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rivest266 commented about Paramount Theatre on Jul 7, 2019 at 12:13 pm

More: Paramount theatre and Prunell Family. Wed, Jan 22, 1975 – 27 · Red Deer Advocate (Red Deer, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about 40th Avenue Drive-In on Jul 7, 2019 at 12:04 pm

This opened on June 2nd, 1966 and expanded with 3 screens on May 19th, 1976 and closed in 1987. Grand opening ad uploaded.

40th Avenue Drive-In 1 2 3 opening Wed, May 19, 1976 – 9 · Red Deer Advocate (Red Deer, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cahaba Twin Theatres on Jul 6, 2019 at 12:18 pm

Here’s what I found out about this cinema. •December 20th, 1972 opened as the Jerry Lewis Twin Cinemas

•May 8th, 1974 renamed Selma Twin Cinemas

•July-August 1974 renamed Taylor Cinemas

•January 31st, 1975 reopened by Cobb Theatres as the Cahaba Twin Cinemas

•1997 sold to Regal Cinemas

•Early 2000’s bought back by Cobb theatres after Regal goes bankrupt

•2011 closed.

Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Selmont Drive-In on Jul 6, 2019 at 12:10 pm

The Sel-Mont Drive-In had its last season in 1979.

rivest266 commented about Electric Theatre on Jul 6, 2019 at 11:29 am

First mention in the Selma Times from February 27th, 1907.

rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Jul 6, 2019 at 11:13 am

This opened on July 20th, 1939. Grand opening ad posted and below Roxy theatre opening Wed, Jul 19, 1939 – 2 · The Selma Times-Journal (Selma, Alabama) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Wilby Theatre on Jul 6, 2019 at 7:25 am

Reopened as Wilby on August 29th, 1938

Wilby theatre opening Sun, Aug 28, 1938 – 20 · The Selma Times-Journal (Selma, Alabama) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Selma Walton Theater on Jul 5, 2019 at 6:57 pm

Showing movies again per https://waltontheaterselma.org/home

rivest266 commented about Cahaba Twin Theatres on Jul 5, 2019 at 10:12 am

This opened as the Jerry Lewis twin cinemas on December 20th, 1972.

Jerry Lewis cinema opening Sun, Nov 26, 1972 – 22 · The Selma Times-Journal (Selma, Alabama) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cinedome 8 on Jun 25, 2019 at 2:52 pm

The first four screens opened on December 22nd, 1982. Grand opening ad posted. Cinedome 4 opening Wed, Dec 22, 1982 – 25 · The Napa Valley Register (Napa, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Fox Theatre on Jun 24, 2019 at 1:53 pm

Reopened as Fox on August 31st, 1929 Fox theatre opening Fri, Aug 30, 1929 – 9 · The Napa Valley Register (Napa, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Eden Theatre on Jun 22, 2019 at 2:21 pm

February 7th, 1997 reopening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Regal Manor Stadium 16 on Jun 22, 2019 at 1:59 pm

Grand opening ad posted.