Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Westwood Cinema III on Nov 11, 2022 at 10:15 am

This opened as the Westwood Fashion Place Cinema I-II-III on April 2nd, 1976, and closed in 1996. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about AMC Westchase 5 on Nov 11, 2022 at 10:05 am

The Westchase 5 opened on October 21st, 1977 by Transcontinental theatres and later taken over by AMC. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Galleria Cinema III & IV on Nov 10, 2022 at 4:57 pm

June 17th, 1977, Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Dollar Cinema - Briargrove 3 on Nov 10, 2022 at 4:49 pm

This was opened by Transcontinental Theatres. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Academy Cinema on Nov 10, 2022 at 4:27 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Art Cinema on Nov 10, 2022 at 4:26 pm

Stayed open past 1976. It was part of the Universal Theatres chain in 1976.

rivest266 commented about Kitty Arts Cinema on Nov 10, 2022 at 4:22 pm

It may have been opened into the mid 1970’s but the Chronicle banned adult ads 1971-1974.

rivest266 commented about Sharpstown Drive-In on Nov 10, 2022 at 4:16 pm

Closed 1976 by Tercar Theatres.

rivest266 commented about Oak Village Cinema on Nov 10, 2022 at 4:12 pm

reopened as the Long Point Cinema on June 25th, 1976. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about AMC Almeda 9 Cinema West on Nov 10, 2022 at 3:42 pm

Nine screens on June 25th, 1976. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about America Cinemas Pasadena on Nov 10, 2022 at 3:04 pm

Opened on December 19th, 1975. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Shamrock 6 Cinemas on Nov 10, 2022 at 2:42 pm

6 screens on May 23rd, 1975. another ad posted

rivest266 commented about Landmark Saks on Nov 10, 2022 at 2:26 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about French Quarter Theater on Nov 10, 2022 at 2:22 pm

Ads (which is posted here) for the French Quarter started to appear on April 6th, 1975

rivest266 commented about Landmark Greenway 3 on Nov 10, 2022 at 12:24 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Majestic II OST on Nov 10, 2022 at 10:28 am

This was showing adult movies as Paris starting in the late 1960’s to 1972. It was taken over by McLendon theatres on May 4th, 1973, and renamed Majestic II OST. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Majestic Metro Theatre on Nov 10, 2022 at 10:17 am

Reopened by McLeandon theatres as the Majestic Metro on December 21st, 1973. Grand opening ad posed.

rivest266 commented about Shalimar Cinema on Nov 10, 2022 at 10:06 am

Also posted the Jerry Lewis cinema ad

rivest266 commented about Shalimar Cinema on Nov 10, 2022 at 10:04 am

November 2nd, 1973 grand opening ad as Bijou posted.

rivest266 commented about Champions Village Twin on Nov 10, 2022 at 9:58 am

Opened or placed its first ad on September 19th, 1973.

rivest266 commented about Allen Center Cinema on Nov 10, 2022 at 9:52 am

Grand opening ad posted. It had three narrow bowling alley screens.

rivest266 commented about Thunderbird Twin Drive-In on Nov 10, 2022 at 9:34 am

Taken over by McLendon theatres in 1972

rivest266 commented about Market Street Drive-In on Nov 10, 2022 at 9:29 am

Taken over by McLendon theatres in 1972.

rivest266 commented about Lincoln Theatre on Nov 10, 2022 at 9:28 am

in the late 1960’s it was opened as the Texan Art by Cinema West theatres as an adult theatre and closed in 1971. It reopened as the Majestic by McLendon theatres on June 23rd, 1972. 1972 grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Southgate Theater on Nov 10, 2022 at 8:36 am

Grand opening ad posted. It opened on March 17th, 1971