I worked there as an usher in the summer of 1951. The manager was Mr. Duckworth. Most of the time I was the only usher.
The pay was meager, but it was air conditioned. My hours surely violated labor laws, but I didn’t care.
We always showed double features, usually changing twice a week. After the last show I’d have to carry the incredibly heavy film canisters down from the projection booth to the outer lobby for pick-up. Fortunately, someone else got to carry the new film up the next day.
I worked there as an usher in the summer of 1951. The manager was Mr. Duckworth. Most of the time I was the only usher.
The pay was meager, but it was air conditioned. My hours surely violated labor laws, but I didn’t care.
We always showed double features, usually changing twice a week. After the last show I’d have to carry the incredibly heavy film canisters down from the projection booth to the outer lobby for pick-up. Fortunately, someone else got to carry the new film up the next day.