I disagree, Mark. I think if you split up the listings the comments are going to be intermixed anyway. I am having some problems with the theaters that have megapages, which may be my computer. I wonder if there’s a way to add a second page to a theater which may make it easier to load.
In 1949, Charles Krieghbaum sold the Arc to Fletcher Brewer of Windfall, IN, as reported in the Logansport Press on August 28 of that year. Krieghbaum previously owned the Char-Bell and Rex theaters in Logansport before he bought the Arc in 1934.
I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him. From the Jefferson City Post-Tribune, 4/3/70:
Stanley H. Durwood, president of Kansas City based American Multi-Cinema, Inc., today announced the sale of the Capitol Theatre in downtown Jefferson City to the Central Realty Company, an affiliate of Central Trust Bank. At the same time Durwood explained that AMCI will continue to operate the theatre for at least one year with options for continued operation at the end of that tune.
In announcing the finalization of sale arrangements Durwood explained that the new Ramada (4) Theatres offer a completely new concept in motion picture exhibition which has met with immediate acceptance in major markets across the country where AMCI operates. The four auditions under one roof allow for a much wider diversification of film fare for the patrons selection and this, combined with the latest innovations in theatre equipment and patron comfort to a great extent makes obsolete past methods of theatre operation.
“While the Capitol has been and always will be a theatre of which we are very proud we feel the Ramada (4) Theatres represent the future of our business and, like any successful business we are building for the future as we see it,” Durwood said. Sam Cook, President of Central Trust, said that the Central Missouri Realty presently owns property adjacent to the theater and is considering development in this area, at a future date.
This is from the Arcadia Tribune in February 1932:
Fortune may return to this famous old theater on February 15 for on that evening “Shining Blackness” will open the Broadway theater with Lucille La Verne as the star, Helene Millard being among the supporting cast. The play is by Lulu Vollmer and Arthur Collins is the producer which means a fine production will be offered Los Angeles playgoers.
Miss La Verne has not been starred locally since “Sun Up” when she gave a memorable performance. It is to be hoped good fortune will perch on the banners of the old Mason Opera house, which has been closed for many weeks.
Here is a February 1924 article from the Janesville Daily Gazette:
YEGGS FOILED AGAIN AT THEATER
Theater robbers lost out again Sunday night in their second attempt in two weeks in Janesville, when the box office of the Myers theater was entered between 5:15 and 6 p.m. and a flash-light stolen. Had it not been for precautions taken by the ticket seller, Ray Cullen, the intruders might have been $200 to $300 to the good, but Cullen took the money with him when he went to lunch. Entrance was gained through a rear exit and the door into the box office was broken open. Two weeks ago, yeggmen cracked the safe at the Beverly theater but got nothing, as the week-end receipts had been deposited in another safe.
I disagree, Mark. I think if you split up the listings the comments are going to be intermixed anyway. I am having some problems with the theaters that have megapages, which may be my computer. I wonder if there’s a way to add a second page to a theater which may make it easier to load.
That’s a very nice story. A dedicated guy, for sure.
Not surprising. Looks like it will be a swap meet for a while.
In 1949, Charles Krieghbaum sold the Arc to Fletcher Brewer of Windfall, IN, as reported in the Logansport Press on August 28 of that year. Krieghbaum previously owned the Char-Bell and Rex theaters in Logansport before he bought the Arc in 1934.
I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him. From the Jefferson City Post-Tribune, 4/3/70:
Stanley H. Durwood, president of Kansas City based American Multi-Cinema, Inc., today announced the sale of the Capitol Theatre in downtown Jefferson City to the Central Realty Company, an affiliate of Central Trust Bank. At the same time Durwood explained that AMCI will continue to operate the theatre for at least one year with options for continued operation at the end of that tune.
In announcing the finalization of sale arrangements Durwood explained that the new Ramada (4) Theatres offer a completely new concept in motion picture exhibition which has met with immediate acceptance in major markets across the country where AMCI operates. The four auditions under one roof allow for a much wider diversification of film fare for the patrons selection and this, combined with the latest innovations in theatre equipment and patron comfort to a great extent makes obsolete past methods of theatre operation.
“While the Capitol has been and always will be a theatre of which we are very proud we feel the Ramada (4) Theatres represent the future of our business and, like any successful business we are building for the future as we see it,” Durwood said. Sam Cook, President of Central Trust, said that the Central Missouri Realty presently owns property adjacent to the theater and is considering development in this area, at a future date.
This is from the Arcadia Tribune in February 1932:
Fortune may return to this famous old theater on February 15 for on that evening “Shining Blackness” will open the Broadway theater with Lucille La Verne as the star, Helene Millard being among the supporting cast. The play is by Lulu Vollmer and Arthur Collins is the producer which means a fine production will be offered Los Angeles playgoers.
Miss La Verne has not been starred locally since “Sun Up” when she gave a memorable performance. It is to be hoped good fortune will perch on the banners of the old Mason Opera house, which has been closed for many weeks.
This theater was part of the Stewart & Everett chain in the 1950s, before Charles Myers took over.
Here is a February 1924 article from the Janesville Daily Gazette:
YEGGS FOILED AGAIN AT THEATER
Theater robbers lost out again Sunday night in their second attempt in two weeks in Janesville, when the box office of the Myers theater was entered between 5:15 and 6 p.m. and a flash-light stolen. Had it not been for precautions taken by the ticket seller, Ray Cullen, the intruders might have been $200 to $300 to the good, but Cullen took the money with him when he went to lunch. Entrance was gained through a rear exit and the door into the box office was broken open. Two weeks ago, yeggmen cracked the safe at the Beverly theater but got nothing, as the week-end receipts had been deposited in another safe.
Here is a 1915 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/lwf975
Here is a 1925 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/l8h67u
Here is a 1914 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/l7kxer
Here is a February 1964 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/mekpqe
Here is a January 1964 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/lu26s2
Here is a January 1982 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/lym2sf
From the LA Times in January 1982. Morgan Fairchild was hot, back in the day:
http://tinyurl.com/maqef2
Here is a January 1982 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/ks77o3
Here is a January 1974 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/l4f7rf
Here is a January 1974 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/ko2zwp
Here is a January 1974 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/nmf95f
Here is a January 1974 ad from the LAT:
http://tinyurl.com/mxgtmw
Here is a January 1974 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/mzuj8o
Here is a photo circa early 1920s:
http://tinyurl.com/nodh39
Here is another view of the 1959 fire from Temple University’s urban archives:
http://tinyurl.com/nh22uf
I’d like to know why I can’t spell photo.
Here is another 1984 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/l5gm6j