It’s funny, every movie in that postcard, “2001”, “Finian’s Rainbow”, “Lion in Winter” and “Any Gun Can Play”…I have on DVD! I’ll bet you back in 1968 movie execs never would have dreamed that.
For awhile, the Cine 1 & 2 at 7th & 47th showed first run mainstream films. I’ve got the photos. The Rookie w? Clint Eastwood; Hard To Kill w/ Steven Segal.
I could be wrong, but I believe this theatre was never known as the Cine 1 & 2. That was the theatre next to the old DeMille Theatre at 7th Ave & 47th St. This theatre died as the Big Apple. I have a photo shortly before demolition.
You are correct, Sir! BTW, there was this elderly matron (in a white hospital-like outfit) at the matinees, circa 1963. She knew the troublemakers and used to seat them apart when you walked into the theatre. If you talked during the movie, she shined a flashlight in your face and told you to “shut up”. Tough cookie!
The North Massapequa Theatre was located in a shopping below a Fred Astaire Dance Studio. It was run by A.I.T., which ran identical looking theatres all over Long Island. A.I.T. Theatres: Amity, Bar Harbour, Deer Park, Larkfield, Ronkonkama, and Kings Park.
On the aka list on the top of this listing, The Orleans Theatre should also be listed. When the Warner was triplexed in 1968, the Orleans was carved out of the backstage area.
The new Marcus Renaissance Theatres, 13 screens one of which is an Ultra Screen (!!) open November 17, 2006. I’ll be attending the preview party the night before, then do a remote broadcast on opening night. I’ll take pictures. Now, if I can figure out how to post ‘em, you’ll see 'em.
I was very fortunate to have seen the Loew’s Grand in 1977, while I was working for WSB Radio. My wife worked at Davison’s, downtown. I went to pick her up and was walking around and noticed the old facade of the Grand. I looked through the filthy glass doors and saw german sheperds patroling inside. I guess it was used for storage. A year later, it was gone.
I loved “Rodan”! Odd to see it at the theatre that once premiered “GWTW”.
I went to the Keno recently. A small, but really nice drive-in. The last one in this area. Unfortunately, the movies “The Wicker Man” & “Accepted” stunk.
According to the Trib article this theatre has only 500 seats. (The owner reduced the seating capacity for more leg room.)
I read this article. This owner is a selfish guy. Maybe residents of the town might enjoy some of the movies he doesn’t like. Yeh, I know, he owns it, he can do what he wants. I hope the people in town let him know what a rotten thing he’s doing.
The Westgate Cinemas are CLOSED. The last movie was “Hollywoodland” ending at 11:59pm, Sunday, September 25, 2006. Excellent theatres. In November, the new Marcus 16-plex opens up just down the road. The Regency Mall Cinemas (Yuk!) become budget theatres.
Interesting thing about the “Psycho” review…it’s a Paramount release. You would never know that from the Universal logo on cable and the video/DVD releases. Also, the reviewer said she wouldn’t reveal the plot twist, then says Simon Oakland who throws light on the strange behavior of a dual personality.
There is also a quick shot of the Orleans Theatre with opening feature “For Love of Ivy” in the X Rated (at the time) “Fuego”.
Yeah, I think the movie shows on the top 2/3 and the bottom third must be painted black. I love that “in color” neon on the marquee.
Looks like a tiny screen.
PICTURES!
Get those pictures!!!!!
It’s funny, every movie in that postcard, “2001”, “Finian’s Rainbow”, “Lion in Winter” and “Any Gun Can Play”…I have on DVD! I’ll bet you back in 1968 movie execs never would have dreamed that.
For awhile, the Cine 1 & 2 at 7th & 47th showed first run mainstream films. I’ve got the photos. The Rookie w? Clint Eastwood; Hard To Kill w/ Steven Segal.
I could be wrong, but I believe this theatre was never known as the Cine 1 & 2. That was the theatre next to the old DeMille Theatre at 7th Ave & 47th St. This theatre died as the Big Apple. I have a photo shortly before demolition.
Yes, that’s the New Embassy 46th Theatre. You can tell from it’s proximity to the Coke sign.
You are correct, Sir! BTW, there was this elderly matron (in a white hospital-like outfit) at the matinees, circa 1963. She knew the troublemakers and used to seat them apart when you walked into the theatre. If you talked during the movie, she shined a flashlight in your face and told you to “shut up”. Tough cookie!
The North Massapequa Theatre was located in a shopping below a Fred Astaire Dance Studio. It was run by A.I.T., which ran identical looking theatres all over Long Island. A.I.T. Theatres: Amity, Bar Harbour, Deer Park, Larkfield, Ronkonkama, and Kings Park.
On the aka list on the top of this listing, The Orleans Theatre should also be listed. When the Warner was triplexed in 1968, the Orleans was carved out of the backstage area.
Wow. If Matthew Polon could see Broadway now. Not one movie theatre.
With the new “Marcus Cinema at the Renaissance” now open, this theatre, as of November 17, 2006, is a ‘value cinema’.
This theatre is actually in Sturtevant, WI. My mistake.
The new Marcus Renaissance Theatres, 13 screens one of which is an Ultra Screen (!!) open November 17, 2006. I’ll be attending the preview party the night before, then do a remote broadcast on opening night. I’ll take pictures. Now, if I can figure out how to post ‘em, you’ll see 'em.
I was very fortunate to have seen the Loew’s Grand in 1977, while I was working for WSB Radio. My wife worked at Davison’s, downtown. I went to pick her up and was walking around and noticed the old facade of the Grand. I looked through the filthy glass doors and saw german sheperds patroling inside. I guess it was used for storage. A year later, it was gone.
I loved “Rodan”! Odd to see it at the theatre that once premiered “GWTW”.
I went to the Keno recently. A small, but really nice drive-in. The last one in this area. Unfortunately, the movies “The Wicker Man” & “Accepted” stunk.
According to the Trib article this theatre has only 500 seats. (The owner reduced the seating capacity for more leg room.)
I read this article. This owner is a selfish guy. Maybe residents of the town might enjoy some of the movies he doesn’t like. Yeh, I know, he owns it, he can do what he wants. I hope the people in town let him know what a rotten thing he’s doing.
Correct that, Sunday, Speptember 24, 2006.
The Westgate Cinemas are CLOSED. The last movie was “Hollywoodland” ending at 11:59pm, Sunday, September 25, 2006. Excellent theatres. In November, the new Marcus 16-plex opens up just down the road. The Regency Mall Cinemas (Yuk!) become budget theatres.
Who made those great marquee letters in the design of the movie logo for the Times Square theatres?
Interesting…the box office sign says “open 24 hours”…yet the box office opens at 9:45am. What do you do if you arrive for your porn fix at, say, 8am?
Interesting thing about the “Psycho” review…it’s a Paramount release. You would never know that from the Universal logo on cable and the video/DVD releases. Also, the reviewer said she wouldn’t reveal the plot twist, then says Simon Oakland who throws light on the strange behavior of a dual personality.
In the above ad, I noticed the reissue of “A Man for All Seasons” (1966) at the Fine Arts. I miss those reissues. Home video killed ‘em.