Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Stardust Drive-In on Sep 14, 2019 at 10:15 am

Closed in 1968.

rivest266 commented about Flick Theatre on Sep 14, 2019 at 10:13 am

Opened with “An evening with the Underground” with offbeat films. Adult programming started in 1970. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Boulevard Twin on Sep 14, 2019 at 10:05 am

Grand opening ad with picture in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Bonanza Movie Palace on Sep 14, 2019 at 9:56 am

This cinema opened on August 16th, 1967 with “Ulysses”. $2.00 worth of nickels was given with every ticket sold. Admission was 21 years and over. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Bonanza Movie Palace on Sep 14, 2019 at 9:50 am

Answering Mr. Perry’s post, he is right about Walter Reade not displaying MPAA ratings. Here are listings from Asbury Park NJ, where Reade owns most of the theatres. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/35956175/walter_reade_theatres_not_displaying/

rivest266 commented about 4 Star Theatre on Sep 14, 2019 at 9:41 am

This opened on February 20th, 1969 with “They came to Rob Las Vegas”

rivest266 commented about Red Rock 11 Theaters on Sep 13, 2019 at 5:07 pm

This expanded to 11 screens on August 17th, 1973 integrating the Red Rock 4 Theatres, The Continental, The Americana and the Red Rock Plaza Theatres with 5 screens. It was the world’s largest theatre complex at the time of the opening.

rivest266 commented about Red Rock 11 Theaters on Sep 13, 2019 at 4:53 pm

This opened on June 10th, 1966. Grand opening ad in the photo section. more to come.

rivest266 commented about Las Vegas Cinerama on Sep 13, 2019 at 4:17 pm

Grand opening ad posted. Looks a lot like the Westown theatre in Dayton, Ohio.

rivest266 commented about Guild Theatre on Sep 13, 2019 at 4:11 pm

Closed as Palace in 1960 and reopened as the Guild theatre on October 21st, 1960 with “I’m All Right Jack”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Stardust Drive-In on Sep 13, 2019 at 3:53 pm

Closed as Motor-Vu in 1956 and reopened as the Stardust Drive-In with the world premiere of Walt Disney’s The Shaggy Dog on March 20th, 1959. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Nevada Drive-In on Sep 13, 2019 at 3:38 pm

This opened on September 2nd, 1955 and taken over by Fox West Coast theatre (1st in area) on October 23rd, 1955. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Stardust Drive-In on Sep 13, 2019 at 3:30 pm

Closed in 1956.

rivest266 commented about Sky Way Drive-In on Sep 13, 2019 at 3:19 pm

This opened on June 9th, 1954. Grand opening ad posted.

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.