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rivest266 commented about Covina Twin Drive-In on Oct 26, 2019 at 3:35 pm

Two screens on May 23rd, 1965

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rivest266 commented about Studio 1 Theatre on Oct 26, 2019 at 3:09 pm

This became the Studio 1 theatre on November 10th, 1965. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Esquire Theatre on Oct 26, 2019 at 1:08 pm

Opened on April 1st, 1964. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about New Beverly Cinema on Oct 26, 2019 at 12:36 pm

Reopened as Europa with the Soviet film – “The Ballet of Othello” – “Отелло” on June 24th, 1964. May have been owned by Artkino during its Soviet film era. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Art Theatre on Oct 26, 2019 at 12:19 pm

The Art Movie opened on August 14th, 1964 with The Servant and The Millionairess. Grand opening ads posted. Art Movie theatre openingArt Movie theatre opening Thu, Aug 13, 1964 – Page 39 · Valley News (Van Nuys, California) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Americana 5 on Oct 26, 2019 at 11:44 am

This opened on September 18th, 1964 with one screen (not 1970)

Grand opening ad Americana Theatre in Panorama City openingAmericana Theatre in Panorama City opening Fri, Sep 18, 1964 – 16 · Valley Times (North Hollywood, California) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Simi Drive-In on Oct 25, 2019 at 3:34 pm

The Simi Drive-In opened on August 7th, 1963. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about World Theatre on Oct 25, 2019 at 2:40 pm

Reopened as World on July 3rd, 1963. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Continental Theatre on Oct 24, 2019 at 5:05 pm

This opened as Encore on June 13th, 1963. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Capri Theatre on Oct 24, 2019 at 4:51 pm

The Capri theatre opened on June 19th, 1963 with Bye Bye Birdie. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about United Artists Torrance Theatre on Oct 24, 2019 at 4:42 pm

Grand opening ads and picture uploaded.

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rivest266 commented about Fox Palos Verdes Theatre on Oct 24, 2019 at 4:18 pm

The Fox Palos Verdes Peninsula theatre opened on August 7th, 1963 with “The Thrill of it all” with Ira Cook being the master of ceremonies. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Edwards Village Theatre on Oct 24, 2019 at 3:59 pm

This reopened as The Village on June 5th, 1963 (Date of 1st LA Times ad).

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rivest266 commented about Capri Theatre on Oct 24, 2019 at 3:39 pm

This became the Coronet theatre on May 25th, 1947.

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rivest266 commented about Capri Theatre on Oct 24, 2019 at 3:36 pm

This became the Capri theatre on February 20th, 1963. Tiny grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Fiesta Theatre on Oct 24, 2019 at 3:30 pm

This became the West Side theatre on December 25th, 1963. Tiny grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about New Beverly Cinema on Oct 24, 2019 at 2:51 pm

September 13th, 1963 grand opening ad as New Yorker posted.

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rivest266 commented about Boulevard Cinema on Oct 23, 2019 at 3:33 pm

This opened on August 3rd, 1962 as Valley West with “Spartacus”, Grand opening ads as Valley West and Baronet posted.

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rivest266 commented about Holiday Theatre on Oct 23, 2019 at 3:15 pm

The Holiday theatre opened on April 4th, 1962. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Montalban Theatre on Oct 23, 2019 at 2:46 pm

Reopened as the Huntington-Hartford theatre (showing movies) on December 19th, 1962. The Rooftop Cinema Club opened the Montalban in 2017. https://rooftopcinemaclub.com/los-angeles/ 1962 grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Regency 1 Theatre on Oct 23, 2019 at 2:35 pm

This opened as Sands on February 1st, 1963 with “Girls! Girls! Girls!” and “Marco Polo”. Tiny 1st LA Times ad posted.