December 2004

The Hillsboro Journal-news recently ran a photo-feature story on the Eisentraut family who operate the Orpheum Theatre in Hillsboro, Illinois.

Website dedicated to the films and movie posters of the 50s with a tribute to the theaters of 42nd Street

This site includes a page on movie palaces in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.  While this page is new and will continually grow - the site also lists with photographs all historic bars, restaurants, building, motels, as well as movie palaces in the LA metropolitan area.  People who love movie palaces will love this site. I include discreptions of where Golden age stars ate, etc.

I hope you will add a link to my site.  Thanks!!!

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Tampa, florida photographer, specializing in infrared photography, black and white photography, and historical photography

A Charter Member of the League of Historic American Theatres, Conrad Schmitt Studios has been privileged to provide award-winning decoration and restoration for historic theatres and other public buildings for over a century. Our on-site investigations of historic decorative paint schemes followed by sketches and samples have assisted many theatres in raising funds for their restorations. From monumental palaces to opulent atmospherics, CSS works in theatres of all styles, themes and sizes throughout the country. 

Non-profit society/website dedicated to preserving burlesque history, vaudeville, theaters, comics, dancers, photographs, message board, trivia, Published book: Burlesque: Legendary Stars of the Stage. Book II coming soon.

Official Web Site

Official Web Site

Showtimes, Concessions, Coming Attractions, About the Drive-In.

Historic Dover Theatre

Official Web Site for the Palace Theatre, Waterbury, Ct. 

The Theatre of Northeastern Ct.

Web site that lists what’s showing and show times.

Web sitee for information on the Criterion Cinemas.

Official site for the drive-in.

Being restored to its 1954 art decor design, it will once again be the focal point of the community of Winter Haven and the surrounding areas. 

8 Screen Multiplex featuring first run features, locally owned and operated. 

Fully restored this 1925 venue puts on the best of broadway and other live performances. 

For the best in family-friendly, live theatre visit the historic Plaza Theatre in Orlando.

The Clay theatre opened in 1938 as a single screen and has since been converted to a twin, the web site features what’s playing and showtimes and prices. 

Headquarted in Charlotte, North Carolina it is one of the premiere Regional Chains. Eastern has 238 screens in 22 locations with theatres located in North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida.

The Gateway opened in 1954 in an art deco style and has been converted to a four plex playing the best in fine art, foreign and independent films. 

Daytona Beach’s only source for Independent and Foreign Films.

The New Theatre utilizes the talent of South Florida artists to produce an electric mix of classic and contemporary plays for the South Florida Community.

The 1948 Art Deco theatre has been fully restored and is now the home to the Actors Pllayhouse presenting the finest in live theatre.

Fairly new chain of theatres that started in Florida and has expanded into Maryland and Tennesses with 229 screens in 12 locations. Their average number of screens per locattion is 19.5.

A regional chain of theatres located in Florida.

Regional chain located in Florida that was recently acquired by Dickinson Theatres of Overland Park, Kansas. StarNet has theatres in Bainbridge, Belleview, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Lehigh Acres, Mariana, Palataka, and Staellite Beach.

Spanish theatre chain with theatres in Aurora, Co., Phoenix, Az. and Dallas, Tx. 

History of the Rialto Theatre in Searcy, Ar. 

Old movie theatre now used as a concert venue.

A modern multiplex that opened in 2001, what’s showing and showtimes and prices.

Classic old theatre restored showing first run attractions, attractions and showtimes.

What’s playing and showtimes and prices.

Former multiscreen converted to movies and food. 

Gives the attractions and showtimes.

Website for current and coming attrations and pricing.

This 1917 Movie Palace has been fully rstored reopening in 2002. It plays a mixtures of live and movies. Gives a brief history and programs for the theatre.

Gives what’s playing, showtimes and pricing info.

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Az. the first Harkins theatre opened in 1933. Now a regional chain with theatres throughout Airzona. The site gives a brief history with some small pictures, lists current theatres and showtimes.

Five screen cinema in downtown Juneau, showtimes.

What’s showing and showtimes. 

Regional theatre chain with theatres in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Texas, Ohio, and Tennessee. Headquartered in Dallas, Tx. 

Regional Chain with theatres in Alabama and Florida with headquarters in Birmingham, Al. 

Former movie theatre converted to Cinema/Pub.

Restored Art Deco movie theatre now a performing arts center.

Twin Cinemas playing first run attractions. Showtimes and prices.

Restored movie theatre now a live venue. Now the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. Some good pictures also.

Former movie theatre now a performing arts center.

5 Screen Cinema playing first run attractions. Site lists showtimes and prices.

Former movie palace now a performing arts center.

800 seat former movie theatre now features theatre performances and revivals of classic musucal theatre. 

The Broadway of the Pacific. Producing the best live community theatre entertainment and advancing the theatre arts through education in Hawaii.

St. Louis’ civilized alternative to the megaplex. Located in the Historic Chase Park Plaza Hotel.

Krikorian Premiere Theatres is one of the world’s grandest theatrical exhibition companies, with seven Premiere Theatres and more to come. KPT is the leader in modern yet elegantly refined megaplex-style theatres, with locations in and around the Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. 

California Theatre chain based in Oceanside, Ca. with theatres in Califormia and three in Mexico.

Local Chain that is committed to providing the best moviegoing experience in the Bay Area. Their theatres are equipped with state-of- the-art picture and sound technology.

Headquartered in Portland, Or. With theatres in Alabama, American Somoa, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas.

In 1915, M.A. Lightman opened his first Malco Theatre in a small storefront space in Sheffield, Alabama. Since then, Malco has grown to become the Nation’s 14th largest circuit operating 35 sites with over 280 screens in five mid-southern states. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Malco is a fourth generation company that has remained family owned and operated for over eight decades.
Malco currently has theatres in Tennessee, Mississippi, Missouri, Kentucky and Arkansas.

Small chain of theatres headquartered in Memphis, Tn. with theatres in Memphis and Jackson, Tn.

A Regional Chain of theatres based in Grand Rapids, Mi. It has more than 35 complexes in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Missouri.

B&B Theatres has been in business since 1924. It is a regional chain operating 161 screens in Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma, mostly in small markets. 

Fine rare and out of print film books including books and other material relating to movie theatres. Also posters and books on art, photography, graphic design, gay and lesbian, fiction, poetry, signed books and more.