I was an usher at the Valencia in winter of 1952 to June of 1953 with my twin brother. The movie playing was “Moulin Rouge”, “I Love Melvin!” and numerous others I have since forgotten. Mr “Z” was the Manager. We were both freshmen at Boy’s High in Brooklyn. In July of 1953 we both worked at the Astor and Victoria theatres in Times Square. Stayed there until graduation in 1956.. Great time!
I also worked as an usher at this beautiful theatre at the age of fourteen I remember the manager known as Mr. “Z”. I then worked at the Astor theatre in New York City for the remaining period of my High School days. I remember as it was yesterday the magic that theatre had for everyone who entered that massive lobby. The box office always made me feel that you were entering a new world. Great theatre!
I to remember the cartoon Satuday’s at the Alden. I’m going back to 1946-48. yes the Valencia was just across the street. And a good thing that was!
I was an usher at the Valencia in winter of 1952 to June of 1953 with my twin brother. The movie playing was “Moulin Rouge”, “I Love Melvin!” and numerous others I have since forgotten. Mr “Z” was the Manager. We were both freshmen at Boy’s High in Brooklyn. In July of 1953 we both worked at the Astor and Victoria theatres in Times Square. Stayed there until graduation in 1956.. Great time!
Thanks for clearing up the mystery of “Mr. Z”. Different era, different time! Thanks!
I also worked as an usher at this beautiful theatre at the age of fourteen I remember the manager known as Mr. “Z”. I then worked at the Astor theatre in New York City for the remaining period of my High School days. I remember as it was yesterday the magic that theatre had for everyone who entered that massive lobby. The box office always made me feel that you were entering a new world. Great theatre!
Roy Barry