Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about UA Cine West 2 on Aug 29, 2021 at 11:36 am

Closed August 25th, 1988. article posted.

rivest266 commented about Twin-Vue Drive-In on Aug 29, 2021 at 9:09 am

Closed by UA in 1981 and reopened under new management in 1984 and closed in 1993. Another ad posted.

rivest266 commented about UA Sherwood 1 & 2 on Aug 29, 2021 at 8:59 am

Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about King Arts Theatre on Aug 29, 2021 at 8:58 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Aug 28, 2021 at 4:24 pm

This became an adult cinema in 1970 and closed in 1973.

rivest266 commented about Twin-Vue Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 4:01 pm

This opened on May 1st & May 6th, 1970. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Rocket Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 3:51 pm

Closed in 1970

rivest266 commented about Belvue Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 3:50 pm

Closed by UA in 1970

rivest266 commented about Rita Theater on Aug 28, 2021 at 3:07 pm

Closed 1967

rivest266 commented about Plaza Theatre on Aug 28, 2021 at 3:06 pm

The Plaza theatre closed in 1967

rivest266 commented about Rex Theater on Aug 28, 2021 at 1:21 pm

Appears to open in 1929 and closed as a colored theatre in 1950 and converted into retail in 1951 as i posted an “for rent” ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Stardust Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 1:14 pm

Newspaper listings ended in 1955.

rivest266 commented about Twilight Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 1:13 pm

Newspaper listings ended in 1955 for this drive-in.

rivest266 commented about Ritz Theater on Aug 28, 2021 at 1:10 pm

The Ritz closed during the week of the August 29th, 1955, for a hotel expansion.

rivest266 commented about Atomic Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 1:06 pm

Newspaper listings ended in 1955 for the Atomic Drive-In.

rivest266 commented about Jet Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 12:53 pm

This opened as the Starlite Drive-In on March 25th, 1949, and taken over by Robb & Rowley who renovates the drive-in and reopens it as the Jet Drive-In on September 4th, 1953. Grand opening ad posted in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Atomic Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 12:16 pm

The Atomic Drive-In was opened by Slim Starling on February 18th, 1952, with “Show Business”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Rocket Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 11:59 am

The Rocket Drive-In opened on October 18th, 1951, with “My Outlaw Brother” with free train rides, candies, and TV in the snack bar. Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Belvue Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 11:45 am

The Belvue Drive-In held its formal opening on October 26th, 1950. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Plaza Theatre on Aug 28, 2021 at 11:31 am

Concho Theatres, Inc. was owned by Robb & Rowley Theatres.

rivest266 commented about Palace Theatre on Aug 28, 2021 at 10:58 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Rita Theater on Aug 28, 2021 at 10:57 am

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

rivest266 commented about Lyric Roof Garden Theatre on Aug 28, 2021 at 10:54 am

On September 29th, 1929, an advertisement commemorating the 20th anniversary of Robb & Rowley Theatres was published, which included a mention of the theatre.

rivest266 commented about Twilight Drive-In on Aug 27, 2021 at 5:50 pm

The Twilight Drive-In opened on March 30th, 1946, as the first drive-in in the area. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Starlite Drive-In on Aug 27, 2021 at 5:44 pm

This opened on March 25th, 1949. Grand opening ad posted.