Patrick,you are right,and that is all I wanted to do, I have had allot of great fun, and stories in the 48 years of being a Projectionist, and have seen and heard allot of weird things. I am sure I am not alone on this subject. I just wanted to share some info with other Theatre people. Old Theatres are a great and magical place, even after they are gone, I for one cannot forget them, or the expeirience, I had in them.
Thanks
Dave Grau
Jim Thanks, but as much as I love God, I have never beleived in the Bible as being God`s word. It is and always will be the word of MAN. What man interprited what he thinks God said. God did not sit down and write this himself. The same goes for Churches,what a rip off they are. I have always beleived that if you are a true Christian then you would know that you can talk to God anytime, anywhere, and you do not have to be in a Church, to do so. Plus giving them Ten Percent of your money. Prayers are free. Besides that Old Whitey never once tried to hurt me, or anyone else that worked the Warner in Pittsburgh. He would let us know he was there with his cigar smoke and icy cold air, but not once did he harm anyone. ghost will not hurt you, you will hurt yourself running from one, like falling down steps ect.ect. I can truly say I miss him allot.
Dave
I am glad to hear that, in the 48 years i have been a Projectionist
Norelco AA II has been hands down my favorite Projector,and Warner was always my favorite Theatres. I worked the Warner in Pittsburgh for years.
Dave Grau (mungo)
I had the honor of being one of the Projectionist at the Uptown from 92-95, it has to go down as one of my favorite Theatres. The Warner in Pittsburgh will always be my very favorite. I liked working the Avalon as well. I also know the Chinese place down the street, and know that President Kennedy ate there as well. My favorite DC Theatre will always be the Wisconsin ave. 6 plex. at 4000 wisc. ave.
Dave Grau
(Mungo)
I dont know why the hell they could not leave it a Theatre, just what we needed, another tower mall. The bank cinema was not doing all that well, so why the Warner? I was a projectionist at the Warner till the end (last movie was Flashdance) a special showing for the Mayor and City Officials, and guest. Then again Cinemete Corp. was not going to spend a dime on the place, even after the ceiling fell on the lady. This was their excuse to get out. Besides that there was a little shop connected to the lobby they wanted to get rid of, so one night it caught on fire. (Jewish Lightning)and that was the end. They also left the Fulton, the Bank, Chatam all go to hell. I really miss the Warner, I left Pittsburgh in 84 But there is not a day goes by I dont think of the Warner. I have been a projectionist for 48 years, and the Warner by far is still my favorite Theatre.
Thanks
Dave Grau
(Mungo)
I remember working the South Park Drive-In as a projectionist for Local 171 in Pittsburgh. My regular job was the Fairgrounds Drive-In on the other side of South Park.
Thanks
Mungo
(Dave Grau)
It is just amazing to see a Drive-In still up and running, I hope they have allot of success. Keep up the good work.
Dave Grau
Patrick,you are right,and that is all I wanted to do, I have had allot of great fun, and stories in the 48 years of being a Projectionist, and have seen and heard allot of weird things. I am sure I am not alone on this subject. I just wanted to share some info with other Theatre people. Old Theatres are a great and magical place, even after they are gone, I for one cannot forget them, or the expeirience, I had in them.
Thanks
Dave Grau
Jim Thanks, but as much as I love God, I have never beleived in the Bible as being God`s word. It is and always will be the word of MAN. What man interprited what he thinks God said. God did not sit down and write this himself. The same goes for Churches,what a rip off they are. I have always beleived that if you are a true Christian then you would know that you can talk to God anytime, anywhere, and you do not have to be in a Church, to do so. Plus giving them Ten Percent of your money. Prayers are free. Besides that Old Whitey never once tried to hurt me, or anyone else that worked the Warner in Pittsburgh. He would let us know he was there with his cigar smoke and icy cold air, but not once did he harm anyone. ghost will not hurt you, you will hurt yourself running from one, like falling down steps ect.ect. I can truly say I miss him allot.
Dave
Contact me, I have been a Projectionist for 48 years,have worked many Theatres across this great land, and have tons to tell.
Thanks
Dave Grau (Mungo)
I am glad to hear that, in the 48 years i have been a Projectionist
Norelco AA II has been hands down my favorite Projector,and Warner was always my favorite Theatres. I worked the Warner in Pittsburgh for years.
Dave Grau (mungo)
To Ron3853 Have you ever done any research on the Warner Theatre in Pittsburgh? If so please contact Dave Grau. At
I had the honor of being one of the Projectionist at the Uptown from 92-95, it has to go down as one of my favorite Theatres. The Warner in Pittsburgh will always be my very favorite. I liked working the Avalon as well. I also know the Chinese place down the street, and know that President Kennedy ate there as well. My favorite DC Theatre will always be the Wisconsin ave. 6 plex. at 4000 wisc. ave.
Dave Grau
(Mungo)
I don
t know why the hell they could not leave it a Theatre, just what we needed, another tower mall. The bank cinema was not doing all that well, so why the Warner? I was a projectionist at the Warner till the end (last movie was Flashdance) a special showing for the Mayor and City Officials, and guest. Then again Cinemete Corp. was not going to spend a dime on the place, even after the ceiling fell on the lady. This was their excuse to get out. Besides that there was a little shop connected to the lobby they wanted to get rid of, so one night it caught on fire. (Jewish Lightning)and that was the end. They also left the Fulton, the Bank, Chatam all go to hell. I really miss the Warner, I left Pittsburgh in 84 But there is not a day goes by I dont think of the Warner. I have been a projectionist for 48 years, and the Warner by far is still my favorite Theatre.Thanks
Dave Grau
(Mungo)
I remember working the South Park Drive-In as a projectionist for Local 171 in Pittsburgh. My regular job was the Fairgrounds Drive-In on the other side of South Park.
Thanks
Mungo
(Dave Grau)