Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Judson 4 Drive-In on Jan 15, 2020 at 4:28 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Windsor Mall Theatres on Jan 15, 2020 at 4:22 pm

The UA Cine Cinco 5 opened on July 29th, 1976. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Westwood Twin Cinema on Jan 14, 2020 at 7:54 pm

The Westwood twin cinemas opened on April 6th, 1973. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Universal Cinema on Jan 14, 2020 at 7:50 pm

The Universal Cinema twin opened on August 22nd, 1973 and reopened as an adult cinema on July 29th, 1977. Closed 1979. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Perrin Twin on Jan 14, 2020 at 7:27 pm

The Perrin Plaza theatre and Bonanza steakhouse opened on June 21st, 1974 with “The Way We Were” and “Superdad”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about New Laurel Theater on Jan 14, 2020 at 6:59 pm

Closed in 1974 and reopened by new management as the New Laurel on April 4th, 1975. Another ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Central Park Fox on Jan 14, 2020 at 6:21 pm

Reopened on December 20th, 1974 as a 3-plex with Rhoda Fleming attending. Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Mayan Palace 14 on Jan 14, 2020 at 5:40 pm

Expanded to four screens opening on June 29th, 1973. Another grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Callaghan Twin Theatre on Jan 14, 2020 at 5:25 pm

1st newspaper ad appeared on September 21st, 1973.

rivest266 commented about Aztec Theatre on Jan 14, 2020 at 5:06 pm

Reopened as a 3-plex on July 2nd, 1971. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Teatro Maya on Jan 13, 2020 at 6:09 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Roxy Drive-In on Jan 13, 2020 at 5:55 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Joy Adult Theater on Jan 13, 2020 at 5:47 pm

The Joy adult theatre opened on January 17th, 1969 with “Days of a Stripper” and “Aqua Girls”. Grand opening ad already posted.

rivest266 commented about Joy Adult Theater on Jan 13, 2020 at 5:45 pm

January 17th, 1969

rivest266 commented about North Star Cinema I, II, III on Jan 13, 2020 at 5:33 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Mayan Palace 14 on Jan 13, 2020 at 5:20 pm

This opened as the Century Plaza South with four screens on October 1st, 1969. It never was a twin before. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Central Park Fox on Jan 13, 2020 at 5:00 pm

The Fox Twin theatre was opened by National General Cinemas on December 18th, 1969 with “Viva Max”. the other cinema opened the next week. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Towne Twin Drive-In on Jan 12, 2020 at 7:13 pm

The S. A. Twin Drive-In opened on October 4th, 1956 with “20,000 leagues under the sea”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Mission 4 Drive-In on Jan 12, 2020 at 7:01 pm

Two screens opening on April 12th, 1957. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Bandera Road Drive-In on Jan 12, 2020 at 6:53 pm

The Bandera Road Drive-In opened on March 22nd, 1956. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Parkaire Drive-In on Jan 12, 2020 at 5:09 pm

The Parkair (not Parkaire) drive-in reopened on July 20th, 1955 after adding a new screen, snack bar, new owners, etc. Another grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Lackland Drive-In on Jan 12, 2020 at 3:45 pm

Opened on November 2nd, 1953 with “Man Behind the Gun”. Only the regular listing appeared.

rivest266 commented about Uptown Theatre on Jan 12, 2020 at 3:20 pm

Reopened as the Arts on December 25th, 1951 with “La Ronde” (France).

rivest266 commented about El Capitan Drive-In on Jan 12, 2020 at 2:54 pm

The Blue Bonnet Drive-In opened on October 28th, 1950. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Parkaire Drive-In on Jan 12, 2020 at 2:36 pm

The Hi-Park Drive-In theatre opened on March 15th, 1950 with “Bagdad”. Grand opening ad posted.