I suppose it’s understandable why Regal kept this theater open. The closest competition is in either Center City,University City, Narberth, Bryn Mawr, Plymouth Meeting. And it is an asset to the neighborhood due to its convenient location but gee whiz,when I got to a movie theater I want my visit to feel like an event. This location doesn’t fit the bill.
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PFS Easton
Jul 27, 2023 at 9:29 pm
Has anyone been recently? Does anyone know how they assigned theater numbers here? . Is the theater to the right as you walk in,the theater with raised,tiered,semi stadium seating theater 1 or 2? Thank you.
The Baederwood,originally a GCC single screen,managed for years by Jack Reed. It most definitely was a Sameric in November 1983, I cut my teeth thier as a Manager Operator there in December of 1983 when they were showing Yentl and Terms of Endearment. I then became Manager of thier Montgomeryville 3,and in 1985 became a District ManGer. Until 1987.
I was a DM for Sameric when this reopened in 1986, after closure for several seasons. The reopening night had traffic backed up in both directions on Rte 1. When we went to survey the property before the reopened we saw that at tree had grown right in front of one of the screens. Wild times at this theater.
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Boyd Theatreon
Mar 26, 2023 at 6:39 pm
I must say the mind reels having just seen what replaced what could have been a beautifully renovated Performing Arts theater. I wonder if the “concerned” citizens who vetoed that plan will appreciate the garishly appointed betting joint and non descript tower which replaced the Boyd, especially when the overly imbibed gambling patrons noisily make thier way to the street at closing time.
As a single screen theater, it was a truly impressive screen theater where I saw not only “2001: A Space Odyssey” but also “Chinatown”. As a twin truly ruined and u impressive.
It really is telling and a shame,the upper east side which once boasted Sutton,Baronet/Coronet,Beekman and was a prime destination for cinephiles has only this location left and if it’s redeveloped will have 0 quality screens.
This closed in the mid 80’s when Septa redid the Terminal complex. Usually double features. I seem to remember a double bill of The Color Purple and Purple Rain. Prior to closure it had fallen into disrepair..one whole section of seats I believe front left section was missing. 1st screening usually started around 11am,last screening around 10pm. I was the district manager when this closed. The projectionist was a man named Tom Roebuck who worked 7 days a week open to close.
The managers office at the plaza was behind the box office in the entrance vestibule. On the second level was a much larger office used by the Sameric DM at the time,Bill Youts
One of the former managers in the mid 80’s kept a christmas tree in the lobby changing decorations with
The seasons. One of the last managers was Leonard Raboy,who on Saturday nights greeted patrons in a tuxedo. He was a great guy.
Wow. This closed,and in an article regarding Regal closings across the country with Union Square regal mentioned in that list to close,I doubt they will find a new tenant. Landmark doesn’t seem in any hurry to expand,and they’ve let thier Ritz 5 in Phila go to seed. Unsettling times in the exhibition business.
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Lane Theatreon
Jan 26, 2023 at 4:13 am
Mel Brooks “The Producers” held a sneak preview here before going on to be cult classic. I believe the last mainstream film screened here 1st run was George C. Scott in “They Might be Giants”.
I would say that William Goldman was a showman,his successors were in the movie business. Thank God growing up in Philadelphia I got to experience the Fox,Stanley,Boyd and Randolph which were real movie palaces. Sadly,all departed.
This and the Wynnewood Theater also on Lancaster Av, we’re two of Sameric’s busiest theaters. I remember when this theater played “Platoon” day and date with Sam’s Place. Jack Murry was doorman for years.
I was a DM for Sameric from 84-87. This was one of my theaters from 85-87. Very busy,usually A list films. Interesting Six Degrees point…Prior to Sameric taking over,the theater was part of a Partnership of Abel,Levinson and Koff who also operated the Keswick,Parkwood Manor and Theater 1812 theaters in the area.
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PFS Easton
Oct 4, 2022 at 11:53 pm
According to the PFS Philadelphia Film Festival 2022 website, PFS has acquired the former Ritz East.
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Fox Theatreon
Sep 22, 2022 at 9:23 pm
The last thing I saw at the Fox was “Ladies and Gentlemen,The Rolling Stones” concert film which showed right before closing. It might have been a four wall deal. Unfortunate it’s no longer around. If they’d have renovated in some way it might have been a great event or concert space.
It was twinned in 1985, and reopened with either Pee Wees Big Adventure, or Prizzis Honor and The Emerald Forrest.
