Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Uptown Theatre on Nov 29, 2020 at 12:19 pm

Ad: Frels' New Uptown theatre Wed, Feb 18, 1931 – 3 · Victoria Advocate (Victoria, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Uptown Theatre on Nov 29, 2020 at 12:18 pm

The Frels Uptown theatre opened on February 19th, 1931. It made front-page news the day before.

Uptown theatre opening Wed, Feb 18, 1931 – 1 · Victoria Advocate (Victoria, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Victoria Theatre on Nov 29, 2020 at 11:44 am

Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Crim Theatre on Nov 28, 2020 at 6:50 pm

Opened June 21st, 1939.

Crim theatre opening Sun, Jun 18, 1939 – 25 · The Kilgore News Herald (Kilgore, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Kilgore Drive-In on Nov 28, 2020 at 6:47 pm

Newspaper article Kilgore Drive In opening Fri, Aug 11, 1950 – 9 · The Kilgore News Herald (Kilgore, Texas) · Newspapers.com

More to come

rivest266 commented about 4 Star Cinema on Nov 28, 2020 at 6:34 pm

Opened on March 25th, 1983.

4 star cinema opening Fri, Mar 25, 1983 – 3 · The Kilgore News Herald (Kilgore, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cuddihy Drive-In on Nov 28, 2020 at 2:58 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Showtown USA Drive-In on Nov 28, 2020 at 2:50 pm

Closed in 1982.

rivest266 commented about Betty Greenberg Center for Performing Arts on Nov 28, 2020 at 2:46 pm

The Martin Colonnade 4 and the United Artists Phelan 6 both opened on December 19th, 1980. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Colonnade Theatre on Nov 28, 2020 at 2:35 pm

Opened on December 19th, 1980 by Martin Theatres. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Regal Star 12 on Nov 28, 2020 at 2:19 pm

Opened by General Cinema as Parkdale Mall Cinema I-II-III on December 16th, 1977. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Gaylynn Theatre on Nov 28, 2020 at 2:06 pm

Became a twin on June 20th, 1975. Grand opening ad already posted.

rivest266 commented about South Park Drive-In on Nov 28, 2020 at 1:51 pm

Closed 1973.

rivest266 commented about Gateway Cinema I & II on Nov 28, 2020 at 1:51 pm

Grand opening ad posted. https://www.genealogybank.com/nbshare/AC01110225224715029151606600251

rivest266 commented about Showtown USA Drive-In on Nov 28, 2020 at 1:34 pm

The Showtown USA opened on August 8th, 1968 with “The Odd Couple” and “Your, Mines and Ours”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Lamar Art Theatre on Nov 28, 2020 at 1:27 pm

Closed in 1958 and reopened as the Lamar Art Cinema on August 29th, 1968. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Lamar Art Cinema August 29, 1968 on Nov 28, 2020 at 1:26 pm

This came from August 28th, 1968.

rivest266 commented about Circle Drive-In on Nov 28, 2020 at 1:16 pm

Closed 1967

rivest266 commented about Peoples Theatre on Nov 28, 2020 at 12:59 pm

Closed 1957

rivest266 commented about Tivoli Theatre on Nov 28, 2020 at 12:49 pm

Closed 1953

rivest266 commented about South Park Drive-In on Nov 28, 2020 at 12:42 pm

Opened on June 9th, 1950. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Pyramid Drive-In on Nov 28, 2020 at 12:32 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

https://www.genealogybank.com/nbshare/AC01110225224715029151606595516

rivest266 commented about Spindletop Drive-in on Nov 28, 2020 at 12:27 pm

The Spindletop Drive-In opened on June 30th, 1950. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Gaylynn Theatre on Nov 28, 2020 at 12:13 pm

Grand opening ad posted. It featured a Television lounge.

rivest266 commented about Circle Drive-In on Nov 28, 2020 at 12:03 pm

The Beaumont Drive-In opened on April 2nd, 1948. Grand opening ad posted.