There is one inaccuracy in the description of the history of this still flourishing theater. During the 1960’s the Fox was still a top notch first run house playing movies like “Planet of the Apes”, “The Birds”, and “True Grit”, etc.. It wasn’t until the awful 1970’s that they resorted to kung-fu movies and so-called “blacksploitation” films. The theater closed after the theater operator, Arthur Enterprises, declared bankruptcy. It was rescued from certain oblivion by Mary Strauss and restored as a Broadway touring and concert venue in the 1980’s. The Fox is a major destination for touring shows and it’s powerful Wurlitzer is still operable. A rare survivor from the Golden Age of movie palaces.
I used to attend the Hi-Point in the 1960’s when they mainly showed foreign films. I’m glad to see it has been a survivor. I’m especially glad to see that “Les Miserables” is being presented “in color”.
There is one inaccuracy in the description of the history of this still flourishing theater. During the 1960’s the Fox was still a top notch first run house playing movies like “Planet of the Apes”, “The Birds”, and “True Grit”, etc.. It wasn’t until the awful 1970’s that they resorted to kung-fu movies and so-called “blacksploitation” films. The theater closed after the theater operator, Arthur Enterprises, declared bankruptcy. It was rescued from certain oblivion by Mary Strauss and restored as a Broadway touring and concert venue in the 1980’s. The Fox is a major destination for touring shows and it’s powerful Wurlitzer is still operable. A rare survivor from the Golden Age of movie palaces.
This looks like a dreary hospital corridor. No wonder there is no reason to go to movies anymore.
I used to attend the Hi-Point in the 1960’s when they mainly showed foreign films. I’m glad to see it has been a survivor. I’m especially glad to see that “Les Miserables” is being presented “in color”.
Unfortunately, this shot confirms my belief that new movie theaters are anything but “treasures” anymore.