Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Parma Theatre on Nov 29, 2021 at 12:04 pm

The Parma theatre opened on October 17th, 1936, with “The Gorgeous Hussy”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about La Salle Theatre on Nov 28, 2021 at 4:09 pm

The La Salle theatre opened on March 1st, 1928. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Esquire Theatre on Nov 28, 2021 at 4:00 pm

Cinema Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Astor Theatre on Nov 28, 2021 at 3:34 pm

The Astor theatre opened on November 24th, 1927. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Garden Theatre on Nov 28, 2021 at 2:39 pm

The Garden theatre opened on August 30th, 1924. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Jennings Theater on Nov 28, 2021 at 10:45 am

The Jennings theatre opened on October 28th, 1916 with “The Tarantula”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Century City Cinema 6 on Nov 28, 2021 at 10:43 am

Grand opening ad for this cinema posted.

rivest266 commented about Loew's Theatre on Nov 27, 2021 at 6:57 pm

Demolition has started. Photo uploaded.

rivest266 commented about Cinemark 14 on Nov 27, 2021 at 3:06 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about AMC Sikes Senter Ten on Nov 27, 2021 at 2:52 pm

On October 3rd, 1997, the Carmike Sikes 6 was expanded to ten screens (including two THX certified screens). Carmike Cinemas purchased it, along with the two Cineplex locations, on May 29th, 1992.

rivest266 commented about Cinema 4 on Nov 27, 2021 at 2:21 pm

4 screens on June 7th, 1985

rivest266 commented about Tower Theater on Nov 27, 2021 at 12:23 pm

Closed in December 1978

rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Nov 27, 2021 at 12:22 pm

This was closed by Trans-Texas theatres in 1979

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Nov 27, 2021 at 12:20 pm

This closed in 1976 after the Cinema 1 & 2 and the AMC Sikes Senter Six opened.

rivest266 commented about AMC Sikes Senter Ten on Nov 27, 2021 at 12:05 pm

The AMC Sikes Center Six opened on October 29th, 1975. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cinema 4 on Nov 27, 2021 at 11:53 am

This was opened by ABC Interstate as Cinema 1 & 2 - Parker Square on May 23rd, 1975. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Grant Drive-In on Nov 27, 2021 at 11:11 am

Final listings: July 1965

rivest266 commented about Parker Square Theatre on Nov 27, 2021 at 10:57 am

listings stopped in April 1961

rivest266 commented about Isis Theatre on Nov 27, 2021 at 10:48 am

This may have been opened as the Carver theater on September 23rd, 1950, and closed in 1961.

rivest266 commented about Parker Square Theatre on Nov 26, 2021 at 6:56 pm

This opened on February 21st, 1958. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Skyway Drive-In on Nov 26, 2021 at 6:49 pm

Closed 1956.

rivest266 commented about Isis Theatre on Nov 26, 2021 at 6:28 pm

The Isis theatre held its grand opening on June 18th, 1947. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Twin Sheppard Drive-In on Nov 26, 2021 at 5:53 pm

and renamed Twin Sheppard Drive-In on March 22nd, 1952.

rivest266 commented about Grant Drive-In on Nov 26, 2021 at 5:48 pm

Grand opening ad from May 14th, 1952, posted.

rivest266 commented about Twin Sheppard Drive-In on Nov 26, 2021 at 5:29 pm

This reopened as the Sheppard Drive-In on March 16th, 1951. Another ad posted.