Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Camera 1 on Apr 19, 2024 at 2:53 am

The Camera One theatre was opened by Shaw International Theatres, Inc on August 7th, 1970, with “The Walking Stick”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Sunnyvale Theatre on Apr 18, 2024 at 6:18 pm

Renamed Town & Country Cinema on December 30th, 1969. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Pruneyard Dine-In Cinemas on Apr 18, 2024 at 5:47 pm

The Pruneyard Cinemas was opened by United Artists on December 25th, 1969. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Retro Dome on Apr 18, 2024 at 5:42 pm

Opened May 28th, 1969. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Century 24 on Apr 18, 2024 at 3:44 pm

Grand opening ad posted. opened with:

rivest266 commented about Winchester Drive-In on Apr 18, 2024 at 3:23 pm

March 16th, 1967, grand reopening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Town & Country Theatre on Apr 18, 2024 at 3:21 pm

Opened on June 29th, 1966. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Century 23 on Apr 18, 2024 at 3:07 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Santa Clara Theatre on Apr 18, 2024 at 2:55 pm

It opened as the Casa Grande theatre on November 1st, 1927, and reopened as the Santa Clara theatre on June 4th, 1938. Listings ended in 1965. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about CineLux Plaza Theatre on Apr 18, 2024 at 2:53 pm

Opened with “Gigi” and “Tattooed Police Horse” on November 16th. 1966. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cinema 150 on Apr 18, 2024 at 2:34 pm

The Cinema 150 opened on August 24th, 1966. Grand opening ads posted.

opening movie:

rivest266 commented about Sunnyvale Drive-In on Apr 18, 2024 at 2:15 pm

Opened on June 29th, 1966. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Crest Theatre on Apr 18, 2024 at 1:59 pm

Fire pictures posted.

rivest266 commented about Burbank Cinema on Apr 18, 2024 at 1:06 pm

The Burbank theatre closed or stopped its ads in 1954 and reopened as Burbank Cinema on October 9th, 1963. Another ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Moffett Drive-In on Apr 18, 2024 at 12:54 pm

Opened on May 18th, 1962, and added its second screen on May 25th, 1973, and four in 1983. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Mexico Theatre on Apr 18, 2024 at 12:35 pm

Renamed Esquire in September 19th, 1962.

rivest266 commented about Winchester Drive-In on Apr 18, 2024 at 2:02 am

Older Drive-In was at 900 Dell Avenue.

rivest266 commented about Winchester Drive-In on Apr 18, 2024 at 1:54 am

Grand opening ad posted, claiming the world’s largest screen.

rivest266 commented about Willow Glen Theatre on Apr 17, 2024 at 3:56 pm

opened as Willow Glen on March 4th, 1933. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about California Theatre on Apr 17, 2024 at 2:57 pm

Reopened as the Fox theatre on March 21st, 1957. Grand opening ads from 1927 and 1957 posted.

rivest266 commented about Spartan Drive-In on Apr 17, 2024 at 2:41 pm

The Shamrock Drive-In opened on May 12th, 1950, and closed in 1954. It reopened as the Spartan Drive-In on June 15th, 1955. 1950 and 1955 grand opening ads posted.

Should be AKA: Shamrock Drive-In

rivest266 commented about Mission Theatre on Apr 17, 2024 at 2:20 pm

Closed in September 1952.

rivest266 commented about Burbank Cinema on Apr 17, 2024 at 2:04 pm

Opened on September 5th, 1951. Grand opening ad posted. Theatre was boarded up in 2021 according to Google Street View.

rivest266 commented about Saratoga Theater on Apr 17, 2024 at 1:54 pm

Opened April 2nd, 1949. Article posted.

rivest266 commented about United Artists Theatre on Apr 17, 2024 at 1:47 pm

It reopened as UA theatre on November 14th, 1951, with a benefit performance and to the public the next day. Grand opening ad posted.