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JAlex commented about Crestwood Theatre on May 26, 2013 at 7:07 pm

No, “Pussycat” was at Sunset Hills I beginning July 7, 1965 for an 8-week run. The film also shown at Loew’s Mid-City on Grand Avenue.

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JAlex commented about Crestwood Theatre on May 26, 2013 at 2:51 pm

I hate to disppoint everyone, but “Help” was not shown at the Crestwood but at Sunset Hills I. The opening date was August 25, 1965.

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JAlex commented about Coming to a theater near you: Radio Shows on May 19, 2013 at 10:20 am

Brings new meaning to the term “DISH NIGHT”.

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JAlex commented about Fox Theatre interior lobby area on May 12, 2013 at 12:16 pm

The organ pipes are the giveaway that this shot is of the Detroit, not St. Louis, Fox Theatre. Also, 6000 seats was a bit of a publicists exaggeration.

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JAlex commented about Fox Theatre interior lobby area on May 12, 2013 at 12:14 pm

The organ pipes are the giveaway that this is a shot of the Detroit Fox lobby, not St. Louis.

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JAlex commented about Fox Theatre on May 12, 2013 at 11:16 am

After the production of “Anything Goes” closes June 9, the theatre will be closed for the summer as the ceiling is restored.

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JAlex commented about Bismarck Theatre on Apr 25, 2013 at 10:53 am

In 1910 structure was known as the Ideal Theatre. As stated in an ad: “The cleanest and best ventilated moving picture house in the city.” Admission was 5ยข.

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JAlex commented about Battlefield Mall Cinema 6 on Apr 11, 2013 at 4:24 pm

Wehrenberg took over GCC theatres in Missouri in October 1989.

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JAlex commented about Pageant Theatre on Mar 4, 2013 at 8:20 am

“80 Days” had its first-run at the Esquire in 1957…and not in Todd-AO. The Pageant was the first St. Louis house with Todd-AO capability, but not until 1958.

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JAlex commented about Regal Gravois Bluffs Stadium 12 on Feb 7, 2013 at 11:08 am

Opened December 17, 2008.

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JAlex commented about Marcus Theatres Chesterfield Galaxy 14 on Jan 16, 2013 at 9:47 am

The lighting fixtures seen were originally in the Ambassador Theatre downtown.

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JAlex commented about Marcus Theatres Chesterfield Galaxy 14 on Jan 16, 2013 at 9:46 am

This lighting fixture one of those from the Ambassador Theatre.

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JAlex commented about Loews State 1961 on Dec 30, 2012 at 10:40 am

Shot, indeed, is of Loew’s State taken the evening of Feb. 28, 1961. The marquee of the theatre was wider than the entrance to the house and the ticket booth is “missing” due to the “white-out” to the right of the band conductor.

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JAlex commented about Loew's State Theatre on Dec 29, 2012 at 12:17 pm

Shot taken between 2/19 and 3/13, 1975.

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JAlex commented about Bridge Theatre on Nov 9, 2012 at 2:03 pm

Made a special trip today (Nov. 9, 2012) to make sure the status of the structure. It is still there! The photograph reflects reality.

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JAlex commented about B & B West Olive 16 on Nov 3, 2012 at 9:22 am

On Monday, 11/5, 12 of the 16 screens are slated to reopen. The remainder in early January. There are two “brands” in the mix, 8 “Fork & Screen” and 8 “Cinema Suites”. Seating has been drastically reduced with new configuration sporting 29 to 80 seats each. In addition to the auditoriums a new bar will be in the main lobby, replacing the concession stand.

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JAlex commented about AMC Regency Square 8 on Oct 22, 2012 at 9:43 am

Operated from 11/26/86 to 2/6/2000. AMC spokesperson said at time of closure: “8 screens alone makes it obsolete.”

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JAlex commented about Baden Theatre on Oct 4, 2012 at 8:27 am

I mispoke when giving an opening year of 1916…it should have been 1926. Trade papers noted the construction contract in November 1925.

The other hardtop in the area was the Hoffman/Baden Family at 8237 N. Broadway which was listed in the 1911 City Directory.

Indeed, the Baden at 8201 replaced an airdome which had opened in 1921.

As well, there had been an earlier airdome at 8414 N. Broadway which had opened in 1915.

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JAlex commented about Clarke Theatre on Sep 28, 2012 at 2:19 pm

1936 redo credited to architect Bruce F. Barnes.

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JAlex commented about Fox Theatre on Sep 21, 2012 at 3:13 pm

Chances of the roof sign being restored can be laid to rest…the superstructure has been removed.

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JAlex commented about Amytis Theatre on Sep 20, 2012 at 2:42 pm

This theatre dated from 1918 when it was the auditorium for Poro College which had been founded by Annie Malone. In February 1934 the auditorium became a commercial operation, the Amytis, and presented films and occasional stage attractions. This was one of the theatres for the Black population of St. Louis in the days of racial segregation. The last ad spotted for the theatre was published in July 1960.

The FDYB lists a seating capacity of 640.

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JAlex commented about La Jade Cinema on Sep 20, 2012 at 9:01 am

Architect (in 1935) was Bruce F. Barnes.

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JAlex commented about Garrick Theatre on Aug 19, 2012 at 9:20 am

The 1908/1909 Cahn Directory gives a seating capacity totaling 1301. Specifically: 60 Box seats; 488 Orchestra seats; 382 Balcony seats; and 371 Gallery seats.

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JAlex commented about Garden Theater on Aug 7, 2012 at 2:49 pm

An item appearing in the April 28, 1929 issue of Film Daily magazine noted that the Garden,a 13-year-old house, had closed and would be razed.

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JAlex commented about Midtown Theater on Jul 26, 2012 at 2:32 pm

“Blow Up” and “The Boston Strangler” were two films I saw here during my Michigan years.