It closed in 1964 and reopened as an adult cinema and burlesque on September 18th, 1975, and closed and demolished for parking in 1977. Grand opening ads posted.
August 29th, 1935: The Riviera Theatre first graced the stage, brought to life by Independent Theatres.
1958: Unfortunately, the curtains fell, and the Riviera Theatre closed its doors.
June 11th, 1965: A phoenix-like revival occurred! The theater reopened as the New Riviera, now dedicated to showcasing art movies.
October 8th, 1965: A name change ensued, and it became the Riviera Art. Closed Again: Alas, the Riviera Art’s lights dimmed once more.
October 16th, 1970: A triumphant return! The theater emerged anew as the New Riviera (yes, again!). Its grand reopening featured the film “I am Curious (Yellow)”.
October 20th, 1970: But fate had other plans. The vice squad descended upon the New Riviera, casting a shadow over its vibrant screens.
The Bonita, originally established in 1910, placed its first advertisement on January 29th. Later, on October 1st, 1938, it underwent a name change and became Dixie. Unfortunately, it closed its doors in 1960.
However, the story didn’t end there. In a cinematic revival, the theater reopened as the Midtown Twin Cinemas on February 11th, 1970. This time, admission was restricted to adults over 18 years. Subsequently, only adult movies were screened, marking a significant shift in its programming. Grand opening ads and article posted.
It closed in 1964 and reopened as an adult cinema and burlesque on September 18th, 1975, and closed and demolished for parking in 1977. Grand opening ads posted.
Closed March 4th, 1976. Article posted.
closed on March 22nd, 1970, to a neighboring night club. Article posted.
2 screens on March 19th, 1974, and the 3rd screen opened on June 22nd, 1979, equipped with dolby stereo. 1979 grand opening ad posted.
The Interstate opened on July 30th, 1976. Ad posted.
Opened as a twin cinema on January 31st, 1975. Grand opening ad posted.
Screens 2 & 3 opens outside the mall on September 12th, 1974. Another ad posted.
Opened with one screen on March 23rd, 1972. Grand opening ad posted. More to come for this location.
Opened on November 26th, 1970.
August 29th, 1935: The Riviera Theatre first graced the stage, brought to life by Independent Theatres.
1958: Unfortunately, the curtains fell, and the Riviera Theatre closed its doors.
June 11th, 1965: A phoenix-like revival occurred! The theater reopened as the New Riviera, now dedicated to showcasing art movies.
October 8th, 1965: A name change ensued, and it became the Riviera Art.
Closed Again: Alas, the Riviera Art’s lights dimmed once more.
October 16th, 1970: A triumphant return! The theater emerged anew as the New Riviera (yes, again!). Its grand reopening featured the film “I am Curious (Yellow)”.
October 20th, 1970: But fate had other plans. The vice squad descended upon the New Riviera, casting a shadow over its vibrant screens.
More to come. Grand opening ads posted.
Opened on May 8th, 1970. Grand opening ad posted. It never ran 70mm films according to in70mm.com.
The Bonita, originally established in 1910, placed its first advertisement on January 29th. Later, on October 1st, 1938, it underwent a name change and became Dixie. Unfortunately, it closed its doors in 1960.
However, the story didn’t end there. In a cinematic revival, the theater reopened as the Midtown Twin Cinemas on February 11th, 1970. This time, admission was restricted to adults over 18 years. Subsequently, only adult movies were screened, marking a significant shift in its programming. Grand opening ads and article posted.
Closed 1968.
Opened on March 5th, 1969. Grand opening ad posted.
They scooped the bigger chains to get this movie.
Opened on September 16th, 1965. Grand opening ad posted.
Opened on September 24th, 1964, Grand opening ad posted.
Cinerama:
Brainerd Cinerama opening 11 Jul 1962, Wed Chattanooga Daily Times (Chattanooga, Tennessee) Newspapers.com
Closed or stopped its ads in 1960.
Reopened as Martin theatre on December 22nd, 1961. Grand opening ad posted.
Newspaper ads in the Chattanooga papers ended in 1958.
Closed or stopped its newspaper ads in 1957
The American theatre placed its ad on December 26th, 1919, and closed or stopped placing ads in 1956.
Newspaper listings for the Ritz ended in 1955.
Newspaper listings for the Fox ended in 1955