Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Showcase Cinemas Milan on Jul 8, 2017 at 9:43 am

Showcase cinemas history

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rivest266 commented about Nova 6 Cinemas on Jul 8, 2017 at 9:41 am

Closing by National Amusements

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and reopening

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rivest266 commented about Super Cinema Davenport on Jul 6, 2017 at 8:33 pm

This became Super Cinemas on March 31st, 2000. It was a failure. Last day of showings were Dec. 3rd, 2000. Grand opening ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Loew's East on Jul 6, 2017 at 6:07 pm

December 21st, 1990 Ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Cinemark Davenport 18 XD and IMAX on Jul 6, 2017 at 5:20 pm

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A similar theatre in the Toledo area closed down.

rivest266 commented about Northpark Mall Cinema I & II on Jul 6, 2017 at 3:49 pm

National Amusements tried to buy both General Cinemas in the area in 1983, but the judge said no.
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Final day of business: July 31st, 1987.

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rivest266 commented about Cinemark Davenport 18 XD and IMAX on Jul 5, 2017 at 6:03 pm

This opened on December 11th, 1998. Grand opening ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Super Cinema Davenport on Jul 2, 2017 at 7:48 am

This opened as Showcase Cinemas Davenport on June 15th, 1990. Grand opening ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Nova 6 Cinemas on Jul 2, 2017 at 7:08 am

This opened as Super Saver on January 17th, 1986. Its opening forced Showcase cinemas to reduce its admission. Ad in the photo section,

Article:https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12073197/super_saver_cinemas_opening/

rivest266 commented about Showcase Cinemas Milan on Jul 2, 2017 at 6:19 am

8 screens on June 25th, 1980.

rivest266 commented about Showcase Cinemas Milan on Jul 2, 2017 at 5:52 am

7 screens on December 15th, 1978

rivest266 commented about Showcase Cinemas Milan on Jul 2, 2017 at 4:53 am

2-screen expansion opened on November 27th, 1974 creating 6 screens. Grand opening ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Showcase Cinemas Milan on Jul 2, 2017 at 4:34 am

One of the cinemas are split to create 4 screens on November 16th, 1973. Grand opening ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Northpark Mall Cinema I & II on Jul 2, 2017 at 4:10 am

July 11th, 1973 Grand opening ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Duck Creek Plaza Twin on Jul 2, 2017 at 3:50 am

This opened on December 27th, 1972. Grand opening ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Jul 2, 2017 at 2:57 am

Reopened on December 29th, 1968. Grand opening ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Center for Living Arts on Jul 2, 2017 at 2:48 am

This opened on October 25th, 1968 as Capri. Grand opening ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Showcase Cinemas Milan on Jul 2, 2017 at 2:37 am

This opened on October 30th, 1968 with 2 screens. Grand opening ad in photo section. 3 screens on March 12th, 1971. Another ad also.

rivest266 commented about Parkway Theatre on Jul 2, 2017 at 2:27 am

This opened on march 20th, 1970. Grand opening ad in photo section. Article https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12071097/parkway_theatre_article/

rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Jul 1, 2017 at 8:07 pm

December 22nd, 1967 Grand opening ad as Studio in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Oasis Drive-In on Jul 1, 2017 at 7:31 pm

This opened on September 1st, 1961. The grand opening ad is in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Coronet Theatre on Jul 1, 2017 at 5:52 pm

This opened as coronet on January 12th, 1951. Grand opening ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Sunset Theatre on Jul 1, 2017 at 4:54 pm

October 22nd, 1940 Grand opening ad as Sunset in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Bel-Air Drive-In on Jul 1, 2017 at 4:29 pm

July 14th, 1948 Grand opening ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Esquire Theatre on Jul 1, 2017 at 4:13 pm

November 25th, 1939 Grand opening ad as Esquire in the photo section.