Comments from kencmcintyre - Cinema Treasures

kencmcintyre commented about Andrews Twin Cinema on Oct 3, 2008 at 11:03 pm

This theater was also known as the Civic Cinema.

kencmcintyre commented about Henn Theatre on Oct 3, 2008 at 10:59 pm

If it was being restored in October 2005, wouldn’t the work be done by now?

kencmcintyre commented about Route 66 Movie Theatre on Oct 3, 2008 at 9:26 pm

Advertised as the Larsen in 1951.

kencmcintyre commented about Million Dollar Theatre on Oct 3, 2008 at 9:19 pm

Here is a January 1947 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/4xdgdb

kencmcintyre commented about Rialto Theatre on Oct 3, 2008 at 9:16 pm

Here is a January 1947 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/3jn246

kencmcintyre commented about Regent Showcase Theater on Oct 3, 2008 at 9:03 pm

Here is a January 1947 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/53sfgm

kencmcintyre commented about 4 Star Theatre on Oct 3, 2008 at 8:56 pm

Here is a January 1947 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/48wen8

kencmcintyre commented about Sunset Theatre on Oct 3, 2008 at 8:52 pm

Here is a January 1947 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/46kxvs

kencmcintyre commented about Pantages Theatre on Oct 3, 2008 at 8:48 pm

Here is a LA Times ad for the original run of “It’s a Wonderful Life” in January 1947. The film was not a financial success in its initial release.
http://tinyurl.com/3rcakh

kencmcintyre commented about Vision Theatre on Oct 3, 2008 at 8:23 pm

A user name is needed along with the password to access the page.

kencmcintyre commented about Vision Theatre on Oct 3, 2008 at 9:52 am

This article discusses the life of Agustin Jereza, who was involved in the construction of the theater:
http://tinyurl.com/4hvz6d

kencmcintyre commented about Vision Theatre on Oct 3, 2008 at 9:37 am

Fair enough.

kencmcintyre commented about Vision Theatre on Oct 3, 2008 at 9:29 am

Here is a photo:
http://tinyurl.com/4cnlch

kencmcintyre commented about Imperial Theater on Oct 2, 2008 at 8:00 pm

Here are before and after photos regarding the conversion:
http://tinyurl.com/47x9jz
http://tinyurl.com/52oj6y

kencmcintyre commented about Rosemary Theater on Oct 2, 2008 at 7:58 pm

Here are two photos before and after the conversion to the movie theater:
http://tinyurl.com/4p9u5g
http://tinyurl.com/3qkwy7

kencmcintyre commented about Capitol Theater on Oct 2, 2008 at 7:14 pm

This architectural website has some photos:
http://tinyurl.com/4ot4yr

kencmcintyre commented about Plaza Theatre on Oct 2, 2008 at 7:08 pm

It was the Raulf in 1963 as part of Marcus Theaters.

kencmcintyre commented about Dundee Theater on Oct 2, 2008 at 6:01 pm

Some background information here:
http://tinyurl.com/456r5a

kencmcintyre commented about Grande 4-Plex on Oct 2, 2008 at 5:52 pm

Still showing first run films. Amazing. Must be hotel guests only.

kencmcintyre commented about El Capitan Theatre on Oct 2, 2008 at 5:18 pm

I’d like to know how Placido Domingo’s agent pitched his role as the voice of a dog in this film. Maybe La Scala was booked.
http://tinyurl.com/5x5ffh

kencmcintyre commented about Strela Cinema on Oct 2, 2008 at 5:02 pm

This photo is circa late 1990s:
http://tinyurl.com/3tc7x6

kencmcintyre commented about Almo Theatre on Sep 30, 2008 at 9:23 pm

Status should be changed to closed/demolished.

kencmcintyre commented about Jewel Theatre on Sep 30, 2008 at 9:18 pm

Some vitage photos here:
http://tinyurl.com/3g45tw

kencmcintyre commented about Admiral Theatre on Sep 30, 2008 at 9:14 pm

I think status should be closed, as opposed to unknown.

kencmcintyre commented about Astro Theater on Sep 30, 2008 at 9:10 pm

Two photos of the theater as market here:
http://tinyurl.com/4j3r4x