Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Vegas Theatre on Sep 13, 2019 at 2:46 pm

This closed in 1948.

rivest266 commented about Stardust Drive-In on Sep 13, 2019 at 2:45 pm

This opened on March 26th, 1949. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Fremont Theatre on Sep 13, 2019 at 2:36 pm

This opened on May 29th, 1946. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Huntridge Performing Arts Theatre on Sep 13, 2019 at 2:03 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Vegas Theatre on Sep 13, 2019 at 1:56 pm

This opened on October 28th, 1943. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Guild Theatre on Sep 13, 2019 at 1:32 pm

This opened on May 5th, 1932. Grand opening ad posted. It opened with the world premiere of “Two seconds” with Edward G. Robinson.

rivest266 commented about Guild Theatre on Sep 13, 2019 at 1:28 pm

From “Diamonds are forever”

rivest266 commented about Regency Village Theatre on Sep 12, 2019 at 5:00 pm

August 11th, 1931 grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Marina 1-2-3 on Sep 12, 2019 at 4:49 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Esquire Theatre on Sep 12, 2019 at 3:58 pm

This opened on May 27th, 1937. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Holly Cinema on Sep 11, 2019 at 4:07 pm

Also posted the July 31st, 1931 grand opening ad as Studio. Ad confirms 303 seats.

rivest266 commented about Holly Cinema on Sep 11, 2019 at 4:00 pm

Opened as Colony on December 9th, 1936. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Sep 11, 2019 at 3:51 pm

Renamed Roxy in 1936.

rivest266 commented about Maynard Theatre on Sep 11, 2019 at 3:29 pm

First LA Times ad as Maynard appeared on September 23rd, 1936.

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Sep 11, 2019 at 2:18 pm

Listings for the state theatre in Pasadena started in 1935 in the LA Times.

rivest266 commented about Vogue Theatre on Sep 11, 2019 at 2:12 pm

Small grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Olympic Drive-In on Sep 11, 2019 at 1:40 pm

tiny grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Pico Drive-In on Sep 11, 2019 at 1:35 pm

Ads mention by MichaelKilgore posted in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Town Theatre on Sep 10, 2019 at 4:59 pm

Reopened as Town on March 23rd, 1935. No grand opening ad appeared in the LA Times.

rivest266 commented about Warrens Theatre on Sep 8, 2019 at 3:31 pm

That Texaco commercial

rivest266 commented about Warrens Theatre on Sep 8, 2019 at 3:30 pm

September 26th, 1929 reopening as Warner downtown Warner Downtown theatre opening Thu, Sep 26, 1929 – 11 · The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Knoll Theatre on Sep 8, 2019 at 2:35 pm

LA Times has listings from 1929-1959.

rivest266 commented about Fox Arroyo Theatre on Sep 8, 2019 at 1:19 pm

LA Times listings started in 1928.

rivest266 commented about Tower Theatre on Sep 8, 2019 at 10:12 am

Opening article and ad: Tower theatre opening Wed, Oct 12, 1927 – 27 · The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about San Carlos Theatre on Sep 8, 2019 at 10:04 am

Opening article San Carlos theatre opening Thu, Jul 1, 1926 – 27 · The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) · Newspapers.com

no grand opening in LAT.