Hume Cronyn, Wilford Brimley, Maureen Stapleton and Jessica Tandy in Ron Howard’s “Cocoon” opens in 70 MM Six-Track Dolby Stereo on June 21, 1985 at the newly-renovated Paramount Theatre in Edmonton. To make room for all the added comforts, every second row of seats were removed, reducing the seat count from more than 1,100 to 800. (Images added)
I’ve found photos and reference to a Rex Theatre in Coffeyville. African-American chain theatre built in 1939 that is still standing, I’ll set up a page when I narrow down an address.
If anyone knows it please post here.
In 1976, the closed Center Theater was expanded on its west side, and it was renamed the Omaha Junior Theater. This organization which produced stage plays by young people was founded 1949, by Emmy Gifford who was a patroness of the arts. In 1981, the Omaha Junior Theater was renamed the Emmy Gifford Children’s Theater. The children’s theater program moved to the Astro (today, The Rose) Theater in 1993.
(Image added)
Additional history credit Stephen Leigh:
The theatre was triplexed on April 10, 1981.
Closed on July 17, 1994 with “Jurassic Park', "The Naked Gun 33⅓”, “With Honors”, “Clean Slate” and “The Crow”.
Images added.
3 photos added courtesy James Alan George.
From: www.billyjackrights.com/
Billy Jack Day, Kansas City (part 3)
written on 12/07/10 by frank laughlin in history, pictures
Leading up to the premiere in each city, was the same Billy Jack circus: karate demonstrations, live bands, and the girls holding the cards that spelled B-I-L-L-Y-J-A-C-K. Below the circus is staged out front of the Glenwood Theaters outside Kansas City, Kansas. The picture on the bottom shows some of the incredible turnout.
The end result of the advertising and promotional blitz were crowds, massive, never ending crowds.
Remember, Billy Jack had already been the second-highest grossing film of 1971 behind Fiddler on the Roof, bringing in an earth-shattering $32,500,000. This was 1972-1973, about 12 months later. And Billy Jack is on its way to earning an additional $60,000,000, which will make it the highest grossing film in history by the end of 1973 with a grand total of $92,500,000. Beating out monster hits like The Godfather ($86M), The Exorcist($89M), and The Sting ($78M).
Picture 2: The recessed front of the Crescent Theatre in the old Hubbell Brothers building at Fourth and Main, as it appeared at the end of the horse and buggy era, 1915. Cliff and Willis Robinson sold out in 1919 to Ed C Allen, who sold it to G. E. Klock in 1926. Klock also bought the Princess Theatre which was built 1912. Mr. Klock closed the Crescent Theatre in 1926.
Image may contain: sky and outdoor
Picture 1: On the northwest corner of Fourth and Main in Neodesha, Kansas, 1916 was the Crescent Theatre owned by Cliff and Willis Robinson. It was the leading theatre in it’s time, down the street 1 ½ blocks on Main was the Princess Theatre, owned by Doc Pingrey and Fred Williams. Both movie houses packed in the crowds on Saturday afternoons.
Photos and additional history added credit W A Rankin Memorial Library – Neodesha, KS
“From the files of Joe Allen: Neodesha, Kansas.
Picture 1: On the northwest corner of Fourth and Main in Neodesha, Kansas, 1916 was the Crescent Theatre owned by Cliff and Willis Robinson. It was the leading theatre in it’s time, down the street 1 ½ blocks on Main was the Princess Theatre, owned by Doc Pingrey and Fred Williams. Both movie houses packed in the crowds on Saturday afternoons.
Picture 2: The recessed front of the Crescent Theatre in the old Hubbell Brothers building at Fourth and Main, as it appeared at the end of the horse and buggy era, 1915. Cliff and Willis Robinson sold out in 1919 to Ed C Allen, who sold it to G. E. Klock in 1926. Klock also bought the Princess Theatre which was built 1912. Mr. Klock closed the Crescent Theatre in 1926.”
Circa 1963 photo added and below history credit W A Rankin Memorial Library – Neodesha, KS.
The Klock Theatre ran its final show on April 7, 1963. The building (506 Main Street), owned by Glen Klock since 1926, was sold to Ellis Roberts. Closing of the Klock ended the 56 year old movie era in Neodesha. (Porter Drug Store occupies the building now.)
1919 newspaper ad added courtesy Jerry Merriweather.
So opened at least as early as then.
Also 1930 image and description added credit Garland County Historical Society.
203 N. Water Street is technically the address today.
Hume Cronyn, Wilford Brimley, Maureen Stapleton and Jessica Tandy in Ron Howard’s “Cocoon” opens in 70 MM Six-Track Dolby Stereo on June 21, 1985 at the newly-renovated Paramount Theatre in Edmonton. To make room for all the added comforts, every second row of seats were removed, reducing the seat count from more than 1,100 to 800. (Images added)
1971 image.
Address was 6400 West 95th Street per the print ads in the gallery.
I’ve found photos and reference to a Rex Theatre in Coffeyville. African-American chain theatre built in 1939 that is still standing, I’ll set up a page when I narrow down an address. If anyone knows it please post here.
Images added.
