Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Mar 25, 2018 at 11:10 am

This opened as Oregon State and renamed to State in 1974.

rivest266 commented about Majestic Theatre on Mar 25, 2018 at 11:09 am

Closed as Varsity in 1977.

rivest266 commented about Darkside Cinema on Mar 25, 2018 at 11:09 am

This opened on April 1st, 2005.

rivest266 commented about UA Montgomery Plaza 5 on Mar 25, 2018 at 10:57 am

This opened on August 22nd, 1975 as the M-Plaza Cinemas. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Majestic Theatre on Mar 24, 2018 at 4:35 pm

Reopened as Varsity on November 18th, 1949

Varsity theatre opening · Thu, Nov 17, 1949 – 4 · Corvallis Gazette-Times (Corvallis, Oregon) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Mar 24, 2018 at 4:12 pm

Correction: the 14th:

Oregon State Theatre opening · Thu, May 14, 1931 – 5 · Corvallis Gazette-Times (Corvallis, Oregon) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Mar 24, 2018 at 4:10 pm

This opened as the Oregon State theatre on May 13th, 1931.

Oregon State theatre · Wed, May 13, 1931 – 9 · Corvallis Gazette-Times (Corvallis, Oregon) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Blue Mouse Theatre on Mar 24, 2018 at 4:03 pm

This opened on September 15th, 1921. Grand opening ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Whiteside Theatre on Mar 24, 2018 at 3:54 pm

Grand opening ad: Whiteside theatre opening · Thu, Nov 9, 1922 – 14 · Corvallis Gazette-Times (Corvallis, Oregon) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Majestic Theatre on Mar 24, 2018 at 3:39 pm

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Majestic theatre opening article · Thu, Jul 31, 1913 – 1 · Corvallis Gazette-Times (Corvallis, Oregon) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Marshall Cinema 6 on Mar 24, 2018 at 12:34 pm

This opened with two cinemas on August 17th, 1973. Expansion phases: 3 screens on November 5th, 1993 5 screens on June 20th, 1997 6 screens in 2003

Marshall Cinemas opening · Thu, Aug 16, 1973 – 8 · The Marshall News Messenger (Marshall, Texas) · Marshall News Messenger

Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Lynn Theater on Mar 24, 2018 at 12:32 pm

Closed 1957

rivest266 commented about Capri Drive-In on Mar 24, 2018 at 12:32 pm

It was renamed the Fox Drive-In on June 6th, 1951 and closed down after a storm in November 1959. It reopened as the Capri Drive-In on March 18th, 1960 and closed in 1985.

rivest266 commented about Capri Drive-In on Mar 24, 2018 at 12:30 pm

This opened as the Ray Drive-In on July 14th, 1950. ad: Ray Drive-In opening · Fri, Jul 14, 1950 – 2 · The Marshall News Messenger (Marshall, Texas) · Marshall News Messenger

rivest266 commented about Lynn Theater on Mar 24, 2018 at 10:56 am

The Lynn theatre opened on March 5th, 1941. Ad below:

Lynn theatre opening · Wed, Mar 5, 1941 – 7 · The Marshall News Messenger (Marshall, Texas) · Marshall News Messenger

rivest266 commented about Paramount Theatre on Mar 24, 2018 at 10:24 am

Grand opening ad:

Paramount theatre opening · Mon, Mar 31, 1930 – 2 · The Marshall News Messenger (Marshall, Texas) · Marshall News Messenger

rivest266 commented about Loews Cinema Theatre on Mar 23, 2018 at 4:08 pm

This opened on June 29th, 1966. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Pacific Theatres La Mirada 6 on Mar 23, 2018 at 4:05 pm

6 screens on June 13th, 1980. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Capri Theatre on Mar 23, 2018 at 3:53 pm

This reopened as a 3-plex on June 13th, 1980. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Glendale Theatre on Mar 23, 2018 at 3:47 pm

Reopened as the Glendale Twin on June 13th, 1980. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Echelon Mall Cinemas on Mar 23, 2018 at 3:35 pm

This opened on September 30th, 1970 and the large screen split on May 27th, 1977. Grand opening ads in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Oasis Drive-In on Mar 23, 2018 at 2:16 pm

Two more grand opening ads in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Malco's Cinema 8 on Mar 23, 2018 at 2:14 pm

May 19th, 1989

rivest266 commented about Malco's Cinema 8 on Mar 23, 2018 at 2:12 pm

Grand opening ad from June 6th, 1980 Owensboro Twin Cinema opening · Fri, Jun 6, 1980 – 36 · Messenger-Inquirer (Owensboro, Kentucky) · Newspapers.com

July 10th, 1987 Owensboro 6 opening · Fri, Jul 10, 1987 – 36 · Messenger-Inquirer (Owensboro, Kentucky) · Newspapers.com

May 19th, 1989 Malco Owensboro 8 opening · Fri, May 19, 1989 – 27 · Messenger-Inquirer (Owensboro, Kentucky) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Capri Theatre on Mar 23, 2018 at 2:03 pm

Address correction. 117 W. Main became 117 2nd St. West later on.

Raided by cops. Capri theatre raid · Thu, Aug 17, 1972 – 33 · Messenger-Inquirer (Owensboro, Kentucky) · Newspapers.com

Also a grand opening ad in the photo section.