We are all aware of that. There is money in 35 mm movie rentals, as there are many theaters in the US that rent them & show them as classics. In my area, the Colonial in Phoenixville actually sent to England to rent a movie, paying for the shipping! so, a US facility that leases them out could easily pay to have a copy shipped here in order to rent out to many theaters.
Before people start to volunteer theaters, realize that drugstores, shoe stores, health clubs and so forth also look for theaters to turn into those operations!
Photos show original decor at Proscenium Arch (movie screen). Where are the other 2 auditoriums? the former side seats to left and right of main middle section? the former rear part of the auditorium? balcony?
There’s no better theater (east of California)to see a movie than the Uptown! 1st run movies, movie premieres, classics (though no classics since AMC tookover).
The downtown Metropolitan referred to above by Ken, is listed herein as the Paramount, /theaters/495/
and perhaps after the Carthay Circle, might be considered the worst demolition loss of historic Los Angeles cinemas.
ok, enjoyed 3:30 PM Saturday show today. Both curtains closed & opened after the pre-show. Projection & sound were excellent. Auditorium about half filled with enthusiastic audience, just as LuisV experienced. Staff was exceptionally nice, as always. Huge graphics on exterior & inside, for this Harry Potter movie. A cinema flagship experience!
Last year, a different volunteer editor was in charge of US cinemas. As you say, many military families enjoyed the cinema, so they can now look it up on this website and add their recollections.
What a wonderful quest it would be to operate a single screen movie theater! Unfortunately, no “small” single or twinned screened movie theater in the immediate Philadelphia area is likely available. There are’t many surviving and the cost to acquire or lease any would be very very expensive.
I thought 70 MM requires yet a different ratio, 2.20
Would it be so hard to reconfigure masking?
I’m not sure what SDS means? but I don’t see studios again shipping out new movies in 70mm film. Might as well wish for all movies to be presented in movie palaces again. Best we can hope for is when digital reaches the equivalent standard.
Hmmm, speaking from Philadelphia, which hasn’t restored & reopened even ONE movie palace- and we are trying (I’ve been the volunteer leading www.FriendsoftheBoyd.org since 2002)…
fortunately, S.F. has saved about 3 downtown movie palaces + the Castro.
L.A. has quite a few movie palaces downtown on Broadway & elsewhere.
Every theater isn’t going to reopen as a theater. I’d agree it would be lovely if the Metro did, but that might not happen.
We are all aware of that. There is money in 35 mm movie rentals, as there are many theaters in the US that rent them & show them as classics. In my area, the Colonial in Phoenixville actually sent to England to rent a movie, paying for the shipping! so, a US facility that leases them out could easily pay to have a copy shipped here in order to rent out to many theaters.
Before people start to volunteer theaters, realize that drugstores, shoe stores, health clubs and so forth also look for theaters to turn into those operations!
Photos show original decor at Proscenium Arch (movie screen). Where are the other 2 auditoriums? the former side seats to left and right of main middle section? the former rear part of the auditorium? balcony?
A few years ago, this theater was threatened with possible demolition. What’s the current status?
I’m confused because it seems as if Thalhimers was demolished!
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why don’t the Brits make a 35mm copy of “The Lion in Winter” for the US? I’d love to see it on the big screen.
There’s no better theater (east of California)to see a movie than the Uptown! 1st run movies, movie premieres, classics (though no classics since AMC tookover).
The downtown Metropolitan referred to above by Ken, is listed herein as the Paramount, /theaters/495/
and perhaps after the Carthay Circle, might be considered the worst demolition loss of historic Los Angeles cinemas.
April 2009 auditorium photo facing screen & showing ornate sides
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close up of statue on stage:
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Rich, the Intro typo will be corrected. I can share photos & stuff with you. Email me, click on my name and profile to find my email address.
ok, enjoyed 3:30 PM Saturday show today. Both curtains closed & opened after the pre-show. Projection & sound were excellent. Auditorium about half filled with enthusiastic audience, just as LuisV experienced. Staff was exceptionally nice, as always. Huge graphics on exterior & inside, for this Harry Potter movie. A cinema flagship experience!
Last year, a different volunteer editor was in charge of US cinemas. As you say, many military families enjoyed the cinema, so they can now look it up on this website and add their recollections.
the curtains! hurrah, hurrah! Thanks for telling us. I was considering seeing it here as a possibility & now it just moved up to a likelihood.
What a wonderful quest it would be to operate a single screen movie theater! Unfortunately, no “small” single or twinned screened movie theater in the immediate Philadelphia area is likely available. There are’t many surviving and the cost to acquire or lease any would be very very expensive.
Vintage photo showing a curtain:
http://www.cafepress.com/historictheatre.339345991
Vintage photo showing original marquee:
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I love the exterior of this theater.
I thought 70 MM requires yet a different ratio, 2.20
Would it be so hard to reconfigure masking?
I’m not sure what SDS means? but I don’t see studios again shipping out new movies in 70mm film. Might as well wish for all movies to be presented in movie palaces again. Best we can hope for is when digital reaches the equivalent standard.
Auditorium, photographed during the Open House: View link
More photos including auditorium, for the Open House event:
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Yes, “Batman” was good, and I’d add to Michael’s fine list: “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”
Thanks to the site for posting this announcement today, and especially volunteer Michael Zoldessy and co-webmaster Ross.
Weeks ago, AMC removed ALL their theaters from the movie clock of the Philadelphia Inquirer. They are the only chain to be gone from the movie clock.
Hmmm, speaking from Philadelphia, which hasn’t restored & reopened even ONE movie palace- and we are trying (I’ve been the volunteer leading www.FriendsoftheBoyd.org since 2002)…
fortunately, S.F. has saved about 3 downtown movie palaces + the Castro.
L.A. has quite a few movie palaces downtown on Broadway & elsewhere.
Every theater isn’t going to reopen as a theater. I’d agree it would be lovely if the Metro did, but that might not happen.
Indeed, thanks to Gary for providing photos of those columns that he speaks of:
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this is a step in the right direction.