Comments from kencmcintyre - Cinema Treasures

kencmcintyre commented about Uptown Theatre on Jul 20, 2008 at 2:32 am

The marquee has been removed. I wasn’t sure if that had been mentioned yet.

kencmcintyre commented about Beacon Theatre on Jul 20, 2008 at 1:26 am

Here are some details about the renovation:
http://tinyurl.com/5sby23

kencmcintyre commented about South Philadelphia Drive-In on Jul 20, 2008 at 1:21 am

In the late sixties, the South City was part of the Northeast Drive-In Theater Corp., headquartered in Boston. Northeast at that time operated drive-ins in eleven states. One of the chief officers was Sumner Redstone. The other two chief officers were Redstones as well.

kencmcintyre commented about University Theatre on Jul 20, 2008 at 1:16 am

A White Castle is at this address now:
http://tinyurl.com/5tkqfj

Here is a photo from Google maps:
http://tinyurl.com/5sondl

kencmcintyre commented about Kent Theatre on Jul 20, 2008 at 12:27 am

Google must had a very small budget for these photographers. Half the time they shoot directly into the sun, or they stand behind a bus that completely blocks the shot. Anyway, here are some photos from the site:
http://tinyurl.com/6a9xdc
http://tinyurl.com/658w3s

kencmcintyre commented about Craft Theatre on Jul 19, 2008 at 11:51 pm

Here is the updated link for the 1941 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/6qmokg

kencmcintyre commented about Tremont Theatre on Jul 19, 2008 at 11:35 pm

The green awning says “Cinelli’s Building”. I think the hotel is next door.

kencmcintyre commented about Tremont Theatre on Jul 19, 2008 at 11:16 pm

That’s what I thought.

kencmcintyre commented about Tremont Theatre on Jul 19, 2008 at 10:59 pm

1940 is the last building on the block, currently. None of the photos show the theater as a corner building. I don’t think the theater was ever at 1942.

kencmcintyre commented about Tremont Theatre on Jul 19, 2008 at 10:39 pm

Here’s a photo from the NYPL. You can zoom in for a better look. No date was given.
http://tinyurl.com/5t9qgt

I had some trouble matching this building on Google due to the address. The building that corresponds to the vintage photos would be at 1938 Webster. 1940 is a rental hall on the corner of Webster and 178th. The two buildings bracketing the Tremont appear to be the same in all the photos. However, the Park Overlook Hotel is also listed at 1938 Webster. The hotel appears to be the building on the theater’s left in the photos. Confusion abounds.

kencmcintyre commented about Dale Theatre on Jul 19, 2008 at 9:21 pm

Here is a photo taken off of Google maps:
http://tinyurl.com/5pngb2

kencmcintyre commented about Alton Cine on Jul 19, 2008 at 8:48 pm

This June 2005 blog calls the theater a grubby little duplex.
http://tinyurl.com/5ggw49

kencmcintyre commented about Bedford Theatre on Jul 19, 2008 at 8:39 pm

If you compare this photo from Google maps to the June 30 view, you can see that the building on the left in both shots still exists. However, the theater on the right has been replaced by a newer building. The theater has been demolished.
http://tinyurl.com/67j5gt

kencmcintyre commented about Avalon Theatre on Jul 19, 2008 at 5:18 am

There are a lot of churches on E. 131st north of Miles. I tried to figure out which one could have been the Avalon, but no luck. The church may have done some remodeling.

kencmcintyre commented about Glenway 5 on Jul 19, 2008 at 4:57 am

The church has an interesting cinema-themed website:
http://www.crosslands.org/

kencmcintyre commented about Gerold Opera House on Jul 19, 2008 at 4:53 am

It works better this way:
http://www.thegerold.com/contact.html

The Hulk movie opened on July 4th, according to the website, so they are indeed open.

kencmcintyre commented about Dogie Theatre on Jul 19, 2008 at 12:02 am

Here is a 2007 photo from Wikipedia:
http://tinyurl.com/64p4oj

kencmcintyre commented about Kings Theatre on Jul 18, 2008 at 10:44 pm

According to the comment on July 4, the theater building apart from the airdrome had 1370 seats. Even if the auditorium was demolished, the remaining frontage would be much bigger than what’s there now. The theater has been demolished.

kencmcintyre commented about Kings Theatre on Jul 18, 2008 at 10:12 pm

Here is the location as seen on Google maps. The small building is part of a used car lot. I have my doubts if this small structure was ever part of the theater. I think the status is closed/demolished.
http://tinyurl.com/58vkqo

kencmcintyre commented about Brentwood Theatre on Jul 18, 2008 at 9:45 pm

This is a small photo of the H&R Block building, however, the address is 2525.
http://tinyurl.com/6xgppa

kencmcintyre commented about Montalban Theatre on Jul 18, 2008 at 8:16 pm

Here are more LAPL photos:
http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics34/00036930.jpg
http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics34/00036931.jpg
http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics34/00036932.jpg
http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics34/00036933.jpg
http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics34/00036934.jpg

kencmcintyre commented about Rialto Theatre on Jul 18, 2008 at 7:09 pm

There is a shoe store in this building now:
http://tinyurl.com/5vmf45

Here is a photo from Google maps:
http://tinyurl.com/6p78zz

kencmcintyre commented about TCL Chinese Theatre on Jul 18, 2008 at 6:05 pm

Superman was playing on Christmas day, according to the LA Times.

kencmcintyre commented about Monarch Theater on Jul 18, 2008 at 5:12 pm

Here is the car wash listing on yelp.com:
http://tinyurl.com/5tm2m2

kencmcintyre commented about Monarch Theater on Jul 18, 2008 at 4:21 am

Small is an understatement. I’m surprised they fit 172 seats in there. Please also note that we do not yet have a theater listed as now being a carwash, so that would be a first.

The photo is taken off Google maps. An internet search shows the carwash at 2123 W. Division.
http://tinyurl.com/6yzj42