American International’s 1973 release “DILLINGER” (starring Warren Oates, Michelle Phillips, Richard Dreyfuss, Ben Johnson, and Cloris Leachman) shot several key scenes in Ardmore. When Dillinger pauses to rob a bank, just after escaping jail, the Theatroium Bldg. can clearly be recognized.
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A most interesting post!
On Roadside Oklahoma’s photo page, what appears to be balcony chairs are shown photo left, 12 down.
Judging from descriptive passages, I am guessing the ruined facade image to be that found photo right, 8 down. Is that right, Mr. Greenbird?
This Satallite Twin was never a member of Video Independent Theatres. In fact RKO-Video used every tactic in their dirty book of tricks to keep this (and the Stillwater Satellite 1&2) cinema from getting a building permit. But the brave little theatre opened anywat and was (foar a while) quite prosperous!
The Satallite Twin was not originally a member of Video Independent Theatres. In fact RKO-Video used every tactic in their dirty book of tricks to keep this (and the Norman Satellite) cinema from getting a building permit.
This linke goes directly to a modern photo and history of the Altus Drive-In.
Actually name was Westside Drive-In Theatre, http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/3
Recent photos from the web site Roadside Oklahoma reveal that the Oklahoma Theatre was installed inside a former bank structure. Seems the theatre did no better than the bank did, http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/471
This informative site has both vintage and modern shots of the first Boomer Theatre
First BOOMER THEATER 1942-1948, 784 Asp, Norma, OK. http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/466
And also views of the scecond Boomer Theatre built across the street from the first Boomer
Second BOOMER THEATER 1948-1981, 765 Asp, Norman, OK http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/467
This informative site has both vintage and modern shots of the first Boomer Theatre
First BOOMER THEATER 1942-1948, 784 Asp, Norma, OK. http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/466
And also views of the scecond Boomer Theatre built across the street from the first Boomer
Second BOOMER THEATER 1948-1981, 765 Asp, Norman, OK http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/467
Recent color photos of the shuttered Fox Cinema 4 can be seen on this web page.
I agree with Chuck’s 10-31-04 comment about this name listing. http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/462
On google maps, in the 500 block of W. 1st St. is a shut down cinema with a tiled roof and a Spanish motif. Wonder which theatre it was?
A shortcut to a clear vintage photo of the Del City Theatre can be seen on below link by typing in word “movie”,
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American International’s 1973 release “DILLINGER” (starring Warren Oates, Michelle Phillips, Richard Dreyfuss, Ben Johnson, and Cloris Leachman) shot several key scenes in Ardmore. When Dillinger pauses to rob a bank, just after escaping jail, the Theatroium Bldg. can clearly be recognized.
Click on the below site for movie trivia related to this subject;
View link
This link has a brief history on the former Joyce Drive-In,
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/167
Here are shortcuts to what must be shots of the remains of this theatre.
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Auditorium chair views.
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A most interesting post!
On Roadside Oklahoma’s photo page, what appears to be balcony chairs are shown photo left, 12 down.
Judging from descriptive passages, I am guessing the ruined facade image to be that found photo right, 8 down. Is that right, Mr. Greenbird?
This Satallite Twin was never a member of Video Independent Theatres. In fact RKO-Video used every tactic in their dirty book of tricks to keep this (and the Stillwater Satellite 1&2) cinema from getting a building permit. But the brave little theatre opened anywat and was (foar a while) quite prosperous!
The Satallite Twin was not originally a member of Video Independent Theatres. In fact RKO-Video used every tactic in their dirty book of tricks to keep this (and the Norman Satellite) cinema from getting a building permit.
This link leads directly to modern photos and a history of the old Pioneer Drive-In,
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/28
This link takes you directly to modern photos and a history of the old Skyview Drive-In,
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/10
This linke goes directly to a modern photo and history of the Altus Drive-In.
Actually name was Westside Drive-In Theatre,
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/3
This link will go directly to photos and a history of the Tower Drive-IN
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/2
Roadside Oklahoma has color photos and a history oultine of the Sapulpa Cinema 8,
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/627
Recent photos from the web site Roadside Oklahoma reveal that the Oklahoma Theatre was installed inside a former bank structure. Seems the theatre did no better than the bank did,
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/471
Max Theatre. Looks as if the theatre design was in “Old West” style,
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/480
This most informantive site has both vintage and modern photos of the old Varsity Theatre,
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/476
This informative web site has a history and recent photos of the old Sooner Theater,
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/474
This informative site has a complete history and photos for the Satelite Twin Cinema,
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/473
Founnd on this site is an outline sketch of the Robinson Crossing 6 Cinemas, along with recent photos,
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/472
Apparently some sort of service center moved into the former Hollywood Theatre,
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/470
This informative web site tells the Hollywood Spotlight 14 story,
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/469
These informative pagees tell the Cinema East story,
CINEMA EAST 1968-1984, 1122 E Alameda, Norman, OK
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/468
This informative site has both vintage and modern shots of the first Boomer Theatre
First BOOMER THEATER 1942-1948, 784 Asp, Norma, OK.
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/466
And also views of the scecond Boomer Theatre built across the street from the first Boomer
Second BOOMER THEATER 1948-1981, 765 Asp, Norman, OK
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/467
This informative site has both vintage and modern shots of the first Boomer Theatre
First BOOMER THEATER 1942-1948, 784 Asp, Norma, OK.
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/466
And also views of the scecond Boomer Theatre built across the street from the first Boomer
Second BOOMER THEATER 1948-1981, 765 Asp, Norman, OK
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/467
Recent color photos of the shuttered Fox Cinema 4 can be seen on this web page.
I agree with Chuck’s 10-31-04 comment about this name listing.
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/462