I remember the Vernon well, having gone there many times while growing up. I’ll always love it. If I remember right: 25 cents, then 35 cents, then (at age 12) 70 cents. As a suburban theater with subsequent runs (right term?), the movies would change several times a week.
The building had a yellow-brick front. Inside, the concession stand was a sort of island in the lobby. The screen had curtains, if I remember right.
Kubrick’s “Lolita” opened at the Ontario in summer 1962. The policy was: no one admitted under 17. However, after a few weeks, I recall the small Wash.Post ad for the movie as saying: “Looking for a Laugh?” with photos of Peter Sellers and Shelley Winters.
I remember the Vernon well, having gone there many times while growing up. I’ll always love it. If I remember right: 25 cents, then 35 cents, then (at age 12) 70 cents. As a suburban theater with subsequent runs (right term?), the movies would change several times a week.
The building had a yellow-brick front. Inside, the concession stand was a sort of island in the lobby. The screen had curtains, if I remember right.
Kubrick’s “Lolita” opened at the Ontario in summer 1962. The policy was: no one admitted under 17. However, after a few weeks, I recall the small Wash.Post ad for the movie as saying: “Looking for a Laugh?” with photos of Peter Sellers and Shelley Winters.