Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Southwest Twin Drive-In on Aug 13, 2021 at 3:45 am

This opened on June 26th, 1956, as the 61 Drive-In. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Frayser Drive-In on Aug 13, 2021 at 2:59 am

This opened on March 29th, 1951. No grand opening ad appeared for this drive-in.

rivest266 commented about Liberty Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 2:20 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Crosstown Theatre on Aug 13, 2021 at 2:18 am

The Crosstown theatre opened as “The Theatre of Tomorrow” on May 18th, 1951. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Bellevue Drive-In on Aug 13, 2021 at 2:12 am

The Bellevue Drive-In opened on September 22nd, 1950, with “Pretty baby and "Good Humor Man”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Sunset Drive-In on Aug 12, 2021 at 2:51 pm

The Sunset Drive-In opened on August 18th, 1950. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Rosewood Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 2:43 pm

This opened on September 4th, 1950. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Airways Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 12:13 pm

This opened as Airway on January 22nd, 1942. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Loew's Palace Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 11:56 am

On December 25th, 1935, it was renamed Malco, and on May 31st, 1940, it was renamed Loew’s Palace again. More grand opening advertisements have been posted.

rivest266 commented about Orpheum Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 11:42 am

Reopened as Malco on April 19th, 1940. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Southland Drive-In on Aug 12, 2021 at 10:40 am

This opened on April 30th, 1940. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 10:30 am

This was renamed Roxy in 1938.

rivest266 commented about Warner Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 9:44 am

This became the Warner theatre on January 31st, 1930. Both grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Circuit Playhouse on Aug 12, 2021 at 9:05 am

This reopened as Malco on December 20th, 1929. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Orpheum Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 8:02 am

Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Loew's State Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 7:24 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Loew's Palace Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 7:23 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Princess Theater on Aug 11, 2021 at 11:04 pm

The Princess opened on August 5th, 1912. Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Mazda Theatre on Aug 11, 2021 at 10:21 pm

The Jefferson theatre opened on November 16th, 1908. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Lyceum Theatre on Aug 11, 2021 at 9:19 pm

Opened December 3rd, 1894 article:

https://www.genealogybank.com/nbshare/AC01110225224715029151628741935

rivest266 commented about Regal Pinnacle Stadium 18 & IMAX on Aug 11, 2021 at 8:51 pm

Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Barstow Cinema 1 & 2 on Aug 11, 2021 at 4:22 pm

Last ad for this cinema is November 16th, 1988.

rivest266 commented about Barstow Cinema 1 & 2 on Aug 11, 2021 at 4:12 pm

Two screens on April 10th, 1976 Barstow Twin Cinema opening 10 Apr 1976, Sat Desert Dispatch (Barstow, California) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Bar-Len Drive-In on Aug 11, 2021 at 4:08 pm

Newspaper listings for this drive-in stopped in 1968 in the Desert Dispatch.

rivest266 commented about Skyline Drive-In on Aug 11, 2021 at 4:03 pm

The Skyline Drive-In opened on September 30th, 1966. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

Skyline Drive-In opening 30 Sep 1966, Fri Desert Dispatch (Barstow, California) Newspapers.com