Iris theater back in the late 40’s early 50’s was the the place to go if you wanted to see a risque movie . It was also the hangout for local pan handlers to take a nap or sleep off a drunk. My mom used to work across the street at Columbia Dry Goods, so I got to know it quite well; sneaking in to watch steaming scenes of intimacy (TV14 by today’s standards). The place wreaked of stale cigarette smoke, and various unpleasant body odors.
Iris theater back in the late 40’s early 50’s was the the place to go if you wanted to see a risque movie . It was also the hangout for local pan handlers to take a nap or sleep off a drunk. My mom used to work across the street at Columbia Dry Goods, so I got to know it quite well; sneaking in to watch steaming scenes of intimacy (TV14 by today’s standards). The place wreaked of stale cigarette smoke, and various unpleasant body odors.