Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about AMC Star Great Lakes 25 on Jun 4, 2024 at 2:13 pm

Grand opening ad from the Oakland press posted.

rivest266 commented about Eagle Theatre on Jun 4, 2024 at 1:07 pm

Reopens as the Gran Prix on October 4th, 1972. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Clarkston Cinema on Jun 4, 2024 at 12:56 pm

First ad in the Oakland Press posted. This theatre is in the Independence Charter Township according to Google Maps.

rivest266 commented about Kingswood Will-O-Way Theatre on Jun 4, 2024 at 12:25 pm

Opened on August 5th, 1970. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Flagstar Strand Theatre on Jun 4, 2024 at 11:25 am

reopened as Campus art on October 23rd, 1967. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Flagstar Strand Theatre on Jun 4, 2024 at 10:45 am

Reopened on October 11th, 1963 as the Forum theatre (Forvm) with “8 ½”

rivest266 commented about Oakland Theatre on Jun 4, 2024 at 10:33 am

Burned down on October 26th, 1960. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Jun 4, 2024 at 10:22 am

Closed March 17th, 1957. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Orpheum Theatre on Jun 4, 2024 at 6:35 am

Reopened January 1st, 1956. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Pontiac Drive-In on Jun 4, 2024 at 6:08 am

Opened July 1st, 1950. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Huron Theatre on Jun 4, 2024 at 6:00 am

Opened on June 5th, 1942. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Eagle Theatre on Jun 3, 2024 at 4:03 pm

Closed in 1926, rebuilt and reopened on June 4th, 1927. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Orpheum Theatre on Jun 3, 2024 at 3:58 pm

Opened on February 22nd, 1926. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Jun 3, 2024 at 3:53 pm

The State Theatre opened on April 5th, 1926. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Flagstar Strand Theatre on Jun 3, 2024 at 3:30 pm

Opened on March 3rd, 1921. Grand opening ad posted,

rivest266 commented about Regal Hollywood Nashville on Jun 3, 2024 at 3:00 pm

Imagine if they replace the neon with color changing LED’s

rivest266 commented about Airlines Theatre on Jun 3, 2024 at 2:49 pm

Grand opening ad posted. https://aadl.org/N014_0037_005 has picture.

rivest266 commented about Oakland Theatre on Jun 3, 2024 at 2:46 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Eagle Theatre on Jun 3, 2024 at 2:17 pm

The old Eagle theatre opened or placed its first ad on May 12th, 1908. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cinema X on Jun 3, 2024 at 6:03 am

Grand opening ad as Cinema X posted.

rivest266 commented about Showorld Family Theatre on Jun 3, 2024 at 6:02 am

Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Stadium Cinema 1 & 2 on Jun 3, 2024 at 6:00 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Frolic Theatre on Jun 2, 2024 at 6:34 am

Here’s what I found out:

•October 18th, 1921: The Frolic Theatre opened its doors.

•April 19th, 1943: Tragically, it was destroyed by fire.

•November 23rd, 1944: The theatre was rebuilt and reopened, now boasting 1,032 seats.

•April 27th, 1959: Unfortunately, due to declining attendance, the Frolic Theatre closed its curtains.

Grand opening ads and article posted.

rivest266 commented about Mecca Theatre on Jun 2, 2024 at 5:51 am

This opened or first mentioned as the Monarch Theatre on February 17th, 1917 and became the Monarch theatre on August 9th. 1921 grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Frolic Theatre on Jun 2, 2024 at 5:46 am

The Frolic Theatre opened on October 18th, 1921. Grand opening ad posted.