Here is an article in today’s LA Times, by Randy Lewis:
The Henry Fonda Theatre in Hollywood is getting a new (old) name to go along with its new (old) look: the Music Box @ Fonda. The change revives the name the building had when it opened in 1926 – the Music Box – while retaining the identity it’s had since it reopened in 1985 as the Fonda.
Current owners are restoring the original Jazz Age look of the building, which over the decades has gone through an assortment of names, including the Fox and the Pix, a spokeswoman said. Most of the original facade still exists, she said, and what didn’t survive previous remodels will be re-created. The renovations are expected to be finished by early next year.
Macumba is a religion practiced in Brazil, if anyone was wondering. It involves placing offerings of cigars, alcohol and dead poultry on the street to appease the spirits. The ad is from the LA Times in December 1974: http://tinyurl.com/2sk7fp
On 5/25/77, Star Wars was playing at the Chinese, the Avco and the Plitt in Orange County. It would soon be playing everywhere. The ad is from the LA Times; http://tinyurl.com/3dl9g3
One of Sun International’s cheesy films was playing at the La Mar in January 1973, per this LA Times ad. I remember seeing such Sun classics as “Search for Noah’s Ark” and “Search for Historic Jesus”. They always used the same portentous narrator. http://tinyurl.com/22u52o
The 1981 IMPA gives the capacity as 600 cars. Operator was Wometco Theaters at that time. This was the only drive-in listed in Alaska. In 1963 the state didn’t have a listing in the IMPA. In 1970 the Sundowner and the Pillikin Drive-In are listed, both in Anchorage.
The Cort was part of the Rapf and Ruden Co. in 1963. President was Arthur Rapf. The only other theater in the chain at that time was the Gramercy in New York.
The building on the northwest corner is larger and equally interesting architecturally. It’s in bad shape now, essentially abandoned. I imagine it will be demolished soon. I can take a picture of it if anyone’s interested.
Here is an article in today’s LA Times, by Randy Lewis:
The Henry Fonda Theatre in Hollywood is getting a new (old) name to go along with its new (old) look: the Music Box @ Fonda. The change revives the name the building had when it opened in 1926 – the Music Box – while retaining the identity it’s had since it reopened in 1985 as the Fonda.
Current owners are restoring the original Jazz Age look of the building, which over the decades has gone through an assortment of names, including the Fox and the Pix, a spokeswoman said. Most of the original facade still exists, she said, and what didn’t survive previous remodels will be re-created. The renovations are expected to be finished by early next year.
According to the blog which provided this relatively recent photo, the theater is in the Little Kabul section of Fremont:
http://tinyurl.com/2gohnf
I’ve seen ads for the AAA in the LA Times archives. I don’t think it’s listed on CT.
He was doomed one way or another, apparently. I hope he had AFLAC.
Macumba is a religion practiced in Brazil, if anyone was wondering. It involves placing offerings of cigars, alcohol and dead poultry on the street to appease the spirits. The ad is from the LA Times in December 1974:
http://tinyurl.com/2sk7fp
Here is a February 1972 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/286ymq
Here is another LA Times ad from February 1972. Now they’re taking coupons. I wonder if they gave out green stamps as well:
http://tinyurl.com/3cnov4
This classic film was playing at the 101 in September 1982, according to the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/3xqp56
This November 1983 ad from the LA Times was from the mall phase:
http://tinyurl.com/ynkf8u
The closest hit was when Oliver Morosco fell down the stairs. He was in bad shape. I don’t know if he survived that accident.
“Rocky” was in its initial run at the Plaza in December 1976. The ad is from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/2qv5an
On 5/25/77, Star Wars was playing at the Chinese, the Avco and the Plitt in Orange County. It would soon be playing everywhere. The ad is from the LA Times;
http://tinyurl.com/3dl9g3
I can’t find that article either. Joe, are you sre about the date of the article?
Here is a recent photo:
http://tinyurl.com/2rnfux
“You’re dead to me, Fredo”. From the LA Times, February 1975:
http://tinyurl.com/2emqv2
You could see the Duke at the Villa Glen in February 1973, according to this LA Times ad:
http://tinyurl.com/yr89so
One of Sun International’s cheesy films was playing at the La Mar in January 1973, per this LA Times ad. I remember seeing such Sun classics as “Search for Noah’s Ark” and “Search for Historic Jesus”. They always used the same portentous narrator.
http://tinyurl.com/22u52o
Elvis, plus a Raquel Welch roller derby movie. From the LA Times in January 1973:
http://tinyurl.com/2yvwcj
Here is a January 1973 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/292agq
The 1981 IMPA lists the North Hills Twin in Conroe. I’m wondering if that was an aka for this theater before the last two screens were added.
The 1981 IMPA gives the capacity as 600 cars. Operator was Wometco Theaters at that time. This was the only drive-in listed in Alaska. In 1963 the state didn’t have a listing in the IMPA. In 1970 the Sundowner and the Pillikin Drive-In are listed, both in Anchorage.
In 1980 it was listed as the New Clayton in the IMPA. It was then part of Midway Theaters of Rehoboth Beach.
It’s a good bet that all theater were closed that night, as well as in the rest of the country.
The Cort was part of the Rapf and Ruden Co. in 1963. President was Arthur Rapf. The only other theater in the chain at that time was the Gramercy in New York.
The building on the northwest corner is larger and equally interesting architecturally. It’s in bad shape now, essentially abandoned. I imagine it will be demolished soon. I can take a picture of it if anyone’s interested.