AS to Jonesy’s list, I could be incorrect, but I thought Grauman’s Chinese is in same league. This website says it is 80 feet wide: http://www.silverscreens.com/enla.html
Of course, I do hope that film including classics can return as a component of a program to the Westmont. I’m sure the community leaders are wisely planning.
I’m considering a “revival house” as full time classic films. Not an arthouse. Not one classic on weekend matinees (Colonial in Phoenixville) or one week day eve show (Ambler). Not one weekend of classics per month (Loews Jersey). None of those have investors, because none make a profit.
Not one or two festivals per year (Ziegfeld) or an occasional classic (Paris, NY).
I wish the Uptown in DC would sure an occasional classic again but it is all mainstream fare now.
The Castro also shows arthouse films, but is somewhat a revival house.
There used to be full time revival houses in all the cities- that’s the only way that I know the term. Most of them closed.
If the Westmont is considering film, my guess is it wouldn’t only be classics.
Likely still has the 70mm projectors that showed “Hamlet"
I commented on the theater page that the sound is great. I believe there are surrounds. No, and I wouldn’t want color lights used on the curtain.
One of my favorite movie theaters! I sit in the balcony and enjoy a film with top notch projection & sound, and a curtain that opens before the movie and closes afterwards. There are no commercials, slides or any such nonsense, and when they run trailers they are for the wonderful films that might appear. The popcorn is good and the concessions are reasonably priced. The theater is kept in perfect condition and operated in an elegant way. The Paris is an Art Moderne gem, a great arthouse, and one of New York City’s longest success stories. Long live the Paris!
Though I am not an official volunteer, I have tried to be of help and I sent in the revisions to the Empire’s Introduction. I didn’t see the address Comment on the Parsons, but it will get done now (within a day or two). There’s no official mechanism for all comments to get read and acted upon. I suppose you could try at the “new theater” or other ways to directly send in updated information to the official webmasters.
Live Nation was spun off as a new company of theaters from Clear Channel. Clear Channel intended the Boyd to primarily be a Touring Broadway musical house. However, Live Nation decided to refocus on concerts. Also, Clear Channel especially liked to have real estate assets. So, now the Boyd is for sale….
2006 video about renovations including restored Art Deco foyer, restored Deco ceiling in 2nd screen (former balcony), Deco fountain in 3rd auditorium (former Ladies Lounge). View link
Recent photos of facade and interior by Rob Bender: View link
Photos show a very interesting Art Deco movie theater. They do not include the auditorium.
No evidence that Lamb worked here. Architects, and their associates, saw what other architects were doing, and perhaps emulated. As to the Stanley, it is a church and like most others (United Artists in downtown LA, Loews 175th etc) it doesn’t show movies. The Loews Jersey does and for that, we are all fortunate.
This morning, the Philadelphia Historical Commission unanimously voted to add the Boyd Theatre to the PHILADELPHIA REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES!
Designation of the Boyd means that the building’s exterior is legally protected from demolition or alteration. Today’s decision was a landmark reversal of the 2002 denial. Today’s action means that the City of Philadelphia has done the right thing in taking this step! It does not mean the plywood on the facade comes down and the Boyd magically reopens, with its ornate Art Deco exterior and interior restored for public entertainment.
There’s more work to do!
Sugar has an excellent point about the tours. The last that I heard, the church that owns, restored,and wonderfully maintains the former United Artists movie palace in Los Angeles no longer offers tours. I’ve already stated above that the JWs should have our gratitude for making the Stanley so available to see, and indeed, for free. Yes, I know we won’t change Schmadrian’s mind, but everybody else- enjoy your free tour and the lovely set of postcards.
AS to Jonesy’s list, I could be incorrect, but I thought Grauman’s Chinese is in same league. This website says it is 80 feet wide:
http://www.silverscreens.com/enla.html
Of course, I do hope that film including classics can return as a component of a program to the Westmont. I’m sure the community leaders are wisely planning.
I’m considering a “revival house” as full time classic films. Not an arthouse. Not one classic on weekend matinees (Colonial in Phoenixville) or one week day eve show (Ambler). Not one weekend of classics per month (Loews Jersey). None of those have investors, because none make a profit.
