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rivest266 commented about Empress Theatre on Oct 4, 2024 at 4:06 pm

Opened on August 5th, 1911 and became part of the Odeon theatre chain in 1945 and closed or placed its last ad as a cinema on January 26th, 1961. It’s now part of the Capitol theatre complex. Web: https://capitol.nb.ca/en/the-theatre/spaces-and-rentals/empress-theatre

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rivest266 commented about Skyway Drive-In on Oct 4, 2024 at 3:42 pm

The Skyway Drive-In theatre opened on June 19th, 1952 with “North West Mounted Police”. Grand opening ad posted.

ad: Skyway Drive-In openingSkyway Drive-In opening 19 Jun 1952, Thu The Moncton Transcript (Moncton, Moncton Parish, New Brunswick, Canada) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Paramount Theatre on Oct 4, 2024 at 3:26 pm

Opened on May 1st, 1951 with Bob Hope in “The Lemon Drop Kid.” English and French grand opening ads posted.

Famous Players Paramount openingFamous Players Paramount opening 01 May 1951, Tue The Moncton Transcript (Moncton, Moncton Parish, New Brunswick, Canada) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Oct 4, 2024 at 2:17 pm

Opened October 6th, 1922, by Torrie & Winter. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Cineplex Dieppe on Oct 4, 2024 at 12:59 pm

Opened December 15th, 1989 by Cineplex Odeon (their only Atlantic Canada location). It was never opened earlier by “Canadian Multiscreen theatres”

Cineplex Odeon Crystal Palace Cinemas openingCineplex Odeon Crystal Palace Cinemas opening 15 Dec 1989, Fri The Times-Transcript (Moncton, Moncton Parish, New Brunswick, Canada) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Hudson Mall Cinemas 7 on Oct 3, 2024 at 1:06 pm

Reopened by Magic Cinemas on April 5th, 1996, with 7 screens. Grand opening ad posted

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rivest266 commented about Abby Cinemas on Oct 3, 2024 at 11:27 am

Renamed Magic Cinemas at Milford 4 on May 5th, 1995. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about New Park Cinemas on Oct 2, 2024 at 4:42 pm

Closed in 1986 and reopened as the New Park Cinema with 5 screens on June 7th, 1991. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Southwinds Drive-In on Oct 2, 2024 at 3:43 pm

1968 grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Maplewood Theatre on Oct 2, 2024 at 11:16 am

3 screens on June 8th, 1990. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Cinema 23 Fiveplex on Oct 2, 2024 at 10:59 am

Expanded to five screens on July 13th, 1990. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Regent Theatre on Oct 1, 2024 at 2:06 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about AMC Mountainside 10 on Oct 1, 2024 at 8:20 am

Theatre was closed on July 18th, 2019, after the popcorn machine caught fire, but reopened the next day.

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rivest266 commented about AMC Mountainside 10 on Oct 1, 2024 at 8:17 am

Newspapers.com now has the Star-Ledger after the 1960’s.

Grand opening ad: Sony Mountainside openingSony Mountainside opening 03 Jul 1996, Wed The Star-Ledger (Newark, New Jersey) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Loews Harmon Cove on Sep 30, 2024 at 12:57 pm

final showtimes in the Star-Ledger appears on December 10th, 1986

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rivest266 commented about Paramount Theatre on Sep 30, 2024 at 12:51 pm

That’s April 1st, 1986.

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rivest266 commented about Paramount Theatre on Sep 30, 2024 at 12:51 pm

The Adams and Paramount theatres closed on April 1st after massive insurance rate hikes.

Adams and Paramount closingsAdams and Paramount closings 06 Apr 1986, Sun The Star-Ledger (Newark, New Jersey) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Rosebud Theatre on Sep 29, 2024 at 4:51 pm

Opened July 9th, 1983. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Branford Theatre on Sep 29, 2024 at 3:47 pm

Final showings were on August 29th, 1982

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rivest266 commented about Parkway Cinemas on Sep 29, 2024 at 1:59 pm

Grand opening ad posted. It was opened by B & L theatres.