 pm

Miami News Listings started for the Jerry Lewis – Miami Gardens on October 6th, 1972

rivest266 commented about Absinthe House Cinematheque on Feb 1, 2020 at 2:23 pm

Movies started as Merry Go Round on December 5th, 1973 with “The 400 Blows”.

Merry Go Round opening Wed, Dec 5, 1973 – 41 · The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) · Newspapers.com

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Boulevard Theatre on Feb 1, 2020 at 2:06 pm

Kitty-Cat opened on October 6th, 1973. Small ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Colonial Village Twin Theatre on Feb 1, 2020 at 1:05 pm

The Colonial Village Twin opened (or placed its 1st ad) on April 6th, 1973 with two 2nd-run double features. Ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Skylake Twin Theatre on Feb 1, 2020 at 12:04 pm

The Skylake cinema opened on July 7th, 1972 with “Skyjacked” and “The Godfather” on July 12th. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Miller Road Theatre on Feb 1, 2020 at 11:03 am

This opened as Jerry Lewis Cinema on June 17th, 1971 with Jerry Lewis in person. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Ocean Walk 10 on Feb 1, 2020 at 10:44 am

It held the world premiere of La Florida with Rémy Girard and Pauline Lapointe on March 11th, 1993. La Florida – Quebec film Thu, Mar 11, 1993 – Page 26 · South Florida Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Rex Art Cinema on Feb 1, 2020 at 10:08 am

Become 2nd Avenue Art on February 17th, 1971. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Rex Art Cinema on Feb 1, 2020 at 9:57 am

Attempt to convert back from adult movies fails:

Rosetta becomes 2nd Avenue Art Sat, Jun 19, 1971 – 32 · The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cinergy Prosperity Village on Feb 1, 2020 at 9:42 am

Web grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Greenback 6 Theatre on Jan 31, 2020 at 3:04 pm

Grand opening ad: UA The Movies opening Sun, Dec 7, 1986 – 205 · The Sacramento Bee (Sacramento, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Capitol Theater on Jan 31, 2020 at 2:52 pm

Expanded (or subdivided) to 4 screens on September 21st, 1984. No grand opening ad published.

rivest266 commented about University Cinemas 6 on Jan 30, 2020 at 3:48 pm

The University Place opened on August 2nd, 1985. Grand opening ad uploaded into the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Viking Twin Drive-In on Jan 30, 2020 at 2:39 pm

Closed in 1981.

rivest266 commented about Blackbox Theater on Jan 30, 2020 at 2:38 pm

4 screens opening on April 13th, 1984

Tryon Mall 4-plex opening Fri, Apr 13, 1984 – 65 · The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com