Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Rimrock 5 Theaters on May 19, 2018 at 11:03 am

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

rivest266 commented about Funhouse Theatre on May 18, 2018 at 6:41 pm

Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Big Sky Drive-In on May 18, 2018 at 6:13 pm

The Big Sky Drive-In opened on June 10th, 1965. Grand opening ad in the photo section. Closing year to come.

rivest266 commented about World Theatre on May 17, 2018 at 5:34 pm

Dolly theatre opening ad from May 27th, 1955 Dolly theatre opening · Fri, May 27, 1955 – 9 · The Billings Gazette (Billings, Montana) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Big Sky Drive-In on May 17, 2018 at 5:31 pm

This opened as the City-Vu Drive-In on June 27th, 1951. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Sage 4 Drive-In on May 17, 2018 at 4:51 pm

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

rivest266 commented about Motor-Vu Drive-In on May 17, 2018 at 4:47 pm

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

rivest266 commented about Empire Theatre on May 17, 2018 at 4:40 pm

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.

rivest266 commented about Cozy Theatre on May 17, 2018 at 4:30 pm

This opened as the Jazz theatre on September 8th, 1921. Ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Alberta Bair Theater for the Performing Arts on May 17, 2018 at 4:15 pm

Fox theatre opening · Tue, Nov 17, 1931 – 7 · The Billings Gazette (Billings, Montana) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Alberta Bair Theater for the Performing Arts on May 17, 2018 at 4:15 pm

Grand opening ad is also in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Regent Theater on May 16, 2018 at 5:13 pm

Reopened as Regent on August 29th, 1914. Article below: Regent theater opening · Sat, Aug 29, 1914 – 5 · The Billings Gazette (Billings, Montana) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Regent Theater on May 16, 2018 at 4:54 pm

Became the Broadway theatre on September 21st, 1913.

Article below: Broadway theatre opening · Thu, Sep 18, 1913 – 3 · The Billings Gazette (Billings, Montana) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Regent Theater on May 16, 2018 at 4:39 pm

This opened on December 24th, 1911 as the Acme theater, which was the only fireproof theatre in the state as the ad claims. Ad in photo section. Acme theatre opening · Sun, Dec 24, 1911 – 5 · The Billings Gazette (Billings, Montana) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Babcock Theatre on May 16, 2018 at 4:28 pm

Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Greene 14 + IMAX on May 16, 2018 at 4:11 pm

Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Beaver Valley Cinemas on May 15, 2018 at 4:56 pm

This opened on December 23rd, 1977. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Page Manor Twin Cinemas on May 15, 2018 at 4:47 pm

This opened on May 24th, 1967 by Century theatres of Brooklyn – Long Island NY and sold to Charkeres in 1975. 2 screens on December 21st, 1977 and closed in 1993. Reopened 1994-1998, January 30th, 2004-2006. 1967, 1977 and 2004 grand opening ads in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Dayton South 16 on May 15, 2018 at 4:18 pm

Grand opening ad Showcase Dayton South opening · Fri, Dec 15, 2000 – 77 · Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Regal Fairfield Commons Stadium & RPX 20 on May 15, 2018 at 4:01 pm

It has been renamed the Regal Fairfield Commons Stadium & RPX 20 in 2015 and taken over by Cineworld in 2018 keeping the Regal branding.

rivest266 commented about Regal Fairfield Commons Stadium & RPX 20 on May 15, 2018 at 3:58 pm

This opened on August 27th, 1999. Ad in the photo section and below. Hollywood 20 opening · Fri, Aug 27, 1999 – 85 · Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Danbarry Dollar $aver South Dayton 12 on May 15, 2018 at 3:32 pm

This opened on February 7th, 1997. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Danbarry Dollar $aver Huber Heights on May 15, 2018 at 3:25 pm

This opened on January 19th, 1996. Ad: Danbarry Dollar Saver Huber opening · Fri, Jan 19, 1996 – 54 · Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Huber Heights 16 on May 15, 2018 at 2:59 pm

This opened on December 15th, 1989. Ad in the photo section and below. Showcase Huber Heights opening 1 · Fri, Dec 15, 1989 – 42 · Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

and

Showcase Huber Heights opening 2 · Fri, Dec 15, 1989 – 43 · Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Showcase Cinemas Cross Pointe on May 14, 2018 at 6:45 pm

Opened on November 11th, 1988. Page 1 Showcase Cross Pointe 12 opening · Fri, Nov 11, 1988 – 38 · Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

Page 2 Showcase Cross Pointe 12 opening · Fri, Nov 11, 1988 – 39 · Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com