I remember well all three theatres (Strand, Paramount, and Opera House) in Newport during the early and mid fifties.
I during the late 40’s and early 50’s I spent Saturdays at the Strand for 25 cents. (10 cents round trip bus, 10 cents movie, 5 cents candy bar) I worked part time at the Paramount around 54-55 while a student at the old Rogers High School across the street from the theater on Broadway. Believe I earned 45 cents an hour.
I can also remember vaudville shows before the movies at either/both the Strand and Paramount, March of Dime Collections, and sing along with the bouncing ball, and some sorts of contests to win dishes and bowls. Would love to see a picture of the Paramount. Rarnold
I remember well all three theatres (Strand, Paramount, and Opera House) in Newport during the early and mid fifties.
I during the late 40’s and early 50’s I spent Saturdays at the Strand for 25 cents. (10 cents round trip bus, 10 cents movie, 5 cents candy bar) I worked part time at the Paramount around 54-55 while a student at the old Rogers High School across the street from the theater on Broadway. Believe I earned 45 cents an hour.
I can also remember vaudville shows before the movies at either/both the Strand and Paramount, March of Dime Collections, and sing along with the bouncing ball, and some sorts of contests to win dishes and bowls. Would love to see a picture of the Paramount. Rarnold
I remember well all three theatres (Strand, Paramount, and Opera House) in Newport during the early and mid fifties.
I during the late 40’s and early 50’s I spent Saturdays at the Strand for 25 cents. (10 cents round trip bus, 10 cents movie, 5 cents candy bar) I worked part time at the Paramount around 54-55 while a student at the old Rogers High School across the street from the theater on Broadway. Believe I earned 45 cents an hour.
I can also remember vaudville shows before the movies at either/both the Strand and Paramount, March of Dime Collections, and sing along with the bouncing ball, and some sorts of contests to win dishes and bowls. Would love to see a picture of the Paramount. Rarnold
I remember well all three theatres (Strand, Paramount, and Opera House) in Newport during the early and mid fifties.
I during the late 40’s and early 50’s I spent Saturdays at the Strand for 25 cents. (10 cents round trip bus, 10 cents movie, 5 cents candy bar) I worked part time at the Paramount around 54-55 while a student at the old Rogers High School across the street from the theater on Broadway. Believe I earned 45 cents an hour.
I can also remember vaudville shows before the movies at either/both the Strand and Paramount, March of Dime Collections, and sing along with the bouncing ball, and some sorts of contests to win dishes and bowls. Would love to see a picture of the Paramount. Rarnold