Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Cosmo Theatre on Aug 5, 2020 at 10:59 pm

Openied September 6th, 1913 Cosmopolitan theatre opening Thu, Sep 4, 1913 – 21 · Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Beach Theatre on Aug 5, 2020 at 10:55 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Kenmore Theater on Aug 5, 2020 at 10:29 pm

1st ad in the Chicago Tribune on December 29th, 1914. Posted.

rivest266 commented about Orpheum Theatre on Aug 5, 2020 at 10:17 pm

1st ad from September 8th, 1907 in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Carolina Theatre on Aug 5, 2020 at 12:11 am

article: https://www.theitem.com/stories/carolina-theatre-had-long-storied-history,295117

rivest266 commented about Carolina Theatre on Aug 5, 2020 at 12:10 am

Fire: Carolina theatre destroyed by fire Wed, Nov 6, 1929 – 1 · The Item (Sumter, South Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Beacon Stadium Cinema 12 on Aug 4, 2020 at 10:20 pm

The first two screens opened on May 28th, 1999 and expanded to 10 screens by the summer. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Sumter Value Cinemas on Aug 4, 2020 at 10:03 pm

To Carmike Cinemas in 1995. Movies 1-2-3 to Carmike Sun, Feb 19, 1995 – 31 · The Item (Sumter, South Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Palmetto Theatre on Aug 4, 2020 at 10:00 pm

The Palmetto reopened as a twin cinema on April 8th, 1983. Another ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Sumter Value Cinemas on Aug 4, 2020 at 9:51 pm

The Movies openend on June 29th, 1979. The Movies 1-2-3 opening Fri, Jun 29, 1979 – 7 · The Item (Sumter, South Carolina) · Newspapers.com

Grand opening ad uploaded.

rivest266 commented about Palmetto Theatre on Aug 4, 2020 at 9:25 pm

Martin’s Palmetto theatre opened on November 21st, 1972 with “Elvis on Tour”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Sky-Vue Drive-In on Aug 4, 2020 at 9:02 pm

Grand opening ad Sky-Vue Drive-In opening Thu, Dec 10, 1953 – 5 · The Item (Sumter, South Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Sunset Drive-In on Aug 4, 2020 at 8:52 pm

The “New and Modern Drive-In” opened on April 28th, 1949 and renamed Sunset Drive-In on May 27th, 1949. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Sumter Drive-In on Aug 4, 2020 at 8:35 pm

Grand opening ad uploaded

rivest266 commented about Sumter Opera House on Aug 4, 2020 at 8:24 pm

Grand opening newspaper section Sumtar theatre opening Fri, Aug 28, 1936 – 9 · The Item (Sumter, South Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Beverly Theatre on Jul 29, 2020 at 5:03 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Paradise Theater on Jul 29, 2020 at 4:40 pm

Closed in 1931 and reopened on September 29th, 1934.

rivest266 commented about Paradise Theater on Jul 29, 2020 at 4:40 pm

The Paradise theatre closed in 1931 and reopened on September 29th, 1934. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Symphony Theatre on Jul 28, 2020 at 9:23 pm

The Symphony theatre was opened on December 29th, 1928 by United Theatres with “Stolen Love”. Graand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Hollywood Connection on Jul 25, 2020 at 7:27 pm

Grand opening ad Carmike Hollywood Connection Fri, May 15, 1998 – 26 · The Times (Munster, Indiana) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cinemark Valparaiso on Jul 25, 2020 at 7:24 pm

Grand opening ad Cinemark at Valparaiso opening Fri, May 2, 2008 – 35 · The Times (Munster, Indiana) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Premier Theatre on Jul 25, 2020 at 7:19 pm

Closed 1981 shortly after the opening of 6 screens in the nearby mall.

rivest266 commented about County Seat Cinema 6 on Jul 25, 2020 at 7:19 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about 49'er Drive-in on Jul 25, 2020 at 7:04 pm

Grand opening ad: 49er drive-in opening Thu, May 3, 1956 – 20 · Vidette-Messenger of Porter County (Valparaiso, Indiana) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Lake Theatre on Jul 25, 2020 at 6:55 pm

The Valpro theatre became the Varsity theatre on May 9th, 1929 Varsity theatre opening Thu, May 9, 1929 – 6 · Vidette-Messenger of Porter County (Valparaiso, Indiana) · Newspapers.com