Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Jonesborough Repertory Theatre on Sep 21, 2019 at 10:49 pm

This opened on August 30th, 1945. Here is the zoomable grand opening ad:

Jackson theatre opening Thu, Aug 30, 1945 – 8 · () · Newspapers.com

Grand opening ad posted as well.

rivest266 commented about Twin City Drive-In on Sep 21, 2019 at 10:38 pm

This opened on September 26th, 1949. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Fox Theatre on Sep 21, 2019 at 9:54 pm

Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Sevier Theatre on Sep 21, 2019 at 7:54 pm

This opened on February 22nd, 1937. Grand opening ad with picture posted.

Sevier theatre opening Sun, Feb 21, 1937 – 10 · Johnson City Chronicle (Johnson City, Tennessee) · Newspapers.com

click to zoom in

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Sep 21, 2019 at 7:40 pm

This opened on March 6th, 1936. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Hilan Theatre on Sep 21, 2019 at 7:34 pm

Grand opening ad (click to enlarge)

Hilan theatre opening Wed, Apr 15, 1936 – 8 · Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Capri Theatre on Sep 21, 2019 at 7:13 pm

Closed as Capitol in 1928.

rivest266 commented about Capri Theatre on Sep 21, 2019 at 7:07 pm

Became the Capitol theatre on September 4th, 1925

Capitol theatre opening Sun, Aug 30, 1925 – 8 · Johnson City Chronicle (Johnson City, Tennessee) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Criterion Theatre on Sep 21, 2019 at 7:01 pm

Grand opening ad posted as well.

rivest266 commented about Criterion Theatre on Sep 21, 2019 at 6:59 pm

This opened as the Edisonia theatre in 1915 and became the Criterion theatre on May 3rd, 1926.

Criterion theatre opened Thu, Apr 29, 1926 – 9 · Johnson City Chronicle (Johnson City, Tennessee) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Sep 21, 2019 at 6:47 pm

This opened on April 1st, 1925. Grand opening ad posted.

Nu-Strand theatre opening Sun, Mar 29, 1925 – 9 · Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Gem Theatre on Sep 21, 2019 at 6:35 pm

This reopened as the Gem theatre on November 8th, 1924. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Rialto Theatre on Sep 21, 2019 at 6:28 pm

This opened on May 26th, 1921. Grand opening ad posted Rialto Theatre opening Thu, May 26, 1921 – 6 · Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Hologram USA Hollywood Theater on Sep 20, 2019 at 12:08 am

This opened on May 2nd, 1940. Grand opening ad posted.

article: News View theatre opening Fri, May 3, 1940 – 20 · The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Movie Parade Revival Theater on Sep 20, 2019 at 12:02 am

A Movie Parade theatre opened at 1737 N. Highland (near the Chinese theatre) on January 2nd, 1941. Silent movies were shown.

rivest266 commented about Studs at the Pussycat Theatre on Sep 19, 2019 at 11:52 pm

Opened as Monica on March 15th, 1940. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about El Sereno Theatre on Sep 19, 2019 at 11:36 pm

This opened on November 20th, 1940. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cinema Theatre on Sep 19, 2019 at 10:58 pm

This opened with Ballerina (1937-France) on May 10th, 1939. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cinema Theatre on Sep 19, 2019 at 10:50 pm

Nice find, Adsausage

Le cinéma québécois au cinéma à Hollywood Wed, Aug 31, 1966 – 76 · The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Campus Theatre on Sep 19, 2019 at 10:38 pm

This opened on November 22nd, 1939. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Center Theatre on Sep 18, 2019 at 10:35 pm

This opened (or reopened) on May 31st, 1939 as an $85,000 Ultra Modern CENTER Theatre. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Tumbleweed Theatre on Sep 17, 2019 at 12:49 am

1st LA Times Ad: July 23rd, 1939. Could have been opened before.

rivest266 commented about San Carlos Theatre on Sep 17, 2019 at 12:38 am

Reopened (or started to place ads in the LA Times) on December 19th, 1939 as the New Lincoln theatre.

rivest266 commented about Del Mar Theatre on Sep 17, 2019 at 12:24 am

This opened on April 8th, 1939. Small grand opening ad posted. Opened with “Blondie”.

rivest266 commented about Congress Theatre on Sep 17, 2019 at 12:19 am

This opened on May 25th, 1939 with Hollywood stars in person with “Flirting with Fate” and “Gunga Din”