Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Malco Theatre on May 16, 2025 at 3:14 pm

Reopened by Commonwealth theatres on July 25th, 1962 after renoventions. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Wheatley Drive-In on May 16, 2025 at 3:00 pm

Last season: 1960.

rivest266 commented about Star Drive-In on May 16, 2025 at 2:41 pm

Renamed Highway 70 Drive-In for the 1956 season and reopened on March 29th, 1957 as the Star Drive-In and closed later in 1957.

rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on May 16, 2025 at 2:40 pm

Closed May 28th, 1958.

rivest266 commented about Sunset Drive-In on May 16, 2025 at 1:08 am

The Sunset Drive-In opened or placed its first ad on August 17th, 1952. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on May 16, 2025 at 1:05 am

Closed 1953.

rivest266 commented about Spa Theatre on May 16, 2025 at 1:04 am

Reopens under new management as the Spa theatre on December 22nd, 1951, and closes in 1954.

rivest266 commented about Star Drive-In on May 16, 2025 at 12:59 am

The 70 Drive-In opened on August 27th, 1949 and reopened as the Fountain Lake 70 Drive-In on March 4th, 1955. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Wheatley Drive-In on May 16, 2025 at 12:43 am

This drive-in opened on July 5th, 1946. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Malco Theatre on May 15, 2025 at 11:39 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Spa Theatre on May 15, 2025 at 11:15 pm

The Spa theatre opened on February 5th, 1927 and later taken over by Malco theatre who closed it in April, 1940. It reopened as the Victory on February 13th, 1942. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Princess Theatre on May 15, 2025 at 10:54 pm

The theatre and the nearby hotel burned down on December 25th, 1935 killing four persons. Articles posted.

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on May 15, 2025 at 10:46 pm

Reopened as the State theatre on August 18th, 1935. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Best Theatre on May 15, 2025 at 10:31 pm

Closed March 2nd, 1934 after a fire.

rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on May 15, 2025 at 10:25 pm

The Roxy theatre opened on June 10th, 1934, just 3 weeks after the Strand opened up. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on May 15, 2025 at 10:21 pm

The Strand theatre opened on May 24th, 1934. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Best Theatre on May 15, 2025 at 9:21 pm

The Best theatre opened on August 10th, 1927. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about AMC Chenal 9 on May 15, 2025 at 6:36 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cinemark Colonel Glenn 18 & XD on May 15, 2025 at 6:32 pm

Opened on December 13th, 2002. Color grand opening ad from Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec and Pressreader posted.

rivest266 commented about Cinemark Colonel Glenn 18 & XD on May 15, 2025 at 6:31 pm

from Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec

rivest266 commented about Wynnsong 10 on May 15, 2025 at 6:22 pm

Closed February 16th, 2004. Article uploaded.

rivest266 commented about UA University Quartet on May 15, 2025 at 3:56 pm

Closed March 28th, 1996.

rivest266 commented about ABC Cinema 1 & 2 on May 14, 2025 at 10:34 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about McCain Mall Cinema I & II on May 14, 2025 at 10:20 pm

Subleased to Rand Theatres on December 12th, 1986 and closed in 1989 after the Rand Theatres fraud.

rivest266 commented about Scenic Drive-In Movies on May 14, 2025 at 9:05 pm

The Scenic Drive-In opened on December 5th, 1952 and closed in 1961. Grand opening ad posted.