Just happened to read on actor Earl Holliman’s Wikipedia page, that he saved his money from being an usher at the Strand Theatre, a newsboy for the Shreveport Times, and a magician’s assistant to leave Louisiana for Hollywood the first time.
He came back after one week, but later tried again.
As posted by Lou Rugani in 2009 but not in the Overview, and below credit the Center for Sacramento History.
“On September 14, 1946, the Hippodrome’s marquee fell during construction on the building next door, killing one pedestrian and injuring three others. The theater closed and was reopened as the Crest in 1949.”
1987 print ad added to gallery & description courtesy Tim O'Neill.
35 years ago today, the McClurg Court Theatre in Chicago reopened as the McClurg Court Cinemas. Cineplex Odeon took over the original 1200-seat theatre one year earlier and chopped it up into 3 auditoriums. The original main floor portion became Theatre 1; with THX Sound and 70mm. The upper area of the original auditorium (commonly known as “stadium seating” nowadays) was divided into two small auditoriums with a wall constructed down the middle. The original projection booth was utilized for the two small auditoriums. A new booth was constructed down below for the big 800-seat auditorium. A half-way decent dividing project; but nothing like the original McClurg Court that opened in 1971. The new McClurg Court lasted for 16 years, until a 21-screen AMC Theatre complex opened one block south in 2002. The McClurg Court Cinemas closed forever in August 2003. The space got gutted and there is a grocery store inside it today.
Not sure why they are switching to reserved seating.
I have been there often over the last 6 years, and there is rarely more than 20 people in any given theatre at any time.
Even less at the early shows.
There is one April 8, 1917 print ad in the gallery indicating a multiple day showing of the silent film “A Daughter of the Gods”.
I wonder how many other films were ever shown there before it’s closure.
If this was ever named Fox Theatre, it was located on Main Street just off the corner of East 7th Street.
Circa 1940 photo added credit Historical Photos of Fruita & Western Colorado. Sign on the Domestic Propane building reads “Location of the New Fox Theatre”.
Building has been Demolished based on current Street View.
Cinematour also shows a Delta Theatre in Delta, but can find no other record of that.
Description credit Historical Photos of Fruita & Western Colorado via Facebook.
“Deltarado Days parade, featuring a fire hose water fight, circa 1940.
Two teams of firefighters are shown here conducting a fire hose water fight on Main Street at the Deltarado Parade in 1940. It looks like some of the bystanders are also getting soaked.
Deltarado Days is a celebration of the area’s long-standing agricultural history, and is one of Western Colorado’s longest running annual festivals.”
This theatre was still open in 1972. There is a photo below in the gallery from that year, with “Sitting Target” starring Oliver Reed on the marquee.
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/7874/photos/191331
This theatre was still open in 1972. There is a photo in the gallery from that year, with “Sitting Target” starring Oliver Reed on the marquee.
1972 photo credit Miami Herald.
January 24, 1975.
https://chicagotribune.newspapers.com/clip/115637465/chicago-tribune/?fbclid=IwAR1siFVTkPuaUUcVJ-ZkritX37eTUYgzVNCQGKdnioYAb607qffzgPiY1IE
11 seconds of marquee footage from 6/15/73-6/28/73.
https://www.pond5.com/stock-footage/item/219786010-chicago-1973street-view-chicago-theater-and-iconic-chicago-s?fbclid=IwAR3bZJNMx6QrLjJr_hlF1adckBq58qGDazZqW0MkM8BBa4fSFYIMOp__TAU
11 seconds of footage from 6/15/73-6/28/73.
https://www.pond5.com/stock-footage/item/219786010-chicago-1973street-view-chicago-theater-and-iconic-chicago-s?fbclid=IwAR3bZJNMx6QrLjJr_hlF1adckBq58qGDazZqW0MkM8BBa4fSFYIMOp__TAU
Just happened to read on actor Earl Holliman’s Wikipedia page, that he saved his money from being an usher at the Strand Theatre, a newsboy for the Shreveport Times, and a magician’s assistant to leave Louisiana for Hollywood the first time. He came back after one week, but later tried again.
September 2022 street view shows all the storefronts on the block to be vacant.
Circa 1958 photo added, original source unknown.
