Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Hellman Theatre on May 11, 2024 at 6:13 pm

Two screens on June 10th, 1983. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Scene One Spectrum 8 Theatres on May 11, 2024 at 5:54 pm

Reopened as Spectrum with one screen on May 6th, 1983. Grand opening ad posted. More to come.

rivest266 commented about Circle Twin Cinema on May 11, 2024 at 9:55 am

Closed on August 1st, 1975, for show the double bill “Deep Throat” and “The Devil in Miss Jones” and reopened on June 29th, 1977, as the Latham Twin and closed again on August 2nd, 1978, and converted into a disco. Article and 1977 ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Super 50 Drive-In on May 11, 2024 at 9:18 am

Last season: 1988. January 2nd,1988 realty ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Center 1 & 2 on May 11, 2024 at 12:49 am

Two screens on March 11th, 1977. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Clifton Park Cinema on May 10, 2024 at 11:48 pm

Opened or reopened as the Clifton Park Cinema on October 8th, 1975. It may have been open as the Jerry Lewis Cinema, but no newspaper ads were published for it. 1975 grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cine 10 on May 10, 2024 at 11:37 pm

Screens 5 & 6 opened on November 7th, 1975. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Latham Drive-In on May 10, 2024 at 10:49 pm

Opened March 25th, 1970. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Petit Cine ! & II on May 10, 2024 at 10:44 pm

Opened June 25th, 1973. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Towne 1 & 2 on May 10, 2024 at 10:10 pm

Opened June 11th, 1970 with the French movie “Z”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Mohawk Mall Cinemas on May 10, 2024 at 9:58 pm

Opened on December 25th, 1970. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Center 1 & 2 on May 10, 2024 at 8:17 pm

Opened May 29th, 1969. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Circle Twin Cinema on May 10, 2024 at 8:13 pm

Renamed Circle Cinema on January 1st, 1969 and became the Circle Twin Cinemas on December 10th. 1969. 1969 grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cinema 7 on May 10, 2024 at 8:00 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Tri-City Twin Drive-In on May 10, 2024 at 7:40 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Circle Twin Cinema on May 10, 2024 at 7:07 pm

The Branche theatre opened on May 26th, 1964. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on May 10, 2024 at 6:46 pm

The Strand was reopened on April 18th, 1961, in “Most Exciting Event in Albany’s History”. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Palace Theatre on May 10, 2024 at 6:36 pm

Reopened as “The Capital District’s Newest, Most Beautiful Theatre” on October 28th, 1960. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Royal Theatre on May 10, 2024 at 6:52 am

Grand opening ad posted. Closed 1956.

rivest266 commented about Paramount Theatre on May 10, 2024 at 6:52 am

Closed 1956

rivest266 commented about New Eagle Theatre on May 10, 2024 at 6:51 am

Closed 1956.

rivest266 commented about Menands Drive-In on May 10, 2024 at 5:51 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Carman Drive-In on May 10, 2024 at 5:49 am

Opened on October 28th, 1949. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Indian Ladder Drive-In on May 10, 2024 at 5:44 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Regent Theatre on May 10, 2024 at 5:27 am

This is the first theatre in what became the Fabian theatre chain.