Photo & copy added credit Springfield Rewind.
Manager Larry Troesch of Springfield Cinema at 3220 Lake Plaza Road in the projection room on February 13, 1981.
According to one comment on the Sprigfield Rewind Facebook page, Larry is still the owner of Deja Vu.
I forgot to add that the squad car scene in “American Graffiti” was also shot in front of the then State Theatre.
The lot they pull out of is still there as well.
Sadly the below Movieclips version does not hold for the reaction shot of the police in their damaged car.
Overview still needs to be updated.
The Rialto was still in operation when it burned. “Midnight Express” released October 6th, 1978 was on the marquee, at the time of the December 27th, 1978 fire.
1920s image of Leddy’s Hall added image via Terrie Brackett Dolan.
The theater was on the second floor of this building.
Barlett’s 5 & 10 on the first floor later became Holt’s Store per Joyce Hyre.
Cady’s TV was later on the left, A&P was on the right, per Mike Porter Sr.
1946-`48 photo added of ticket booth operator Elaine Rentfrom credit Wilda Harper.
October 1968 photo and copy added credit Chuck Kuenneth.
Note the street is entirely wood planks due to the subway construction then going on.
1959 photo.
1941 photo added via Ed Johnson.
Photo & copy added credit Springfield Rewind. Manager Larry Troesch of Springfield Cinema at 3220 Lake Plaza Road in the projection room on February 13, 1981. According to one comment on the Sprigfield Rewind Facebook page, Larry is still the owner of Deja Vu.
Opening night February 14, 1936 photo added courtesy of Bob Staskell.
Current article about fund raising efforts for the Oster Regent Theatre.
http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/cedar-falls-community-theatre-half-way-to-goal-for-capital/article_8721d336-6fb7-5ec4-9fbd-c9a802ae2ab9.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share
1965 photo as the Trans Lux added via Mauri Huttunen.
Circa 1931 photo added courtesy of the Old West Town Facebook page.
I forgot to add that the squad car scene in “American Graffiti” was also shot in front of the then State Theatre. The lot they pull out of is still there as well. Sadly the below Movieclips version does not hold for the reaction shot of the police in their damaged car.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgZTVkjQwto
Circa 1952 photo added credit Dave Gelinas.
Circa 1952 photo added credit Dave Gelinas. Loew’s Poli blade sign in background.
Below link with a screen grab of the Vista Theatre in “Throw Momma From The Train”.
http://www.itsfilmedthere.com/2013/10/throw-momma-from-train.html
Circa 1985 photo added credit Christopher Heard.
1962 photo added via Raymond Storey.
Overview still needs to be updated. The Rialto was still in operation when it burned. “Midnight Express” released October 6th, 1978 was on the marquee, at the time of the December 27th, 1978 fire.
Still works for me. You have to left click to highlight, and right click to Open Link in New Tab or New Window.
Link to news story about the new marquee with video.
http://abc7chicago.com/entertainment/music-box-theater-restores-marquee/3024849/?sf181172480=1
1969 photo added courtesy of the Old School Boston Facebook page. Symphony Cinema marquee on the far right.
Original June 1942 full size and Imbued with Hues colorized versions added.
Update 1958 photo.
1920s image of Leddy’s Hall added image via Terrie Brackett Dolan. The theater was on the second floor of this building. Barlett’s 5 & 10 on the first floor later became Holt’s Store per Joyce Hyre. Cady’s TV was later on the left, A&P was on the right, per Mike Porter Sr.
1 photo via American Classic Images.
http://www.americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=66&CategoryID=3281&List=1&catpageindex=925&ProductID=35519
3 photos via American Classic Images.
http://www.americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=66&CategoryID=3281&List=1&catpageindex=925&ProductID=35516
http://www.americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=66&CategoryID=3281&List=1&catpageindex=925&ProductID=35517
http://www.americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=66&CategoryID=3281&List=1&catpageindex=925&ProductID=35518
Old Tee Pee signage photo added, with what appears to be an old marquee beneath it. Via Mike Larkin.