Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Plaza Twin Theatre on Nov 14, 2025 at 5:35 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Wedgewood Cinema on Nov 13, 2025 at 5:19 pm

Two screens on May 21st, 1975. Another ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Schenley Theater on Nov 13, 2025 at 4:26 pm

The Schenley theatre opened on May 5th, 1942. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Paramount Theatre on Nov 13, 2025 at 3:53 pm

Abandoned Paramount theatre.

rivest266 commented about Palace Adult Theater on Nov 13, 2025 at 3:36 pm

Opened on August 28th, 1972. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Capitol Theater on Nov 13, 2025 at 12:57 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Esquire Theatre on Nov 13, 2025 at 12:23 pm

Reopened as Princess on February 3rd, 1908.

rivest266 commented about Harkins Southwest 8 Theatres on Nov 12, 2025 at 3:06 pm

This opened on December 18th, 1987, not March 18th, 1985. Grand opening ad and AI enhanced photos posted.

Mann Southwest theatres opening 18 Dec 1987, Fri The Arizona Republic (Phoenix, Arizona) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about TOHO Cinemas Shibuya on Nov 12, 2025 at 10:30 am

Wrong theatre. this is TOHO Cinemas Shinjuku.

rivest266 commented about Blanding Drive-In on Nov 11, 2025 at 11:42 am

Grand opening ad: Kent Blanding Drive-In opening 21 Aug 1963, Wed The Florida Times-Union (Jacksonville, Florida) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Playtime 3 Drive-In on Nov 11, 2025 at 11:19 am

The Twin Hills Drive-In opened on June 3rd, 1960. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Olmos Theatre on Nov 9, 2025 at 4:01 pm

Grand opening ad: Olmos theatre opening 07 Mar 1950, Tue San Antonio Light (San Antonio, Texas) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Circle 81 Drive-In on Nov 9, 2025 at 3:24 pm

The Circle 81 drive-in opened on September 15th, 1956 and closed in 1976. Grand opening ad and AI enhanced photos posted.

rivest266 commented about Bandera Road Drive-In on Nov 9, 2025 at 3:02 pm

Grand opening ad:

Bandera Road Drive-In opening 22 Mar 1956, Thu San Antonio Light (San Antonio, Texas) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Bandera Road Drive-In on Nov 9, 2025 at 3:01 pm

Poor quality image: Better image in this article:

Bandera Road Drive-In opening 22 Mar 1956, Thu San Antonio Light (San Antonio, Texas) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Rialto Theatre on Nov 8, 2025 at 11:41 am

Grand opening ad: (Link above suffers linkrot)

Rialto theatre opening 11 Dec 1921, Sun San Antonio Light (San Antonio, Texas) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Aztec Theatre on Nov 8, 2025 at 10:52 am

Grand opening ad: Aztec theatre opening 30 May 1926, Sun San Antonio Light (San Antonio, Texas) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Nov 8, 2025 at 10:26 am

State theatre reopening ad: State theatre reopening 06 Dec 1929, Fri San Antonio Light (San Antonio, Texas) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Town & Country 1 & 2 Theatre on Nov 7, 2025 at 1:59 pm

Grand opening ad: Town and Country theatre opening 21 Mar 1957, Thu The Florida Times-Union (Jacksonville, Florida) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Empire Theatre on Nov 7, 2025 at 11:57 am

Vandalized in November.

Empire theatre vandalized 13 Nov 1964, Fri The Standard-Times (New Bedford, Massachusetts) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Empire Theatre on Nov 7, 2025 at 11:56 am

Last performance: August 25th, 1964. Empire theatre closing 26 Aug 1964, Wed The Standard-Times (New Bedford, Massachusetts) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Zeiterion Performing Arts Theatre on Nov 7, 2025 at 11:16 am

Grand opening ad and AI enhanced image posted.

Zeiterion theatre opening 01 Apr 1923, Sun The Sunday Standard (New Bedford, Massachusetts) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Zeiterion Performing Arts Theatre on Nov 7, 2025 at 11:08 am

This reopened as the State theatre on September 23rd, 1923.

This is how the theatre was named Zeiterion. Zeiterion theatre opening 12 May 1922, Fri The Standard-Times (New Bedford, Massachusetts) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Bijou Theatre on Nov 7, 2025 at 10:53 am

The American theatre opened on January 12th, 1923. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Arcade Theatre on Nov 7, 2025 at 10:38 am

The Baylies Square theatre opened on December 8th, 1922. Grand opening ad posted.