Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Undated print ad via Robert's World Facebook page. on Aug 23, 2021 at 11:40 am

Both papers in Jackson banned ads for R-rated films from August 20th, 1972-1975.

rivest266 commented about Buck Theater on Aug 23, 2021 at 10:08 am

Reopened on November 24th, 1945, Ad from the 25th.

New Joy theatre opening 25 Nov 1945, Sun Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Mississippi) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Park Theatre on Aug 23, 2021 at 10:05 am

This was renamed Joy on June 11th, 1942. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Istrione Theater on Aug 23, 2021 at 8:20 am

Grand opening ad:

Istrione Theatre opening 14 Jun 1914, Sun Jackson Daily News (Jackson, Mississippi) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Majestic Theatre on Aug 23, 2021 at 8:16 am

Opened on September 15th, 1913 Grand opening ad:

Majestic Theatre opening 14 Sep 1913, Sun Jackson Daily News (Jackson, Mississippi) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Century Theatre on Aug 23, 2021 at 8:03 am

This opened on October 10th, 1901. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about AMC Classic Apple Valley 14 on Aug 22, 2021 at 2:06 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Old Cinema House on Aug 22, 2021 at 8:17 am

Picture and map posted.

rivest266 commented about Showcase Twin on Aug 21, 2021 at 8:25 am

Grand opening ad Showcase Cinema opening 24 Oct 1969, Fri The Lawton Constitution (Lawton, Oklahoma) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Gateway Cinemas 6 on Aug 20, 2021 at 3:13 pm

1964, 1977 and 1984 grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Ambassador Theatre on Aug 20, 2021 at 1:59 pm

dishonest employees. Ambassador Theatre embezzling by employees. 11 Aug 1941, Mon The State (Columbia, South Carolina) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Round Up Theatre on Aug 20, 2021 at 7:35 am

Grand opening ad posted. It opened as Capitol on March 7th, 1940.

rivest266 commented about Dutch Square Cinemas on Aug 19, 2021 at 2:46 pm

Grand opening ad: Dutch Square Twin opening 15 Feb 1973, Thu The State (Columbia, South Carolina) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Century 12 on Aug 18, 2021 at 4:51 pm

The Century 12 Abilene opened on August 18th, 1998. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Westwood Twin Theatre on Aug 18, 2021 at 4:19 pm

Cineplex Odeon closed it in early May 1988. Article posted

rivest266 commented about AMC Classic Abilene 6 on Aug 18, 2021 at 3:54 pm

The Plitt Park Central Six Cinemas was opened by Cineplex Odeon on May 23rd, 1986. Toronto-designed grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Showplace on Aug 18, 2021 at 2:23 pm

Closed at the end of June, 1982.

rivest266 commented about Showplace on Aug 18, 2021 at 2:16 pm

Newspaper listings as The Movies! ended in 1980 and reopened as Showplace on December 27th, 1981, by Noret Theatres. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Abilene Premier LUX Cine 10 on Aug 18, 2021 at 1:34 pm

This opened as UA Cinema 6 on March 16th, 1979. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Crescent Drive-In on Aug 18, 2021 at 8:44 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Park Drive-In on Aug 18, 2021 at 7:09 am

Grand opening ad: Park Drive-In opening 16 Dec 1949, Fri Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Texas) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Aug 18, 2021 at 5:59 am

opened as Gem on March 15th, 1933. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Aug 18, 2021 at 5:20 am

June 27th, 1943 grand opening ad: Star theatre opening 27 Jun 1943, Sun Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Texas) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Radford Hills Cinema 3 on Aug 17, 2021 at 5:00 pm

closed August 20th, 1995 by Movie One. Article posted.

rivest266 commented about Paramount Theatre on Aug 17, 2021 at 2:25 pm

Grand opening ad: Paramount theatre opening 18 May 1930, Sun Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Texas) Newspapers.com