My rationale is that, in Philly at least, the “theater” was a closet in the back of the room. I have no objection to adding a straight theater that later showed adult films. In the case of the Star/Movie, I don’t have enough information to determine if it merits an addition.
The Nu-Art showed “Birth of a Nation” in July 1970. I recall that the owner of the Silent Movie theater scheduled a showing a few years ago, but canceled due to community objection.
I saw a 1969 LA Times ad for the Star Theater in Long Beach at Ocean and Locust. I think this is the same as “The Movie” at 345 E. Ocean. This is a porno theater, so I’m not adding it.
Holy moley. This chick’s filmography is impressive. I can’t tell which weird film was the secret one in 1969, but here is a sample, from the imdb:
Janine Reynaud
Getraumte Sunden (USA title – Succubus) 1968
Im Schloss der blutigen Begierde (Castle of Bloody Lust) 1968
Rote Lippen, Sadoerotica (aka Red Lips, aka Sadist Erotica) 1969
Kuss mich, Monster (Kiss Me, Monster) 1969
Wie Kurz ist die Zeit zu Lieben (How Short is the Time for Love) 1970
Je suis une nymphomane (no translation necessary) 1970
This motion picture is the story of a kind of a woman you may not have known even existed. Because of the unusual nature of the title, we suggest that you call 278-8790 for the title, then check your dictionary for the full meaning so you will not be surprised by the sophisticated subject matter of this film. This motion picture is rated x, for adults, naturally.
Starring Janine Reynaud and Jack Taylor
Directed by Jess Franco
Screenplay by Pier A. Caminneci
Exclusive Engagement – Pacific’s Beverly Hills Theatre (formerly Warner Beverly Theater)
9404 Wishire at Canon Drive
Shoe Shine was playing over at the Sunset on 2/11/50. The Laurel was showing The Bicycle Thief (7th record-breaking week!). The LA Times ad gives the address as 8036 Beverly Boulevard.
The Sunset was advertised in the LA Times on 2/11/50. Features were “Sciuscia” (Shoe Shine), a de Sica film, and “Take One False Step”, with William Powell and Shelley Winters. Admission was 54 cents.
Redondo Beach – The new Art Theater will be opened tomorrow night with a benefit performance given by the local order of the Fraternal Brotherhood of Eagles. Special arrangements have been made for the members of the Eagles from Los Angeles and Santa Monica to reach Redondo and it is supposed that two special cars will arrive from each place. Two shows will be given, the first performance beginning at 7 and the second at 9.
This is a photo of downtown Flagstaff. The New York Cafe (with marquee) may have been a predecessor of the vegan (ugh) restaurant, or it could just be a restaurant with a marquee: http://tinyurl.com/2awtnq
Did you know that Werner Herzog has just released a film produced by Elton Brand of the Clippers? How’s that for a combination? The film is getting decent reviews, too. I think it’s called “Rescue Dawn”.
See if you can find a picture of the Rio at 118 Central SW in Albuquerque, or the Sushi King, which is there now. I was trying to navigate through the Flicker deal but I am hopelessly outclassed by the master.
The address now is 118 Central Avenue SW. It’s a Sushi King restaurant. There’s no picture of the building on the King’s website, so I don’t know if the theater is being reused.
There weren’t any theaters left in Camden in the early 80s, when I lived in Philly. Has anyone built one since, maybe in the waterfront area?
My rationale is that, in Philly at least, the “theater” was a closet in the back of the room. I have no objection to adding a straight theater that later showed adult films. In the case of the Star/Movie, I don’t have enough information to determine if it merits an addition.
The Nu-Art showed “Birth of a Nation” in July 1970. I recall that the owner of the Silent Movie theater scheduled a showing a few years ago, but canceled due to community objection.
I saw a 1969 LA Times ad for the Star Theater in Long Beach at Ocean and Locust. I think this is the same as “The Movie” at 345 E. Ocean. This is a porno theater, so I’m not adding it.
