I’ve found your Cinerama blod extremely useful in my research of old theaters and what they played. I would hope that you would add Cleveland, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, New Orleans, San Antonio, Portland (OR), Providence, and Buffalo. I have some of the theaters and opening dates for these, as well as some information on Cinerama films that didn’t play in Cinerama in these markets. Most of my research is from 1958-1975, so it doesn’t include the Cinerama openings of the early 50s for these cities.
Before DISNEY got there I didn’t this town had anything,but it had CINERAMA,something the IMPERIAL wanted in Augusta,but according to an old projectionist the fire department wouldn’t approve,Two exit doors would have to be moved or covered,by the screen. So Orlando had CINERAMA,before Disney.
I can understand CapnRob comment, he has a point. But Bob Jensen, an exclamation point is showmanship? Come'on! It’s their writing style. Showmanship is about presenting shows, spectacles, not about writing.
Have a little enthusiasm AGR! Do you understand what a pain it is to gather such obscure information? I would be excited as well. Thumbs up to Nick and Mike!
Why the line “And now…Part 48: Cinerama Presentations in Orlando, Florida!” and all lines announcing Cinerama in a particular city end with an exclamation point as if announcing the second coming? Just end it with a colon. And now…Part 48: Cinerama Presentations in Orlando, Florida:
One has to feel sorry for the good folks of Orlando; although undoubtedly some of them saw Cinerama features in other cities, the uninitiated there only got the 70mm version and, with the exception of “2001” and possibly “Khartoum,” got only a few of the weakest of the films in that format. I am sure a lot of people left the Beacham shaking their heads muttering something like, “What’s the big deal with this Cinerama thing?”
I’ve found your Cinerama blod extremely useful in my research of old theaters and what they played. I would hope that you would add Cleveland, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, New Orleans, San Antonio, Portland (OR), Providence, and Buffalo. I have some of the theaters and opening dates for these, as well as some information on Cinerama films that didn’t play in Cinerama in these markets. Most of my research is from 1958-1975, so it doesn’t include the Cinerama openings of the early 50s for these cities.
Before DISNEY got there I didn’t this town had anything,but it had CINERAMA,something the IMPERIAL wanted in Augusta,but according to an old projectionist the fire department wouldn’t approve,Two exit doors would have to be moved or covered,by the screen. So Orlando had CINERAMA,before Disney.
Agreed; you can’t have Cinerama with out the ! Take it from someone who had the priveledge to work it!
Good point, CWalczak. You made me change my mind.
When I read the line referred to above, I hear an echo of Lowell Thomas saying, “Ladies and gentlemen: This is Cinerama!”
I can understand CapnRob comment, he has a point. But Bob Jensen, an exclamation point is showmanship? Come'on! It’s their writing style. Showmanship is about presenting shows, spectacles, not about writing.
AGR, That’s SHOWMANSHIP!
Cool stuff!
Remember that pre-Disney World Orlando was a pretty slow town.
Have a little enthusiasm AGR! Do you understand what a pain it is to gather such obscure information? I would be excited as well. Thumbs up to Nick and Mike!
Hurray, Remembering Cinerama is back! Missed it. Still looking forward to seeing Cleveland and Cincinnati.
Why the line “And now…Part 48: Cinerama Presentations in Orlando, Florida!” and all lines announcing Cinerama in a particular city end with an exclamation point as if announcing the second coming? Just end it with a colon. And now…Part 48: Cinerama Presentations in Orlando, Florida:
One has to feel sorry for the good folks of Orlando; although undoubtedly some of them saw Cinerama features in other cities, the uninitiated there only got the 70mm version and, with the exception of “2001” and possibly “Khartoum,” got only a few of the weakest of the films in that format. I am sure a lot of people left the Beacham shaking their heads muttering something like, “What’s the big deal with this Cinerama thing?”