My Grandparents operated the Grand Theatre in the late 60’s through the mid 70’s. At first they showed “regular” movies but when business slowed they switched to “Adult” themes. For a while they also showed Spanish language films but the infrastructure took such a beating they had to stop. My dad and his brother (my uncle) took turns operating the projectors while my Grandmother sold tickets and concessions in the lobby. I have many memories sitting in the projector booth with my dad as well as in the ticket booth with my grandmother while she sold admission and watched Roller Derby on her 8 inch black and white TV. After much harassment by by the City of Buena Park they finally sold out to the Pussy Cat theater chain.
My Grandparents operated the Grand Theatre in the late 60’s through the mid 70’s. At first they showed “regular” movies but when business slowed they switched to “Adult” themes. For a while they also showed Spanish language films but the infrastructure took such a beating they had to stop. My dad and his brother (my uncle) took turns operating the projectors while my Grandmother sold tickets and concessions in the lobby. I have many memories sitting in the projector booth with my dad as well as in the ticket booth with my grandmother while she sold admission and watched Roller Derby on her 8 inch black and white TV. After much harassment by by the City of Buena Park they finally sold out to the Pussy Cat theater chain.