According to this website, this theatre opened as the Auditorium de Québec with a beaux-arts interior; the original architect was Walter S. Painter. It was remodeled in 1927 by architect H. Laberge when the theatre’s name was changed to the Capitol by Famous Players. Another makeover occurred in 1935 under the direction of Raoul Chenevert; it was apparently that year when it became a full time cinema.
The Kress Cinema and Lounge, as is the case with so many other small independent theaters, is trying to raise the funds to go digital and and may close if its efforts are unsuccessful. View article
In reference to edblank’s comment about moviegoer’s sensing that the film would would be a long ordeal in a single confined set, that is, more or less, what director George Stevens wanted to do in order to simulate the time and tension spent in a claustrophobic environment by the Franks and the others in the “secret annexe.” If you go there (and I have been there), you will find it almost incredible that so many people could have occupied that small space (for many hours each day without speaking or moving) for as long as they did.
To heighten the effect, Stevens wanted to film in the standard screen ratio, but 20th-Century-Fox insisted that he use Cinemascope. So, in a number of scenes, he made the sides of the set appear very thick-walled to reduce the available acting space. The original running time was just a little shy of three hours, later cut down somewhat.
Only time will tell of course, but if the current naming system being used by Digiplex holds in the event of an acquisition, the Ziegfield would probably become the Digiplex Ziegfeld on its website, in directories (online and elsewhere), and in advertising, but not with regard to the theater’s external signage.
According to its entry at CinemaTour, this theater has been demolished.
An interior view of the ABC Market Harborough can be seen here.
Additional history and pictures of this theatre can be found here.
A drawing of the Royal Cinema can be seen here.
A picture of the closed Demarco Cinemas can be seen here and one of its shopping center signage can be seen here.
An undated picture of the Gaumont Belfast can be seen here.
There is additional historical detail about this theatre on this webpage.
An old picture of the theatre’s façade can be seen here.
Another view of the theatre’s entrance can be seen here.
Here are some pictures of the Cine Tyris: 1, 2, and 3
The Cine Versalles can be partially seen in this photo.
A picture of this theater’s entrance can be seen here.
Here is a picture of this theater’s façcade.
There was an earlier Cine Lys in Valencia that burned in a spectacular fire on March 27, 1989. There are pictures here (scroll down to see them).
According to this website, this theatre opened as the Auditorium de Québec with a beaux-arts interior; the original architect was Walter S. Painter. It was remodeled in 1927 by architect H. Laberge when the theatre’s name was changed to the Capitol by Famous Players. Another makeover occurred in 1935 under the direction of Raoul Chenevert; it was apparently that year when it became a full time cinema.
The Kress Cinema and Lounge, as is the case with so many other small independent theaters, is trying to raise the funds to go digital and and may close if its efforts are unsuccessful. View article
The theater’s official website is http://www.kentlandsstadium8.com/.
A picture of the Kentlands Stadium 10 can be seen here.
A picture of the theater can be seen here and a an article describing the experience of attending this theater can be read here.
Yes, the Nixon fell to the wrecking ball in 1975.
In reference to edblank’s comment about moviegoer’s sensing that the film would would be a long ordeal in a single confined set, that is, more or less, what director George Stevens wanted to do in order to simulate the time and tension spent in a claustrophobic environment by the Franks and the others in the “secret annexe.” If you go there (and I have been there), you will find it almost incredible that so many people could have occupied that small space (for many hours each day without speaking or moving) for as long as they did.
To heighten the effect, Stevens wanted to film in the standard screen ratio, but 20th-Century-Fox insisted that he use Cinemascope. So, in a number of scenes, he made the sides of the set appear very thick-walled to reduce the available acting space. The original running time was just a little shy of three hours, later cut down somewhat.
A fire apparently started by welding going on at the Paradise on November caused at least some smoke damage. View article
bigjoe59: Your inquiry has received responses on the Palace Theater page.
“Anne Frank” opened on March 18, 1959 at the RKO Palace according to the IMDB.
An interior view of the former Palace Theatre can be seen here and one of the exterior can be seen here, both taken in 1997.
Only time will tell of course, but if the current naming system being used by Digiplex holds in the event of an acquisition, the Ziegfield would probably become the Digiplex Ziegfeld on its website, in directories (online and elsewhere), and in advertising, but not with regard to the theater’s external signage.
Here is an update on the efforts of the Lincoln’s owner to go digital and remain open.