Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Springs Cinema on Jul 23, 2021 at 10:23 am

On March 30th, 1972, the Springs Cinema first opened its doors with “vanishing point”. The grand opening advertisement has been published in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Edgewater Plaza Cinema on Jul 23, 2021 at 9:51 am

Better quality grand opening ads posted. Cinema 3 & 4 opened on May 21st, 1976.

rivest266 commented about Sand Theatre on Jul 23, 2021 at 9:35 am

opening article: Dome Theatre opening 25 Mar 1971, Thu The Daily Herald (Biloxi, Mississippi) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about DeVille Cinema on Jul 23, 2021 at 6:04 am

The police seized “The Exorcist” on April 26th, 1974, resulting in a near-riot at the theatre. The Exorcist seizure causing a riot. 27 Apr 1974, Sat Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Mississippi) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Sand Theatre on Jul 23, 2021 at 5:18 am

This was renamed Sand on June 9th, 1962 as decided by a contest. Two more newspaper ads posted in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Beacon Theatres on Jul 22, 2021 at 4:31 pm

Permanently closed per Google search. It may have been opened as Cinema IV in 1982.

rivest266 commented about Moonlite Drive-In on Jul 22, 2021 at 2:38 pm

Grand opening ad: Moonlite Drive-In opening 08 Nov 1950, Wed Sun Herald (Biloxi, Mississippi) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Don Drive-In on Jul 22, 2021 at 2:30 pm

Grand opening ad: Don Drive-In opening 28 Jun 1956, Thu The Daily Herald (Biloxi, Mississippi) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Biloxi Family Theatre on Jul 22, 2021 at 2:17 pm

On March 19, 1959, the Meyer Theatre was renamed Biloxi Family Theatre and closed in 1967.

rivest266 commented about Regal Theatre on Jul 22, 2021 at 1:13 pm

Opening article: Ritz Theatre opening 21 Jun 1940, Fri The Daily Herald (Biloxi, Mississippi) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Jul 22, 2021 at 1:04 pm

Grand opening ad: Roxy theatre opening 11 Jul 1941, Fri The Daily Herald (Biloxi, Mississippi) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Gulf Coast Do Drive-In on Jul 22, 2021 at 12:43 pm

On August 19th, 1949, it was renamed Gulf Coast Drive-In, and the enlargements were completed in September 1950.

rivest266 commented about Gulf Theatre on Jul 22, 2021 at 12:33 pm

On December 24th 1941, the Anderson Theatre was renamed the Gulf Theatre. In the photo section of the newspaper, there’s an advertisement.

rivest266 commented about Bayview Theatre on Jul 22, 2021 at 12:12 pm

Grand opening ad: Bay View Amusement Center opening 30 Nov 1946, Sat Sun Herald (Biloxi, Mississippi) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Buck Theatre on Jul 22, 2021 at 11:22 am

union troubles in 1961.

Buck Theatre vs. unions 03 Apr 1961, Mon The Daily Herald (Biloxi, Mississippi) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Buck Theatre on Jul 22, 2021 at 10:55 am

Reopened on December 19th, 1936 as the Buck Theatre. Buck Theatre opening 18 Dec 1936, Fri The Daily Herald (Biloxi, Mississippi) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Saenger Biloxi Theatre on Jul 22, 2021 at 7:22 am

Grand opening ad: Saenger Theatre opening 14 Jan 1929, Mon Sun Herald (Biloxi, Mississippi) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Gulf Theatre on Jul 22, 2021 at 6:29 am

December 23rd, 1921 grand opening ad as Anderson below and in the photo section. Anderson’s Theatre opening 23 Dec 1921, Fri The Daily Herald (Biloxi, Mississippi) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Regency Bruin Theatre on Jul 21, 2021 at 5:51 pm

Now reopened at the time of this post.

rivest266 commented about Crown Theatre on Jul 21, 2021 at 4:16 pm

This may have been opened as Biloxi Pictorium and renamed New Bijou on November 5th, 1910. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Crown Theatre on Jul 21, 2021 at 4:08 pm

January 14th, 1914 grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Buck Theatre on Jul 21, 2021 at 3:57 pm

First mentioned as the New Gaiety on May 29th, 1912 at New Gaiety first mention 25 May 1912, Sat Sun Herald (Biloxi, Mississippi) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Dixie Theatre on Jul 21, 2021 at 3:39 pm

This opened on February 19th, 1912 as the “New Dixie Theatre Beautiful”. Its grand opening ad has been posted in the photo section for this theatre.

rivest266 commented about Rebel Theatre on Jul 21, 2021 at 3:02 pm

October 20th, 1915 grand reopening article Lomo theatre reopening 20 Oct 1915, Wed Hattiesburg Daily News (Hattiesburg, Mississippi) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Rebel Theatre on Jul 21, 2021 at 2:49 pm

The city stopped the Rebel from showing “Et Dieu… créa la femme” in 1958. Here’s the movie.