The Rialto was showing x-rated films in November 1969, per an ad in the LA Times.
I have to check that out. Thanks for the info.
Any time.
Holy moley. This chick’s filmography is impressive. I can’t tell which weird film was the secret one in 1969, but here is a sample, from the imdb:
Janine Reynaud
Getraumte Sunden (USA title – Succubus) 1968
Im Schloss der blutigen Begierde (Castle of Bloody Lust) 1968
Rote Lippen, Sadoerotica (aka Red Lips, aka Sadist Erotica) 1969
Kuss mich, Monster (Kiss Me, Monster) 1969
Wie Kurz ist die Zeit zu Lieben (How Short is the Time for Love) 1970
Je suis une nymphomane (no translation necessary) 1970
One of the posters in the USC photo is for “Half Breed”, a 1916 Douglas Fairbanks film.
Or vice versa? There wasn’t any date on the USC photo. The building next to the theater was persuading, I thought.
Strange ad from the LA Times, dated 5/10/69:
This motion picture is the story of a kind of a woman you may not have known even existed. Because of the unusual nature of the title, we suggest that you call 278-8790 for the title, then check your dictionary for the full meaning so you will not be surprised by the sophisticated subject matter of this film. This motion picture is rated x, for adults, naturally.
Starring Janine Reynaud and Jack Taylor
Directed by Jess Franco
Screenplay by Pier A. Caminneci
Exclusive Engagement – Pacific’s Beverly Hills Theatre (formerly Warner Beverly Theater)
9404 Wishire at Canon Drive
Shoe Shine was playing over at the Sunset on 2/11/50. The Laurel was showing The Bicycle Thief (7th record-breaking week!). The LA Times ad gives the address as 8036 Beverly Boulevard.
The Sunset was advertised in the LA Times on 2/11/50. Features were “Sciuscia” (Shoe Shine), a de Sica film, and “Take One False Step”, with William Powell and Shelley Winters. Admission was 54 cents.
The Studio was advertised in the LA Times on 2/11/50. Address was Vermont and Hollywood Boulevard. Admission was 54 cents.
From the LA Times, January 31, 1912:
Redondo Beach – The new Art Theater will be opened tomorrow night with a benefit performance given by the local order of the Fraternal Brotherhood of Eagles. Special arrangements have been made for the members of the Eagles from Los Angeles and Santa Monica to reach Redondo and it is supposed that two special cars will arrive from each place. Two shows will be given, the first performance beginning at 7 and the second at 9.
This is an undated photo from the USC archive. If I had to guess, I would say it’s the same building as the photo above.
http://tinyurl.com/2o7tbh
Here is a 1939 photo from the LAPL:
http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics46/00042589.jpg
This bar was next to the theater in 1951. You could park for free, but poachers going to the La Reina had to pay a quarter:
http://tinyurl.com/3237nk
No, I agree. To each his own, of course.
This is a photo of downtown Flagstaff. The New York Cafe (with marquee) may have been a predecessor of the vegan (ugh) restaurant, or it could just be a restaurant with a marquee:
http://tinyurl.com/2awtnq
Here is another photo of the Orpheum:
http://tinyurl.com/yuzowh
Did you know that Werner Herzog has just released a film produced by Elton Brand of the Clippers? How’s that for a combination? The film is getting decent reviews, too. I think it’s called “Rescue Dawn”.
I wonder if it’s Bill Clune, the LA theater guy in the early part of the twentieth century.
As I recall, the Meta used to check out the employees with a doctor before they were hired. It was called a Meta Physical.
Heh heh.
See if you can find a picture of the Rio at 118 Central SW in Albuquerque, or the Sushi King, which is there now. I was trying to navigate through the Flicker deal but I am hopelessly outclassed by the master.
The address now is 118 Central Avenue SW. It’s a Sushi King restaurant. There’s no picture of the building on the King’s website, so I don’t know if the theater is being reused.