Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Princess Theatre on Sep 12, 2018 at 2:52 pm

Reopened as Klondike on December 24th, 1971. ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Studio 82 Cinema on Sep 12, 2018 at 2:32 pm

This opened as the Palace theatre on April 18th, 1952 and became the Studio theatre on December 31st, 1964. Later on, it was with Canadian theatres and Canadian Odeon theatres. Adult movies from the 1970’s until it closed in 1984. Grand opening ads posted in the photo section. Palace theatre opening Fri, Apr 18, 1952 – 10 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Principal Plaza Cinemas on Sep 12, 2018 at 1:43 pm

This opened on March 5th, 1982. The grand opening ad below.

Cineplex Principal Plaza Parkade opening Thu, Mar 4, 1982 – 35 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Westmount Centre Cinemas on Sep 11, 2018 at 2:25 pm

August 12th, 1965 Reopening as Westmount Westmount theatre opening Thu, Aug 12, 1965 – 17 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Westmount Centre Cinemas on Sep 11, 2018 at 2:17 pm

There were three separate cinema complexes in the mall

The Sahara / Westmount A-B (Famous Players) 1956-1987
The Famous Players Westmount 4 1984-2011
The Canadian Odeon – Cineplex Odeon Westmount 4 1985*-2000

rivest266 commented about Westmount Centre Cinemas on Sep 11, 2018 at 2:14 pm

Westmount cinema B opened on March 17th, 1972. Westmount Cinema B opening Fri, Mar 17, 1972 – 76 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Princess Theatre on Sep 11, 2018 at 2:00 pm

Reopened on February 10th, 1978. Princess theatre reopening Fri, Feb 10, 1978 – 41 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Jasper Cinema Centre on Sep 11, 2018 at 1:33 pm

This became the Jasper cinema centre red and blue on August 23rd, 1974. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Plaza Theatre on Sep 10, 2018 at 6:49 pm

grand opening ad Plaza cinemas opening Wed, Oct 28, 1970 – 40 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Plaza Theatre on Sep 10, 2018 at 6:46 pm

This opened on October 28th, 1970. grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Meadowlark Cinema on Sep 9, 2018 at 4:59 pm

This opened on December 25th, 1969. Grand opening ad:

Meadowlark Cinerama opening Tue, Dec 23, 1969 – 9 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Capilano Cinema on Sep 9, 2018 at 4:56 pm

This opened on May 7th, 1969. Grand opening ad below: Capilano cinema opening Wed, May 7, 1969 – 42 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Westmount Centre Cinemas on Sep 9, 2018 at 4:38 pm

This opened on January 13th, 1956 ad: Sahara theatre and restaurant opening Fri, Jan 13, 1956 – 11 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Golden West Drive-In on Sep 9, 2018 at 4:27 pm

This opened on July 21st, 1954 ad: Golden West Drive-In Tue, Jul 20, 1954 – 17 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Odeon Edmonton on Sep 9, 2018 at 4:03 pm

This opened on July 1st, 1954 ad: Odeon Edmonton opening Wed, Jun 30, 1954 – 12 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Jasper Cinema Centre on Sep 9, 2018 at 3:47 pm

Grand opening ad: Jasper theatre opening Tue, Dec 1, 1953 – 9 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Paramount Theatre on Sep 9, 2018 at 3:38 pm

This opened on July 4th, 1952. Grand opening ad: Paramount theatre opening Thu, Jul 3, 1952 – 9 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Varscona Theatre on Sep 9, 2018 at 3:05 pm

Grand opening ad: Varscona theatre opening Sat, Jul 6, 1940 – 7 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Sep 9, 2018 at 12:38 pm

This opened on October 13th, 1938

Roxy theatre opening Wed, Oct 12, 1938 – 5 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Sep 9, 2018 at 12:24 pm

Another Strand theatre opened on July 14th, 1919 and closed in 1921.

rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Sep 9, 2018 at 12:23 pm

Reopened as Strand on September 4th, 1931 Strand theatre opening Fri, Sep 4, 1931 – 20 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Sep 9, 2018 at 12:10 pm

Reopened as Capitol on October 29th, 1923. ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Sep 9, 2018 at 12:09 pm

Last day at the Capitol Capitol last day Sat, Nov 4, 1972 – 15 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Rialto Theatre on Sep 9, 2018 at 11:51 am

This opened as the New Bijou on October 22nd, 1910 and renamed Hippodrome on October 1st, 1917 and closed in 1918. Reopened on April 30th, 1921 as Rialto. more to come.

rivest266 commented about Princess Theatre on Sep 9, 2018 at 11:03 am

This opened on March 8th, 1915.

Princess theatre opening Sat, Mar 6, 1915 – 15 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com