I have many fond memories of this theater. When I was growing up, it was close enough that I could walk to it from my home, and I spent many Saturday afternoons there.
There seems to be disagreement on when the single theater was turned into three screens. 1972 sounds too early and 1980s too late. I remember seeing Woody Allen’s ‘Sleeper’ there in 1973 and it was still one screen. Also, I have vivid memories of seeing a fairly forgettable Kirk Douglas picture, ‘Scalawag,’ that same year because it was a matinee hosted by local kid TV host Cap'n Mitch. He signed pictures, gave away some prizes and hundreds of kids caused havoc. Definitely a day to remember.
My guess is that the conversion came around 1974-75. It was, and remains, a botched job. Two of the three theaters are uncomfortable with poor sight lines. You always feel like you’re too close or too far away from the screen. The “main” theater is still somewhat nice but it always makes me sad because I remember what a truly nice theater this was before it was chopped up.
I have many fond memories of this theater. When I was growing up, it was close enough that I could walk to it from my home, and I spent many Saturday afternoons there.
There seems to be disagreement on when the single theater was turned into three screens. 1972 sounds too early and 1980s too late. I remember seeing Woody Allen’s ‘Sleeper’ there in 1973 and it was still one screen. Also, I have vivid memories of seeing a fairly forgettable Kirk Douglas picture, ‘Scalawag,’ that same year because it was a matinee hosted by local kid TV host Cap'n Mitch. He signed pictures, gave away some prizes and hundreds of kids caused havoc. Definitely a day to remember.
My guess is that the conversion came around 1974-75. It was, and remains, a botched job. Two of the three theaters are uncomfortable with poor sight lines. You always feel like you’re too close or too far away from the screen. The “main” theater is still somewhat nice but it always makes me sad because I remember what a truly nice theater this was before it was chopped up.