Comments from kencmcintyre - Cinema Treasures

kencmcintyre commented about Willcox Historic Theater on Feb 8, 2006 at 4:39 pm

From ahwatukee.com:

Rex Allen Theater

130 N. Railroad Ave., Willcox

(520) 384-4244

Named for the Western movie star who was born in this southeastern Arizona town, the classic art deco building was constructed in the late 1800s. Originally called the Mystic, it has been a theater since 1927 and at one time hosted live stage productions.

When movies took over, the theater had a single screen and a balcony, but in recent years has been converted into a twin screen theater. In the smaller theater, the images theatergoers see on the screen are produced by a Motiograph 35 mm projector, made about 1935. It is the oldest operating movie projector in the state of Arizona. The building is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.

Take the time to visit the Rex Allen Museum next door. Early photos, elaborate costumes and posters from some of the 19 movies Allen made for Republic Pictures between 1950 and 1954 trace his career.

Now playing, Beauty Shop and Guess Who.

kencmcintyre commented about Globe Theatre on Feb 8, 2006 at 3:48 pm

Here is the information on landmark status:

Fountain Hill Opera House (added 1987 – Building – #79002306)
Also known as Globe Theatre;Grand Opera House
405 Wyandotte St., Bethlehem
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown
Architectural Style: No Style Listed
Area of Significance: Architecture
Period of Significance: 1875-1899
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Domestic, Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Hotel, Theater
Current Function: Domestic, Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Multiple Dwelling, Theater

kencmcintyre commented about Cineworld Cinema - Leicester Square on Feb 7, 2006 at 7:35 pm

Here is a link with some contemporary photos:
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kencmcintyre commented about Mainstreet KC at the Power & Light District on Feb 7, 2006 at 7:19 pm

Here is a press release from last November:
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kencmcintyre commented about Charline McCombs Empire Theatre on Feb 7, 2006 at 7:16 pm

Here is a link with a wealth of information:
http://www.battersbyornamental.com/empire1.htm

kencmcintyre commented about Jacey Leicester Square on Feb 7, 2006 at 7:13 pm

Under what listing would I find the Empire Theater in Leicester Square?

kencmcintyre commented about Charline McCombs Empire Theatre on Feb 7, 2006 at 7:06 pm

Here is another link with photos:
http://www.wjhw.com/empire_sa.html

kencmcintyre commented about Newberry Opera House on Feb 6, 2006 at 7:32 pm

Here is another link:
http://www.newberrycounty.net/Contents.htm

kencmcintyre commented about Strand Theater on Feb 6, 2006 at 7:13 pm

Here is another photo:
http://flickr.com/photos/bunchofpants/68319285/

kencmcintyre commented about Riviera Theater on Feb 6, 2006 at 7:12 pm

Here is another photo:
http://flickr.com/photos/21067993@N00/56632701/

kencmcintyre commented about American Theater on Feb 6, 2006 at 7:09 pm

Here is a more recent photo:
http://flickr.com/photos/sh/345402/

kencmcintyre commented about Warner Huntington Park on Feb 6, 2006 at 5:01 pm

There was an interview in the LA Times today with a Mr. Deramo, a chamber of commerce official. He discussed the possible purchase of the building by the city, but for a youth center, not a live theater. That would mean extensive remodeling and gutting of the interior, if it hasn’t been gutted already.

kencmcintyre commented about Arcada Theatre on Feb 4, 2006 at 9:05 pm

Here is a link with information on the Arcada:
http://www.silentfilmchicago.com/Theatres.htm

kencmcintyre commented about Pickwick Theatre on Feb 4, 2006 at 9:03 pm

Here is another link for the Pickwick:
http://www.silentfilmchicago.com/Theatres.htm

kencmcintyre commented about Krieger Theater on Feb 4, 2006 at 7:53 pm

Here is a photo:
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And a link with a photo of the theater:
http://www.gacklend.com/business.htm

kencmcintyre commented about Midwest Theater on Feb 4, 2006 at 6:54 pm

Here is another link:
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kencmcintyre commented about Neville Center for the Performing Arts on Feb 4, 2006 at 6:52 pm

Here is another photo:
http://www.nptraveler.com/photos/Fox1.jpg

And a postcard:
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