The ads for MEDITERRANEAN HOLIDAY at the Continental do not mention Cinerama. It might have been a 35mm print or they just didn’t want to pay royalties to Cinerama.
The best website on the history of Widescreen films is Martin Hart’s Widescreen Museum (www.widescreenmuseum.com) It has information on every widescreen system. If you go there, say “Hi” to the Usherettes for me!
OKLAHOMA was a Todd-AO film produced by Michael Todd. His goal was to create a Cinerama type image with only one projector at a time. OKLAHOMA was the first TODD-AO feature. CINERAMA at that time used 3 projectors (and a separate sound unit). CINERAMA theatres could not show TODD-AO and TODD-AO theatres could not show CINERAMA films at that time.
Since you seem to be an expert, I have another question for you. Were there ever Cinerama Domes in Oklahoma? I found a photo at an estate sale that appears to be three Cinerama Domes, and the movie on one of them in Gone With the Wind. The photo was taken in September 1968, and on the back, it says, “Oklahoma.” So, I’m guessing that the photographer either saw the movie “Oklahoma” at the Cinerama in Sacremento or there were some domes here in OK. Any ideas? Here’s a link to the photo: http://flickr.com/photos/25726169@N03/3296008586/
Lynne, Mike’s list includes 3-strip and 70mm films released with the CINERAMA logo included on the film and in advertising. GONE WITH THE WIND was an MGM release, and the CINERAMA logo was never a part of that release. I realize that this is a very fine distinction, but it is an important one. There actually was almost no difference echnically between the later CINERAMA films and other 70mm Roadshow releases.
Boston and Philadelphia, among others, are on my radar. My research on those markets, however, is incomplete. Patience… I prefer to post completed lists rather than a partial list or work in progress.
I’ll keep the series going as long as there remains Cinema Treasures reader support and the site owners and moderators allow it.
The ads for MEDITERRANEAN HOLIDAY at the Continental do not mention Cinerama. It might have been a 35mm print or they just didn’t want to pay royalties to Cinerama.
Part 1: New York City
Part 2: Chicago
Part 3: San Francisco
Part 4: Houston
Part 5: Washington, DC
Part 6: Los Angeles
Part 7: Atlanta
Part 8: San Diego
Part 9: Dallas
Part 10: Oklahoma City
Part 11: Syracuse
Part 12: Toronto
Part 13: Columbus
Part 14: Montreal
Part 15: Northern New Jersey
Part 16: Charlotte
Part 17: Vancouver
Part 18: Salt Lake City
Part 19: Boston
Part 20: Philadelphia
Part 21: Fresno
Part 22: Detroit
Part 23: Minneapolis
Part 24: Albuquerque
Part 25: El Paso
Part 26: Des Moines
Part 27: Miami
Part 28: Orange County
Part 29: Pittsburgh
Part 30: Baltimore
Part 31: Long Island
Will do! Thanks for the information.
The best website on the history of Widescreen films is Martin Hart’s Widescreen Museum (www.widescreenmuseum.com) It has information on every widescreen system. If you go there, say “Hi” to the Usherettes for me!
Darn it! I was hoping that you could solve the mystery for me — guess not!
OKLAHOMA was a Todd-AO film produced by Michael Todd. His goal was to create a Cinerama type image with only one projector at a time. OKLAHOMA was the first TODD-AO feature. CINERAMA at that time used 3 projectors (and a separate sound unit). CINERAMA theatres could not show TODD-AO and TODD-AO theatres could not show CINERAMA films at that time.
Was the movie, “Oklahoma” one of the Cinerama features?
I’m not aware of Century building any domes in Oklahoma.
London UK any chance? Please!
Thanks for the clarification!
Since you seem to be an expert, I have another question for you. Were there ever Cinerama Domes in Oklahoma? I found a photo at an estate sale that appears to be three Cinerama Domes, and the movie on one of them in Gone With the Wind. The photo was taken in September 1968, and on the back, it says, “Oklahoma.” So, I’m guessing that the photographer either saw the movie “Oklahoma” at the Cinerama in Sacremento or there were some domes here in OK. Any ideas? Here’s a link to the photo: http://flickr.com/photos/25726169@N03/3296008586/
Lynne, Mike’s list includes 3-strip and 70mm films released with the CINERAMA logo included on the film and in advertising. GONE WITH THE WIND was an MGM release, and the CINERAMA logo was never a part of that release. I realize that this is a very fine distinction, but it is an important one. There actually was almost no difference echnically between the later CINERAMA films and other 70mm Roadshow releases.
Gone With the Wind was also shown in Cinerama at the Cooper in 1967.
Okay. Thanks, Michael. I’ll be watching and waiting.
Boston and Philadelphia, among others, are on my radar. My research on those markets, however, is incomplete. Patience… I prefer to post completed lists rather than a partial list or work in progress.
I’ll keep the series going as long as there remains Cinema Treasures reader support and the site owners and moderators allow it.
Good question, Ron.
Yes and what about Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Baltimore, Detroit…this could go on and on…love it. Look forward to it every week!
Will you get to Boston eventually?