I am looking for an Automatic Machine that stamps the tickets with the Name of the movie, etc. I am restoring an old movie theater and would like to get older machines - that work. Thanks

We are in possession of a complete set of approximately 500 very old marquee letters that were rescued from the basement of the Victoria Theater in Dayton Ohio in 1967.

Unlike newer letters (e.g. Adler) that were produced in the 1940’s, these letters are reverse-type cut outs, hand soldered with raised edges around each letter. Each letter has a grooved slot in the back to hold a piece of milk glass to allow for illumination from behind.

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COPPERAS COVE, TX — The nearly 60-year-old, 250 seat, single-screen Cove Theater in this small town about 55 miles SW of Waco is for sale, as its owner wishes to pursue an acting career. The theater has a rather, shall we say, polychromatic, facade.

Sanders said he is asking $400,000 for the theater. He said he has had an interested buyer since June, but the buyer was unable to come up with the capital because of the recession. Sanders decided to see if he could get other offers.

Of the calls and inquiries Sanders has received, he said the serious ones have been from people who likely would keep the movie theater open.

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The St. Elmo Historical Society has six 35 mm projectors for sale. Including the base, lamp, rectifiers, etc. We also have six film platters for sale and some tables. Some of this equipment is still in it’s original shipping containers. The rest is lightly used, with a little dust. Pictures of the Equipment can be found on our website at http://theelmo.org/html/equiptment_for_sale.html

We are a nonprofit group restoring small town 1941 theater, so the money from these items will go to good use.

To learn more about us visit our website at www.theelmo.org We’re always glad to hear from like minded people who have completed similar projects and always welcome tips, advice and encouragement.

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10 available, all working, projectors $1000 per, consoles $1000 per or take the lot for $17k Move quickly!  

Chris at 503.998.3200 or email aep30@comcast.net

All parts of a small Theatre/conference area/cinema are to be removed from a central Liverpool location and are open to offers.

Available are:
200 green leather seats
2 hoover motor motorised wire pull drape curtain rails 35ft across
2 sets of quality drapes one Blue Velour ,one black 35ft by 15FT High
2 x3ft hanging high drapes 35ft ACROSS
1 motorised centre wire pull projection screen 25ft by 15ft

If you know any person or group that may be interested in all or part of this parties can contact me Dave by email d.bimson@btopenworld.com or phone on UK 07972 324304 -Specific Photos available if required

ADA, OH — Rodney Miller, the current owner of the 61-year-old Ada Theater says in a recent article that the theater is for sale. However, if can’t get the price he wants, he has backup plan: acquire a liquor license , develop a relationship with a pizzaria, and add tables in the theater. 

The Ada was substantially renovated in 1986, with additional improvements made since then. Miller owns three other theaters in addition to the one in Ada, home of Ohio Northern University.

Catching Rodney Miller, owner of M. E. Theatres Inc., while he is in Ada and has a moment of spare time is either a difficult task or a stroke of good fortune. On the occasion of the latter, he is gracious enough to talk about his most recent business news: the Ada movie theater is for sale.

“Right now I am running four theaters,” Miller explains, “which is part of the reason for the sale - I’m putting in well over 100 hours per week."

Read the whole story in the Ada Herald.

Dolby CP55 or CP65

Looking for either - please contact me via email at

bjones@southlandfilms.com

Thanks-
Bob

2 BARCO PLATTERS EACH WITH MAKEUP TABLE
1 CHRISTIE PLATTER WITH MAKEUP TABLE
VERY GOOD CONDITION

$2,500 FOR ALL 3 OR $1,00 EACH

CHARLESTON SC

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So the Zephyrhills Home Theater is just now getting rid of their old 1930-1940’s automaticket machines. One is lever and the other is electric. Anyone interested in buying them? If so contact me at 813-997-6985. Thanks!

Tim