Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Buford Highway Twin Cinema on Apr 10, 2018 at 12:57 pm

This opened as a Jerry Lewis cinema on February 16th, 1973. Isn’t this in Doraville?

Jerry Lewis doraville opening · Fri, Feb 16, 1973 – 39 · The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Scott Drive-In on Apr 9, 2018 at 2:44 pm

Closed 1977

rivest266 commented about Hammond Square Cinema on Apr 9, 2018 at 2:43 pm

Closed 1977.

rivest266 commented about Garden Hills Cinema on Apr 9, 2018 at 2:41 pm

Closed as Fine Arts in 1977. more to come.

rivest266 commented about Candler Road Minicinema on Apr 9, 2018 at 2:34 pm

This became an adult cinema called the Showcase Cinemas in 1976 and listings stopped in the newspaper in 1977. More to come…

rivest266 commented about Buckhead Theatre on Apr 9, 2018 at 2:30 pm

Closed as Capri in 1977. More to come.

rivest266 commented about Akers Mill Cinema on Apr 9, 2018 at 2:29 pm

This opened on August 5th, 1977. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about North Dekalb Twin Theater on Apr 9, 2018 at 1:52 pm

Became a twin cinema on May 12th, 1976. Another ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Silver Screen Theatre on Apr 8, 2018 at 4:00 pm

Reopened as Silver Screen on October 21st, 1976 Silver Screen opening · Sun, Oct 17, 1976 – 161 · The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cine Showcase Cinema on Apr 8, 2018 at 3:54 pm

and reopened as an adult cinema called the Cine Showcase Cinema on November 12th, 1976. Ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about AMC Dine-In Buckhead 6 on Apr 8, 2018 at 3:39 pm

This opened on July 23rd, 1976. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Northlake Mall I II III on Apr 8, 2018 at 3:17 pm

This opened on June 25th 1976 along with the Stonemont.

Northlake Cinemas and ABC Stonemont cinemas openings · Fri, Jun 25, 1976 – 24 · The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Stonemont Theatre on Apr 8, 2018 at 3:01 pm

This opened on June 25th, 1976. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

Northlake Cinemas and ABC Stonemont cinemas openings · Fri, Jun 25, 1976 – 24 · The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about CNN Cinema 6 on Apr 8, 2018 at 2:11 pm

This opened on March 5th, 1976. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

AMC Omni Six opening · Fri, Mar 5, 1976 – 20 · The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Phipps Plaza 1 & 2 and Penthouse Theatre on Apr 8, 2018 at 1:23 pm

3 screens on March 28th, 1975. Phipps Plaza Twins opening · Fri, Mar 28, 1975 – 36 · The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about North 85 Twin Drive-In on Apr 8, 2018 at 1:13 pm

Two screens on June 20th, 1975. Another ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Northeast Expressway Drive-In on Apr 8, 2018 at 1:06 pm

2 screens opening on June 6th, 1975. Another ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Suburban Plaza Theatre on Apr 8, 2018 at 12:22 pm

Two screens on November 8th, 1974. Great little ad below.

Suburban Plaza twin opening · Fri, Nov 1, 1974 – 65 · The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Parkaire Twin on Apr 8, 2018 at 12:04 pm

This opened on June 28th, 1974. Grand opening ad uploaded. Parkaire Mall twin opening · Fri, Jun 28, 1974 – 45 · The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Sandy Springs Theatre on Apr 8, 2018 at 10:13 am

Closed 1973. Nice comment, madcone.

rivest266 commented about Arrowhead 3 Theatre on Apr 8, 2018 at 10:03 am

This opened on December 18th, 1974. Grand opening ad in photo section and below Arrowhead Cinema Centre opening · Wed, Dec 18, 1974 – 15 · The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Phipps Plaza 1 & 2 and Penthouse Theatre on Apr 8, 2018 at 9:52 am

The 2nd screen, the Phipps Penthouse opened on December 26th, 1973. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Perimeter Mall Theatre on Apr 8, 2018 at 9:47 am

This opened on December 21st, 1973. Grand opening ad in the photo section. This marks the entry into the Atlanta area by General Cinemas.

rivest266 commented about Old Dixie Cinema on Apr 8, 2018 at 9:10 am

This opened on January 9th, 1972 as a twin and became part of the Septum chain in 1974.

rivest266 commented about Central Theatre on Apr 8, 2018 at 8:50 am

This started to show adult movies from October 15th, 1962 until it closed in 1972.