Very exciting to see that kind of publicity, looking at the theatre as part of a big picture. This is a grass roots effort making great strides. Thanks to all who have contributed in any way with advice, virual or even moral support. Continue w/ timely news & show of support. Visit our sites—Only a fraction of the info gets posted here:
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DO YOU HAVE ANY WESTMONT THEATRE PHOTOS/ITEMS — I am with the Haddon Twp. Historical Society. I have written a small book on the thetare and helped with the documetary. We are actively looking for anything tha can help perserve and reconcontruct the theatre’s history. If you have anything related to the Westmont (photos, memorabilia, handbills, ticket stubs, etc) pre-1990s or related to Handel-Rovner, its builders, owners, architect (Wrifford), remodlers (Supowitz, etc) or anyone who worked on or at the theatre —we would be very excited to get a scan or copy or even if you wish to donate images/items. e-mail: or I can also provide a snail-mail (USPS) address. Copies of any photos or documents of signifiance that we don’t already have in our collection, I will send a free autographed book (whiles supplies last) as thanks. Anecdotes or newstories that you think we don’t have would be welcome too. Some of our collection is on the web at View link Thanks!
If you did not get a chance to see the SOLD OUT premiere of the documentary — Brent J. Donaway’s The Grand Old Lady about the Westmont Theatre. Here is another chance. Brent J. Donaway’s The Grand Old Lady is coming to The Broadway Theatre in Pitman, NJ on Wednesday August 22, 2007 @ 7:30PM. Tickets are $8 each (box office opens at 7PM). Schedule for the evening:(1.)A short Charlie Chaplin film with accompaniment by a member of the South Jersey Theatre Organ Society (The Broadway still houses its ORIGINAL theatre organ) (2.)Theatre history slide show presentation by author Allen Hauss, based on his book South Jersey Movie Palaces (3.)Brent J. Donaway’s The Grand Old Lady — a documentary about the historic Westmont Theatre in Haddon Township, NJ. Famed Movie Theatre Historian, Allen Hauss, has created a comprehensive walk-through history tour of the Broadway starting at 6PM. Tickets are $12 each and include catered food afterwards. SPACE IS LIMITED, so please book early if interested in the tour. Visit the Broadway Theatre Web Site The Broadway Theatre is located in Pitman, NJ (about twenty minutes away from Haddon Township) and is easily accessible from Route 55 (driving directions). If you are interested on how to sign up for the DVD package and/or purchase the Commemorative KEEPSAKE book written on the film, the history of the Westmont Theatre and the town, please visit the Haddon Township Historical Society’s Store
Brent J. Donaway’s documentary about the Westmont Theatre is done and preparing for its May 6, 2007 premiere at the Ritz (Oaklyn)— the premiere will be done in full golden-era “red-carpet” style with searchlights, tuxeoed ushers, 1930s period candy, etc. For info and ticket info (less than 150 seats left)see www.haddontwphistoricalsociety.org (you can also support the project and get your names listed in the companion book which is being compiled now). The editors of the book are also seeking any anecdotes, stories or memories anyone would be willing to share about The Westmont Theatre—historic, funny, sentimental, whatever. If you wish to contribute or if you worked at the Westmont and have something to share please e-mail by April 17, 2007. Thanks.
The Haddon Township Historical Society has just added a substantial amount of information about the Westmont including Michael Landon’s time working as a doorman there, the World Premier of The Exorcist (it was one of 30 thetares nationwide to open the fim in 1973) a sneak preview of Kramer v. Kramer in 1979 that was attended by Dustin Hoffman and the film’s director and lots of other details including a relatively comprehensive chain of ownership. The link: View link The historical society has also added as link to a trailer for Brent J. Donaway’s The Grand Old Lady a documentary film (footprint films) about the historic Westmont Theatre. Debut date is offiially set for May 6th at the Ritz Thetare (Oaklyn) Haddon Twp. Check out the film’s trailer. Great for anyone who remembers the old Westmont.
The Haddon Township Historical Society has a page of pictures and history about the Ritz Thetare. The link is: View link The historical society web site also mentions that the Ritz will be the location for a film about a closed cross-town theatre — The historic Westmont Theatre. Brent J. Donaway’s documentary film The Grand Old Lady (Footprint Films)is going to premiere at the Ritz Thetare on May 6, 2007. Info is from a flyer located at www.myspace.com/TheWestmontTheatre I think it is really cool that one local historic theatre, the Ritz, will be the premiere location for a film about another local theatre.
