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rivest266 commented about Colony Theatre on Aug 26, 2017 at 11:02 am

This opened on November 22nd, 1939. Article below:

Found on Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Europa Theater on Aug 26, 2017 at 10:01 am

The Europa theatre reopened on November 10th, 1938.

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rivest266 commented about Brook Arts Center on Aug 24, 2017 at 2:53 pm

This opened on January 19th, 1927. Article below:

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rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Aug 24, 2017 at 2:40 pm

This opened on January 20th, 1928. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Aug 24, 2017 at 2:26 pm

Also added the December 25th, 1921 grand opening ad.

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rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Aug 24, 2017 at 2:12 pm

State Theatre announcement:

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rivest266 commented about RKO Rivoli Theatre on Aug 24, 2017 at 2:07 pm

This opened on September 1st, 1921. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Opera House on Aug 24, 2017 at 1:56 pm

Reopened October 13th, 1938

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rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Aug 24, 2017 at 1:31 pm

This opened on July 31st, 1916 according to this newspaper article below.

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rivest266 commented about 5th Avenue Cinema on Aug 22, 2017 at 4:08 pm

This was with the France-Film circuit, which was based in Montreal, QC in the 1930’s.

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They also built Cinemas de Paris cinemas in Montreal, Quebec, Sherbrooke, Trois Rivieres. As of the time of this writings they own the St. Denis in Montreal.

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rivest266 commented about Snowdon Theatre on Aug 18, 2017 at 3:42 pm

French language grand opening ad in the photo section. It opened on February 27th, 1937.

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rivest266 commented about Cinema Beaubien on Aug 18, 2017 at 3:39 pm
  • CORRECTION: Ouvert le 3 décembre 1937 par France-Film. Grand ouverture dans la section photo.

  • CORRECTION: This opened on December 3rd, 1937 by France-Film. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Cinemas Guzzo Terrebonne 14 on Aug 18, 2017 at 2:37 pm

Bombed on April 18th, 1996 http://collections.banq.qc.ca/jrn03/dn0261/src/1996/04/23/01/336517_1996-04-23-01.pdf#page=3

Article in the photo section

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rivest266 commented about Cinema Elysee on Aug 17, 2017 at 2:27 pm
  • Correction. Cela a rouvert comme Nouvel Elysée le 8 septembre 1992 et a été fermé à nouveau en 1995. Opéré par Cineplex Odeon.

  • Correction. This reopened as Nouvel Elysee on September 8th, 1992 and closed down again in 1995. Operated by Cineplex Odeon.

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rivest266 commented about Super 87 Drive-In on Aug 15, 2017 at 8:20 am

8 août 1974 annonce le journal de Montréal La Presse en français

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rivest266 commented about Omega on Aug 15, 2017 at 8:06 am

Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about 2002 photo on Aug 15, 2017 at 8:05 am

Photographed in 2002. Much better shape then.

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rivest266 commented about Cinesarz Jacques-Cartier on Aug 15, 2017 at 8:05 am

Sad to see that the red neon signs are burnt out and not being replaced. Same thing with Ste Therese.

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rivest266 commented about BistroPlex Southridge on Aug 14, 2017 at 2:47 pm

Grand opening web ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Cinemark Abilene and XD on Aug 14, 2017 at 1:56 pm

Web grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Greenfield Park Cinemas on Aug 14, 2017 at 9:55 am
  • Correction: 3ème écran ouvert le 29 juin 1976. Annonce dans la section photo.

  • Correction: 3rd screen opened on June 29th, 1976. Ad in photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Ciné-Parc Repentigny on Aug 14, 2017 at 8:47 am
  • 2 écrans le 1er juin 1979.

  • 2 screens on June 1st, 1979

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rivest266 commented about Nu-View Drive-In on Aug 12, 2017 at 12:30 pm

This opened on July 3rd, 1962. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Montrose Theatre on Aug 10, 2017 at 2:50 pm
  • Cela a rouvert comme Cinéma 7e Art le 15 décembre 1972 et a été clôturé en 1981. Il a été exploité par Ciné-Enterprise. Une publication dans le journal sur la photo.

  • This reopened as Cinéma 7e Art on December 15th, 1972 and closed down in 1981. It was operated by Ciné-Enterprise. A newspaper ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Odeon Champlain on Aug 9, 2017 at 4:50 pm

This reopened as a twin cinema on July 16th, 1976, a day before the Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies a few Metro stops away. Grand opening ad in the photo section.