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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.

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rivest266 commented about Paramount Drive-In Theatres on Oct 22, 2019 at 3:55 pm

There were two Roadium Drive-Ins, 2400 Redondo Beach in Torrance, which opened on September 8th, 1950 and this location opening as Roadium Drive-In on May 21st, 1948 and renamed Paramount Drive-In on July 13th, 1961 to avoid confusion.

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rivest266 commented about Roadium Drive-In on Oct 22, 2019 at 3:42 pm

Correction: This opened on September 8th, 1950. The Roadium Drive-In in Paramount (now Paramount Drive-In opened on May 21st, 1948.)

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rivest266 commented about Lyric Theatre on Oct 22, 2019 at 3:18 pm

Switched to adult programming in 1961.

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rivest266 commented about Azusa Foothill Drive-In on Oct 22, 2019 at 3:05 pm

Slight correction: Opened on December 20th, 1961.

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rivest266 commented about Warrens Theatre on Oct 22, 2019 at 2:54 pm

Became the Warrens theatre on September 1st, 1960

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rivest266 commented about Fonda Theatre on Oct 21, 2019 at 2:03 pm

Also uploaded the May 25th, 1954 grand opening ad as New Fox and the September 30th, 1959 grand opening ad as the Pix.

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rivest266 commented about Fonda Theatre on Oct 21, 2019 at 1:47 pm

Opened as Music Box on October 20th, 1926. LA Times article from the 17th:

Music Box theatre openingMusic Box theatre opening Sun, Oct 17, 1926 – 67 · The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Fox Van Nuys Theatre on Oct 20, 2019 at 1:41 pm

This reopened as the Fox Van Nuys on September 24th, 1958 Fox Van Nuys openingFox Van Nuys opening Tue, Sep 23, 1958 – 5 · () · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Corbin Theatre on Oct 20, 2019 at 1:38 pm

Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about New Beverly Cinema on Oct 20, 2019 at 1:07 pm

Reopened as the Capri and Riviera Cinemas on October 23rd, 1958. Another grand opening ad posted.