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rivest266 commented about Savoy Theatre on Dec 4, 2023 at 6:14 pm

The Savoy theatre opened on November 12th, 1906. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Skyway Drive-In on Dec 4, 2023 at 5:47 pm

Opened on October 8th, 1982 by Canadian Odeon Theatres. Grand opening ad posted Can-View Drive-In openingCan-View Drive-In opening 08 Oct 1982, Fri Niagara Falls Review (Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Niagara Adventure Theater on Dec 4, 2023 at 5:31 pm

Opened on May 17th, 1979 with “To Fly”. Grand opening ad:

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rivest266 commented about Cineplex Odeon Niagara Square Cinemas on Dec 4, 2023 at 5:27 pm

3-plex opened on August 19th, 1977, by Canadian Odeon theatres.

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rivest266 commented about Seneca Queen Theatre on Dec 4, 2023 at 5:12 pm

Opened on September 20th, 1940 by Famous Players, taken over by Canadian Theatres on May 26th, 1972 and reopened as a twin cinema on October 7th, 1976.

Seneca Theatre openingSeneca Theatre opening 20 Sep 1940, Fri Niagara Falls Review (Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Dec 4, 2023 at 3:55 pm

Renamed Capitol on August 24th, 1929 as it became part of Famous Players. It was reopened by Odeon theatres on August 29th, 1941. Both grand opening ads posted.

Rossmond McCullough, managerRossmond McCullough, manager 20 Aug 1942, Thu Niagara Falls Review (Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Cataract Theatre on Dec 4, 2023 at 3:22 pm

1938 grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Dec 4, 2023 at 2:27 pm

Opened on August 26th, 1922. Ad from across the border Strand theatre openingStrand theatre opening 25 Aug 1922, Fri Niagara Falls Review (Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Majestic Theatre on Dec 3, 2023 at 1:23 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Casino Theatre on Dec 1, 2023 at 11:39 am

Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Queen Theatre on Dec 1, 2023 at 11:37 am

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Regal Theatre on Dec 1, 2023 at 11:36 am

Photo uploaded.

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rivest266 commented about Avalon Mall Cinemas on Nov 30, 2023 at 2:29 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Cineplex Cinemas Mount Pearl on Nov 28, 2023 at 7:07 pm

opened June 26th, 1981 as the Topsail Cinemas by Atlantic Theatres, an affiliate of Famous Players. Photos and grand opening ad reposted.

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rivest266 commented about Scotiabank Theatre St. John's on Nov 28, 2023 at 6:39 pm

Opened December 17th, 1999 replacing the older cinema elsewhere in the mall (will create new entry.)

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rivest266 commented about Star Theatre on Nov 28, 2023 at 6:38 pm

1922 grand reopening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Paramount Theatre on Nov 28, 2023 at 6:32 pm

Grand opening ad posted. It was the first Famous Players theatre to be called Paramount.

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rivest266 commented about Nickel Photoplays Theatre on Nov 28, 2023 at 6:30 pm

Opened July 1st, 1907 and placed its last ads in 1954.

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rivest266 commented about Cornwall Theatre on Nov 28, 2023 at 6:30 pm

The Cornwall theatre opened on October 8th, 1948 and closed in 1957. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Nov 28, 2023 at 6:28 pm

Opened on January 14th, 1935. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about AMC Classic Johnston 16 on Nov 28, 2023 at 2:13 pm

This opened as the Carmike Wynnsong 16 on May 20th, 1998. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Cineplex Cinemas Millbrook on Nov 27, 2023 at 7:02 pm

The Famous Players Millbrook Cinema opened on December 4th, 1969 with “the Lion in Winter”. Grand opened ad posted