Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Lumberton Twin Cinema on Dec 27, 2020 at 2:36 pm

Opened March 1976-1984 per the Courier-Post archives. No grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Lumberton Twin Cinema on Dec 27, 2020 at 2:31 pm

Great article: Discount Cinemas in New Jersey Sun, Oct 11, 1981 – Page 196 · The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) · The Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News

rivest266 commented about Moorestown 1 & 2 on Dec 27, 2020 at 2:16 pm

1st ad appeared in a newspaper from Camden on May 3rd, 1974 and renamed Moorestown 1 & 2 in 1975, and closed in 1982

rivest266 commented about Eric 3 Fairless Hills on Dec 27, 2020 at 10:08 am

1962 proposals Eric Fairless Hills project Mon, Dec 3, 1962 – Page 19 · The Bristol Daily Courier (Bristol, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about UA Frazer Twin on Dec 26, 2020 at 11:52 pm

King theatre opening Thu, Jun 20, 1963 – Page 42 · Philadelphia Daily News (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Oaks Center Cinema on Dec 26, 2020 at 4:31 pm

Opening date: April 9th, 1999. Sadly Regal bought no grand opening ads in Philly newspapers.

rivest266 commented about UA Queen 4 Theatre on Dec 26, 2020 at 2:13 pm

Opening article with a picture of Eric. King theatre opening Thu, Jun 20, 1963 – Page 42 · Philadelphia Daily News (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) · The Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News

rivest266 commented about Village Mall Cinema on Dec 26, 2020 at 1:58 pm

This opened on May 24th, 1974 with “Skyjacked” and “Mary, Queen of Scots” and closed in 2000. Grand opening ad posted. Owned by Sameric theatres and United Artists.

rivest266 commented about Bala Theatre on Dec 26, 2020 at 1:21 pm

This was reopened as Bala on March 16th, 1955 by Ellis theatre. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about UA Frazer Twin on Dec 25, 2020 at 11:37 am

Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about UA Frazer Twin on Dec 25, 2020 at 10:33 am

Eric is the name of the grandson of Sameric’s founder.

rivest266 commented about Lawrence Park Eric Twin on Dec 24, 2020 at 6:14 pm

Reopened as Eric Twin Lawrence on November 22nd, 1978. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Premiere Palace 10 on Dec 24, 2020 at 10:57 am

Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center on Dec 24, 2020 at 4:21 am

Lyric theatre history

Lyric theatre opening Sat, Feb 25, 2006 – 6 · Lexington Herald-Leader (Lexington, Kentucky) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about AMC Classic Hickory Point 12 on Dec 23, 2020 at 4:56 pm

The first six screens opened on December 12th, 1980. Grand opening ad posted. Expanded to 8 screens in 1998 and 12 in 1994.

rivest266 commented about AMC Porter Ranch 9 on Dec 23, 2020 at 9:14 am

Article AMC 2020 article Thu, Feb 27, 2020 – E4 · The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about D R. N O on Dec 22, 2020 at 6:57 pm

The ad has been censored.

rivest266 commented about News Theatre on Dec 22, 2020 at 4:05 pm

Opened on November 20th, 1937. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Astor Theatre on Dec 20, 2020 at 4:40 pm

The last mention in the archive is a help wanted ad on May 29th, 1974.

rivest266 commented about Astor Theatre on Dec 20, 2020 at 4:08 pm

Rebuilt and reopened on June 19th, 1940. Ad uploaded.

rivest266 commented about Stanley Theatre on Dec 20, 2020 at 3:17 pm

Held a reopening on November 18th, 1959

Stanley theatre reopening Wed, Nov 18, 1959 – Page 41 · The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Goldman Theatre on Dec 20, 2020 at 1:44 pm

Budco Theatres sued the film critics on November 19th, 1979 Budco Vs. film reviewers Tue, Nov 20, 1979 – Page 25 · The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Xtassy Theatre on Dec 20, 2020 at 1:22 pm

Reopened as the Ellis theatre on June 30th, 1955. Another ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Xtassy Theatre on Dec 20, 2020 at 1:16 pm

Closed by July 14th, 1974

Xtasy theatre closing Mon, Jul 15, 1974 – Page 9 · The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about AMC Andorra 8 Theatre on Dec 20, 2020 at 12:09 pm

Opened as Andora and renamed Andorra around 1973.