Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Joy's Panorama 6 on Aug 12, 2011 at 9:00 pm

This was converted to four screens in 1970 and six in 1985. An 1987 ad gives the 3929 or (3939)Airline address.

rivest266 commented about Plaza Cinema 5 on Aug 12, 2011 at 6:10 pm

This opened on October 18th, 1974. The grand opening ad has been posted here.

rivest266 commented about State Palace Theatre on Aug 12, 2011 at 6:02 pm

This reopened with 3 screens on March 5th, 1976. The ad is in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Chalmette Cinema on Aug 12, 2011 at 5:35 pm

This opened on November 1st, 1974 as a twin. I posted the grand opening here.

rivest266 commented about Saenger Theatre on Aug 12, 2011 at 3:11 pm

Saenger grand opening ad from July 23rd, 1964 has been uploaded to the photo page.

rivest266 commented about Robert E. Lee Theatre on Aug 12, 2011 at 3:08 pm

This opened on October 20th, 1965, teaser ad has been uploaded.

rivest266 commented about Joy's Panorama 6 on Aug 12, 2011 at 3:06 pm

This opened on August 17th,1967. Ad with picture uploaded here.

rivest266 commented about Oakwood Cinema IV on Aug 12, 2011 at 3:03 pm

This opened on August 4th, 1967 along with the Lakeside Cinema. The grand opening ad has been posted here.

rivest266 commented about Cine Royale Theatre on Aug 12, 2011 at 3:00 pm

This opened on April 18th, 1968. The grand opening ad has been uploaded in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Skyvue Drive-In on Aug 12, 2011 at 12:47 am

This opened on March 9th, 1951. Ad is up on the photo page.

rivest266 commented about Joy's Panorama 6 on Aug 12, 2011 at 12:40 am

Be careful, There was an Panorama theatre that opened downtown on August 14th, 1953

rivest266 commented about Tiger Theatre on Aug 11, 2011 at 9:36 pm

The November 3rd, 1950 grand opening ad has been uploaded in this theatre’s web page.

rivest266 commented about St. Bernard Drive-In on Aug 11, 2011 at 7:16 pm

This opened on July 1st, 1949. The grand opening ad is in the photo section

rivest266 commented about Pitt Theatre on Aug 11, 2011 at 7:08 pm

March 23rd 1949 has been uploaded in the photo section of this theatre’s page.

rivest266 commented about Gallo Theatre on Aug 11, 2011 at 5:24 pm

June 8th, 1946 grand opening ad had been uploaded to this page.

rivest266 commented about Delta Theatre on Aug 11, 2011 at 5:10 pm

January 25th, 1946 ad has now uploaded to this page. It was a theatre for whites and blacks.

rivest266 commented about Fox Theatre on Aug 11, 2011 at 4:59 pm

June 19th, 1945 grand opening ad has been uploaded in the photo section with a picture.

rivest266 commented about Joy Theater on Aug 11, 2011 at 4:30 pm

I uploaded this theatre’s grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Circle Theater on Aug 11, 2011 at 1:53 am

This opened on September 27th, 1939. An grand opening ad has been uploaded in this theater’s photo page.

rivest266 commented about Nola Theatre on Aug 11, 2011 at 1:49 am

This opened on September 24th, 1941. The grand opening ad is in this theatre’s photo page.

rivest266 commented about Lakeview Theatre on Aug 11, 2011 at 1:45 am

The grand opening ad from January 28th, 1942 is in this theatre’s photo section

rivest266 commented about Happyland Theater on Aug 11, 2011 at 1:42 am

United opened their Happyland On March 24th, 1940

rivest266 commented about Globe Theatre on Aug 10, 2011 at 8:44 pm

Grand opening ad from December 24th, 1916 has been uploaded in the photo department of this page.

rivest266 commented about Del Mar Drive-In on Aug 9, 2011 at 8:10 pm

1964 area of the drive-in http://www.historicaerials.com/aerials.php?scale=2.13663147195033E-05&lat=32.9850046147581&lon=-117.267420653095&year=1964

There was no drive shown on the photo, are you of its location?

rivest266 commented about Lemon Bowl Cinema-Dine on Aug 9, 2011 at 4:50 pm

Correction, the link povided by CSWalczak states that it closed in 1953.