Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Oct 13, 2017 at 10:08 pm

This opened as the Crest on November 3rd, 1967. Grand opening in the photo section. Article:

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rivest266 commented about Cinema Theatre on Oct 13, 2017 at 9:58 pm

This opened as Cinema on April 30th, 1965. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Oct 13, 2017 at 9:44 pm

This opened as the State Theatre on February 22nd, 1930 It was opened as Strand. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Cinema V - Salle Hermes on Oct 11, 2017 at 10:48 pm

Looks it found some money. France’s MK2 (which have 9 cinemas in Paris) will operate it.

http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/empress-theatre-project-in-n-d-g-announces-new-partner

The Empress Theatre Foundation announced on Tuesday that the French film company MK2 has signed a letter of intent with them to run the cinemas in the project designed to revitalize the building at the corner of Old Orchard Ave. and Sherbrooke St. W. that used to house the Cinema V repertory cinema. etc…

Here is a link about MK2 http://mk2pro.com/en/notre-histoire/

rivest266 commented about CMX Cinebistro Hyde Park on Oct 11, 2017 at 9:53 pm

This opened on October 21st, 1988. Grand opening ad in the photo section and below

rivest266 commented about Hillsboro Eight Cinemas on Oct 11, 2017 at 9:43 pm

This opened on March 11th, 1988. Grand opening ad in the photo section and below.

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This ad’s design was used a lot.

rivest266 commented about AMC The Regency 20 on Oct 11, 2017 at 9:27 pm

The first 8 screens opened on March 28th, 1986. Grand opening ad in photo section and below.

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rivest266 commented about University Collection 6 on Oct 10, 2017 at 11:00 pm

This opened on October 18th, 1985. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Regal Northdale Court 6 on Oct 10, 2017 at 9:18 pm

This opened on May 24th, 1985. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Swap Shop Fun-Lan Drive-In on Oct 10, 2017 at 8:34 pm

2 screens on December 16th, 1983. Grand opening ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Villagio Cinemas of Carrollwood on Oct 9, 2017 at 11:41 pm

Grand opening ad 1

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Grand opening ad 2

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rivest266 commented about Villagio Cinemas of Carrollwood on Oct 9, 2017 at 11:32 pm

This opened as the Plitt Mainstreet 6 on December 9th, 1983. Article:

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rivest266 commented about Plitt IV Theatre on Oct 9, 2017 at 10:42 pm

This opened on November 12th, 1982. Grand opening ad posted and as well as below.

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rivest266 commented about Midway Drive-In on Oct 9, 2017 at 10:18 pm

This opened on July 22nd, 1952. No grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Tarpon Mall Twin Cinema on Oct 9, 2017 at 10:03 pm

This opened on December 19th, 1969. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Dolphin Theatre on Oct 9, 2017 at 9:49 pm

This opened on Christmas Day, 1969.

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rivest266 commented about Tangerine Theatre on Oct 9, 2017 at 9:00 pm

This opened on December 10th, 1928 after sitting idle for two years according to this article below.

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Grand opening ad in photo section

rivest266 commented about Sun Art Theatre on Oct 9, 2017 at 5:57 pm

This opened as the 9th Street theatre on September 30th, 1929. It reopened as the Sun on August 23rd, 1950 and Sun Art on August 31st, 1957 and closed in April 1977. 1929, 1950, 1957 grand opening ads in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Sun Art Theatre on Oct 9, 2017 at 5:55 pm

August 28th, 1957 article

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April 19th, 1977 closing

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rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Oct 9, 2017 at 5:39 pm

This opened on May 1st, 1950. Grand opening ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about 4th Street Drive-In on Oct 9, 2017 at 5:23 pm

January 23rd full page ad:

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rivest266 commented about Royal Theater on Oct 8, 2017 at 4:38 pm

Also uploaded the grand opening ad as well.