I haven’t perceived any of those problems, including with “I am Legend” last month. The staff does speak English.
We can sit around whining about ALL or almost all of various national chain theaters, but we can’t be assured anybody else would operate any such theater! I doubt RIVJR is going to lead the Uptown effort. The Avalon effort was a lot of work, for a smaller theater that found an arthouse niche.
The Uptown is still an incredible experience. Again, encouraging AMC to depart or people not to attend may simply lead to permanent closure. The last minute effort to get another theater operator to Mann’s National in Los Angeles is answered now, with demolition.
Dupont closed because the downtown Landmark (E Street) shows the arthouse films.
The MacArthur had a big screen, but the Avalon is a more ornate, historic theater. It was a shame, of course, that the MacArthur closed. I’m thrilled the Avalon reopened.
People who liked the MacArthur should make sure to buy tickets at the remaining historic theaters in the area, Avalon, Uptown, AFI Silver, the Baltimore Senator and others. Same architect, John Zink, designed the Uptown and Baltimore Senator.
Broadway in Pitman NJ live shows but most weeks, 1st run mainstream movies: /theaters/1014/
Triplexed but original Proscenium Arch and other historic decor can still be enjoyed:
(front auditorium) Ambler, PA /theaters/3953/
(middle auditorium) Clearview’s Bala, PA /theaters/9064/
MANHATTAN, to give some links to ones mentioned by Paul:
Ziegfeld /theaters/12/
Paris /theaters/307/
AMC Loew’s 72nd Street (Tower East) /theaters/7766/
Clearview’s 62nd & Broadway /theaters/7894/
UA 85th Street /theaters/10487/
Others, I think, where original Proscenium Arch can still be enjoyed, but divided up.
Pierre’s list excludes the classic festivals of 2006 and 2007, but also excludes classic runs from prior years when one classic played a week or more. I saw Funny Girl on 9-1-01, Metropolis 8-19-02 (and others from Philadelphia saw it there & still rave), The Way We Were 9-6-03, and Raging Bull 1-30-05. I wasn’t too excited about The Way We Were, but the others were great to enjoy at the Ziegfeld.
JodarMovieFan, they are nice photos, but I will clarify that I didn’t take them myself. I haven’t revisited since it was showing movies. CVS may have a lease that gives them an option to renew.
After the Locust Street Theatre closed, DiLullo Centro was the 1st Italian restaurant in the space. Chef owner Joseph DiLullo died in 1994 of a heart attack at age 45. His widow Claire married in 1997 the restaurant’s manager, Antonio (Toto) Schiavone. In 2000, the restaurant was renamed Toto. 2003 photo of Toto on the marquee, http://www.flickr.com/photos/avocado8/242605164/
The current restaurant Estia opened in 2005.
Photos here View link but you need a subscription to make them larger.
Type Erlanger http://diamond.temple.edu:81/search/ for exterior photos of protesters upset a Communist rally was being held inside the theater, and a view of the auditorium facing the balcony.
Exterior photo of Locust Street marquee currently showing Greek restaurant Estia on marquee: View link
Previously, an Italian restaurant was in the space and on the marquee.
Historic Exterior and interior photos here, but do not try to enlarge them without a subscription: View link
I’m certainly not offended by your remarks. it is an intelligent, decent conversation.
I, too, didn’t need to see those additional, modern areas, but they must have many Jehovah’s Witnesses from around the world who want to see what they did.
I do agree it would be lovely if they could mention some of the movie palace history. It is, however, up to them. It isn’t impossible that if a few highlights were politely given to them (esp in the form of publications like THS Marquee or newspaper clippings) that they could decide to mention a bit. But, even if they don’t, in my opinion we are lucky it has survived.
I enjoyed my tour! Majestic movie palace. Even got to see the twinkling stars & moving clouds of the auditorium!
As a volunteer, I’ve given dozens of tours of Philadelphia’s closed Boyd. Sure, I mention the “movie palace” history. As to the Stanley, respect those many volunteers who saved it, restore it, and use it. No movie theater history? Nothing is perfect.
In my opinion, I’m thrilled they allow the public to tour it. Now, the United Artists in LA’s Broadway hasn’t been avail for tours in a while….they should resume.
But, the Stanley is NOT a strip joint or flea market!
I’ve taken the tour, and see many classic movies nearby at the Loews Jersey. Two movie palaces almost next to each other!
I’m in Philadelphia. Philadelphia’s Stanley, Earle, Mastbaum, Fox, and others GONE. Only one left in downtown: the Boyd, which is closed & at risk of demolition. Yet, Jersey City was lucky enough- and had people fighting to save the Loews, to retain TWO. I wish Philadelphia had another movie palace lovingly reused by a church!! I’ve visited Loews 175th in NYC and toured the United Artists in downtown LA, both restored & lovingly maintained by churches. Those cities and Jersey City, are lucky.
2007 photo of lobby:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcgervey/435056472/
2007 exterior photo
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbcurio/514195607/
2004 exterior photos of closed theater:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sethgaines/35207894/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sethgaines/35207986/
Exterior is Art Deco.
The Avalon is planning on installing an elevator.
“There Will Be Blood” isn’t in the historic auditorium?
Those links aren’t as I expect. Look at items 2, 3, 4, and 9 (same carpet in the auditorium).
Enjoy today’s revised Intro above, today.
Photos from March 14, 1931 issue of Motion Picture Herald
Exterior
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Entry lobby:
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Foyer:
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Auditorium Facing Stage
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I haven’t perceived any of those problems, including with “I am Legend” last month. The staff does speak English.
We can sit around whining about ALL or almost all of various national chain theaters, but we can’t be assured anybody else would operate any such theater! I doubt RIVJR is going to lead the Uptown effort. The Avalon effort was a lot of work, for a smaller theater that found an arthouse niche.
