While the Midwest was operated under the ownership of Warner Bros., as were other Warner owned theater’s, they enjoyed playing Warner Bros. Movies…In the late 50’s, the fed’s said no, no and forced Warner to divest ownership of there theaters..So, what did they do, they created a solely separated operating Company named Stanley Warner Management Corp. that continued operating the chain separate from Warner Bros. through 1960’s. They were pretty smart operators but, didnot keep up with the move of suburban movie houses from main stay down town locations…So Sad!! Resulted in loss of many, many wonderful, beautiful and artistic grand ole theaters through out the U.S.
The Midwest was really beautiful, loved the atmosphere and decor. A real loss in the name of progress…Thanks for sharing photo’s.
While the Midwest was operated under the ownership of Warner Bros., as were other Warner owned theater’s, they enjoyed playing Warner Bros. Movies…In the late 50’s, the fed’s said no, no and forced Warner to divest ownership of there theaters..So, what did they do, they created a solely separated operating Company named Stanley Warner Management Corp. that continued operating the chain separate from Warner Bros. through 1960’s. They were pretty smart operators but, didnot keep up with the move of suburban movie houses from main stay down town locations…So Sad!! Resulted in loss of many, many wonderful, beautiful and artistic grand ole theaters through out the U.S.