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rivest266 commented about Cinerama Theatre on Jun 7, 2024 at 7:35 pm

Remodeled again on December 25th, 1966. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about East Providence Cinemas on Jun 7, 2024 at 7:16 pm

the third screen opened on June 28th, 1967. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about East Providence Cinemas on Jun 7, 2024 at 6:59 pm

The first two screens opened on January 12th, 1966. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Park Theatre on Jun 7, 2024 at 6:53 pm

Closed in 1964 and reopened as Park Cinema on April 8th, 1966. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Seekonk Twin Drive-In on Jun 7, 2024 at 6:42 pm

Two screens on June 22nd, 1966. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Uptown Theatre on Jun 7, 2024 at 6:35 pm

The Studio Cinema opened in the balcony on November 24th, 1965. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Warwick Cinema on Jun 7, 2024 at 5:22 pm

The Warwick Cinema first welcomed moviegoers on March 18th, 1964, under the management of Town & Country Theatres of Long Island, New York. However, the cinematic journey didn’t end there. On March 2nd, 1966, it was acquired by Fox Eastern Theatre, along with the entire T & C chain. Later, in July 1973, Mann Theatres took the reins. The inaugural film screened at the Warwick Cinema was “One Man’s Way

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rivest266 commented about E.M. Loew's Providence Drive-In on Jun 7, 2024 at 4:33 pm

Rebuilt and reopened as the E. M. Loew’s Prov-Paw Drive-In theatre on September 26th, 1962. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Cinerama Theatre on Jun 7, 2024 at 4:11 pm

Cinerama arrived on August 9th, 1961. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Seekonk Twin Drive-In on Jun 7, 2024 at 1:02 pm

The Seekonk Drive-In opened as “America’s newest and most modern drive-in theatre” on June 6th, 1958. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Bomes Theatre on Jun 7, 2024 at 12:49 pm

Reopened as Art Cinema on January 8th, 1958. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Hilltop Drive-In on Jun 7, 2024 at 11:59 am

Opened March 13th, 1955. Grand opening ad posted. Its June 1954 opening must have been postponed.

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rivest266 commented about Gilbert Stuart Theatre on Jun 7, 2024 at 10:41 am

Reopened as the Gilbert Stuart Theatre on October 11th, 1953. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Route 44 Drive-In on Jun 7, 2024 at 9:43 am

The Route 44 Drive-In opened with “the largest screen in southern New England” on August 27th, 1952. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Elmwood Theatre on Jun 7, 2024 at 9:00 am

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Ciné-Parc Bélair on Jun 6, 2024 at 7:31 pm

Typical Cinevic design.

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rivest266 commented about Central Theatre on Jun 6, 2024 at 7:30 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Village Theatre on Jun 6, 2024 at 7:29 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Pike Drive-In on Jun 6, 2024 at 7:07 pm

First listings for the Highway Open air appeared on May 6th, 1949. Reopened as the Pike Drive-In on August 10th, 1950. 1950 ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Cranston Drive-In on Jun 6, 2024 at 6:57 pm

Opened on July 29th, 1948. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Bay State Drive-In on Jun 6, 2024 at 6:52 pm

Opened on September 29th, 1947. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Modern Theatre on Jun 6, 2024 at 6:41 pm

Reopened as Victory on September 2nd, 1945. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about E.M. Loew's Capitol Theatre on Jun 6, 2024 at 6:28 pm

The Mayflower theatre ceased operations in 1921. However, it was given a new lease of life when it reopened on September 4th, 1923, this time under the name Capitol. Unfortunately, its newspaper advertisements came to an end in 1933. But the story doesn’t end there! In a remarkable twist, the theater was revived once more on August 30th, 1946, thanks to the efforts of E. M. Loews. ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Fairlawn Theatre on Jun 6, 2024 at 5:40 pm

Pawtucket Times. No ads in the Providence papers.

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rivest266 commented about Metropolitan Theatre on Jun 6, 2024 at 3:48 pm

Grand opening ad posted. Theatre did not place many ads in the newspapers.