Not one or two festivals per year (Ziegfeld) or an occasional classic (Paris, NY).
I wish the Uptown in DC would sure an occasional classic again but it is all mainstream fare now.
The Castro also shows arthouse films, but is somewhat a revival house.
There used to be full time revival houses in all the cities- that’s the only way that I know the term. Most of them closed.
If the Westmont is considering film, my guess is it wouldn’t only be classics.
Likely still has the 70mm projectors that showed “Hamlet"
I commented on the theater page that the sound is great. I believe there are surrounds. No, and I wouldn’t want color lights used on the curtain.
One of my favorite movie theaters! I sit in the balcony and enjoy a film with top notch projection & sound, and a curtain that opens before the movie and closes afterwards. There are no commercials, slides or any such nonsense, and when they run trailers they are for the wonderful films that might appear. The popcorn is good and the concessions are reasonably priced. The theater is kept in perfect condition and operated in an elegant way. The Paris is an Art Moderne gem, a great arthouse, and one of New York City’s longest success stories. Long live the Paris!
Please name the revival houses in the United States that make “a killing” for investors.
Swampdevil, what’s “A & C”? arthouse & classic films? or perhaps you’d explain what the abbreviation stands for………
Photo set of wonderful exterior photos taken yesterday:
View link
Though I am not an official volunteer, I have tried to be of help and I sent in the revisions to the Empire’s Introduction. I didn’t see the address Comment on the Parsons, but it will get done now (within a day or two). There’s no official mechanism for all comments to get read and acted upon. I suppose you could try at the “new theater” or other ways to directly send in updated information to the official webmasters.
Today’s exterior photo by Rob Bender:
View link
Exterior photo:
www.oldnewark.com/busind/images/theatres/newarkscreens/newarkscreens012003spohn.jpg
Live Nation was spun off as a new company of theaters from Clear Channel. Clear Channel intended the Boyd to primarily be a Touring Broadway musical house. However, Live Nation decided to refocus on concerts. Also, Clear Channel especially liked to have real estate assets. So, now the Boyd is for sale….
1st comment of today named 2 of the films. Again, introduction’s 3rd paragraph elaborates on the Belasco.
already dealt with in 3rd paragraph of our revised Introduction above. Note that the 1926 show was a stage show.
Yes, it is an interesting and inspiring list.
2006 video about renovations including restored Art Deco foyer, restored Deco ceiling in 2nd screen (former balcony), Deco fountain in 3rd auditorium (former Ladies Lounge).
View link
Today’s (August 13, 2008) Editorial of Philadelphia Inquirer
View link
I see Rob created a set, a nice entry to his wonderful photos:
View link
Recent photos of facade and interior by Rob Bender:
View link
Photos show a very interesting Art Deco movie theater. They do not include the auditorium.
Facade:
View link
Foyer:
View link
Also, where’s the proof/citation as to Eberson and the Stanley?
No evidence that Lamb worked here. Architects, and their associates, saw what other architects were doing, and perhaps emulated. As to the Stanley, it is a church and like most others (United Artists in downtown LA, Loews 175th etc) it doesn’t show movies. The Loews Jersey does and for that, we are all fortunate.
Philadelphia Inquirer today:
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KYW Radio:
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PlanPhilly
http://www.planphilly.com/node/3666
This morning, the Philadelphia Historical Commission unanimously voted to add the Boyd Theatre to the PHILADELPHIA REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES!
Designation of the Boyd means that the building’s exterior is legally protected from demolition or alteration. Today’s decision was a landmark reversal of the 2002 denial. Today’s action means that the City of Philadelphia has done the right thing in taking this step! It does not mean the plywood on the facade comes down and the Boyd magically reopens, with its ornate Art Deco exterior and interior restored for public entertainment.
There’s more work to do!
Sugar has an excellent point about the tours. The last that I heard, the church that owns, restored,and wonderfully maintains the former United Artists movie palace in Los Angeles no longer offers tours. I’ve already stated above that the JWs should have our gratitude for making the Stanley so available to see, and indeed, for free. Yes, I know we won’t change Schmadrian’s mind, but everybody else- enjoy your free tour and the lovely set of postcards.