This site has a press release about an exhibition about this theater; at the bottom is a photo of a model of Tai Ping which was part of the exhibition. Click on it to enlarge: View link
I cannot help but wonder if that notoriously bad movie, “Manos, the Hands of Fate” ever played at the Manos. The film’s story line involved a religious cult.
There is a small picture of the theater here: View link Unlike the other Cinedomes that is or were operated by Cinemark/Century, there does not seem to be anything domelike about it.
The last example is probably the most relevant because a 3D IMAX presentation would be comparable, at least in some respects, to a high quality roadshow presentation of a film in the 1960’s; $3.50 in 1960 would have the purchasing power of about $25.00 today. The ticket prices for live professional theater have increased more rapidly, especially over the last two decades, than movie tickets, for a number of reasons, but especially due to escalating production costs.
I just ran a check on the THX website to see if the THX screen at AMC’s Bridgewater Commons remains certified, and oddly, it now shows that not only that it is, but also that the THX screen at the Essex Green also remains certified; when I ran the check the other day using the zipcode above, the Essex Green did not show up (and still does not). Go figure. I am beginning to wonder how often that THX search page is updated and how reliable it is.
I suppose Landmark might be interested; they have already a major presence in the Seattle area already, and the Uptown might be a good fit. On the other hand, Landmark has been pulling back on its operations, having left Austin, New Orleans, and Columbus, OH over the last year or so. If it survives as a cinema at all, it might have to go non-profit. If AMC currently owns the building, it might very well put in one of one those “no-theatrical-use” provisions into the sales agreement.
I rather share the same doubt, AlAlvarez, though obviously it is a matter for the moderators. The public can attend, as I noted above, for some events as is the case with their theaters in Hollywood. However, the public showings are very irregular (though there was in the past a series of public showings of classics on Monday nights at the Lighthouse site before the recent renovations). There are often long periods, such as the weeks leading up to the Oscars, where only Academy members and their guests can attend.
On the other hand, this theater might be compared to some military base theaters, some of which are listed here on CT. Alhough showings at these theaters are often very regular, the public cannot always attend.
The interior of the model. mentioned above: View link and
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Interior, 1909: View link
This site has a press release about an exhibition about this theater; at the bottom is a photo of a model of Tai Ping which was part of the exhibition. Click on it to enlarge: View link
As the Plaza, date unknown: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevp/2992319599/
There are additional pictures on the theater’s galley page at Drive-ins.com: http://www.drive-ins.com/gallery/vatlone
Exterior, 1970: View link
I cannot help but wonder if that notoriously bad movie, “Manos, the Hands of Fate” ever played at the Manos. The film’s story line involved a religious cult.
Worry not; they moderators will probably catch the error, based on the comments. I have made a few goof-ups myself.
This theater is already listed here on CT: /theaters/15035/ It actually was in Woodmere, not Beachwood, though the difference was probably just yards.
There is a small picture of the theater here: View link Unlike the other Cinedomes that is or were operated by Cinemark/Century, there does not seem to be anything domelike about it.
A picture of the entrance is here: http://tinyurl.com/2c6lvp2
The last example is probably the most relevant because a 3D IMAX presentation would be comparable, at least in some respects, to a high quality roadshow presentation of a film in the 1960’s; $3.50 in 1960 would have the purchasing power of about $25.00 today. The ticket prices for live professional theater have increased more rapidly, especially over the last two decades, than movie tickets, for a number of reasons, but especially due to escalating production costs.
Two pictures here: View link
There is an architectural drawing of the exterior and a picture of one of the auditoriums here: View link
Pictures and other material relating to the original Hippodrome/ABC theater: View link
A picture of the facade during the 3D run of “It Came from Outer Space” in
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A picture of the theater during the premiere of “Metropolis:” View link
If you go to the “Movies” tab on the official website (above) there is a slide show of some of the auditoriums of the theaters the McMenamins operate.
I just ran a check on the THX website to see if the THX screen at AMC’s Bridgewater Commons remains certified, and oddly, it now shows that not only that it is, but also that the THX screen at the Essex Green also remains certified; when I ran the check the other day using the zipcode above, the Essex Green did not show up (and still does not). Go figure. I am beginning to wonder how often that THX search page is updated and how reliable it is.
According to the THX website, the THX auditorium remains certified.
A color photo taken during its life as a bingo hall: View link
A picture of the Odeon Dunstall: View link
I suppose Landmark might be interested; they have already a major presence in the Seattle area already, and the Uptown might be a good fit. On the other hand, Landmark has been pulling back on its operations, having left Austin, New Orleans, and Columbus, OH over the last year or so. If it survives as a cinema at all, it might have to go non-profit. If AMC currently owns the building, it might very well put in one of one those “no-theatrical-use” provisions into the sales agreement.
I rather share the same doubt, AlAlvarez, though obviously it is a matter for the moderators. The public can attend, as I noted above, for some events as is the case with their theaters in Hollywood. However, the public showings are very irregular (though there was in the past a series of public showings of classics on Monday nights at the Lighthouse site before the recent renovations). There are often long periods, such as the weeks leading up to the Oscars, where only Academy members and their guests can attend.
On the other hand, this theater might be compared to some military base theaters, some of which are listed here on CT. Alhough showings at these theaters are often very regular, the public cannot always attend.
Ads are usually reliable.