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rivest266 commented about Showcase Cinema I & II on Oct 30, 2019 at 4:45 pm

The Showcase Cinema opened with “The Odd Couple” and “Rosemary’s Baby” on April 16th, 1969. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Fonda Theatre on Oct 29, 2019 at 4:50 pm

The Pix held a reopening on November 19th, 1969 with a street parade from the Cinerama Dome with 200 skydivers diving from a plane at 5500 feet up. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Hologram USA Hollywood Theater on Oct 29, 2019 at 4:42 pm

Held a reopening on December 16th, 1969. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Tiki Theatre on Oct 29, 2019 at 4:34 pm

This opened as the Mini theatre on November 5th, 1969 with “Studio F”. Grand opening ad posted

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rivest266 commented about El Capitan Theatre on Oct 29, 2019 at 4:25 pm

This became the Loew’s in Hollywood on April 11th, 1968. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Fox Theatre on Oct 29, 2019 at 4:03 pm

This reopened as the 2nd Fox theatre in Hollywood on December 18th, 1968 and closed in 1995. The First Fox theatre (AKA: Music Box) opened on May 25th, 1954-1959 (Listed elsewhere on this website). Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Mayan Theatre on Oct 28, 2019 at 7:00 pm

This reopened as a 3-screen adult cinema complex with the world’s biggest adult bookstore on March 14th, 1969. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Viewing Room on Oct 28, 2019 at 6:34 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Astro Theatre on Oct 28, 2019 at 6:29 pm

This reopened as the Astro theatre on October 8th, 1969 with a triple bill adult program. Spanish movies by the end of 1969. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Thousand Oaks Drive-in on Oct 27, 2019 at 6:09 pm

The Thousand Oaks Drive-In opened on August 2nd, 1967 with “The War Wagon” and “Young Warriors” and a stage show with movie stars in attendance, a battle of the bands, etc. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Paris Theatre on Oct 27, 2019 at 5:55 pm

The Paris Penthouse opened on July 19th, 1967. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Miracle Theatre on Oct 27, 2019 at 5:11 pm

This reopened as the Ciné on December 20th, 1967 with “The Bible” by Loew’s Theatres.

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rivest266 commented about Tujunga Theatre on Oct 27, 2019 at 4:50 pm

This reopened as the Hilltop theatre on July 13th, 1966 and closed in 1979.

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rivest266 commented about Granada Theatre on Oct 27, 2019 at 4:45 pm

Grand opening ad found. posted in photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Park Theatre on Oct 27, 2019 at 4:23 pm

kencmcintyre on December 12, 2009 at 8:15 pm article below:

Adult Cinemas in Los Angeles in 1968Adult Cinemas in Los Angeles in 1968 Sun, Feb 4, 1968 – 420 · The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Village Theater Orange on Oct 27, 2019 at 2:11 pm

First LA Times listings started on August 5th, 1966 as the Villa.

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rivest266 commented about Airport Theatre on Oct 27, 2019 at 1:44 pm

Slight correction. Opened on March 9th, 1966. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Cinematheque 16 Moviehouse on Oct 27, 2019 at 1:09 pm

The Cinematheque-16 opened on June 9th, 1966 with “Public Enemy” and “Little Caesar”. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Holiday Theatre on Oct 27, 2019 at 12:44 pm

This reopened as the Holiday theatre by Statewide Theatres on July 21st, 1966 with stars in person, bands and a parade. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Covina Twin Drive-In on Oct 26, 2019 at 5:35 pm

Two screens on May 23rd, 1965

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rivest266 commented about Studio 1 Theatre on Oct 26, 2019 at 5:09 pm

This became the Studio 1 theatre on November 10th, 1965. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Esquire Theatre on Oct 26, 2019 at 3:08 pm

Opened on April 1st, 1964. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about New Beverly Cinema on Oct 26, 2019 at 2:36 pm

Reopened as Europa with the Soviet film – “The Ballet of Othello” – “Отелло” on June 24th, 1964. May have been owned by Artkino during its Soviet film era. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Art Theatre on Oct 26, 2019 at 2:19 pm

The Art Movie opened on August 14th, 1964 with The Servant and The Millionairess. Grand opening ads posted. Art Movie theatre openingArt Movie theatre opening Thu, Aug 13, 1964 – Page 39 · Valley News (Van Nuys, California) · Newspapers.com