Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about AMC Fashion Valley 4 Theatres on May 3, 2024 at 6:29 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Valley Circle Theater on May 3, 2024 at 4:08 pm

Two theatres of the same design were built in Dayton, Ohio.

rivest266 commented about Clairemont Twin Theatre on May 3, 2024 at 3:38 pm

Opened June 29th, 1965.

rivest266 commented about Landmark Fine Arts Theatre on May 3, 2024 at 3:15 pm

Opened on May 15th, 1964, by the Art Theatre Guild. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about National Theatre on May 3, 2024 at 4:05 am

Taken over by Vince Moranda (founder of Pussycat Theatres) on July 3rd, 1963 an renamed Paris. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Guild Theater on May 3, 2024 at 3:58 am

Renamed Guild on November 17th, 1961, showing art movies. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Movie on May 3, 2024 at 3:55 am

The theatre was at 2270 Hotel Circle North.

rivest266 commented about Movie on May 3, 2024 at 3:53 am

The Movie opened on October 27th, 1961 with Ingmar Bergman’s Secrets of Women and closed in 1965. Grand opening ad posted.

opening movie:

rivest266 commented about National Theatre on May 3, 2024 at 2:15 am

renamed Abalee on September 16th, 1955. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Ace Drive-In on May 3, 2024 at 2:10 am

Opened November 25th, 1955. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Alvarado Drive-In on May 3, 2024 at 2:04 am

The Alvarado Drive-In opened on October 12th, 1955. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Big Sky Drive-In on May 3, 2024 at 1:52 am

Grand opening ad claiming “World’s largest drive-in” posted.

Big Sky Drive-In opening 20 Jun 1955, Mon Chula Vista Star-News (Chula Vista, California) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Studio 3 Cinema on May 2, 2024 at 5:28 pm

Opened June 24th, 1949 per:

24 Jun 1949, Fri The Chula Vista Star (Chula Vista, California) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Aero Drive-In on May 2, 2024 at 5:23 pm

The So-Cal Motor-Vu Theatre opened on May 20th, 1949 and renamed (or placed its first ad as) Aero Drive-In on May 23rd, 1950. 1949 grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about MGM Amphitheater on May 2, 2024 at 4:53 pm

The Rio theatre opened on September 16th, 1948. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Harbor Drive-In on May 2, 2024 at 4:41 pm

The Harbor Drive-in opened on November 3rd, 1948 (not 1949). Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Ramona Mainstage Theatre on May 2, 2024 at 4:30 pm

Held an opening or reopening on June 13th, 1947. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Ken Cinema on May 2, 2024 at 4:06 pm

Placed its first ad on December 27th, 1946. Posted in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Vista Theatre on May 2, 2024 at 3:46 pm

The Vista theatre opened on May 2nd, 1941. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Coronet Theatre on May 2, 2024 at 2:05 pm

The Coronet theatre opened on November 1st, 1939. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Adams Theatre on May 2, 2024 at 1:47 pm

Reopened as Adams on September 3rd, 1934. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Orpheum Theatre on May 2, 2024 at 5:04 am

Became RKO Orpheum September 7th, 1929. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Civic Theatre on May 1, 2024 at 5:36 pm

The Avalon theatre opened on February 18th, 1928. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Vogue Theatre on May 1, 2024 at 5:10 pm

Opened January 19th, 1945 (during the war). Grand opening ad posted. Vogue theatre opening 19 Jan 1945, Fri The Chula Vista Star (Chula Vista, California) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about U.S. Theatre on May 1, 2024 at 4:43 pm

Reopened as the U. S. theatre on February 26th, 1926. Ad posted.