Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about RKO Proctor's Theatre on Oct 3, 2020 at 7:47 pm

This reopened as Park West Weekend Cinema late in late 1969. Ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Arcadian Cinema I, II, III on Oct 3, 2020 at 7:40 pm

The General Cinema Arcadian Cinema opened on December 17th, 1969 with Oliver!. Arcadian Cinema opening Wed, Dec 17, 1969 – 69 · The Herald Statesman (Yonkers, New York) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Central Plaza Cinema on Oct 3, 2020 at 7:24 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Riverdale Twin Cinema on Oct 3, 2020 at 7:05 pm

The Riverdale Cinema opened on April 24th, 1964 with “America America”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Alamo Drafthouse Yonkers on Oct 3, 2020 at 3:25 am

Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Elmsford Drive-In on Oct 3, 2020 at 12:11 am

Opened on June 23rd, 1950. Grand opening ad posted.

Elmsford Drive-In opening Thu, Jun 22, 1950 – 21 · The Herald Statesman (Yonkers, New York) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Kimball Theatre on Oct 2, 2020 at 11:59 pm

Colorized version of newspaper ad.

rivest266 commented about Kimball Theatre on Oct 2, 2020 at 11:59 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Kent Cinema Twins on Oct 2, 2020 at 11:50 pm

This opened as the Cameo theatre on August 25th, 1925 as the Cameo theatre. It reopened as the Kent on August 15th, 1940. Grand opening ads posted.

Kent theatre opening Thu, Aug 15, 1940 – 10 · The Herald Statesman (Yonkers, New York) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Central Theatre on Oct 2, 2020 at 11:31 pm

The Central theatre opened on May 14th, 1936 with “Petticoat Fever” and “Charlie Chan at the Circus”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Brandt's Yonkers Theatre on Oct 2, 2020 at 10:30 pm

This was under construction as Andrus theatre, but was bought out by Loew’s just in time for opening as Loew’s Yonkers.

rivest266 commented about Brandt's Yonkers Theatre on Oct 2, 2020 at 10:27 pm

Opening as Loew’s Yonkers Loew’s Yonkers opening Thu, Feb 2, 1928 – 4 · The Herald Statesman (Yonkers, New York) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Park Hill Theatre on Oct 2, 2020 at 10:18 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Yonkers Playhouse on Oct 2, 2020 at 9:59 pm

Grand opening ad: Strand theatre opening Sat, Feb 25, 1922 – 5 · The Herald Statesman (Yonkers, New York) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Orpheum Theatre on Oct 2, 2020 at 9:50 pm

Held an reopening on January 23rd, 1922 New Orpheum reopening Sat, Jan 21, 1922 – 5 · The Herald Statesman (Yonkers, New York) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Broadway Theatre on Oct 2, 2020 at 9:26 pm

Ads for this theatre started to appear in 1915.

rivest266 commented about RKO Proctor's Theatre on Oct 2, 2020 at 9:19 pm

Opened on January 31st, 1916 per this newspaper article

Proctor’s Palace opening Mon, Jan 31, 1916 – 2 · The Herald Statesman (Yonkers, New York) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Hamilton Theatre on Oct 2, 2020 at 9:03 pm

opening article Hamilton theatre opening Wed, Feb 19, 1913 – 10 · The Herald Statesman (Yonkers, New York) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Hamilton Theatre on Oct 2, 2020 at 9:02 pm

The Hamilton theatre opened on February 20th, 1913 and closed on January 31st, 1928. Article below

Hamilton theatre closing Sat, Jan 14, 1928 – 1 · The Herald Statesman (Yonkers, New York) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Orpheum Theatre on Oct 2, 2020 at 8:52 pm

reopened as Orpheum on November 18th, 1907 Orpheum theatre opening Mon, Nov 18, 1907 – 4 · The Herald Statesman (Yonkers, New York) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cinema 100 on Oct 2, 2020 at 7:49 pm

The Cinema 100 opened on August 20th, 1971. ad:

Cinema 100 opening Fri, Aug 20, 1971 – 9 · The Herald Statesman (Yonkers, New York) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Bannister Mall 5 Cinemas on Oct 2, 2020 at 12:39 am

December 18th

Commonwealth Bannister Mall cinemas opening Thu, Dec 18, 1980 – 21 · The Kansas City Star (Kansas City, Missouri) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Bagdad Theatre on Oct 2, 2020 at 12:33 am

Grand opening ad: Bagdad theatre opening Sun, Jul 18, 1926 – 39 · The Kansas City Star (Kansas City, Missouri) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about AMC Springs North 4 on Oct 2, 2020 at 12:25 am

ad:

AMC Springs South 6 opening Fri, Jul 24, 1981 – 15 · The Kansas City Star (Kansas City, Missouri) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Embassy 1 Theatre on Sep 30, 2020 at 6:02 pm

Grand opening ads posted.