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rivest266 commented about Nevada Drive-In on Sep 14, 2019 at 2:06 pm

Closed in 1980 as no listings were found in 1981.

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rivest266 commented about Flick Theatre on Sep 14, 2019 at 1:33 pm

Two screens early in 1976. Opened November 1969.

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rivest266 commented about Parkway Cinemas on Sep 14, 2019 at 1:23 pm

3 screens on March 27th, 1975. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Opening day ad on Sep 14, 2019 at 1:12 pm

June 29th, 1975

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rivest266 commented about Boulevard Twin on Sep 14, 2019 at 12:47 pm

This reopened as a twin on November 22nd, 1974. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Red Rock 11 Theaters on Sep 14, 2019 at 11:50 am

Expansion phases for this cinema. June 24th, 1971 4 screens. March 31st, 1972 5 cinemas as the Continental screen is added. April 22nd, 1972 6 screens as the Americana screen is added and 11 screens on August 17th, 1973 making this the world’s largest theatre complex at the time. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Parkway Cinemas on Sep 14, 2019 at 11:42 am

This opened on February 11th, 1970. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about West Wind Drive-In on Sep 14, 2019 at 11:32 am

The 2nd, screen opened on March 17th, 1971. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Gaiety Theatre on Sep 14, 2019 at 11:18 am

This opened as the Strip Center Theatre in alley behind 1304 Las Vegas Boulevard on August 18th, 1972. It became the Gaiety on September 6th, 1972. Grand opening ads in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Bonanza Movie Palace on Sep 14, 2019 at 11:05 am

Cinema closed in 1970.

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rivest266 commented about Las Vegas Dollar Cinemas on Sep 14, 2019 at 10:22 am

This opened on June 2nd, 1972 with “Fuzz” in No. 2 and “Fritz the Cat” in 1 & 3. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Stardust Drive-In on Sep 14, 2019 at 10:15 am

Closed in 1968.

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rivest266 commented about Flick Theatre on Sep 14, 2019 at 10:13 am

Opened with “An evening with the Underground” with offbeat films. Adult programming started in 1970. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Boulevard Twin on Sep 14, 2019 at 10:05 am

Grand opening ad with picture in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Bonanza Movie Palace on Sep 14, 2019 at 9:56 am

This cinema opened on August 16th, 1967 with “Ulysses”. $2.00 worth of nickels was given with every ticket sold. Admission was 21 years and over. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Bonanza Movie Palace on Sep 14, 2019 at 9:50 am

Answering Mr. Perry’s post, he is right about Walter Reade not displaying MPAA ratings. Here are listings from Asbury Park NJ, where Reade owns most of the theatres. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/35956175/walter_reade_theatres_not_displaying/

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rivest266 commented about 4 Star Theatre on Sep 14, 2019 at 9:41 am

This opened on February 20th, 1969 with “They came to Rob Las Vegas”

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rivest266 commented about Red Rock 11 Theaters on Sep 13, 2019 at 5:07 pm

This expanded to 11 screens on August 17th, 1973 integrating the Red Rock 4 Theatres, The Continental, The Americana and the Red Rock Plaza Theatres with 5 screens. It was the world’s largest theatre complex at the time of the opening.

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rivest266 commented about Red Rock 11 Theaters on Sep 13, 2019 at 4:53 pm

This opened on June 10th, 1966. Grand opening ad in the photo section. more to come.

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rivest266 commented about Las Vegas Cinerama on Sep 13, 2019 at 4:17 pm

Grand opening ad posted. Looks a lot like the Westown theatre in Dayton, Ohio.

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rivest266 commented about Guild Theatre on Sep 13, 2019 at 4:11 pm

Closed as Palace in 1960 and reopened as the Guild theatre on October 21st, 1960 with “I’m All Right Jack”. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Stardust Drive-In on Sep 13, 2019 at 3:53 pm

Closed as Motor-Vu in 1956 and reopened as the Stardust Drive-In with the world premiere of Walt Disney’s The Shaggy Dog on March 20th, 1959. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Nevada Drive-In on Sep 13, 2019 at 3:38 pm

This opened on September 2nd, 1955 and taken over by Fox West Coast theatre (1st in area) on October 23rd, 1955. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Stardust Drive-In on Sep 13, 2019 at 3:30 pm

Closed in 1956.

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rivest266 commented about Sky Way Drive-In on Sep 13, 2019 at 3:19 pm

This opened on June 9th, 1954. Grand opening ad posted.