Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Avenue Theatre on Oct 8, 2019 at 5:19 pm

This reopened as the Avenue theatre on April 30th, 1949. Tiny grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Compton Drive-In on Oct 8, 2019 at 4:51 pm

The Compton Drive-In opened on January 6th, 1950 by Pacific Theatres. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Pickwick Drive-In on Oct 8, 2019 at 4:38 pm

This opened on May 12th, 1949. Grand opening ad posted as well as the Blazing Saddles world premiere ad.

rivest266 commented about Edwards Drive-In on Oct 8, 2019 at 4:23 pm

This opened on May 6th, 1949. Small grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cinema Panorama on Oct 8, 2019 at 4:16 pm

Grand opening ad below: Panorama theatre opening Mon, Dec 19, 1949 – Page 33 · The Van Nuys News (Van Nuys, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Twin-Vue Drive-In on Oct 8, 2019 at 4:11 pm

This opened on July 15th, 1949. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Galaxy The Boulevard on Oct 7, 2019 at 6:56 pm

Internet ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Century Rancho Santa Fe on Oct 7, 2019 at 6:55 pm

Correction: the Charity event took place on August 31st, 1995.

rivest266 commented about Imperial Theatre on Oct 7, 2019 at 5:33 pm

This opened on March 9th, 1949. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Century Drive-In on Oct 7, 2019 at 4:58 pm

Correction: Opened on June 30th, 1949

rivest266 commented about Mesa Theatre on Oct 6, 2019 at 6:01 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Raymond Theatre on Oct 6, 2019 at 5:06 pm

Became the Crown theatre on February 13th, 1948. Tiny grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about El Monte Drive-In on Oct 6, 2019 at 4:51 pm

The Pacific El Monte Drive-In opened on July 2nd, 1948. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Studio Drive-In on Oct 6, 2019 at 4:33 pm

Grand opening ad posted claiming that it was the largest drive-in in the west.

rivest266 commented about Rio Theatre on Oct 6, 2019 at 4:19 pm

Opened on December 25th, 1948. Tiny grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Gage Drive-In on Oct 6, 2019 at 4:11 pm

Tiny LA Times grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Regal Red Rock on Oct 6, 2019 at 2:27 pm

Grand opening ad and aerial photo uploaded.

rivest266 commented about Market Square 4 Cinemas on Oct 6, 2019 at 1:03 pm

Closed in 1999.

rivest266 commented about Cinema 50 on Oct 6, 2019 at 12:57 pm

And became the Cinema 5 on October 1st, 1997 as it is taken over by Spector Theatres.

rivest266 commented about Cinema 50 on Oct 6, 2019 at 12:53 pm

Taken over by Cinescape theatres in May, 1996 Cinescape theatres takeover of UA Wed, May 8, 1996 – 22 · Kenosha News (Kenosha, Wisconsin) · Newspapers.com

It became listed as the Cinescape theatres after the takeover.

rivest266 commented about Market Square 4 Cinemas on Oct 5, 2019 at 6:18 pm

3rd screen opened on August 16th, 1985 and the 4th screen opening on December 6th, 1991. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Market Square 4 Cinemas on Oct 5, 2019 at 6:17 pm

4th screen opened only on December 6th, 1991.

rivest266 commented about Cinema 50 on Oct 5, 2019 at 5:53 pm

Reopened as UA Cinemas 5 on December 19th, 1980.

UA Cinemas 5 opening Fri, Dec 19, 1980 – 40 · Kenosha News (Kenosha, Wisconsin) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Market Square 4 Cinemas on Oct 5, 2019 at 5:44 pm

This opened on January 26th, 1979 with Superman playing on both screens. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Rhode Center for the Arts on Oct 5, 2019 at 5:33 pm

Reopened as the Lake 1 & 2 on March 12th, 1976. Grand opening ad posted.