I was an usher during the transition from the Alcyon to the Highland Park Theater in about 1965. I recall seeing Peyton Place on my first day – it was considered too racy for us teens – but as an usher I could see it. As a 16-year-old teenager, it seemed like fun, until the new management wanted to impress the patrons with an upscale art gallery on the second floor and films such as ballets. I recall the boredom standing around. Nonetheless, it marked a unique moment, my first job and fooling around behind the popcorn counter. I also recall that the 10-cent Coke machine poured free drinks if you just pressed the button repeatedly. What a simple life.
rjacobson
I was an usher during the transition from the Alcyon to the Highland Park Theater in about 1965. I recall seeing Peyton Place on my first day – it was considered too racy for us teens – but as an usher I could see it. As a 16-year-old teenager, it seemed like fun, until the new management wanted to impress the patrons with an upscale art gallery on the second floor and films such as ballets. I recall the boredom standing around. Nonetheless, it marked a unique moment, my first job and fooling around behind the popcorn counter. I also recall that the 10-cent Coke machine poured free drinks if you just pressed the button repeatedly. What a simple life.
rjacobson