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rivest266 commented about Marina 1-2-3 on Oct 31, 2019 at 4:10 pm

The Surf cinema opened on March 8th, 1968 and the Marina Cinema 1 & 2 opened on December 25th, 1969. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Venus Adult Theatre on Oct 30, 2019 at 4:06 pm

The Venus adult cinema opened on July 25th, 1969 and closed after the LA Times ban on adult movie ads in 1977.

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rivest266 commented about Washington Theatre on Oct 30, 2019 at 3:31 pm

This reopened as the Century 21 on March 6th, 1968. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Showcase Cinema I & II on Oct 30, 2019 at 2:45 pm

The Showcase Cinema opened with “The Odd Couple” and “Rosemary’s Baby” on April 16th, 1969. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Fonda Theatre on Oct 29, 2019 at 2:50 pm

The Pix held a reopening on November 19th, 1969 with a street parade from the Cinerama Dome with 200 skydivers diving from a plane at 5500 feet up. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Hologram USA Hollywood Theater on Oct 29, 2019 at 2:42 pm

Held a reopening on December 16th, 1969. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Tiki Theatre on Oct 29, 2019 at 2:34 pm

This opened as the Mini theatre on November 5th, 1969 with “Studio F”. Grand opening ad posted

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rivest266 commented about El Capitan Theatre on Oct 29, 2019 at 2:25 pm

This became the Loew’s in Hollywood on April 11th, 1968. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Fox Theatre on Oct 29, 2019 at 2:03 pm

This reopened as the 2nd Fox theatre in Hollywood on December 18th, 1968 and closed in 1995. The First Fox theatre (AKA: Music Box) opened on May 25th, 1954-1959 (Listed elsewhere on this website). Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Mayan on Oct 28, 2019 at 5:00 pm

This reopened as a 3-screen adult cinema complex with the world’s biggest adult bookstore on March 14th, 1969. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Viewing Room on Oct 28, 2019 at 4:34 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Astro Theatre on Oct 28, 2019 at 4:29 pm

This reopened as the Astro theatre on October 8th, 1969 with a triple bill adult program. Spanish movies by the end of 1969. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Thousand Oaks Drive-in on Oct 27, 2019 at 4:09 pm

The Thousand Oaks Drive-In opened on August 2nd, 1967 with “The War Wagon” and “Young Warriors” and a stage show with movie stars in attendance, a battle of the bands, etc. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Paris Theatre on Oct 27, 2019 at 3:55 pm

The Paris Penthouse opened on July 19th, 1967. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Miracle Theatre on Oct 27, 2019 at 3:11 pm

This reopened as the CinĂ© on December 20th, 1967 with “The Bible” by Loew’s Theatres.

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rivest266 commented about Tujunga Theatre on Oct 27, 2019 at 2:50 pm

This reopened as the Hilltop theatre on July 13th, 1966 and closed in 1979.

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rivest266 commented about Granada Theatre on Oct 27, 2019 at 2:45 pm

Grand opening ad found. posted in photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Park Theatre on Oct 27, 2019 at 2:23 pm

kencmcintyre on December 12, 2009 at 8:15 pm article below:

Adult Cinemas in Los Angeles in 1968Adult Cinemas in Los Angeles in 1968 Sun, Feb 4, 1968 – 420 · The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Village Theater Orange on Oct 27, 2019 at 12:11 pm

First LA Times listings started on August 5th, 1966 as the Villa.

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rivest266 commented about Airport Theatre on Oct 27, 2019 at 11:44 am

Slight correction. Opened on March 9th, 1966. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Cinematheque 16 Moviehouse on Oct 27, 2019 at 11:09 am

The Cinematheque-16 opened on June 9th, 1966 with “Public Enemy” and “Little Caesar”. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Holiday Theatre on Oct 27, 2019 at 10:44 am

This reopened as the Holiday theatre by Statewide Theatres on July 21st, 1966 with stars in person, bands and a parade. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Covina Twin Drive-In on Oct 26, 2019 at 3:35 pm

Two screens on May 23rd, 1965

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rivest266 commented about Studio 1 Theatre on Oct 26, 2019 at 3:09 pm

This became the Studio 1 theatre on November 10th, 1965. Grand opening ad posted.