Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

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

rivest266 commented about Forum Theatre on Aug 11, 2021 at 3:54 pm

Closed week of October 25th, 1960.

rivest266 commented about Barstow Cinema 1 & 2 on Aug 11, 2021 at 3:44 pm

Grand opening ad:

Barstow theatre opening 16 Feb 1950, Thu Desert Dispatch (Barstow, California) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Barstow Cinema 1 & 2 on Aug 11, 2021 at 3:42 pm

History of cinemas in Barstow Barstow movie theatre history 16 Feb 1950, Thu Desert Dispatch (Barstow, California) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Forum Theatre on Aug 11, 2021 at 2:54 pm

Opened August 28th, 1936, first ad posted. Forum Theatre opening 20 Aug 1936, Thu Desert Dispatch (Barstow, California) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Barstow Station Cinema is D'Place on Aug 11, 2021 at 11:59 am

Official grand opening: August 8th, 1985 with unofficial opening on the 2nd. Barstow Station Cinemas opening 08 Aug 1985, Thu Desert Dispatch (Barstow, California) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Aurora Cinema 6 on Aug 10, 2021 at 7:08 pm

This opened on December 21st, 1979. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Village Theatre on Aug 9, 2021 at 8:38 am

two screens on December 21st, 1977. Another ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Plaza Theatre on Aug 9, 2021 at 8:35 am

This reopened as a twin cinema on December 21st, 1977. Grand opening ads posted.