I just added a picture of a newspaper ad for this theatre from 1957.
Please note that it is being advertised as “The New Norwalk”.
Anyone know what this refers to? At one point the separate outside box office was eliminated and the lobby was expanded. Could this have been when these changes were made?
In the picture taken in 1953, the little box office was still there.
I am looking for pictures of the Norwalk Theater. I would like to talk to anyone who would be willing to share scans of their phots taken from any and all angles. I would like to build a model of the theater.
I am a veteran of the 50’s kiddie matinees. I saw ALL of the now classic sci-fi movies from front row, center. Those are my happiest childhood memories.
I can be contacted at: adamlove(at)ca(dot)rr (dot) com
I would especially like to hear from Harold Taylor and Randy Henderson.
Anyone there when this theater was torn down? I wish I could have been there to grab a souvenir from the rubble.
I am looking for pictures of the Norwalk Theater. I would like to talk to anyone who would be willing to share scans of their phots taken from any and all angles. I would like to build a model of the theater.
I have a scan of not-so-great photo of the theater taken in December of 1953 I am willing to share with any who respond. It is a panorama photo and shows the theater and the intersection where it stood.
I am a veteran of the 50’s kiddie matinees. I saw ALL of the now classic sci-fi movies from front row, center. Those are my happiest childhood memories.
I can be contacted at: adamlove(at)ca(dot)rr(dot)com
I would especially like to hear from Harold Taylor and Randy Henderson.
I’d also like to get copies of any pictures of the area across the street on Firestone. (Anyone else old enough to remember Roy’s Toys?)
Hi, Mike: I wish I caouls have had your experience of working at the Norwalk Theatre. I spent many of my most fondly-remembered 1950’s childhood hours sitting in the dark in that old building.
No one I knew ever knew in the 50;s and 60’s ever called it the Norwalk Theatre. It was known by one and all simply as “The Show”.
The Norwalk Theatre (by then doing business as the Norwalk Tin Cinemas) was indeed an X-rated theatre for a brief time.
Here is a link to a picture of picketers in front of the Norwalk:
Great new information. Another source I found stated the theater was built in 1935. From that reference I had assumed that it was constructed during the re-building after the big 1933 earthquake anlong the Long Beach fault. That quake had knocked down some un-reinforced brick builings in the area and damaged facades of several builings along Front Street – One street over from Firestone Blvd.
Now it looks as if the theater may have been built in time to catch the last days of the silent movie era. That’s fun to think about.
Sadly, the theater DID play porno some time in the 1970’s. A picture exists of demonstrators marching in front of the then “Norwalk Twin Cinema”. The protest was successful in reverting the business to a family theater, but may have actually hastened its ultimate demise.
I am still seeking pictures of the Norwalk Theater and the sourounding business area.
ORCon:
What publication did you find that remodeling information in?
Are there any accompanying photos?
Thanks,
Adam
I just added a picture of a newspaper ad for this theatre from 1957.
Please note that it is being advertised as “The New Norwalk”.
Anyone know what this refers to? At one point the separate outside box office was eliminated and the lobby was expanded. Could this have been when these changes were made?
In the picture taken in 1953, the little box office was still there.
I am looking for pictures of the Norwalk Theater. I would like to talk to anyone who would be willing to share scans of their phots taken from any and all angles. I would like to build a model of the theater.
I am a veteran of the 50’s kiddie matinees. I saw ALL of the now classic sci-fi movies from front row, center. Those are my happiest childhood memories.
I can be contacted at: adamlove(at)ca(dot)rr (dot) com
I would especially like to hear from Harold Taylor and Randy Henderson.
Anyone there when this theater was torn down? I wish I could have been there to grab a souvenir from the rubble.
Taken December, 1953.
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I am looking for pictures of the Norwalk Theater. I would like to talk to anyone who would be willing to share scans of their phots taken from any and all angles. I would like to build a model of the theater.
I have a scan of not-so-great photo of the theater taken in December of 1953 I am willing to share with any who respond. It is a panorama photo and shows the theater and the intersection where it stood.
I am a veteran of the 50’s kiddie matinees. I saw ALL of the now classic sci-fi movies from front row, center. Those are my happiest childhood memories.
I can be contacted at: adamlove(at)ca(dot)rr(dot)com
I would especially like to hear from Harold Taylor and Randy Henderson.
I’d also like to get copies of any pictures of the area across the street on Firestone. (Anyone else old enough to remember Roy’s Toys?)
Hi, Mike: I wish I caouls have had your experience of working at the Norwalk Theatre. I spent many of my most fondly-remembered 1950’s childhood hours sitting in the dark in that old building.
No one I knew ever knew in the 50;s and 60’s ever called it the Norwalk Theatre. It was known by one and all simply as “The Show”.
The Norwalk Theatre (by then doing business as the Norwalk Tin Cinemas) was indeed an X-rated theatre for a brief time.
Here is a link to a picture of picketers in front of the Norwalk:
http://tinyurl.com/2pj3ft
Protesters managed to get it re-converted to a family theatre.
FILM DAILY YEARBOOK for 1935 lists the Norwalk as an operating theatre – confirming its existence in 1934.
FILM DAILY YEARBOOK for 1936 lists the Norwalk as an operating theatre seating 646.
Here is a picture of the theatre taken in December of 1953.
http://tinyurl.com/yuw8zh
Great new information. Another source I found stated the theater was built in 1935. From that reference I had assumed that it was constructed during the re-building after the big 1933 earthquake anlong the Long Beach fault. That quake had knocked down some un-reinforced brick builings in the area and damaged facades of several builings along Front Street – One street over from Firestone Blvd.
Now it looks as if the theater may have been built in time to catch the last days of the silent movie era. That’s fun to think about.
Sadly, the theater DID play porno some time in the 1970’s. A picture exists of demonstrators marching in front of the then “Norwalk Twin Cinema”. The protest was successful in reverting the business to a family theater, but may have actually hastened its ultimate demise.
I am still seeking pictures of the Norwalk Theater and the sourounding business area.
My correct e-mail address is:
I have a picture to share.