John Purtell who used to work for Stanley Warner,was a long time manager here when I was a Sameric DM.
I saw “Rocky Horror Picture Show” many times here and Bergman’s “Fanny and Alexander”
I suppose it’s understandable why Regal kept this theater open. The closest competition is in either Center City,University City, Narberth, Bryn Mawr, Plymouth Meeting. And it is an asset to the neighborhood due to its convenient location but gee whiz,when I got to a movie theater I want my visit to feel like an event. This location doesn’t fit the bill.
Has anyone been recently? Does anyone know how they assigned theater numbers here? . Is the theater to the right as you walk in,the theater with raised,tiered,semi stadium seating theater 1 or 2? Thank you.
The Baederwood,originally a GCC single screen,managed for years by Jack Reed. It most definitely was a Sameric in November 1983, I cut my teeth thier as a Manager Operator there in December of 1983 when they were showing Yentl and Terms of Endearment. I then became Manager of thier Montgomeryville 3,and in 1985 became a District ManGer. Until 1987.
I was a DM for Sameric when this reopened in 1986, after closure for several seasons. The reopening night had traffic backed up in both directions on Rte 1. When we went to survey the property before the reopened we saw that at tree had grown right in front of one of the screens. Wild times at this theater.
I must say the mind reels having just seen what replaced what could have been a beautifully renovated Performing Arts theater. I wonder if the “concerned” citizens who vetoed that plan will appreciate the garishly appointed betting joint and non descript tower which replaced the Boyd, especially when the overly imbibed gambling patrons noisily make thier way to the street at closing time.
As a single screen theater, it was a truly impressive screen theater where I saw not only “2001: A Space Odyssey” but also “Chinatown”. As a twin truly ruined and u impressive.
The mural on the front st wall has now been painted over. Property is still vacant.
And I left out Loews Tower east
It really is telling and a shame,the upper east side which once boasted Sutton,Baronet/Coronet,Beekman and was a prime destination for cinephiles has only this location left and if it’s redeveloped will have 0 quality screens.
Yes even in 1983 was not a lot of cash.
This closed in the mid 80’s when Septa redid the Terminal complex. Usually double features. I seem to remember a double bill of The Color Purple and Purple Rain. Prior to closure it had fallen into disrepair..one whole section of seats I believe front left section was missing. 1st screening usually started around 11am,last screening around 10pm. I was the district manager when this closed. The projectionist was a man named Tom Roebuck who worked 7 days a week open to close.
The managers office at the plaza was behind the box office in the entrance vestibule. On the second level was a much larger office used by the Sameric DM at the time,Bill Youts
One of the former managers in the mid 80’s kept a christmas tree in the lobby changing decorations with
The seasons. One of the last managers was Leonard Raboy,who on Saturday nights greeted patrons in a tuxedo. He was a great guy.
The theater also played Young Frankenstein, The Exorcist and other 1st run films.
Wow. This closed,and in an article regarding Regal closings across the country with Union Square regal mentioned in that list to close,I doubt they will find a new tenant. Landmark doesn’t seem in any hurry to expand,and they’ve let thier Ritz 5 in Phila go to seed. Unsettling times in the exhibition business.
Mel Brooks “The Producers” held a sneak preview here before going on to be cult classic. I believe the last mainstream film screened here 1st run was George C. Scott in “They Might be Giants”.
I would say that William Goldman was a showman,his successors were in the movie business. Thank God growing up in Philadelphia I got to experience the Fox,Stanley,Boyd and Randolph which were real movie palaces. Sadly,all departed.
This and the Wynnewood Theater also on Lancaster Av, we’re two of Sameric’s busiest theaters. I remember when this theater played “Platoon” day and date with Sam’s Place. Jack Murry was doorman for years.
And I worked for Koff at the Keswick from 71-75 during HS.
I was a DM for Sameric from 84-87. This was one of my theaters from 85-87. Very busy,usually A list films. Interesting Six Degrees point…Prior to Sameric taking over,the theater was part of a Partnership of Abel,Levinson and Koff who also operated the Keswick,Parkwood Manor and Theater 1812 theaters in the area.
According to the PFS Philadelphia Film Festival 2022 website, PFS has acquired the former Ritz East.
The last thing I saw at the Fox was “Ladies and Gentlemen,The Rolling Stones” concert film which showed right before closing. It might have been a four wall deal. Unfortunate it’s no longer around. If they’d have renovated in some way it might have been a great event or concert space.