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BenCybulski commented about Midwest Theatre on May 24, 2006 at 9:55 am

Nope! That was the Archer Theater at 2010 W 35th Street-building still there, but a business instead. About a block from Archer-Damen.

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BenCybulski commented about Arden Theatre on Apr 3, 2006 at 8:03 am

I’ve been looking for the name of this thater for over 40 years – As a Chicago boy visiting my grandparent in Lynwood, I would walk to this theater and enjoy great movies such as The Fly, Ben-Hur, and The Giant Claw. More importantly, however, it was here that at age 10 I discovered the enjoyment of talking to girls.

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BenCybulski commented about Today Theater on Mar 11, 2004 at 12:38 pm

The Forum –“Serving the Best in Foods” (motto)

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BenCybulski commented about Villa Theater on Mar 11, 2004 at 12:37 pm

Amazingly facinating Mexican horror films(Aztec Mummy?)shown here in the mid-60’s!!

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BenCybulski commented about Cadillac Palace Theatre on Mar 11, 2004 at 12:30 pm

Saw “Camelot” here in the 60’s – and by the way-don’t be afraid of our city..

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BenCybulski commented about Bel-Air Drive-In on Mar 11, 2004 at 12:21 pm

The Bel-air -which means “fresh air” – sits at the top of one of chicago’s first land fills!!

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BenCybulski commented about Clark Theatre on Mar 11, 2004 at 12:03 pm

“He took in the 4 AM show at the Clark – excitable boy, they all said” -Warren Zevon

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BenCybulski commented about Midwest Theatre on Mar 11, 2004 at 11:57 am

Six aisles, expansive balcony, 25 (count'em) cartoons on Saturday, triple features – all for 25 cents! Remember the “floating” skeleton for “House on Haunted Hill” or the vibrating seats for “the Tingler”? Remember George, the manager?

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BenCybulski commented about Brighton Theatre on Jan 12, 2004 at 8:34 am

The notorious case of the Grimes sisters, found murdered in the forest preserves in 1957, began at the Brighton theater as the girls attended an Elvis movie.

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BenCybulski commented about McVickers Theatre on Jan 12, 2004 at 8:32 am

It was rumored that John Wilkes Booth had performed there.

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BenCybulski commented about Marquette Theatre on Jan 12, 2004 at 8:31 am

In an unusual attempt at convenience, the entrance to the men’s room was located in the rear of the auditorium itself!