Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about South #1 Drive-In on Apr 30, 2020 at 1:33 pm

The Car-Ral Drive-In theatre opened on July 10th, 1948 with “Red Stallion”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cary Theater on Apr 30, 2020 at 1:19 pm

This opened on April 8th, 1948. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Rialto Theatre on Apr 30, 2020 at 1:10 pm

Opened April 1st, 1942 Colony theatre opening Wed, Apr 1, 1942 – 8 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Ambassador Theatre on Apr 30, 2020 at 12:46 pm

The Ambassador theatre opened on February 21st, 1938 with “Radio City Revels”.

Ambassador theatre opening Sun, Feb 20, 1938 – 44 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Wake Theatre on Apr 29, 2020 at 7:17 pm

The Wake theatre opened on June 2nd, 1932 with “Under 18”. Wake theatre opening Thu, Jun 2, 1932 – 7 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Superba Theatre on Apr 29, 2020 at 6:47 pm

Correction: October 13th, 1928.

rivest266 commented about Superba Theatre on Apr 29, 2020 at 6:44 pm

Closed October 14th, 1928 Superba theatre closing Tue, Oct 16, 1928 – 3 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Palace Theatre on Apr 29, 2020 at 6:35 pm

The Palace theatre opened on December 2nd, 1926. Grand opening ad posted. Palace theatre opening Wed, Dec 1, 1926 – 11 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Apr 29, 2020 at 6:03 pm

The Capitol theatre opened on January 17th, 1924 with “The Leavenworth Case”

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Apr 29, 2020 at 5:54 pm

There were delays in its construction. State theatre troubles Sun, Jul 15, 1923 – 11 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Apr 29, 2020 at 5:46 pm

Opened on January 7th, 1924 State theatre opening Sun, Jan 6, 1924 – 33 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Superba Theatre on Apr 29, 2020 at 4:39 pm

Opened (or place 1st ads in the News and Observer) on September 26th, 1915. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about AMC Plaza 10 on Apr 29, 2020 at 1:48 pm

Last listings in LA Times: September 17th, 1999

rivest266 commented about Wescove Cinemas on Apr 29, 2020 at 1:39 pm

Closed (or placed last LA Times ad) on April 5th, 1997.

rivest266 commented about SR Roxy Stadium 11 on Apr 28, 2020 at 7:04 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Super Saver Cinemas 8 on Apr 28, 2020 at 5:43 pm

LA Times listings started on May 26th, 1995.

rivest266 commented about Compton Drive-In on Apr 28, 2020 at 5:25 pm

This closed on January 7th, 1995, and reopened as a church called “The Vision” on January 15th, 1995. Compton Drive-In found God. Sat, Jan 7, 1995 – Page 177 · The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Valley Plaza 6 on Apr 28, 2020 at 5:12 pm

UA held a reopening on July 1st, 1994. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Warner Huntington Park on Apr 26, 2020 at 2:44 pm

TV tube burns out on September 17th, 1954 TV Tube burns out on the 8th round of the Marciano-Charles Fight. Sat, Sep 18, 1954 – 36 · The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Monterey Mall Cinema on Apr 26, 2020 at 1:02 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Bay Harbor 4 Theatres on Apr 21, 2020 at 7:48 pm

Closed August 3rd, 2000. Bay Harbor and Byron-Carlyle cinemas closings Thu, Aug 3, 2000 – 86 · The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Astor Theatre on Apr 21, 2020 at 2:11 am

No ad for the Jerry Lewis on Coral Way found in the herald on August 5 1972. There was 20 ads for adult theatres.

rivest266 commented about LOOK Dine-In Cinemas Northwest Highway on Apr 9, 2020 at 6:55 pm

Better quality ad. AMC Grand 24 – Dallas opening Fri, May 19, 1995 – 191 · Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Bon-Air Drive-In on Apr 7, 2020 at 7:01 pm

The Bon Air Drive-In opened on November 25th, 1953.

rivest266 commented about Cobb Hialeah Grand 18 on Apr 3, 2020 at 7:24 pm

This opened on December 22nd, 2000 by Crown theatres. Crown Grand 18 – Hialeah opening Fri, Dec 22, 2000 – 92 · The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) · Newspapers.com

Grand opening ad posted.