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kencmcintyre commented about Amboy Theatre on Aug 31, 2007 at 3:01 pm

OK, that’s a little redundant from Chuck’s comment at the top. Apologies. Blame it on anticipation of a long holiday weekend.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre commented about Amboy Theatre on Aug 31, 2007 at 3:00 pm

In 1963, the Marchesi brothers owned the Amboy. August Marchesi was president and film buyer. Other Marchesi theaters in Illinois were the Times in Savanna and the Town in Prophetstown.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre commented about Town Theatre on Aug 31, 2007 at 2:59 pm

In 1963, the Marchesi brothers owned the Town. August Marchesi was president and film buyer. Other Marchesi theaters in Illinois were the Amboy in Amboy and the Times in Savanna.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre commented about Times Theater on Aug 31, 2007 at 2:58 pm

In 1963, the Marchesi brothers owned the Times. August Marchesi was president and film buyer. Other Marchesi theaters in Illinois were the Amboy in Amboy and the Town in Prophetstown.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre commented about Coliseum Theatre on Aug 31, 2007 at 2:52 pm

In 1963, the Coliseum was operated by Mrs. Henry Lazarus, president of Lazarus Theaters, 912 Canal Street, New Orleans. Others under her command at that time were the Center, Circle and Carver, all in New Orleans.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre commented about Llanos Theatre on Aug 31, 2007 at 2:20 pm

In 1963, the Llanos was operated by Hiram Parks of Lubbock. Mr. Parks also operated the Falls in Grand Falls (TX), the El Capitan in Lubbock and the Marine Theater and South Side Drive-In in Fort Worth.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre commented about Stadium Theatre on Aug 31, 2007 at 2:17 pm

Here is the entry for Pirtle Theaters in the 1963 motion picture almanac:

Pirtle Circuit
110 ½ S. State Street, Jerseyville, IL
Warren Pirtle, Forrest Pirtle, partners

Theaters (all in Illinois): Princess Theater and Star Light Drive-In in Beardstown, Rialto in Bushnell, Carlton in Carrollton, Stadium in Jerseyville and McLean in McLeansboro.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre commented about Milgram Theatre on Aug 31, 2007 at 2:13 pm

The 1963 motion picture almanac lists a Milgram Booking Service at 303 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia. I’ll make a leap and assume that this is connected with the Milgram Theater. President was Nathan Milgram. Vice-President was Alvin Milgram.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre commented about Tower Theater on Aug 31, 2007 at 9:10 am

In the early sixties, the Tower was operated by the General Theatrical Company, headquartered in San Francisco. Ben Levin was the general manager. General Theatrical also operated the Avenue and Empire in San Francisco and the Garden, Jose, Liberty, Crest and Citrus Heights Drive-In in San Jose.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre commented about State Theatre on Aug 30, 2007 at 9:07 pm

Try the USC archives. Many Long Beach photos. Most are not here as there is no theater in the picture.

Here is a 1943 ad from the Long Beach Press-Telegram:
http://tinyurl.com/2c82bb

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre commented about Carthay Circle Theatre on Aug 30, 2007 at 8:56 pm

Here is the 1937 photo again:
http://tinyurl.com/2gonxd

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kencmcintyre commented about Alamo Theatre on Aug 30, 2007 at 10:47 am

This was part of the Lam Amusement chain in the early sixties. It’s misidentified in the 1963 almanac as being in Newman, GA.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre commented about McKee Theater on Aug 30, 2007 at 10:40 am

Listed as the New McKee Theater in the 1963 motion picture almanac. Owner was Nathan E. Landy.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre commented about Hazelwood Theatre on Aug 30, 2007 at 10:39 am

Listed as the New Hazelwood Theater in the 1963 motion picture almanac. Owner was Nathan Landy, who also owned the Grand and New McKee in Pittsburgh as well as the Paramount in Braddock.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre commented about Tracy Theatre on Aug 29, 2007 at 9:53 pm

Here is a circa 1940s ad from the Press-Telegram:
http://tinyurl.com/26eysr

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre commented about Rigsby Drive-In on Aug 29, 2007 at 7:38 pm

In 1963, the Rigsby was operated by Statewide Drive-In Theaters, which also ran the Alamo, Mission, Twin and South Loop. These were all drive-ins and were all in San Antonio.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre commented about Pix Theatre on Aug 29, 2007 at 7:35 pm

In 1963, the Pix was operated by Thompson Theaters of Oklahoma City. Glen and Richard Thompson were the partners. Other Thompson theaters at that time were the Thompson Theater and Choctaw Drive-In in Atoka, the Ritz in Britton, the Thompson Theater in Healdton, the Thompson Theater and Chickasaw Drive-In in Tishomingo, the Cozy in Wagoner, the Okla Drive-In and Thompson Theater in Walters and the Derrick Drive-In and Thompson Theater in Wilson. The information is from the 1963 motion picture almanac.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre commented about Bengies Drive-In on Aug 29, 2007 at 7:28 pm

The 1963 motion picture almanac lists Bengies Drive-In in Baltimore. I don’t know if Middle River is a Baltimore suburb. Operator was Vogel Theaters of Wellsville, OH. Paul Vogel was president, T.T. Vogel was vice-president and Jack Vogel was secretary-treasurer. Other Vogel theaters at that time were the Midway Drive-In in Ravenna, OH, the Salem Drive-In in Salem, OH and the Liberty in Wellsville.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre commented about Temple Theatre on Aug 29, 2007 at 7:23 pm

This theater was operated by Harry Vennicoft & Son Theaters in the early sixties.

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kencmcintyre commented about Brookhurst 4 Cinemas on Aug 29, 2007 at 7:22 pm

In 1963, the operator of the Brookhurst was Harry Vennicoft & Son Theaters, Inc, 1824 S. Vermont Avenue Los Angeles. Vennicoft also operated the Garfield in Alhambra, the Grove in Garden Grove and the Regent, Strand and Temple Theaters in Los Angeles.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre commented about Victoria Theater on Aug 29, 2007 at 7:10 pm

In 1963, the Victoria was operated by Victoria Amusement Enterprises of Shamokin. William Troutman was president. Other theaters in the chain at that time were the Victorias in Mahanoy City, Mt. Carmel and Shamokin.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre commented about Poncan Theatre on Aug 29, 2007 at 7:07 pm

The Poncan was operated by Video Independent Theaters of Oklahoma City in the early sixties.

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kencmcintyre commented about Key Theatre on Aug 29, 2007 at 7:04 pm

Operated by Video Independent Theaters of Oklahoma City in the early sixties.

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kencmcintyre commented about Elk Theatre on Aug 29, 2007 at 7:03 pm

Operated by Video Independent Theaters in the early sixties. The 1963 motion picture almanac lists over forty Oklahoma theaters operated by this chain, as well as several in Texas.