Another Eyes of a Generation piece on The Dinah Shore Show at the Colonial Theatre January 13, 1957.
https://eyesofageneration.com/january-13-1957-dinah-and-the-colonial-theater-tk40-cameras/?fbclid=IwAR1p6QYznvrUhZ-vcHLiSatNM7ADOaHBNv1QoGHiBO6wrBo4D7w6EiVCw3w
As posted by Lou Rugani in 2009 but not in the Overview, and below credit the Center for Sacramento History.
“On September 14, 1946, the Hippodrome’s marquee fell during construction on the building next door, killing one pedestrian and injuring three others. The theater closed and was reopened as the Crest in 1949.”
Back side of postcard.
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/824/photos/398562
Building is not Demolished. It was repurposed into offices and retail space.
1987 print ad added to gallery & description courtesy Tim O'Neill.
35 years ago today, the McClurg Court Theatre in Chicago reopened as the McClurg Court Cinemas. Cineplex Odeon took over the original 1200-seat theatre one year earlier and chopped it up into 3 auditoriums. The original main floor portion became Theatre 1; with THX Sound and 70mm. The upper area of the original auditorium (commonly known as “stadium seating” nowadays) was divided into two small auditoriums with a wall constructed down the middle. The original projection booth was utilized for the two small auditoriums. A new booth was constructed down below for the big 800-seat auditorium. A half-way decent dividing project; but nothing like the original McClurg Court that opened in 1971. The new McClurg Court lasted for 16 years, until a 21-screen AMC Theatre complex opened one block south in 2002. The McClurg Court Cinemas closed forever in August 2003. The space got gutted and there is a grocery store inside it today.
Not sure why they are switching to reserved seating. I have been there often over the last 6 years, and there is rarely more than 20 people in any given theatre at any time. Even less at the early shows.
History of the Hoosier Theatre by Anthony Borgo, published in February 2019 by the Whiting-Robertsdale Historical Society.
https://www.wrhistoricalsociety.com/the-history-of-the-hoosier-theat?fbclid=IwAR3GdGWR-zRa17m4OgzWCNOIrNbE2veHD252_J5GqJBBVQvnftYzIoboAuM
Link with multiple photos of the Center Theatre.
https://drivingfordeco.com/vanished-new-york-city-center-theatre/
Friday nite March 30, 1933 Grand Opening as Coast Theater, image credit Kelly House Museum added.
This below facebook post by the Kelly House Museum also indicates it was Liberty Theatre when Asa Bishop bought it from Dave C. Crockett in 1924.
https://www.facebook.com/KelleyHouseMuseum/photos/a.127016644043613/4101004059978165/
Closing in January barring a miracle.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/park-ridge/ct-prh-pickwick-closing-tl-1208-20221206-efuvojzgxvasbov645x5ophedm-story.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Don%27t%20miss%3A%20News%20%2B%20Business&utm_content=5701670369795
There is one April 8, 1917 print ad in the gallery indicating a multiple day showing of the silent film “A Daughter of the Gods”. I wonder how many other films were ever shown there before it’s closure.
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/41191/photos/226008
Crisper version in public facebook post below.
https://www.facebook.com/HistoricChicago/photos/a.977635955923914/1808778696142965/
If this was ever named Fox Theatre, it was located on Main Street just off the corner of East 7th Street. Circa 1940 photo added credit Historical Photos of Fruita & Western Colorado. Sign on the Domestic Propane building reads “Location of the New Fox Theatre”. Building has been Demolished based on current Street View. Cinematour also shows a Delta Theatre in Delta, but can find no other record of that.
Description credit Historical Photos of Fruita & Western Colorado via Facebook.
“Deltarado Days parade, featuring a fire hose water fight, circa 1940. Two teams of firefighters are shown here conducting a fire hose water fight on Main Street at the Deltarado Parade in 1940. It looks like some of the bystanders are also getting soaked. Deltarado Days is a celebration of the area’s long-standing agricultural history, and is one of Western Colorado’s longest running annual festivals.”
https://www.facebook.com/HistoricalFruitaPhotos/photos/pb.100024343751091.-2207520000./1421932371568317/?type=3
Update: 1958 photo credit & copyright © Charles W. Cushman.
Some interior scenes in “Xanadu” as mentioned in the Overview.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdPJ9BtqK7w