Although now used as a church, this theate could possibly be used as live theater as well or for professional and community theater events. A lively and philanthropic venture perhaps one day could co-exist in this amazing space. “This is the day … !”
I remember this theater as a kid in the 1960’s shortly before being torn down for Pearsons Liquors parking lot. We used to enjoy a double feature,both with Peter Sellers, aThe Pink Panther and a Shot in the Dark. Peter was wild. Capucine hysterical in the hotel scene and David Nivens with that wonderful Italian actress.
The first movie I recall seeing here was Hello Dolly starring Barbra Streisand. It was amazing to watch from one of the upper tiers of the theater. The film is wonderful for many reasons, but I can still recall the opening credits as the train runs along the Hudson River. The sound was incredible! After the movie ended my mom and I exited the theater on Pennsylvania Avenue, and waited for the bus to take us back home to Glover Park. The snow set in, and the city was suddenly all quiet in the blanket of snow.
I also enjoyed Oliver here, and recall the warning at the beginning of the film … Beware .. for it is the Anniversary of Charles Dickens death .. all that white font on the screen against all of that black on the screen, and the music just about to begin the film.
I also enjoyed the restored version of A Star is Born here with Judy Garland and James Mason. Mr. Mason actually attended this event and you had to have special tickets to the performances. It was so great to watch it and to hear it on the big screen in stereophonic sound.
I also saw a live performance here shortly thereafter of The King and I with Yul Brenner. This theater was great for movies or live performances!
This theater holds so many memories for me. The premiere’s of many great films including 2001:A Space Odyssey, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, and Fiddler On the Roof, all in the 1960’s. The mother of my school mate at the time was a child herself during WWII in Japan, and some of the scenes in Fiddler reminded her of wartime in Japan bringing tears to her eyes as the lights came up at intermission.
In the 1980’s and 90’s I also saw the restored re-release of Rear Window here and Vertigo. Spartacus was also shown here with Jean Simmons in attendance.
This was a gorgeous theater before it was divided into smaller venues. I recall seeing The Sound of Music here during a re-release of the film. Seems the curtains were a heavy gold color, and I can still recall the music playing at intermission just before the second half of the movie started. There was a balcony of course, and I remember adults could have cocktails there before the film started, and during intermission. They sold programs to the film as well.
It’s still a wonderful memory, and I am happy to have a place to share my recollections!
Although now used as a church, this theate could possibly be used as live theater as well or for professional and community theater events. A lively and philanthropic venture perhaps one day could co-exist in this amazing space. “This is the day … !”
Oh the actress name was Gabrielle Cardinelli and kids tickets .50 cents.Adults, $1.00
I remember this theater as a kid in the 1960’s shortly before being torn down for Pearsons Liquors parking lot. We used to enjoy a double feature,both with Peter Sellers, aThe Pink Panther and a Shot in the Dark. Peter was wild. Capucine hysterical in the hotel scene and David Nivens with that wonderful Italian actress.
The first movie I recall seeing here was Hello Dolly starring Barbra Streisand. It was amazing to watch from one of the upper tiers of the theater. The film is wonderful for many reasons, but I can still recall the opening credits as the train runs along the Hudson River. The sound was incredible! After the movie ended my mom and I exited the theater on Pennsylvania Avenue, and waited for the bus to take us back home to Glover Park. The snow set in, and the city was suddenly all quiet in the blanket of snow.
I also enjoyed Oliver here, and recall the warning at the beginning of the film … Beware .. for it is the Anniversary of Charles Dickens death .. all that white font on the screen against all of that black on the screen, and the music just about to begin the film.
I also enjoyed the restored version of A Star is Born here with Judy Garland and James Mason. Mr. Mason actually attended this event and you had to have special tickets to the performances. It was so great to watch it and to hear it on the big screen in stereophonic sound.
I also saw a live performance here shortly thereafter of The King and I with Yul Brenner. This theater was great for movies or live performances!
This theater holds so many memories for me. The premiere’s of many great films including 2001:A Space Odyssey, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, and Fiddler On the Roof, all in the 1960’s. The mother of my school mate at the time was a child herself during WWII in Japan, and some of the scenes in Fiddler reminded her of wartime in Japan bringing tears to her eyes as the lights came up at intermission.
In the 1980’s and 90’s I also saw the restored re-release of Rear Window here and Vertigo. Spartacus was also shown here with Jean Simmons in attendance.
This was a gorgeous theater before it was divided into smaller venues. I recall seeing The Sound of Music here during a re-release of the film. Seems the curtains were a heavy gold color, and I can still recall the music playing at intermission just before the second half of the movie started. There was a balcony of course, and I remember adults could have cocktails there before the film started, and during intermission. They sold programs to the film as well. It’s still a wonderful memory, and I am happy to have a place to share my recollections!