Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Sep 21, 2019 at 12:47 pm

This opened on April 1st, 1925. Grand opening ad posted.

Nu-Strand theatre opening Sun, Mar 29, 1925 – 9 · Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Gem Theatre on Sep 21, 2019 at 12:35 pm

This reopened as the Gem theatre on November 8th, 1924. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Rialto Theatre on Sep 21, 2019 at 12:28 pm

This opened on May 26th, 1921. Grand opening ad posted Rialto Theatre opening Thu, May 26, 1921 – 6 · Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Hologram USA Hollywood Theater on Sep 19, 2019 at 6:08 pm

This opened on May 2nd, 1940. Grand opening ad posted.

article: News View theatre opening Fri, May 3, 1940 – 20 · The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Movie Parade Revival Theater on Sep 19, 2019 at 6:02 pm

A Movie Parade theatre opened at 1737 N. Highland (near the Chinese theatre) on January 2nd, 1941. Silent movies were shown.

rivest266 commented about Studs at the Pussycat Theatre on Sep 19, 2019 at 5:52 pm

Opened as Monica on March 15th, 1940. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about El Sereno Theatre on Sep 19, 2019 at 5:36 pm

This opened on November 20th, 1940. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cinema Theatre on Sep 19, 2019 at 4:58 pm

This opened with Ballerina (1937-France) on May 10th, 1939. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cinema Theatre on Sep 19, 2019 at 4:50 pm

Nice find, Adsausage

Le cinéma québécois au cinéma à Hollywood Wed, Aug 31, 1966 – 76 · The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Campus Theatre on Sep 19, 2019 at 4:38 pm

This opened on November 22nd, 1939. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Center Theatre on Sep 18, 2019 at 4:35 pm

This opened (or reopened) on May 31st, 1939 as an $85,000 Ultra Modern CENTER Theatre. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Tumbleweed Theatre on Sep 16, 2019 at 6:49 pm

1st LA Times Ad: July 23rd, 1939. Could have been opened before.

rivest266 commented about San Carlos Theatre on Sep 16, 2019 at 6:38 pm

Reopened (or started to place ads in the LA Times) on December 19th, 1939 as the New Lincoln theatre.

rivest266 commented about Del Mar Theatre on Sep 16, 2019 at 6:24 pm

This opened on April 8th, 1939. Small grand opening ad posted. Opened with “Blondie”.

rivest266 commented about Congress Theatre on Sep 16, 2019 at 6:19 pm

This opened on May 25th, 1939 with Hollywood stars in person with “Flirting with Fate” and “Gunga Din”

rivest266 commented about Alto Theatre on Sep 16, 2019 at 6:09 pm

This opened on October 18th, 1939 and closed in 1955 as a cinema. Grand opening ad posted. Ken C Mcintyre’s link can be seen at

Alto theatre reopening as a church Sat, Oct 8, 1955 – 19 · The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Variety Theatre on Sep 15, 2019 at 4:24 pm

This opened on January 30th, 1938. 1st listing posted.

rivest266 commented about Globe Theatre on Sep 15, 2019 at 4:17 pm

Newsreel theatre opening Thu, Aug 11, 1938 – 11 · The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Globe Theatre on Sep 15, 2019 at 4:17 pm

This opened as Newsreel on August 10th, 1938. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cinema 8 on Sep 15, 2019 at 9:48 am

This opened on July 23, 1986 and taken over by United Artists in 1987. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Green Valley Luxury + on Sep 14, 2019 at 7:11 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Regal Fiesta Henderson Stadium 12 on Sep 14, 2019 at 7:04 pm

Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Regal Downtown Summerlin Stadium 5 on Sep 14, 2019 at 6:59 pm

This opened on October 10th, 2014. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Colonnade Stadium 14 on Sep 14, 2019 at 6:47 pm

Undated Grand opening ad posted. opened 1999?

rivest266 commented about Cinedome Las Vegas on Sep 14, 2019 at 6:43 pm

This opened on December 19th, 1980. Grand opening ad posted.