This opened as the Capitol theatre on September 3rd, 1926 and closed in 1928. It reopened later in 1928 on December 16th, 1928 as the Tivoli theatre and renamed Rogers on January 12th, 1947 and closed in 1956.
4 screens opening on September 1st, 1978 and closed at the end of the 1983 season. The 1978 grand opening ad can be found in the photo section. It was operated by Carisch Theatres, Inc.
January 25th opening ad
Paramount theatre opening · Sat, Jan 25, 1930 – 9 · The Montgomery Advertiser (Montgomery, Alabama) · Montgomery Advertiser
This opened as the Capitol theatre on September 3rd, 1926 and closed in 1928. It reopened later in 1928 on December 16th, 1928 as the Tivoli theatre and renamed Rogers on January 12th, 1947 and closed in 1956.
1928 ad:
Tivoli theatre opening · Sun, Dec 16, 1928 – 40 · The Montgomery Advertiser (Montgomery, Alabama) · Montgomery Advertiser
Had a major reopening on August 2nd, 1917. Grand opening ad in photo section.
Opened on June 12th, 1915. Article:
Strand theatre opening · Sun, May 16, 1915 – 14 · The Montgomery Advertiser (Montgomery, Alabama) · Montgomery Advertiser
May 27th, 2007 grand opening ad also in the photo section.
Grand opening ad:
Shiloh 14 opening · Fri, May 22, 2009 – 34 · The Billings Gazette (Billings, Montana) · Newspapers.com
This opened on May 14th, 1999. Ad in the photo section and below:
This opened on December 9th, 1988.
Carmike 7 opening · Fri, Dec 9, 1988 – 42 · The Billings Gazette (Billings, Montana) · Newspapers.com
7 screens on December 22nd, 1982.
Cine 7 opening · Sun, Dec 19, 1982 – 17 · The Billings Gazette (Billings, Montana) · Newspapers.com
4 screens on June 19th, 1981.
Cine 4 opening · Fri, Jun 12, 1981 – 50 · The Billings Gazette (Billings, Montana) · Newspapers.com
Article:
Babcock theatre stops showing movies · Tue, Jun 9, 1981 – 9 · The Billings Gazette (Billings, Montana) · Newspapers.com
4 screens opening on September 1st, 1978 and closed at the end of the 1983 season. The 1978 grand opening ad can be found in the photo section. It was operated by Carisch Theatres, Inc.
The Fox Screening Room (AKA Fox II) opened quietly on October 8th, 1978 and stopped showing movies in 1982.
This opened on October 17th, 1975. Grand opening ad in the photo section and below.
Rimrock 4 theatres opening · Fri, Oct 17, 1975 – 19 · The Billings Gazette (Billings, Montana) · Newspapers.com
Grand opening ad in the photo section.
The Big Sky Drive-In opened on June 10th, 1965. Grand opening ad in the photo section. Closing year to come.
Dolly theatre opening ad from May 27th, 1955
Dolly theatre opening · Fri, May 27, 1955 – 9 · The Billings Gazette (Billings, Montana) · Newspapers.com
This opened as the City-Vu Drive-In on June 27th, 1951. Grand opening ad in the photo section.
This opened on August 18th, 1950. Grand opening ad in the photo section and below.
Sage Drive In opening · Fri, Aug 18, 1950 – 24 · The Billings Gazette (Billings, Montana) · Newspapers.com
Grand opening ad in the photo section and below
Motor-vu Drive in opening · Fri, May 14, 1948 – 8 · The Billings Gazette (Billings, Montana) · Newspapers.com
Here is the history of the building.
February 22nd, 1913 opened as the Gem
1914 closed
July 15th, 1916 reopened as the American Theater
February 1st, 1920 renamed West’s 27th St.
1921 closed
1927 renamed West’s 27th St. again
1929 closed
December 23rd, 1938 reopened as Empire by Fox Intermountain Theaters, Inc.
1950 closed for a final time. 1913, 1916, 1920 and 1938 grand opening ads in the photo section.
This opened as the Jazz theatre on September 8th, 1921. Ad in the photo section.
Grand opening ad is also in the photo section.
Reopened as Regent on August 29th, 1914. Article below:
Regent theater opening · Sat, Aug 29, 1914 – 5 · The Billings Gazette (Billings, Montana) · Newspapers.com