The Uptown is still an incredible experience. Again, encouraging AMC to depart or people not to attend may simply lead to permanent closure. The last minute effort to get another theater operator to Mann’s National in Los Angeles is answered now, with demolition.
the Box Office
http://www.flickr.com/photos/woody1969/2007759615/
stays?
Anyone photo the candy counter’s skyline?
Dupont closed because the downtown Landmark (E Street) shows the arthouse films.
The MacArthur had a big screen, but the Avalon is a more ornate, historic theater. It was a shame, of course, that the MacArthur closed. I’m thrilled the Avalon reopened.
People who liked the MacArthur should make sure to buy tickets at the remaining historic theaters in the area, Avalon, Uptown, AFI Silver, the Baltimore Senator and others. Same architect, John Zink, designed the Uptown and Baltimore Senator.
Thanks, Mike.
Immediate SUBURBS suburbs of PHILADELPHIA, single screeners for movies:
Colonial Phoenxiville, PA http://72.9.100.242/theater/3769/
Hiway, Jenkintown, PA /theaters/5234/
Newtown, PA /theaters/5613/
Broadway in Pitman NJ live shows but most weeks, 1st run mainstream movies:
/theaters/1014/
Triplexed but original Proscenium Arch and other historic decor can still be enjoyed:
(front auditorium) Ambler, PA /theaters/3953/
(middle auditorium) Clearview’s Bala, PA /theaters/9064/
MANHATTAN, to give some links to ones mentioned by Paul:
Ziegfeld /theaters/12/
Paris /theaters/307/
AMC Loew’s 72nd Street (Tower East) /theaters/7766/
Clearview’s 62nd & Broadway /theaters/7894/
UA 85th Street /theaters/10487/
Others, I think, where original Proscenium Arch can still be enjoyed, but divided up.
Pierre’s list excludes the classic festivals of 2006 and 2007, but also excludes classic runs from prior years when one classic played a week or more. I saw Funny Girl on 9-1-01, Metropolis 8-19-02 (and others from Philadelphia saw it there & still rave), The Way We Were 9-6-03, and Raging Bull 1-30-05. I wasn’t too excited about The Way We Were, but the others were great to enjoy at the Ziegfeld.
actually, this is a set:
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Ok, here are some recent photos (not mine, but beautiful photos) of a truly Grand Lobby!
2007 photo of Grand Lobby!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/teaganita/2127789099/
Lobby columns & ceiling:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/teaganita/2128566616/
ceiling
http://www.flickr.com/photos/teaganita/2127789157/
JodarMovieFan, they are nice photos, but I will clarify that I didn’t take them myself. I haven’t revisited since it was showing movies. CVS may have a lease that gives them an option to renew.
2008 exterior photos, last of which looks somewhat inside.
As a CVS.
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After the Locust Street Theatre closed, DiLullo Centro was the 1st Italian restaurant in the space. Chef owner Joseph DiLullo died in 1994 of a heart attack at age 45. His widow Claire married in 1997 the restaurant’s manager, Antonio (Toto) Schiavone. In 2000, the restaurant was renamed Toto. 2003 photo of Toto on the marquee,
http://www.flickr.com/photos/avocado8/242605164/
The current restaurant Estia opened in 2005.
Photos here View link but you need a subscription to make them larger.
Type Erlanger http://diamond.temple.edu:81/search/ for exterior photos of protesters upset a Communist rally was being held inside the theater, and a view of the auditorium facing the balcony.
Type Erlanger View link
for more exterior photos.
Exterior photo of Locust Street marquee currently showing Greek restaurant Estia on marquee:
View link
Previously, an Italian restaurant was in the space and on the marquee.
Historic Exterior and interior photos here, but do not try to enlarge them without a subscription:
View link
For 1954 photo of exterior showing Locust and Broad Street views, type Locust Street Theater in here: http://diamond.temple.edu:81/search/
I’m certainly not offended by your remarks. it is an intelligent, decent conversation.
I, too, didn’t need to see those additional, modern areas, but they must have many Jehovah’s Witnesses from around the world who want to see what they did.
I do agree it would be lovely if they could mention some of the movie palace history. It is, however, up to them. It isn’t impossible that if a few highlights were politely given to them (esp in the form of publications like THS Marquee or newspaper clippings) that they could decide to mention a bit. But, even if they don’t, in my opinion we are lucky it has survived.
I enjoyed my tour! Majestic movie palace. Even got to see the twinkling stars & moving clouds of the auditorium!
As a volunteer, I’ve given dozens of tours of Philadelphia’s closed Boyd. Sure, I mention the “movie palace” history. As to the Stanley, respect those many volunteers who saved it, restore it, and use it. No movie theater history? Nothing is perfect.
In my opinion, I’m thrilled they allow the public to tour it. Now, the United Artists in LA’s Broadway hasn’t been avail for tours in a while….they should resume.
Former movie palaces turned legit often do the same!
95% of the nation’s historic moviehouses are closed, mostly demolished or gutted.
Lucky! remains my word for the Stanley and many others….
But, the Stanley is NOT a strip joint or flea market!
I’ve taken the tour, and see many classic movies nearby at the Loews Jersey. Two movie palaces almost next to each other!
I’m in Philadelphia. Philadelphia’s Stanley, Earle, Mastbaum, Fox, and others GONE. Only one left in downtown: the Boyd, which is closed & at risk of demolition. Yet, Jersey City was lucky enough- and had people fighting to save the Loews, to retain TWO. I wish Philadelphia had another movie palace lovingly reused by a church!! I’ve visited Loews 175th in NYC and toured the United Artists in downtown LA, both restored & lovingly maintained by churches. Those cities and Jersey City, are lucky.
marquee relighting 2007
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set of interior photos:
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