Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

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 Benitez 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.

rivest266 commented about CineStarz De Luxe Cavendish on Nov 26, 2020 at 6:04 pm

Closed November 26 per

https://journalmetro.com/local/lasalle/2583239/cinemas-fermetures-ouest-montreal/

Le Cineplex Odeon Place LaSalle et le Cineplex Quartier Cavendish ont fermé définitivement leurs portes le mois dernier. Ces fermetures étaient planifiées avant la pandémie, selon la direction. Le syndicat représentant les employés en doute.

rivest266 commented about Place Lasalle on Nov 26, 2020 at 6:01 pm

Closed November 26 per

https://journalmetro.com/local/lasalle/2583239/cinemas-fermetures-ouest-montreal/

Le Cineplex Odeon Place LaSalle et le Cineplex Quartier Cavendish ont fermé définitivement leurs portes le mois dernier. Ces fermetures étaient planifiées avant la pandémie, selon la direction. Le syndicat représentant les employés en doute.

rivest266 commented about Nob Hill Adult Theatre on Nov 26, 2020 at 3:08 pm

Opened on November 21st, 1969. Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Ayers Theatre on Nov 26, 2020 at 2:34 pm

Opened on September 1st, 1947. Grand opening ad posted.

https://www.genealogybank.com/nbshare/AC01110225224715029151606430005 for ad

rivest266 commented about Centre Theatre on Nov 26, 2020 at 1:58 pm

Grand opening ad posted