The Haddon Township Historical Society has a very good page of pictures and memorabilia from the old Westmont Thetare. Here is the link: View link Brent J. Donaway’s documentary film The Grand Old Lady about the historic Westmont Theatre is going to have a premiere at the Ritz Thetare in Oaklyn in May. I’ll post more info when I have it. The production company is Foot Print Films. There is a myspace page: www.myspace.com/TheWestmontTheatre
Very exciting to see that kind of publicity, looking at the theatre as part of a big picture. This is a grass roots effort making great strides. Thanks to all who have contributed in any way with advice, virual or even moral support. Continue w/ timely news & show of support. Visit our sites—Only a fraction of the info gets posted here:
Facebook [ http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=63366902867# ]
Blog [ http://westmonttheatre.wordpress.com/ ]
DO YOU HAVE ANY WESTMONT THEATRE PHOTOS/ITEMS — I am with the Haddon Twp. Historical Society. I have written a small book on the thetare and helped with the documetary. We are actively looking for anything tha can help perserve and reconcontruct the theatre’s history. If you have anything related to the Westmont (photos, memorabilia, handbills, ticket stubs, etc) pre-1990s or related to Handel-Rovner, its builders, owners, architect (Wrifford), remodlers (Supowitz, etc) or anyone who worked on or at the theatre —we would be very excited to get a scan or copy or even if you wish to donate images/items. e-mail: or I can also provide a snail-mail (USPS) address. Copies of any photos or documents of signifiance that we don’t already have in our collection, I will send a free autographed book (whiles supplies last) as thanks. Anecdotes or newstories that you think we don’t have would be welcome too. Some of our collection is on the web at View link Thanks!
If you did not get a chance to see the SOLD OUT premiere of the documentary — Brent J. Donaway’s The Grand Old Lady about the Westmont Theatre. Here is another chance. Brent J. Donaway’s The Grand Old Lady is coming to The Broadway Theatre in Pitman, NJ on Wednesday August 22, 2007 @ 7:30PM. Tickets are $8 each (box office opens at 7PM). Schedule for the evening:(1.)A short Charlie Chaplin film with accompaniment by a member of the South Jersey Theatre Organ Society (The Broadway still houses its ORIGINAL theatre organ) (2.)Theatre history slide show presentation by author Allen Hauss, based on his book South Jersey Movie Palaces (3.)Brent J. Donaway’s The Grand Old Lady — a documentary about the historic Westmont Theatre in Haddon Township, NJ. Famed Movie Theatre Historian, Allen Hauss, has created a comprehensive walk-through history tour of the Broadway starting at 6PM. Tickets are $12 each and include catered food afterwards. SPACE IS LIMITED, so please book early if interested in the tour. Visit the Broadway Theatre Web Site The Broadway Theatre is located in Pitman, NJ (about twenty minutes away from Haddon Township) and is easily accessible from Route 55 (driving directions). If you are interested on how to sign up for the DVD package and/or purchase the Commemorative KEEPSAKE book written on the film, the history of the Westmont Theatre and the town, please visit the Haddon Township Historical Society’s Store
Brent J. Donaway’s documentary about the Westmont Theatre is done and preparing for its May 6, 2007 premiere at the Ritz (Oaklyn)— the premiere will be done in full golden-era “red-carpet” style with searchlights, tuxeoed ushers, 1930s period candy, etc. For info and ticket info (less than 150 seats left)see www.haddontwphistoricalsociety.org (you can also support the project and get your names listed in the companion book which is being compiled now). The editors of the book are also seeking any anecdotes, stories or memories anyone would be willing to share about The Westmont Theatre—historic, funny, sentimental, whatever. If you wish to contribute or if you worked at the Westmont and have something to share please e-mail by April 17, 2007. Thanks.
The Haddon Township Historical Society has just added a substantial amount of information about the Westmont including Michael Landon’s time working as a doorman there, the World Premier of The Exorcist (it was one of 30 thetares nationwide to open the fim in 1973) a sneak preview of Kramer v. Kramer in 1979 that was attended by Dustin Hoffman and the film’s director and lots of other details including a relatively comprehensive chain of ownership. The link: View link The historical society has also added as link to a trailer for Brent J. Donaway’s The Grand Old Lady a documentary film (footprint films) about the historic Westmont Theatre. Debut date is offiially set for May 6th at the Ritz Thetare (Oaklyn) Haddon Twp. Check out the film’s trailer. Great for anyone who remembers the old Westmont.
The Haddon Township Historical Society has a page of pictures and history about the Ritz Thetare. The link is: View link The historical society web site also mentions that the Ritz will be the location for a film about a closed cross-town theatre — The historic Westmont Theatre. Brent J. Donaway’s documentary film The Grand Old Lady (Footprint Films)is going to premiere at the Ritz Thetare on May 6, 2007. Info is from a flyer located at www.myspace.com/TheWestmontTheatre I think it is really cool that one local historic theatre, the Ritz, will be the premiere location for a film about another local theatre.
The Haddon Township Historical Society has a very good page of pictures and memorabilia from the old Westmont Thetare. Here is the link: View link Brent J. Donaway’s documentary film The Grand Old Lady about the historic Westmont Theatre is going to have a premiere at the Ritz Thetare in Oaklyn in May. I’ll post more info when I have it. The production company is Foot Print Films. There is a myspace page: www.myspace.com/TheWestmontTheatre