In 1976, the closed Center Theater was expanded on its west side, and it was renamed the Omaha Junior Theater. This organization which produced stage plays by young people was founded 1949, by Emmy Gifford who was a patroness of the arts. In 1981, the Omaha Junior Theater was renamed the Emmy Gifford Children’s Theater. The children’s theater program moved to the Astro (today, The Rose) Theater in 1993. (Image added)
1919 photo as Sun Theater added credit Durham Museum photo archives.
Now & then fade credit Steve Raglin.
https://www.screencast.com/t/pE63eW1BC?fbclid=IwAR27MS9uyLrlidpr-e9T4G9XH8Ns1FJrk9NfXLfhtkIZAtMXhkUxcVuIY0M
Enlargeable 1930s image in below link.
https://www.summitmemory.org/digital/collection/ABJarchives/id/1202/rec/20?fbclid=IwAR2Jo9MpzDRhni5zZgbXXP6Viw-iISjihyrVRE75q-dW0LUW4Vx9MtwR5-A
Additional history credit Stephen Leigh: The theatre was triplexed on April 10, 1981. Closed on July 17, 1994 with “Jurassic Park', "The Naked Gun 33⅓”, “With Honors”, “Clean Slate” and “The Crow”. Images added.
2014 link above is dead. Five photos added courtesy Frost Kevin. Hometown Bank branch is on the site today.
1963 image added courtesy Beverly Norton Gerrond.
3 photos added courtesy James Alan George. From: www.billyjackrights.com/ Billy Jack Day, Kansas City (part 3) written on 12/07/10 by frank laughlin in history, pictures
Leading up to the premiere in each city, was the same Billy Jack circus: karate demonstrations, live bands, and the girls holding the cards that spelled B-I-L-L-Y-J-A-C-K. Below the circus is staged out front of the Glenwood Theaters outside Kansas City, Kansas. The picture on the bottom shows some of the incredible turnout. The end result of the advertising and promotional blitz were crowds, massive, never ending crowds. Remember, Billy Jack had already been the second-highest grossing film of 1971 behind Fiddler on the Roof, bringing in an earth-shattering $32,500,000. This was 1972-1973, about 12 months later. And Billy Jack is on its way to earning an additional $60,000,000, which will make it the highest grossing film in history by the end of 1973 with a grand total of $92,500,000. Beating out monster hits like The Godfather ($86M), The Exorcist($89M), and The Sting ($78M).
Picture 2: The recessed front of the Crescent Theatre in the old Hubbell Brothers building at Fourth and Main, as it appeared at the end of the horse and buggy era, 1915. Cliff and Willis Robinson sold out in 1919 to Ed C Allen, who sold it to G. E. Klock in 1926. Klock also bought the Princess Theatre which was built 1912. Mr. Klock closed the Crescent Theatre in 1926. Image may contain: sky and outdoor
Picture 1: On the northwest corner of Fourth and Main in Neodesha, Kansas, 1916 was the Crescent Theatre owned by Cliff and Willis Robinson. It was the leading theatre in it’s time, down the street 1 ½ blocks on Main was the Princess Theatre, owned by Doc Pingrey and Fred Williams. Both movie houses packed in the crowds on Saturday afternoons.
Photos and additional history added credit W A Rankin Memorial Library – Neodesha, KS “From the files of Joe Allen: Neodesha, Kansas. Picture 1: On the northwest corner of Fourth and Main in Neodesha, Kansas, 1916 was the Crescent Theatre owned by Cliff and Willis Robinson. It was the leading theatre in it’s time, down the street 1 ½ blocks on Main was the Princess Theatre, owned by Doc Pingrey and Fred Williams. Both movie houses packed in the crowds on Saturday afternoons. Picture 2: The recessed front of the Crescent Theatre in the old Hubbell Brothers building at Fourth and Main, as it appeared at the end of the horse and buggy era, 1915. Cliff and Willis Robinson sold out in 1919 to Ed C Allen, who sold it to G. E. Klock in 1926. Klock also bought the Princess Theatre which was built 1912. Mr. Klock closed the Crescent Theatre in 1926.”
Circa 1963 photo added and below history credit W A Rankin Memorial Library – Neodesha, KS.
The Klock Theatre ran its final show on April 7, 1963. The building (506 Main Street), owned by Glen Klock since 1926, was sold to Ellis Roberts. Closing of the Klock ended the 56 year old movie era in Neodesha. (Porter Drug Store occupies the building now.)
Open 1952, Closed 1989, Demolished 1992. Additional history and 1978 photos in below link.
https://www.cinematour.com/tour/us/10935.html
Circa 1956 photo added courtesy Dennis Copp.
Website and Facebook page.
https://historicdunbartheatre.com/?fbclid=IwAR3VFkw_6aThrRn3WXPJqpetiEZXZywwS16CLkoSAxC67XZjdUyUSGOr9mQ
https://www.facebook.com/HistoricDunbarTheatre/
July 18, 1974.
July 18, 1974 print ad courtesy Peter Noorish, “Love in 3D”.
May 1957 photo credit Garland County Historical Society archives.
1919 newspaper ad added courtesy Jerry Merriweather. So opened at least as early as then. Also 1930 image and description added credit Garland County Historical Society.