Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Classic Theatres Shawnee on Sep 7, 2026 at 6:09 pm

It also opened as the Classic Theatres Shawnee on March 28th, 2003 and closing in 2005.

rivest266 commented about Classic Theatres Shawnee on Sep 7, 2026 at 6:08 pm

Also uploaded its grand opening ad

rivest266 commented about Classic Theatres Shawnee on Sep 7, 2026 at 6:07 pm

Article of Interest:

Movie theatres in Chillicothe Jun 1, 1988 Chillicothe Gazette (Chillicothe, Ohio) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Danbarry Cinemas Chillicothe 10 on Sep 7, 2026 at 5:46 pm

Projection room: they had updated to laser projection.

rivest266 commented about Central Cinema on Sep 7, 2026 at 5:27 pm

Both grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Adena Theatre on Sep 7, 2026 at 5:15 pm

The Adena theatre reopened on September 2nd, 1964. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Wilmington Plaza Cinema 5 on Sep 7, 2026 at 9:54 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Showcase Cinemas Seekonk 1-10 on Sep 6, 2026 at 6:59 pm

Opened on June 28th, 1974. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Grotto Theatre on Sep 4, 2026 at 7:55 pm

Grand opening ad as Unique posted.

rivest266 commented about Dome Theatre on Sep 4, 2026 at 7:08 pm

Newspaper article in the ABJ of July 6th, 1929 states that this theatre were damaged by lightning, not a bomb. Grand opening ad also posted.

rivest266 commented about Regal Sheffield Square Cinema 10 on Sep 1, 2026 at 8:59 am

Grand opening ad and aerial for this cinema has been posted.

rivest266 commented about Diamond Center 16 on Aug 31, 2026 at 10:48 pm

the problem with this camera is that the Red neon turns out yellow after too much exposure. Look at the glow on the pavement.

rivest266 commented about Tanglewood Cinema on Aug 31, 2026 at 6:27 pm

Had attendance problems due to lack of outdoor signage:

Tanglewood Cinema in Chagrin Falls Jun 15, 1973 The Cleveland Press (Cleveland, Ohio) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Fairmount Theatre on Aug 31, 2026 at 3:45 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about World East Theatre on Aug 31, 2026 at 3:04 pm

Grand opening ad posted. The World East opened on August 10th, 1969 and newspaper listings for this theatre ended in 1989

rivest266 commented about Auto Drive-In on Aug 31, 2026 at 7:28 am

Grand opening ads and 1970 aerial posted.

rivest266 commented about Auto Drive-In on Aug 31, 2026 at 7:10 am

1952 aerial posted.

rivest266 commented about Lakeshore 7 Cinemas on Aug 31, 2026 at 5:48 am

Details on Atlas Cinemas Atlas Cinemas background Dec 31, 2003 The Plain Dealer (Cleveland, Ohio) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Stillwell Theatre on Aug 31, 2026 at 12:04 am

Opened on May 5th, 1942. Small Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Yale Theatre on Aug 30, 2026 at 11:41 pm

The Yale theatre opened on April 11th, 1918. article posted.

rivest266 commented about World West Theatre on Aug 30, 2026 at 11:39 pm

The World West theatre opened on May 1st. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about University Theatre on Aug 30, 2026 at 10:31 pm

This opened as University on August 23rd, 1928 and became the Performing Arts theatre on October 8th, 1968 and switched to adult movies by the end of 1968. It became the P. A. T. theatre in 1969 and became the Pussycat Cinex on June 11th, 1971 and renamed Scrumpy Dump theatre during the 1972 newspaper strike. more to come. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Terminal Theatre on Aug 30, 2026 at 10:03 pm

Opened on May 1st, 1920. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Standard Theatre on Aug 30, 2026 at 9:05 pm

Standard theatre opening: Standard theatre opening Jun 7, 1914 The Plain Dealer (Cleveland, Ohio) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Rex Theatre on Aug 30, 2026 at 7:14 pm

Listed from 1918-1950.