Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Southwood Theatre on Mar 11, 2018 at 8:38 am

became a twin cinema on September 30th, 1977. Another ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Cinema West on Mar 10, 2018 at 5:02 pm

Reopened as Cinema West on June 10th, 1977. Grand opening ad in the photo section. Adult movies at this time.

rivest266 commented about Northcross 6 Theatre on Mar 10, 2018 at 4:37 pm

This opened on February 7th, 1975. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Highland Mall Cinema I & II on Mar 10, 2018 at 3:56 pm

This opened on November 21st, 1973 and closed down in 1989. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Dobie Theatre on Mar 10, 2018 at 3:52 pm

Ads for movies at the Dobie started on October 4th, 1973.

rivest266 commented about Aquarius Theatres IV on Mar 10, 2018 at 3:40 pm

Grand opening ad in the photo section and below Aquarius theatres opening · Wed, May 30, 1973 – 75 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Fox Theatre on Mar 10, 2018 at 3:26 pm

2 screens on December 20th, 1972. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Southwood Theatre on Mar 10, 2018 at 2:50 pm

Grand opening ad Southwood theatre opening · Thu, Feb 16, 1967 – 49 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Showtown USA Drive-In on Mar 10, 2018 at 2:41 pm

This opened on November 22nd, 1968. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Fox Theatre on Mar 10, 2018 at 2:25 pm

Grand opening ad:

Fox theatre opening · Thu, Oct 26, 1967 – 13 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Americana Theatre on Mar 10, 2018 at 2:07 pm

This opened on April 28th, 1965. Grand opening ad in photo section and below Americana theatre opening · Tue, Apr 27, 1965 – 35 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Capital Plaza Cinema I, II, III on Mar 10, 2018 at 1:48 pm

This opened on Christmas day, 1963 with the largest screen in the Southwest. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Burnet Drive-In on Mar 10, 2018 at 12:53 pm

This opened on June 23rd, 1950. Grand opening ad in the photo section and below Burnet Road Drive-In opening · Fri, Jun 23, 1950 – 18 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Chief Drive-In on Mar 10, 2018 at 12:29 pm

The Montopolis and Chief drive-in theatres both opened on September 19th, 1947. Grand opening ads below and the photo section.

Chief and Montopolis drive-in theatres openings · Fri, Sep 19, 1947 – 16 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Iris Theatre on Mar 10, 2018 at 11:48 am

This opened on December 23rd, 1944. Grand opening ad in the photo section and below

Iris theatre opening · Sat, Dec 23, 1944 – 2 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cinema West on Mar 10, 2018 at 11:07 am

Grand opening ad as Austin in the photo section and below

Austin theatre opening · Fri, Aug 18, 1939 – 22 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Varsity Theatre on Mar 10, 2018 at 10:54 am

This opened on November 20th, 1936. Grand opening ad in the photo section and below.

Varsity theatre opening · Thu, Nov 19, 1936 – 22 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Texas Theatre on Mar 10, 2018 at 10:37 am

Opened on September 19th, 1927. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about State Theater on Mar 10, 2018 at 10:27 am

This opened on December 25th, 1935. Grand opening ad below and in the photo section.

State theatre opening · Tue, Dec 24, 1935 – 17 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Paramount Theatre on Mar 9, 2018 at 4:41 pm

Reopened August 29th, 1930 as the Paramount. Ad below: Paramount theatre opening · Fri, Aug 29, 1930 – 12 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Queen Theatre on Mar 9, 2018 at 4:35 pm

Click on the image below to zoom in. Queen theatre opening · Wed, Mar 2, 1921 – 8 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Queen Theatre on Mar 9, 2018 at 4:34 pm

March 2nd, 1921 reopening in the new building: Queen theatre opening · Wed, Mar 2, 1921 – 8 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz on Mar 9, 2018 at 4:26 pm

Cleaner and clearer copy at: Ritz theatre opening · Sun, Oct 13, 1929 – 22 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz on Mar 9, 2018 at 4:26 pm

October 13th, 1929 grand opening ad: Ritz theatre opening · Sun, Oct 13, 1929 – 22 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Queen Theatre on Mar 9, 2018 at 4:13 pm

Reopened as Queen on March 8th, 1917. Grand opening ad in the photo section.