Strange that a purpose built theatre would be designed with so many side wall windows. How on earth did they darken the auditorium for film presentation?
Hi Ridgewood Ken. Would this have been one of the last 3 strip Cinerama installations? Barely a couple of years prior to the 3 strip system becoming obsolete.
Although primarily built for cinema, a large stage for theatrical presentation was also included. Sadly, little used. Occasional amateur pantomimes during holiday periods, and some local school speech nights was the sum total of this under-used facility. Recent inspection revealed auditorium little changed, apart from all seating removed and a flat floor to accommodate a dance studio. Original proscenium and silver/grey tabs remain.
Interested to know if the Ziegfeld, or indeed, any other venue screening a 70mm print is ripping off audiences like here in Australia. both Astor theatre in Melbourne and Hayden Orpheum in Sydney charging increased prices for 70mm screenings of The Master. Considering the 70mm is only a 1.85 ratio, no younger audience will even notice a difference. Yes, we used to pay a slight (note: “slight”) increase for 70mm in the past, but at least we got “Roadshow” programming with reserved seating, and all the bells and whistles of true showmanship.
Strange that a purpose built theatre would be designed with so many side wall windows. How on earth did they darken the auditorium for film presentation?
Why was this porn house named after such a wholesome entertainer as Ricky Nelson?
Hi Ridgewood Ken. Would this have been one of the last 3 strip Cinerama installations? Barely a couple of years prior to the 3 strip system becoming obsolete.
As a cinema, sadly this venue should now be listed as closed.
Drove past this site recently. Now gone. Another non-descript multi-level apartment and commercial development now occupies this site.
Although primarily built for cinema, a large stage for theatrical presentation was also included. Sadly, little used. Occasional amateur pantomimes during holiday periods, and some local school speech nights was the sum total of this under-used facility. Recent inspection revealed auditorium little changed, apart from all seating removed and a flat floor to accommodate a dance studio. Original proscenium and silver/grey tabs remain.
Interested to know if the Ziegfeld, or indeed, any other venue screening a 70mm print is ripping off audiences like here in Australia. both Astor theatre in Melbourne and Hayden Orpheum in Sydney charging increased prices for 70mm screenings of The Master. Considering the 70mm is only a 1.85 ratio, no younger audience will even notice a difference. Yes, we used to pay a slight (note: “slight”) increase for 70mm in the past, but at least we got “Roadshow” programming with reserved seating, and all the bells and whistles of true showmanship.
Now operating as a dance studio.