Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Buccaneer Drive-In on Nov 27, 2020 at 2:51 pm

Closed 1978

rivest266 commented about Gulf Drive-In on Nov 27, 2020 at 2:45 pm

Closed in 1978 after showing Spanish movies from 1968.

rivest266 commented about Cinema IV on Nov 27, 2020 at 2:44 pm

The United Artists Cinema 4 - Pueblo Park Mall opened on December 22nd, 1978. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about UA Cine 6 on Nov 27, 2020 at 2:32 pm

6 screens in November 1977.

rivest266 commented about Melba Theatre on Nov 27, 2020 at 2:18 pm

Opened on October 3rd, 1927 as Melba and closed in 1976. Reopened as the Queen Adult Cinema on January 8th, 1971, and closed in 1973. Reopened as Sun on November 11th, 1975, and closed in the early 1980s. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Movies 1 & 2 on Nov 27, 2020 at 2:06 pm

The Movies opened on February 2nd, 1974. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about UA Cine West 2 on Nov 27, 2020 at 1:44 pm

The Woodlawn theatre became Cine West 2 on October 31st, 1973 after being split up. Another grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about UA Cine 6 on Nov 27, 2020 at 1:33 pm

Ciné 3 and Ciné 4 opened on May 17th, 1973. Another ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Agnes Theatre on Nov 27, 2020 at 1:32 pm

It may have shown movies in Spanish until 1952.

rivest266 commented about Amusu Theatre on Nov 27, 2020 at 12:58 pm

Reopened as the Amusu adult theatre on February 12th, 1971. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about National Twin on Nov 27, 2020 at 12:39 pm

Opened on June 10th, 1970 with Chill Wills in person. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Agnes Theatre on Nov 27, 2020 at 12:18 pm

The first ad found on September 4th, 1928, which I posted in the photo section. it closed in 1947. Robb & Rowley-United did business in town as Corpus-Christ theatres.

rivest266 commented about UA Cine 6 on Nov 27, 2020 at 12:05 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Thunderbird Drive-In on Nov 27, 2020 at 11:50 am

October 21st, 1948 grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about UA Cine West 2 on Nov 27, 2020 at 11:32 am

Opened with an open house on August 31st, 1965, and regular performances on September 1st. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Amusu Theatre on Nov 27, 2020 at 11:09 am

Closed in 1962.

rivest266 commented about Osage Drive-In on Nov 27, 2020 at 10:53 am

closed 1960

rivest266 commented about Grande Theatre on Nov 27, 2020 at 10:52 am

Closed 1960.

rivest266 commented about Viking Twin Drive-In on Nov 27, 2020 at 10:42 am

The Viking Drive-In opened as the largest drive-in in the South on August 11th,1957. Grand opening ad posted.

ad also at https://www.genealogybank.com/nbshare/AC01110225224715029151606502556

rivest266 commented about Beach Theater on Nov 27, 2020 at 10:17 am

Closed in 1955

rivest266 commented about Twin Palms Drive-In on Nov 27, 2020 at 10:06 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Surf Drive-In on Nov 27, 2020 at 10:03 am

Opened on February 11th, 1953. grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Palace Theatre on Nov 27, 2020 at 9:54 am

Closed 1953.

rivest266 commented about Harlem Theater on Nov 27, 2020 at 9:54 am

Construction: https://www.genealogybank.com/nbshare/AC01110225224715029151606499587

Opened June 15th, 1941 per https://www.genealogybank.com/nbshare/AC01110225224715029151606499610

rivest266 commented about Osage Drive-In on Nov 27, 2020 at 9:35 am

Opened on March 16th, 1951. Grand opening ad posted.