Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Odeon Theatre on Oct 13, 2018 at 10:20 am

This opened on January 17th, 1952 as Marda. Grand opening ad posted

Marda theatre opening Thu, Jan 17, 1952 – 12 · Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cinema Park Drive-In on Oct 13, 2018 at 10:13 am

This opened on July 16th, 1953. Grand opening ad and aerial posted. Cinema Park Drive-In opening Wed, Jul 15, 1953 – 31 · Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about 17th Ave. Drive-In on Oct 13, 2018 at 10:03 am

Grand opening ad 17th avenue drive in Sat, Jul 24, 1954 – 15 · Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about 17th Ave. Drive-In on Oct 13, 2018 at 10:02 am

This was at 4700 17th Avenue SW. It opened on July 26th, 1954 and closed in 1979. Grand opening ad and aerial in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Chinook Drive-In on Oct 12, 2018 at 4:17 pm

also uploaded an aerial photo from 1951. Appears to have a “kiddie” railroad.

rivest266 commented about Chinook Drive-In on Oct 12, 2018 at 4:15 pm

Correction: This opened on May 12th, 1949 and closed in 1958. The Chinook theatre, as well as the Paramount / Scotiabank cinemas, were built on the site.

Chinook Drive-In opening Wed, May 11, 1949 – 18 · Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Plaza Theatre on Oct 12, 2018 at 3:55 pm

This opened on January 10th, 1935 Grand opening ad in the photo section. Plaza theatre opening Wed, Jan 9, 1935 – 14 · Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Kinema Theatre on Oct 12, 2018 at 3:51 pm

This opened on November 16th, 1933 as Kinema. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Oct 12, 2018 at 2:27 pm

This was renamed Strand on March 1st, 1924 as the Allen chain goes bankrupt due to heavy losses at the Allen theatre in Cleveland, Ohio.

rivest266 commented about Palace Theatre on Oct 12, 2018 at 2:19 pm

This opened on October 25th, 1921. Grand opening ad: Allen’s Palace opening Mon, Oct 24, 1921 – 12 · Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Oct 12, 2018 at 2:06 pm

This opened on May 7th, 1921 Grand opening ad: Capitol theatre opening Sat, May 7, 1921 – 12 · Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Oct 11, 2018 at 4:15 pm

This opened as The Allen on November 15th, 1913. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Hitchin' Post Theatre on Oct 11, 2018 at 3:00 pm

This opened as Empress on March 4th, 1911. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Hitchin' Post Theatre on Oct 11, 2018 at 3:00 pm

Here is the article from ScreenClassic Hitchin' Post Theatre opening Sat, Dec 24, 1949 – 24 · Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

clicking on it zooms it in.

rivest266 commented about Hoyts Cinema Centre on Oct 11, 2018 at 5:31 am

Grand opening ads Hoyts cinema centre opening Thu, Jun 5, 1969 – Page 17 · The Age (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Mega-Plex Marché Central 18 on Oct 10, 2018 at 4:47 pm

Also uploaded the English-language ads.

rivest266 commented about StarCité Montréal on Oct 10, 2018 at 4:41 pm

English-language ads uploaded.

rivest266 commented about M TELUS on Oct 10, 2018 at 4:33 pm

September 9th, 1921

rivest266 commented about Cinéma du Musée on Oct 10, 2018 at 4:28 pm

Grand opening ad (Bixi rack ad), as well as pictures, uploaded.

rivest266 commented about Centre-Ville on Oct 10, 2018 at 4:05 pm

Opening article: Cineplex Montreal Thu, Sep 17, 1981 – 51 · The Gazette (Montreal, Quebec, Quebec, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Center Theatre 4 on Oct 6, 2018 at 4:58 pm

October 24 and 29th, 1971 grand opening ads uploaded.

rivest266 commented about Village Plaza 5 on Oct 6, 2018 at 4:34 pm

Grand opening ad uploaded in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Uptown Theatre on Oct 6, 2018 at 2:51 pm

and closed in 1965.

rivest266 commented about Forest Drive-In on Oct 6, 2018 at 2:50 pm

This opened on August 20th, 1967. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Center Theatre 4 on Oct 6, 2018 at 2:45 pm

BTW: did anyone opened that time capsule? I uploaded the grand opening ad.