Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Autoview Drive-In on Jul 12, 2021 at 1:37 pm

Last season: 1986.

rivest266 commented about Fife Drive-In on Jul 12, 2021 at 1:27 pm

Last season: 1985

rivest266 commented about Lakewood Theatre on Jul 12, 2021 at 12:28 pm

Closed as a cinema in 1984.

rivest266 commented about Community Theatre on Jul 12, 2021 at 12:27 pm

This closed in 1984. Playtime Cinemas operated it as an adult cinema from 1974-1984.

rivest266 commented about Regal Gig Harbor Cinemas 3 on Jul 12, 2021 at 12:14 pm

This opened as the Harbor Mall Cinema on November 26th, 1982. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Village Cinema I-IV on Jul 12, 2021 at 12:04 pm

Expanded to 4 screens on July 23rd, 1982. article: Village Theatres expansion 25 Jul 1982, Sun The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Rex Theatre on Jul 12, 2021 at 11:19 am

The reopening as an adult cinema by Playtime Cinemas on May 10th, 1980 generated pickets in front of the cinema. Rex Theatre reopening 10 May 1980, Sat The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington) Newspapers.com

Rex Theatre reopening 09 May 1980, Fri The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Blue Mouse Theatre on Jul 12, 2021 at 6:37 am

Reopened as Bijou on December 5th, 1978 Bijou theatre reopening 08 Dec 1978, Fri The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Village Cinema I-IV on Jul 12, 2021 at 5:36 am

This opened on February 21st, 1973 with two screens. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Tacoma Mall Twin Theatre on Jul 12, 2021 at 4:30 am

ad: Tacoma Mall Theatre 1 14 May 1968, Tue The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington) Newspapers.com and Tacoma Mall Theatre 2 14 May 1968, Tue The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Mecca Theatre on Jul 11, 2021 at 6:52 pm

The Mecca opened on August 6th, 1971. Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Villa Plaza I-II-III on Jul 11, 2021 at 4:54 pm

The Villa Plaza Cinema I & II was opened by General Cinema on July 1st, 1969. Grand opening ad with pictures posted.

rivest266 commented about Music Box Theatre on Jul 11, 2021 at 4:12 pm

1963 fire Music Box theatre burns 01 May 1963, Wed The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Capri Theatre on Jul 11, 2021 at 3:56 pm

This reopened as Capri on May 29th, 1964 with “The Pink Panther”. Another ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cameo Theatre on Jul 11, 2021 at 3:47 pm

This closed in 1957 and reopened on March 30th, 1962 with “Some Like It Cool” as the Cameo showing adult movies. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Guild Theatre on Jul 11, 2021 at 3:36 pm

This reopened as the Guild Theatre on March 1st, 1963 showing art films.

rivest266 commented about Fife Drive-In on Jul 11, 2021 at 1:39 pm

the Fife Drive-In opened on September 15th, 1950. Grand opening ad: Fife Drive-In opening 15 Sep 1950, Fri The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Narrows Theater on Jul 11, 2021 at 1:09 pm

Opened on January 3rd, 1949. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Broadway Theatre on Jul 11, 2021 at 12:59 pm

Renamed Broadway on June 23rd, 1949 with still another ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Star-Lite Drive-In on Jul 11, 2021 at 12:23 pm

Grand opening ad: Star-Lite Drive-In opening 26 May 1948, Wed The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Parkland Theater on Jul 11, 2021 at 12:01 pm

The Parkland theatre opened on October 22nd, 1946. The grand opening ad has been posted in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Midway Drive-In on Jul 11, 2021 at 11:43 am

May 1st, 1942: Motor-In Theatre opening 01 May 1942, Fri The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Broadway Theatre on Jul 11, 2021 at 11:36 am

Reopened as Telenews on September 15th, 1945. another ad was posted.

rivest266 commented about Cameo Theater on Jul 11, 2021 at 11:20 am

the Cameo theatre opened on November 1st, 1941.

Cameo theatre opening 01 Nov 1941, Sat The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Lakewood Theatre on Jul 11, 2021 at 9:35 am

The Lakewood theatre and community center opened on July 8th, 1937. ad:

Lakewood theatre opening 07 Jul 1937, Wed The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington) Newspapers.com