Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Carrollwood Twin Theatres on Jun 10, 2025 at 7:47 am

Grand opening ad and picture posted.

rivest266 commented about AMC Valley Centre 9 on Jun 10, 2025 at 7:45 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Reisterstown Road Plaza 5 Star Cinema on Jun 9, 2025 at 4:50 pm

Opened May 22nd, 1985. Grand opening ad with Sun review posted.

rivest266 commented about Liberty's Premier Discount Cinemas on Jun 9, 2025 at 4:27 pm

Also uploaded the 1996 ad.

rivest266 commented about Liberty's Premier Discount Cinemas on Jun 9, 2025 at 4:23 pm

1964, 1971 and 1989 grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Pikes Studio Cinema on Jun 9, 2025 at 3:55 pm

now known as Pikes Studio Cinema.

rivest266 commented about Pikes Studio Cinema on Jun 9, 2025 at 3:54 pm

Reopened per:

rivest266 commented about Mini-Flick 1 & 2 on Jun 9, 2025 at 3:51 pm

Grand opening ad from the 22nd posted. It has a picture of the building.

rivest266 commented about Perring Plaza Cinema I & II on Jun 9, 2025 at 3:47 pm

1973 grand opening ads posted. It and the Harundale Mall cinemas were twinned the same day.

rivest266 commented about Colony Theatre on Jun 9, 2025 at 3:37 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Valley Drive-In on Jun 9, 2025 at 2:31 pm

Opened with “Ben Hur” on July 6th, 1961. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about North Point Drive-In on Jun 9, 2025 at 12:15 pm

Opened June 25th, 1948. Grand opening ad claiming “World’s largest screen” posted.

rivest266 commented about Diamond Cinemas Westview on Jun 9, 2025 at 12:05 pm

Opened on April 17th, 1992. Ad posted. UA WestView Mall opening 17 Apr 1992, Fri The Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, Maryland) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about York Theatre on Jun 9, 2025 at 11:39 am

It and the Home theatre were taken over by District theatres in January, 1951. Home and York sold to District theatres 13 Jan 1951, Sat Baltimore Afro-American (Baltimore, Maryland) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Windsor Theatre on Jun 9, 2025 at 11:34 am

Opened November 6th, 1941. Grand opening ad posted. Listings ended in 1956.

rivest266 commented about Vilma Theatre on Jun 9, 2025 at 11:20 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Tower Theatre on Jun 9, 2025 at 10:58 am

Another attempt: Tower theatre attempt at reopening 26 Jul 1981, Sun The Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, Maryland) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Southside Movies 4 on Jun 9, 2025 at 8:01 am

Closed or placed its last ad on February 27th, 1997 as a discount cinema.

rivest266 commented about Patterson Performing Arts Center on Jun 9, 2025 at 6:58 am

Two screens on April 20th, 1975. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Lord Baltimore Theatre on Jun 9, 2025 at 5:33 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Fine Arts Theatre on Jun 8, 2025 at 4:36 pm

Fine Arts theatre opening ad posted. November 14th, 1951

rivest266 commented about Hill Theatre on Jun 8, 2025 at 3:35 pm

Grand opening ad: Hill theatre opening 20 Apr 1946, Sat Baltimore Afro-American (Baltimore, Maryland) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Showtime Theatre on Jun 8, 2025 at 3:29 pm

1946 grand opening ad as Homewood posted.

rivest266 commented about Gayety Theatre on Jun 8, 2025 at 2:29 pm

1906 grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Hooky Entertainment Fredericksburg on Jun 8, 2025 at 2:08 pm

Skipping school was sometimes called “Playing Hooky”. That’s how the chain got its name.