Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Mountain View 3 on Oct 4, 2019 at 1:10 pm

Reopened as Pay Less Cinemas on September 25th, 1992.

rivest266 commented about Torrey Pines Cinema on Oct 4, 2019 at 12:55 pm

This opened on May 25th, 1990. Article and Grand opening ad posted in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Montcalm Theatre on Oct 3, 2019 at 5:09 pm

March 11th, 1966 grand opening ad as Montcolm posted.

rivest266 commented about Chino Theater on Oct 3, 2019 at 3:27 pm

This opened on October 22nd, 1947. Grand opening ad below:

Chino theatre opening Fri, Oct 17, 1947 – Page 12 · Chino Champion (Chino, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Palace Theatre on Oct 3, 2019 at 3:03 pm

Reopened as Palace on January 24th, 1947.

rivest266 commented about Lakewood Theatre on Oct 3, 2019 at 2:46 pm

LA Times listings started for this theatre on December 4th, 1947. No address is given except that the town was known as “Lakewood Village”

rivest266 commented about Sierra Madre Playhouse on Oct 3, 2019 at 2:03 pm

LA Times ads for the Wistaria started to appear in 1940 and renamed Sierra Madre on February 5th, 1943.

rivest266 commented about Loma Theatre on Oct 1, 2019 at 2:27 pm

This became the Loma theatre on February 27th, 1941. 1st ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Solari Theatre on Oct 1, 2019 at 2:06 pm

Tiny grand opening ad as Hitching Post posted.

rivest266 commented about Bonito Theatre on Sep 30, 2019 at 3:02 pm

1st listing in the LA Times: December 1st, 1946.

rivest266 commented about Lux Theatre on Sep 30, 2019 at 2:59 pm

First listing as Anita in the LA Times on December 1st, 1946.

rivest266 commented about Aliso Theatre on Sep 30, 2019 at 2:40 pm

Reopened as Aliso on March 27th, 1946. 1st LA Times uploaded.

rivest266 commented about Holly Cinema on Sep 29, 2019 at 4:56 pm

Became Music Hall (Hollywood) on August 8th, 1945. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Lumiere Cinema at the Music Hall on Sep 29, 2019 at 4:37 pm

This became the Music Hall (Beverly Hills) on August 8th, 1945. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Tower Theatre on Sep 29, 2019 at 4:22 pm

Became Music Hall Downtown on August 8th, 1945. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Hitching Post Theatre on Sep 29, 2019 at 9:35 am

This opened on August 17th, 1944 with the Song of Texas and Canyon City. 1st LA Times ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Fonda Theatre on Sep 29, 2019 at 9:25 am

Reopened as Pix on November 26th, 1944.

rivest266 commented about Normandie Theatre on Sep 29, 2019 at 9:19 am

Opened (or reopened) on February 28th, 1944. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Riviera Theatre on Sep 29, 2019 at 9:12 am

This became the Fremont theatre on February 16th, 1944 and closed in 1951. 1st ad in the LA Times posted.

rivest266 commented about Alhambra Twin Cinemas on Sep 28, 2019 at 4:36 pm

The Single Bill theatre opened on November 5th, 1941. Grand opening ad uploaded.

rivest266 commented about Regency Academy Cinemas on Sep 28, 2019 at 3:38 pm

This opened on July 3rd, 1942. Small grand opening ad uploaded.

rivest266 commented about City Terrace Cinema on Sep 28, 2019 at 1:53 pm

This opened on March 26th, 1942. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Paris Theatre on Sep 28, 2019 at 12:10 pm

This reopened as Hitching Post on January 24th, 1941. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Dolby Screening Room Hollywood Vine on Sep 28, 2019 at 11:48 am

May 16th, 1940 grand opening ad as Admiral in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Vogue Theater on Sep 28, 2019 at 11:34 am

This opened on November 11th, 1941. Grand opening ad posted.