Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Roosevelt Theatre on Feb 19, 2021 at 10:50 am

Article: Roosevelt theatre opening Sun, Feb 17, 1929 – Page 5 · The Pittsburgh Press (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Rex Theatre on Feb 19, 2021 at 10:45 am

This reopened as the Rex theatre on August 11th, 1989 with “Gone With the Wind”. ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Loew's Ritz Theatre on Feb 19, 2021 at 10:27 am

Closed April 24th, 1954 for conversion into a storeroom.

Loews Ritz closing Fri, Apr 23, 1954 – Page 10 · Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Loew's Ritz Theatre on Feb 19, 2021 at 10:23 am

This was opened as Ritz by Harry Davis Enterprises Company with “Yesterday’s Wife” on December 24th, 1923. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Perry Theatre on Feb 19, 2021 at 9:58 am

Grand opening ad

Harris Perry theatre opening Thu, Sep 1, 1938 – 14 · Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Penthouse I & II Theatres on Feb 19, 2021 at 9:52 am

This adult cinema opened on July 31st, 1968. Grand opening ad posted. It was renamed Big Top in 1977 and closed in 1978.

rivest266 commented about Carmike Southland 9 on Feb 19, 2021 at 2:25 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Regal Edwards Fresno ScreenX, 4DX & IMAX 21 on Feb 18, 2021 at 3:06 pm

Grand opening ad: Edwards Fresno 21 opening Mon, May 18, 1998 – 36 · The Fresno Bee (Fresno, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Regal Edwards Fresno ScreenX, 4DX & IMAX 21 on Feb 18, 2021 at 2:54 pm

Details Edwards 21 details Sun, May 17, 1998 – 103 · The Fresno Bee (Fresno, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Penn Hills Cinemas on Feb 18, 2021 at 2:46 pm

First ad appeared on September 9th, 1966.

rivest266 commented about Casino Theatre on Feb 18, 2021 at 2:25 pm

Opened in 1910.

Panic in the theatre. Panic at the Novelty theatre after a fire. Sat, Jul 23, 1910 – Page 10 · The Pittsburgh Press (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cinema 8 at the Shoppes at Northway on Feb 18, 2021 at 2:03 pm

This was opened by Movie One from Texas. newspaper article:

Super Saver Cinemas opening Fri, Apr 8, 1988 – Page 27 · Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cinemark North Hills and XD on Feb 18, 2021 at 1:25 pm

Grand opening ad (last page)

Cinemark North Hills grand opening Fri, Sep 19, 2014 – Page 48 · Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Nickelodeon on Feb 18, 2021 at 12:49 pm

Cited for safety violations in 1905

Nickelodeons safety 1905 Thu, Nov 23, 1905 – Page 12 · Pittsburgh Weekly Gazette (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about McKnight Cinemas I & II on Feb 18, 2021 at 12:36 pm

Grand opening ad: McKnight theatres opening Wed, Aug 28, 1968 – Page 83 · The Pittsburgh Press (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Manor Theatre on Feb 18, 2021 at 12:02 pm

The Manor theatre opened on May 15th, 1922

Grand opening ads:

Manor Theatre opening Sun, May 14, 1922 – Page 20 · Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Liberty Theatre on Feb 18, 2021 at 11:42 am

Grand opening ad and article: Liberty theatre opening Sun, Dec 26, 1915 – Page 37 · The Pittsburgh Press (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cinema Follies Club on Feb 18, 2021 at 11:16 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Gerard Theatre on Feb 18, 2021 at 9:39 am

Trouble rebuilding this theatre in 1939

Trouble rebuilding the Gerard theatre Wed, Oct 11, 1939 – 17 · Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Forum Theater on Feb 17, 2021 at 4:51 pm

Better grand opening ad below: Forum theatre opening Wed, Jul 17, 1963 – Page 47 · The Pittsburgh Press (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Fiesta Theater on Feb 17, 2021 at 4:45 pm

Grand opening ad FIesta theatre opening Sun, Aug 20, 1967 – Page 95 · The Pittsburgh Press (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Grandview Theatre on Feb 17, 2021 at 4:22 pm

Newspaper listings ended in 1958.

rivest266 commented about Davis Theatre on Feb 17, 2021 at 4:14 pm

Grand opening ad posted. Closed in 1936.

rivest266 commented about Casino Burlesk on Feb 17, 2021 at 3:29 pm

This reopened as the Casino on February 7th, 1936 with “Folies de Paree” on stage with 60 in the cast and “Crime and Punishment” on the screens.

rivest266 commented about Northgate Cinemas 4 on Feb 17, 2021 at 2:35 pm

This was renamed Northgate Cinemas on December 4th, 1992.