Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Hillsboro Cinema on Aug 27, 2017 at 9:14 am

Renamed Hillboro on January 23rd, 1974.

rivest266 commented about Cinema 9 on Aug 27, 2017 at 9:06 am

This opened on July 25th, 1973. Grand opening ad in the photo section. It opened with “Live and Let Die”

rivest266 commented about Brunswick Square Cinema 1 & 2 on Aug 27, 2017 at 8:52 am

This opened on May 25th, 1973. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Aug 27, 2017 at 8:01 am

This reopened as Strand after closing in 1969 on July 8th, 1970.

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Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Iselin Theatre on Aug 26, 2017 at 3:38 pm

This opened on December 3rd, 1968. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about RKO International 70 on Aug 26, 2017 at 2:51 pm

This opened as Albany on September 26th, 1936 and reopened as the International 70 on August 5th, 1964. Both grand opening ads in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Madison Twin Cinema on Aug 26, 2017 at 2:34 pm

This and the Turnpike Indoor theatres opened on November 20th, 1963. Double grand opening ad below:

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rivest266 commented about Menlo Park Twin Cinema on Aug 26, 2017 at 2:24 pm

Better quality version of the grand opening ad can be seen below:

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rivest266 commented about Brunswick Rt. 1 Drive-In on Aug 26, 2017 at 1:29 pm

This opened on May 19th, 1949. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about RKO Reade's Theatre on Aug 26, 2017 at 11:17 am

This reopened as the RKO Reade’s theatre on August 18th, 1944.

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rivest266 commented about Colony Theatre on Aug 26, 2017 at 11:02 am

This opened on November 22nd, 1939. Article below:

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rivest266 commented about Europa Theater on Aug 26, 2017 at 10:01 am

The Europa theatre reopened on November 10th, 1938.

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rivest266 commented about Brook Arts Center on Aug 24, 2017 at 2:53 pm

This opened on January 19th, 1927. Article below:

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rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Aug 24, 2017 at 2:40 pm

This opened on January 20th, 1928. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Aug 24, 2017 at 2:26 pm

Also added the December 25th, 1921 grand opening ad.

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Aug 24, 2017 at 2:12 pm

State Theatre announcement:

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rivest266 commented about RKO Rivoli Theatre on Aug 24, 2017 at 2:07 pm

This opened on September 1st, 1921. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Opera House on Aug 24, 2017 at 1:56 pm

Reopened October 13th, 1938

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rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Aug 24, 2017 at 1:31 pm

This opened on July 31st, 1916 according to this newspaper article below.

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rivest266 commented about 5th Avenue Cinema on Aug 22, 2017 at 4:08 pm

This was with the France-Film circuit, which was based in Montreal, QC in the 1930’s.

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They also built Cinemas de Paris cinemas in Montreal, Quebec, Sherbrooke, Trois Rivieres. As of the time of this writings they own the St. Denis in Montreal.

rivest266 commented about Snowdon Theatre on Aug 18, 2017 at 3:42 pm

French language grand opening ad in the photo section. It opened on February 27th, 1937.

rivest266 commented about Cinema Beaubien on Aug 18, 2017 at 3:39 pm

CORRECTION: Ouvert le 3 décembre 1937 par France-Film. Grand ouverture dans la section photo.
CORRECTION: This opened on December 3rd, 1937 by France-Film. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Cinemas Guzzo Terrebonne 14 on Aug 18, 2017 at 2:37 pm

Bombed on April 18th, 1996 http://collections.banq.qc.ca/jrn03/dn0261/src/1996/04/23/01/336517_1996-04-23-01.pdf#page=3

Article in the photo section

rivest266 commented about Cinema Elysee on Aug 17, 2017 at 2:27 pm

Correction. Cela a rouvert comme Nouvel Elysée le 8 septembre 1992 et a été fermé à nouveau en 1995. Opéré par Cineplex Odeon.
Correction. This reopened as Nouvel Elysee on September 8th, 1992 and closed down again in 1995. Operated by Cineplex Odeon.

rivest266 commented about Super 87 Drive-In on Aug 15, 2017 at 8:20 am

8 août 1974 annonce le journal de Montréal La Presse en français