Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Saratoga Theater on Apr 17, 2024 at 10:54 am

Opened April 2nd, 1949. Article posted.

rivest266 commented about United Artists Theatre on Apr 17, 2024 at 10:47 am

It reopened as UA theatre on November 14th, 1951, with a benefit performance and to the public the next day. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Willow Glen Theatre on Apr 17, 2024 at 10:37 am

Closed in 1950.

rivest266 commented about Studio Theatre on Apr 17, 2024 at 10:31 am

Opened on October 18th, 1950 with “Fancy Pants”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Monte Vista Drive-In on Apr 17, 2024 at 10:17 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about El Rancho Drive-In on Apr 17, 2024 at 10:14 am

Opened May 26th, 1950. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Crest Theatre on Apr 17, 2024 at 10:10 am

Renamed Crest December 25th, 1949 with little fanfare.

rivest266 commented about Tropicaire Twin-Vue Drive-In on Apr 17, 2024 at 10:01 am

Opened on May 16th, 1950, as the Alum Rock Drive-In. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Willow Glen Theatre on Apr 17, 2024 at 9:12 am

This reopened as the Vogue theatre on July 3rd, 1949, as an art cinema. Another ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Moonlite Drive-In on Apr 17, 2024 at 9:04 am

Opened on October 28th, 1949, as the world’s finest drive-in. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Mexico Theatre on Apr 17, 2024 at 8:58 am

The Mayfair theatre opened with “the amazing new Cycloramic, the magic screen of the future” on May 20th, 1949. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Garden Theatre on Apr 17, 2024 at 8:52 am

The Garden theatre opened on June 22nd, 1949. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about San Jose Auto Movie on Apr 17, 2024 at 8:37 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about San Jose Auto Movie on Apr 17, 2024 at 8:36 am

Wrong drive-in.

rivest266 commented about United Artists Theatre on Apr 16, 2024 at 1:29 pm

Renamed State on June 28th, 1938, with little fanfare. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Fox Padre Theatre on Apr 16, 2024 at 12:42 pm

Opened on May 26th, 1933. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Towne 3 Cinemas on Apr 16, 2024 at 12:20 pm

Opened on July 20th, 1928. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Mission Theatre on Apr 16, 2024 at 10:52 am

Renamed California on June 27th, 1924 and Mission on March 20th, 1927 with “Ben Hur”. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about United Artists Theatre on Apr 16, 2024 at 9:47 am

Reopened as American on September 22nd, 1922, as it became part of the Beatty’s theatre chain which included the Jose and Liberty theatres. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Beacon Cinemas 1 & 2 on Apr 15, 2024 at 10:31 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Celebration! Cinema Crossroads & IMAX on Apr 15, 2024 at 10:30 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about United Artists Theatre on Apr 15, 2024 at 10:27 pm

Grand opening ad for the Hippodrome posted.

rivest266 commented about Empire Theatre on Apr 15, 2024 at 10:07 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Liberty Theatre on Apr 15, 2024 at 4:44 pm

Opened on October 3rd, 1914. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Jose Theatre on Apr 15, 2024 at 4:27 pm

Opened October 3rd, 1904. Grand opening ad posted.