Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Laurel Theatre on May 4, 2026 at 5:41 pm

Grand opening ad:

Laurel theatre opening Aug 23, 1950 The News of Cumberland County (Bridgeton, New Jersey) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Criterion Theater on May 4, 2026 at 5:38 pm

1901 grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Arcadian Cinema on May 3, 2026 at 11:33 pm

Article of interest

Cinemas everywhere May 4, 2024 Telegraph and Argus (Bradford, West Yorkshire, England) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Star Theatre on May 2, 2026 at 4:11 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about CineStarz DeLuxe Lacordaire on May 2, 2026 at 1:43 pm

This reopened on May 1st, 2026 as CinéStarz Deluxe Lacordaire. https://www.cinestarz.ca/movie-theater/lacordaire/movies?d=5-1-2026. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Village Theatre on Apr 29, 2026 at 6:25 pm

The Village theatre opened on October 1st, 1969, split into 2 screens on July 31st, 1981, taken over by Kerasotes theatres in 1984 and closed on September 15th, 1994 as a discount cinema. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about AMC Showplace Bloomington 12 on Apr 29, 2026 at 6:10 pm

The ShowPlace West 12 opened on April 28th, 2000. Grand opening ad (AI colorized and original) posted.

rivest266 commented about Towne Cinema on Apr 29, 2026 at 1:50 pm

and more union trouble

Towne Cinema Theatres labor trouble Apr 13, 1980 The Herald-Times (Bloomington, Indiana) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Towne Cinema on Apr 29, 2026 at 1:49 pm

Union trouble:

Towne Cinema union trouble Mar 11, 1979 The Herald-Times (Bloomington, Indiana) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Y&W Drive-In on Apr 29, 2026 at 1:49 pm

grand opening ad: (posted)

Y & W Drive-In opening
Article from Jun 4, 1970 The Herald-Times (Bloomington, Indiana)

rivest266 commented about Von Lee Cinema on Apr 29, 2026 at 1:45 pm

Cinema 2 opened on June 22nd, 1979 and the 3rd screen on September 3rd, 1983. 1983 ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Princess Theatre on Apr 29, 2026 at 1:30 pm

Closing announcement ad posted from August 14th, 1981, there were some construction work done, but the money ran out.

rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Apr 29, 2026 at 1:28 pm

Last showtimes for this theatre were on March 31st, 1956.

rivest266 commented about Towne Cinema on Apr 29, 2026 at 1:24 pm

Reopened as Towne on November 19th, 1966

rivest266 commented about Cinema West Drive-In on Apr 29, 2026 at 1:09 pm

This reopened as Cinema West on June 21st, 1967. Teaser ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cascade Drive-In on Apr 28, 2026 at 8:28 pm

This reopened as the Cascades Drive-In on March 28th, 1953.

Cascades Drive-In reopening
Article from Mar 28, 1953 The Herald-Times (Bloomington, Indiana)

rivest266 commented about Plymouth Cinema on Apr 26, 2026 at 12:40 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Opera House on Apr 26, 2026 at 12:18 am

Postcard (AI enhanced and regular scan) posted.

rivest266 commented about Jerry Lewis Cinema on Apr 23, 2026 at 3:49 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Exton Twin on Apr 23, 2026 at 3:02 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Eric Lincoln Plaza Twin on Apr 22, 2026 at 1:19 pm

1976 grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about AMC Barn 5 on Apr 22, 2026 at 12:53 pm

The 2nd screen called “Loft” opened on February 19th, 1969. the other screen was called “Paddock”. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Flagship Premium Pottstown on Apr 21, 2026 at 1:08 pm

This was taken over by Carmike, Not Cinemark. Newspaper archives are missing the early part of 1988 and late 1987. Must assume that it opened in May 1988 or end of 1987.

rivest266 commented about Hiway Drive-In on Apr 21, 2026 at 12:35 pm

Last season: 1988.

rivest266 commented about Towne Theatre on Apr 21, 2026 at 11:52 am

New screen:

New Velon screen by Firestone
Article from Sep 29, 1951 The Mercury (Pottstown, Pennsylvania)