Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Aug 10, 2020 at 4:38 pm

This opened on October 31st, 1925 by Lubliner & Trinz. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about President Theater on Aug 9, 2020 at 1:19 pm

This reopened as the New President on May 22nd, 1920 by Brunhild & Young theatres. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Monroe Theatre on Aug 9, 2020 at 1:06 pm

The Barbee’s Loop Theater opened on April 10th, 1920 and became the Monroe theatre on September 1st, 1923. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Guild Theatre on Aug 9, 2020 at 10:50 am

Reopened as Panorama on December 21st, 1919. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Plaisir Theatre on Aug 8, 2020 at 3:42 pm

Plaisir is French for Pleasure.

rivest266 commented about Byrd Theatre on Aug 8, 2020 at 11:37 am

The Madison Square theatre opened on November 7th, 1917 and by the end of 1917 it became part of the L & T chain. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Castle Theatre on Aug 8, 2020 at 11:31 am

The Castle theatre opened on January 17th, 1916 with Mary Pickford in “The Foundling”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Michigan Theatre on Aug 8, 2020 at 10:42 am

The Michigan theatre opened on December 27th, 1916 with “Civilization”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Buckingham Theatre on Aug 5, 2020 at 4:59 pm

Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Band Box Theatre on Aug 5, 2020 at 4:51 pm

opened October 22nd, 1915. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cosmo Theatre on Aug 5, 2020 at 2:59 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 2:55 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Kenmore Theater on Aug 5, 2020 at 2:29 pm

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

rivest266 commented about Orpheum Theatre on Aug 5, 2020 at 2:17 pm

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

rivest266 commented about Carolina Theatre on Aug 4, 2020 at 4:11 pm

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

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

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 2:20 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 2:03 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 2:00 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 1:51 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 1:25 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 1:02 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 12:52 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 12:35 pm

Grand opening ad uploaded

rivest266 commented about Sumter Opera House on Aug 4, 2020 at 12:24 pm

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