U.S. states where the sprinkler companies haven’t lobbied do not have such laws either. I can’t think of a single case where they saved anyone in a theatre. If they passed out from smoke inhalation, they would probably drown.
British laws do not require sprinkler systems as they see it as a property saver and not a life saver. How many lives has a sprinkler system ever saved?
According to a 1958 NYT article, ticket prices were around $1.80 on the east side, $2.00 at Broadway first-runs, and from $2.50-$3.50 for Roadshows. No mention of RCMH.
I went by this theatre today and a new marquee sign and front doors have been installed. It appears to be getting ready to re-open, perhaps once again as a legit house for local Spanish language productions.
I started working in the movie industry in 1974. Back then everyone said rude patrons and high prices would soon drive us out of business. I am still waiting.
The arguments made above are variations of complaints reported in Variety as early as the introduction of sound.
By 1966 many east side houses were outgrossing Broadway and the Sutton had just come off record breaking runs of “Zorba The Greek” and “Thunderball”.
There were also few roadshow houses available since “The Sound of Music”, “Doctor Zhivago”, “Cast a Giant Shadow”, and “My Fair Lady” were already running and “Hawaii”, “Is Paris Burning?, "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum”, “Grand Prix”, “The Sand Pebbles” and “The Bible..In the Beginning” were all scrambling for hard ticket runs before the year’s end.
Judge Cooper is actually on the mark. Some popcorn kernels simply never pop.
As a dentist friend once told me, “No healthy tooth can be hurt by a raw kernel of popcorn. It is ridiculous for anyone to hold a movie theatre responsible for their existing rotten dental condition”.
Movie theatres around the world import American midwestern corn because it has a higher internal humidity level and therefore a higher popping ratio, yielding a more efficient popcorn to “old maid” (unpopped kernel) ratio.
Although there were many private screenings at Radio City, “The Blue Max” opened commercially at the Sutton and “The Seven-per-cent Solution” at the Plaza.
I think the closest current thing may be the possible Oscar qualifying runs of “Che” at year’s end. They may be presented in two parts and with a boxed lunch as was done with “War and Peace” and “Berlin Alexanderplatz”. This is more due to the length of the film than an attempt at prestige.
Where was this implied? Even the Widescreen Museum website dates them to the silent era. I believe “The Birth of a Nation” (1915) was the first roadshow.
Louis, the Lyric (817 NW 2ND AVENUE) may still be there as a church.
U.S. states where the sprinkler companies haven’t lobbied do not have such laws either. I can’t think of a single case where they saved anyone in a theatre. If they passed out from smoke inhalation, they would probably drown.
British laws do not require sprinkler systems as they see it as a property saver and not a life saver. How many lives has a sprinkler system ever saved?
According to a 1958 NYT article, ticket prices were around $1.80 on the east side, $2.00 at Broadway first-runs, and from $2.50-$3.50 for Roadshows. No mention of RCMH.
“Hot Girls For Men Only” was a 1968 British film.
I went by this theatre today and a new marquee sign and front doors have been installed. It appears to be getting ready to re-open, perhaps once again as a legit house for local Spanish language productions.
Well said, Ed. I couldn’t agree more.
…and the Zieg.
This was indeed already closed and gutted when Cineworld took over.
I started working in the movie industry in 1974. Back then everyone said rude patrons and high prices would soon drive us out of business. I am still waiting.
The arguments made above are variations of complaints reported in Variety as early as the introduction of sound.
No Louis, the 1924 edition does not carry addresses.
In 1965 the Philharmonic Hall at this address was screening movies.
Columbia I & II was the opening name of this theatre.
saps, Rialto II would have been the basement screen here in September of 1969.
According to Variety it is still in fourth place in the UK historically. I imagine “The Full Monty” and “Shrek 2” may be in there also.
By 1966 many east side houses were outgrossing Broadway and the Sutton had just come off record breaking runs of “Zorba The Greek” and “Thunderball”.
There were also few roadshow houses available since “The Sound of Music”, “Doctor Zhivago”, “Cast a Giant Shadow”, and “My Fair Lady” were already running and “Hawaii”, “Is Paris Burning?, "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum”, “Grand Prix”, “The Sand Pebbles” and “The Bible..In the Beginning” were all scrambling for hard ticket runs before the year’s end.
Queens and Arcadia should be added as AKA names here. The site showed films under both names.
Judge Cooper is actually on the mark. Some popcorn kernels simply never pop.
As a dentist friend once told me, “No healthy tooth can be hurt by a raw kernel of popcorn. It is ridiculous for anyone to hold a movie theatre responsible for their existing rotten dental condition”.
Movie theatres around the world import American midwestern corn because it has a higher internal humidity level and therefore a higher popping ratio, yielding a more efficient popcorn to “old maid” (unpopped kernel) ratio.
The “100” number refers only to those who were vocal.
“The Blue Max” played at the Victoria in early 1967 on a continuous showing run.
Although there were many private screenings at Radio City, “The Blue Max” opened commercially at the Sutton and “The Seven-per-cent Solution” at the Plaza.
I think the closest current thing may be the possible Oscar qualifying runs of “Che” at year’s end. They may be presented in two parts and with a boxed lunch as was done with “War and Peace” and “Berlin Alexanderplatz”. This is more due to the length of the film than an attempt at prestige.
Where was this implied? Even the Widescreen Museum website dates them to the silent era. I believe “The Birth of a Nation” (1915) was the first roadshow.
This is as close as I got, amyd.
http://www.pbase.com/image/80670007
There was a Columbus Theatre at 981 West 8th Avenue and still showing films in 1938. Does anyone know if it was this same location?