Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Feb 20, 2021 at 1:11 pm

This opened as the Hoyt’s on June 30th, 1919. Pictures at https://cla.csulb.edu/departments/rgrll/projects/balboaresearch/early-long-beach/hoyts-pantages/ Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Palace Theatre on Feb 20, 2021 at 12:44 pm

Grand opening ad Palace theatre opening Fri, Sep 29, 1916 – 7 · The Long Beach Telegram and The Long Beach Daily News (Long Beach, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about United Artists Bassett Cinemas 6 on Feb 20, 2021 at 11:34 am

This was opened by Commonwealth theatres on December 13th, 1985. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Northgate Cinemas 4 on Feb 20, 2021 at 8:40 am

Closed July 16th, 1998

rivest266 commented about Chartiers Luxury 14 on Feb 19, 2021 at 4:48 pm

This opened on August 13th, 1999.

Destinta Chartiers Valley 20 opening Fri, Aug 13, 1999 – Page 79 · Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Village Theatre on Feb 19, 2021 at 4:33 pm

Higher quality grand opening ad: South Hills Village theatre opening Tue, Jul 19, 1966 – Page 13 · Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Temple Theatre on Feb 19, 2021 at 3:40 pm

Opened on November 16th, 1940.

Sat, Nov 16, 1940 – Page 6 · Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Lincoln Square Theatre on Feb 19, 2021 at 2:50 pm

This was called New Strand and Melba.

On September 22nd, the floor of the theatre killing one.

New Strand collapsed floor Sat, Sep 23, 1922 – Page 1 · Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Shadyside Theatre on Feb 19, 2021 at 12:07 pm

Full page ad: Shadyside theatre opening Fri, Mar 21, 1941 – Page 35 · The Pittsburgh Press (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Terminal Theatre on Feb 19, 2021 at 12:01 pm

18 Apr 1963, Thu Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about AMC Orange Mall 6 on Feb 19, 2021 at 12:00 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Harris Northside Theatre on Feb 19, 2021 at 11:56 am

Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Roosevelt Theatre on Feb 19, 2021 at 10:50 am

Article: Roosevelt theatre opening Sun, Feb 17, 1929 – Page 5 · The Pittsburgh Press (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Rex Theatre on Feb 19, 2021 at 10:45 am

This reopened as the Rex theatre on August 11th, 1989 with “Gone With the Wind”. ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Loew's Ritz Theatre on Feb 19, 2021 at 10:27 am

Closed April 24th, 1954 for conversion into a storeroom.

Loews Ritz closing Fri, Apr 23, 1954 – Page 10 · Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Loew's Ritz Theatre on Feb 19, 2021 at 10:23 am

This was opened as Ritz by Harry Davis Enterprises Company with “Yesterday’s Wife” on December 24th, 1923. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Perry Theatre on Feb 19, 2021 at 9:58 am

Grand opening ad

Harris Perry theatre opening Thu, Sep 1, 1938 – 14 · Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Penthouse I & II Theatres on Feb 19, 2021 at 9:52 am

This adult cinema opened on July 31st, 1968. Grand opening ad posted. It was renamed Big Top in 1977 and closed in 1978.

rivest266 commented about Carmike Southland 9 on Feb 19, 2021 at 2:25 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Regal Edwards Fresno ScreenX, 4DX & IMAX 21 on Feb 18, 2021 at 3:06 pm

Grand opening ad: Edwards Fresno 21 opening Mon, May 18, 1998 – 36 · The Fresno Bee (Fresno, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Regal Edwards Fresno ScreenX, 4DX & IMAX 21 on Feb 18, 2021 at 2:54 pm

Details Edwards 21 details Sun, May 17, 1998 – 103 · The Fresno Bee (Fresno, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Penn Hills Cinemas on Feb 18, 2021 at 2:46 pm

First ad appeared on September 9th, 1966.

rivest266 commented about Casino Theatre on Feb 18, 2021 at 2:25 pm

Opened in 1910.

Panic in the theatre. Panic at the Novelty theatre after a fire. Sat, Jul 23, 1910 – Page 10 · The Pittsburgh Press (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cinema 8 at the Shoppes at Northway on Feb 18, 2021 at 2:03 pm

This was opened by Movie One from Texas. newspaper article:

Super Saver Cinemas opening Fri, Apr 8, 1988 – Page 27 · Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cinemark North Hills and XD on Feb 18, 2021 at 1:25 pm

Grand opening ad (last page)

Cinemark North Hills grand opening Fri, Sep 19, 2014 – Page 48 · Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com