My recollection of the Hellman was as an employee from 62-63. The roadshow presentation of West Side Story was a highlight of that time. The 50th Anniversary of this film cited on the Cinema Treasures blog states that it ran for 10 weeks… my recollection is 16 weeks since I changed the signs on the Marquee each week. Cinerama in its final reincarnation also was featured at the Hellman who had previously shown the 3 projector Windjammer earlier in the 60s. Hard Tickets and reserved seating… tough nights keeping people in their own seats…… jc
My recollection of the Hellman was as an employee from 62-63. The roadshow presentation of West Side Story was a highlight of that time. The 50th Anniversary of this film cited on the Cinema Treasures blog states that it ran for 10 weeks… my recollection is 16 weeks since I changed the signs on the Marquee each week. Cinerama in its final reincarnation also was featured at the Hellman who had previously shown the 3 projector Windjammer earlier in the 60s. Hard Tickets and reserved seating… tough nights keeping people in their own seats…… jc