Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Frayser 3 Theatres on Aug 13, 2021 at 4:49 pm

This is the first cinema in the state for Cobb theatre, which opened the Frayser 3 Theatres on April 23rd, 1971. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Village Cinema on Aug 13, 2021 at 3:53 pm

The Village Cinema opened on May 27th, 1970, with “Norwood”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Paramount Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 1:55 pm

First Vistarama screen in the USA was installed on July 25th, 1968, in time for “2001: a space odyssey”. one was installed for Expo 67 in Montreal. Article posted.

rivest266 commented about Southwest Twin Drive-In on Aug 13, 2021 at 1:42 pm

Closed as the 61 in 1965 and reopened as the Southwest Twin on March 14th, 1968, by Malco. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Capri Art Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 1:34 pm

This reopened on January 24th, 1969, showing adult movies. Another grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Airways Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 11:24 am

the “s” in Airways was added in 1965.

rivest266 commented about Airways Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 11:22 am

It became the Airways on October 22nd, 1965, showing adult movies. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 11:18 am

This reopened as the Strand Art theatre on December 1st, 1965. Grand opening ad and article posted.

rivest266 commented about Paramount Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 10:25 am

The Paramount opened on November 19th, 1964 with “send me no flowers”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Loew's Palace Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 10:05 am

Cinerama arrived on July 26th, 1961. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Shelby Drive-In on Aug 13, 2021 at 5:12 am

The Ellis Drive-In opened on April 21st, 1955, on Highway 51 South with “Shane”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Southwest Twin Drive-In on Aug 13, 2021 at 3:45 am

This opened on June 26th, 1956, as the 61 Drive-In. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Frayser Drive-In on Aug 13, 2021 at 2:59 am

This opened on March 29th, 1951. No grand opening ad appeared for this drive-in.

rivest266 commented about Liberty Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 2:20 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Crosstown Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 2:18 am

The Crosstown theatre opened as “The Theatre of Tomorrow” on May 18th, 1951. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Bellevue Drive-In on Aug 13, 2021 at 2:12 am

The Bellevue Drive-In opened on September 22nd, 1950, with “Pretty baby and "Good Humor Man”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Sunset Drive-In on Aug 12, 2021 at 2:51 pm

The Sunset Drive-In opened on August 18th, 1950. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Rosewood Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 2:43 pm

This opened on September 4th, 1950. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Airways Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 12:13 pm

This opened as Airway on January 22nd, 1942. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Loew's Palace Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 11:56 am

On December 25th, 1935, it was renamed Malco, and on May 31st, 1940, it was renamed Loew’s Palace again. More grand opening advertisements have been posted.

rivest266 commented about Orpheum Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 11:42 am

Reopened as Malco on April 19th, 1940. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Southland Drive-In on Aug 12, 2021 at 10:40 am

This opened on April 30th, 1940. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 10:30 am

This was renamed Roxy in 1938.

rivest266 commented about Warner Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 9:44 am

This became the Warner theatre on January 31st, 1930. Both grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Circuit Playhouse on Aug 12, 2021 at 9:05 am

This reopened as Malco on December 20th, 1929. Grand opening ad posted.