One night in the eighties my mother and I went there to see some famous picture. This was one of the few times I saw the drive in in full regalia. There were cats being projected on the screens. It was like the sixties reborn.
I tried getting in touch with the firm of Rapp and Rapp, but they never returned my E-Mails. I thought that maybe there would be some group that would be interested in restoring their architecture. The firm has since become a computer web firm.
If we could find a group that’s interested in the restoration of Rapp and Rapp Architecture then that would help to. They may be able to raise the money. Rapp and Rapp has not returned my E-Mails.
Is there anyone out there who remembers when the drive in first opened? When drive ins first started they had huge speakers by the screen instead of those little inside speakers. (By the time the sound got to the back of the drive in it was out of synchronization because light travels faster than sound so the in car speaker was invented to help it keep up). Was the Sunrise like that?
By the way did you all know that Rapp and Rapp also designed the Brooklyn and New York Paramount Theaters? They also have many theaters on the National Register of Historic Place, and for their architecture yet!
I tried to contact the firm of Rapp and Rapp, but they seem to be a computer firm now, and aren’t returning my E-Mails. I figured they would be able to help me find some groups that are interested in retoring Rapp and Rapp Architecture.
Mr. Rood;
There are several theaters along Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, NY that may be of interest. The Albmarle is now a Jehovah’s Witness Hall. The Brooklyn Rialto is now a church. However, the one I am on the committee working for is the Loew’s Kings, and that is closed, and in need of repair. This will make a fine study for your book because they are within a few city blocks of each other just souty of Erasmus High School.
May I also recommend some Long Island Theaters. The Smithtown Theater (Now a performing arts center) on Main Street in Smithtown, NY, the Suffolk Theater on Main Street in Riverhead, NY, and the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Afts (A former movie house) on Main Street in Patchogue, NY.
Wirelessmedia;
You may find that the performing arts center is basically the same Oakdale Theater you grew up with. They store stuff behind the stage, which would be about where the screen was. It’s also still a walk to the men’s room, which is in the lobby to the side of the house. However, I only know it as the perfoming arts center and don’t remember being there when it showed movies. Nevertheless, you are correct that the shopping center is on a resurgence, or back for there is now Corbisciero’s, which is a spanking new supermarket. However, it seems many of the original stores are still there, including the deli, liquor store, and Oakdale Pizza. Of course, the post office never left.
Is anyone on this page still interested in what’s going on with the possible restoration of the Kings? Last I heard they may start tours in April for people who are interested in possibly restoring the theater.
I just bought THE LORDS OF FLATBUSH on DVD, and some of the action takes place in there. I would not be surprised if it was filmed at that location because I saw them filming it on some of the streets of Brooklyn (though not that scene). Did it have neon above the screen also? That’s how they represent it in the movie.
Thanks Life…Maybe I should contact them.
One night in the eighties my mother and I went there to see some famous picture. This was one of the few times I saw the drive in in full regalia. There were cats being projected on the screens. It was like the sixties reborn.
I tried getting in touch with the firm of Rapp and Rapp, but they never returned my E-Mails. I thought that maybe there would be some group that would be interested in restoring their architecture. The firm has since become a computer web firm.
If we could find a group that’s interested in the restoration of Rapp and Rapp Architecture then that would help to. They may be able to raise the money. Rapp and Rapp has not returned my E-Mails.
Is there anyone out there who remembers when the drive in first opened? When drive ins first started they had huge speakers by the screen instead of those little inside speakers. (By the time the sound got to the back of the drive in it was out of synchronization because light travels faster than sound so the in car speaker was invented to help it keep up). Was the Sunrise like that?
By the way did you all know that Rapp and Rapp also designed the Brooklyn and New York Paramount Theaters? They also have many theaters on the National Register of Historic Place, and for their architecture yet!
I tried to contact the firm of Rapp and Rapp, but they seem to be a computer firm now, and aren’t returning my E-Mails. I figured they would be able to help me find some groups that are interested in retoring Rapp and Rapp Architecture.
I did not know Dog was a term for box office, sorry Longislandmovies.
Thanks Everybody for all the info;
Bruce 1, I knew they were not for the general public, but people interested in restoration.
Does Gateway still have performances there?
I don’t think I was ever to the Beekman, but that may be good news for it. It may be a premiere venue for Miramax Films.
Why don’t they just use the stage for shows and other things. Maybe they should restore the theater back to its original glory.
Mr. Rood;
There are several theaters along Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, NY that may be of interest. The Albmarle is now a Jehovah’s Witness Hall. The Brooklyn Rialto is now a church. However, the one I am on the committee working for is the Loew’s Kings, and that is closed, and in need of repair. This will make a fine study for your book because they are within a few city blocks of each other just souty of Erasmus High School.
May I also recommend some Long Island Theaters. The Smithtown Theater (Now a performing arts center) on Main Street in Smithtown, NY, the Suffolk Theater on Main Street in Riverhead, NY, and the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Afts (A former movie house) on Main Street in Patchogue, NY.
These may be worth looking into.
Wirelessmedia;
You may find that the performing arts center is basically the same Oakdale Theater you grew up with. They store stuff behind the stage, which would be about where the screen was. It’s also still a walk to the men’s room, which is in the lobby to the side of the house. However, I only know it as the perfoming arts center and don’t remember being there when it showed movies. Nevertheless, you are correct that the shopping center is on a resurgence, or back for there is now Corbisciero’s, which is a spanking new supermarket. However, it seems many of the original stores are still there, including the deli, liquor store, and Oakdale Pizza. Of course, the post office never left.
It would probably be good for a large catering hall. The places are already partitioned so you can probably hold small banquets and meetings in there.
Well, I think most people agree that it is in Patchogue. However, if it will effect Blue Point then they should be consulted.
Is anyone on this page still interested in what’s going on with the possible restoration of the Kings? Last I heard they may start tours in April for people who are interested in possibly restoring the theater.
I know someone found it before. I just needed some levity
The old theater is still there, at least someone found it.
There is a second question, and that is what can be done with it after it’s bought.
Thanks beardbear;
That does look like a grand stage.
I just bought THE LORDS OF FLATBUSH on DVD, and some of the action takes place in there. I would not be surprised if it was filmed at that location because I saw them filming it on some of the streets of Brooklyn (though not that scene). Did it have neon above the screen also? That’s how they represent it in the movie.
Okay
Well, there goes the old Sunrise, or should I find info on that to put on this site? There will be no memories of that left soon.
Is this one of the theaters that’s on that LA Conservancy Tour?