Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Atwater Theatre on Sep 28, 2019 at 7:28 pm

1st ad in the LA Times appeared on November 9th, 1941

rivest266 commented about Bundy Theatre on Sep 28, 2019 at 12:03 am

This opened on December 31st, 1941. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Village Theatre on Sep 27, 2019 at 11:48 pm

1st ad in the LA Times posted on November 23rd, 1941.

rivest266 commented about Laurel Theatre on Sep 27, 2019 at 10:31 pm

This opened on August 28th, 1941. Small grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Kim Sing Theatre on Sep 27, 2019 at 10:08 pm

1st LA Times listing as Carmen appeared on April 10th, 1941.

rivest266 commented about AMC Johnson City 14 on Sep 25, 2019 at 10:13 pm

Grand opening ad

AMC Johnson City 8 opening Fri, Oct 24, 1986 – 16 · Johnson City Press (Johnson City, Tennessee) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Tri-Cities 7 Cinemas on Sep 24, 2019 at 10:38 pm

Official website: http://www.tricitiescinema7.com/

rivest266 commented about Tri-Cities 7 Cinemas on Sep 24, 2019 at 10:36 pm

This opened on April 16th, 1999 with “The New Stealth Cinema Design”. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Legacy Theatres Bristol 14 on Sep 24, 2019 at 10:22 pm

This opened on November 13th, 1998. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Sep 23, 2019 at 11:36 pm

This reopened as the Christian Cinema on January 11th, 1985 and renamed All-American Family Cinema on August 12th, 1988. All American Family Cinema Fri, Aug 12, 1988 – 29 · Kingsport Times-News (Kingsport, Tennessee) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Sep 23, 2019 at 10:16 pm

Closed in 1982.

rivest266 commented about Martin Twin Theatre on Sep 23, 2019 at 10:15 pm

Became the Martin Twin on December 17th, 1982. Another ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Real To Reel Theaters on Sep 23, 2019 at 9:48 pm

And still has only four screens as of 2019.

rivest266 commented about Real To Reel Theaters on Sep 23, 2019 at 9:46 pm

This opened as a 4-plex on July 15th, 1983 with Snow White, Flashdance, Treasure of the Four Crowns and Flashdance. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Capri Theatre on Sep 23, 2019 at 9:36 pm

Newspaper listings ended in 1983. Closed?

rivest266 commented about Terrace Theatres on Sep 23, 2019 at 9:08 pm

Became a twin cinema on December 21st, 1979. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Mall 1 and 2 Theatres on Sep 23, 2019 at 1:01 am

Became a twin cinema opening on December 21st, 1979. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about NCG Kingsport on Sep 23, 2019 at 12:47 am

This opened with 5 screens by AMC Theatres on August 27th, 1976. Grand opening ad posted. Would need local help if this is the same cinema or elsewhere in the mall.

rivest266 commented about Terrace Theatres on Sep 23, 2019 at 12:21 am

Grand opening ad below: (zoomable) Terrace Ultravision theatre opening Thu, Apr 1, 1971 – 25 · Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Mall 1 and 2 Theatres on Sep 23, 2019 at 12:11 am

This opened on June 24th, 1971 as a single-screen cinema. Grand opening ads posted and below (zoomable)

Mall theatre opening Thu, Jun 24, 1971 – 28 · () · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Capri Theatre on Sep 22, 2019 at 11:47 pm

Closed as Tennessee in 1968 and reopened as Capri on November 26th, 1969. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about 11E Family Drive-In on Sep 22, 2019 at 10:05 pm

This opened on June 22nd, 1953. Grand opening ad (Zoomable) below

Family Drive-In opening Sun, Jun 21, 1953 – 9 · () · Newspapers.com

also in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Taylor Theatre on Sep 22, 2019 at 9:50 pm

Newspaper listings ended in 1961 for this theatre. Thanks, Joe.

rivest266 commented about Marbro Drive-In on Sep 22, 2019 at 9:37 pm

Grand opening ad with pictures

Marbro Drive-In opening Thu, Nov 5, 1964 – 15 · Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee) · Newspapers.com

click to zoom in in new page.

rivest266 commented about Fox Theatre on Sep 22, 2019 at 9:22 pm

Closed in 1955.