Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Guild Theatre on Sep 13, 2019 at 4:11 pm

Closed as Palace in 1960 and reopened as the Guild theatre on October 21st, 1960 with “I’m All Right Jack”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Stardust Drive-In on Sep 13, 2019 at 3:53 pm

Closed as Motor-Vu in 1956 and reopened as the Stardust Drive-In with the world premiere of Walt Disney’s The Shaggy Dog on March 20th, 1959. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Nevada Drive-In on Sep 13, 2019 at 3:38 pm

This opened on September 2nd, 1955 and taken over by Fox West Coast theatre (1st in area) on October 23rd, 1955. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Stardust Drive-In on Sep 13, 2019 at 3:30 pm

Closed in 1956.

rivest266 commented about Sky Way Drive-In on Sep 13, 2019 at 3:19 pm

This opened on June 9th, 1954. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Vegas Theatre on Sep 13, 2019 at 2:46 pm

This closed in 1948.

rivest266 commented about Stardust Drive-In on Sep 13, 2019 at 2:45 pm

This opened on March 26th, 1949. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Fremont Theatre on Sep 13, 2019 at 2:36 pm

This opened on May 29th, 1946. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Huntridge Performing Arts Theatre on Sep 13, 2019 at 2:03 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Vegas Theatre on Sep 13, 2019 at 1:56 pm

This opened on October 28th, 1943. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Guild Theatre on Sep 13, 2019 at 1:32 pm

This opened on May 5th, 1932. Grand opening ad posted. It opened with the world premiere of “Two seconds” with Edward G. Robinson.

rivest266 commented about Guild Theatre on Sep 13, 2019 at 1:28 pm

From “Diamonds are forever”

rivest266 commented about Regency Village Theatre on Sep 12, 2019 at 5:00 pm

August 11th, 1931 grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Marina 1-2-3 on Sep 12, 2019 at 4:49 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Esquire Theatre on Sep 12, 2019 at 3:58 pm

This opened on May 27th, 1937. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Holly Cinema on Sep 11, 2019 at 4:07 pm

Also posted the July 31st, 1931 grand opening ad as Studio. Ad confirms 303 seats.

rivest266 commented about Holly Cinema on Sep 11, 2019 at 4:00 pm

Opened as Colony on December 9th, 1936. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Sep 11, 2019 at 3:51 pm

Renamed Roxy in 1936.

rivest266 commented about Maynard Theatre on Sep 11, 2019 at 3:29 pm

First LA Times ad as Maynard appeared on September 23rd, 1936.

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Sep 11, 2019 at 2:18 pm

Listings for the state theatre in Pasadena started in 1935 in the LA Times.

rivest266 commented about Vogue Theatre on Sep 11, 2019 at 2:12 pm

Small grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Olympic Drive-In on Sep 11, 2019 at 1:40 pm

tiny grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Pico Drive-In on Sep 11, 2019 at 1:35 pm

Ads mention by MichaelKilgore posted in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Town Theatre on Sep 10, 2019 at 4:59 pm

Reopened as Town on March 23rd, 1935. No grand opening ad appeared in the LA Times.

rivest266 commented about Warrens Theatre on Sep 8, 2019 at 3:31 pm

That Texaco commercial