I remember this as the “Star Wars” showing theatre in 1975. We stood in line, outside and then inside and were seated to enjoy our first of several viewings, thanks to the enthusiasm of our then 7-year old son.
If memory serves, this concession stand was past the lobby and parallel to the auditorium entries. My late ex-husband worked there, for years and I recall waiting for him, while they did concession inventory, counting bags of popcorn, cups, hot dogs, candy, etc.
It’s a pity I’ve been unable to locate any images of this sumptuous theater demolished decades ago. The ceiling that displayed a massive catwalk area, the beautiful mirrored and gold interiors that had been restored, including gilding, to the tune of $1 Million just prior to destruction always disgusts me, while the Paramount, a much less elegant and beautiful structure remains, to this day.
This brought “They Paved Paradise” to mind, looking over cars on the parking lot where the Denver Theatre once sat. Anyone remember the entrance to the “Edelweiss Club” right next to the Paramount? I wonder if they’re still there. Thank goodness for photos to preserve our mental memories of places long gone.
I’m with you, Sagebrushed, having enjoyed many films at both theaters. My late husband used to tell me stories about someone who lived in the Denver Theatre, not too difficult, considering the many levels and sections, to include dressing rooms, etc. in the lower levels. I was privileged to see a “Nutcracker” performance at the Majestic Theater in Dallas, years back, that had a someone similar interior feeling. It was lovely. One of the last management type employees at the Denver, was a lady who always reminded me of Merle Oberon. Elegantly wearing long dark hair into a thick crescent atop her head. In those days, booking agents had to bid for films, guaranteeing specific returns for the studios. Popcorn was heated out of huge plastic bags, and hot dogs, cups and popcorn buckets were counted for inventory/income purposes. From “Jungle Book” to “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song” – and now only the memory remains. Too bad.
Mr. O'Malley, I’ve searched, in vain, for images of the Rococco interior of the Denver Theater, demolished not long after extensive and expensive renovations, including gold leaf work, mirror replacements, etc. My late husband worked there for years and took me through nearly the entire building in the very early 70’s after his Army stint. I never could figure out WHY they literally provided the idea for “They Paved Paradise”, leaving only the compass on the sidewalk, destroying a grand lady from the past,leaving the much less glamorous but more functional Paramount across the street.
I can remember missing the opportunity to see “The Ten Commandments” as a school girl and, years later, watching “West Side Story” in this very untypically appearing theater. This was one of 3 NGC (National General Corporation) theaters to include The Denver Theatre and I think The Aladdin on East Colfax. My late husband shared the new employee joke that would send an unsuspecting newbie from theatre to theatre, looking to borrow a marquis stretcher.
I remember this as the “Star Wars” showing theatre in 1975. We stood in line, outside and then inside and were seated to enjoy our first of several viewings, thanks to the enthusiasm of our then 7-year old son.
If memory serves, this concession stand was past the lobby and parallel to the auditorium entries. My late ex-husband worked there, for years and I recall waiting for him, while they did concession inventory, counting bags of popcorn, cups, hot dogs, candy, etc.
It’s a pity I’ve been unable to locate any images of this sumptuous theater demolished decades ago. The ceiling that displayed a massive catwalk area, the beautiful mirrored and gold interiors that had been restored, including gilding, to the tune of $1 Million just prior to destruction always disgusts me, while the Paramount, a much less elegant and beautiful structure remains, to this day.
Wasn’t “A Hard Day’s Night” shown at the Paramount? I seem to recall the line that was filled with many of us fans.
This brought “They Paved Paradise” to mind, looking over cars on the parking lot where the Denver Theatre once sat. Anyone remember the entrance to the “Edelweiss Club” right next to the Paramount? I wonder if they’re still there. Thank goodness for photos to preserve our mental memories of places long gone.
I’m with you, Sagebrushed, having enjoyed many films at both theaters. My late husband used to tell me stories about someone who lived in the Denver Theatre, not too difficult, considering the many levels and sections, to include dressing rooms, etc. in the lower levels. I was privileged to see a “Nutcracker” performance at the Majestic Theater in Dallas, years back, that had a someone similar interior feeling. It was lovely. One of the last management type employees at the Denver, was a lady who always reminded me of Merle Oberon. Elegantly wearing long dark hair into a thick crescent atop her head. In those days, booking agents had to bid for films, guaranteeing specific returns for the studios. Popcorn was heated out of huge plastic bags, and hot dogs, cups and popcorn buckets were counted for inventory/income purposes. From “Jungle Book” to “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song” – and now only the memory remains. Too bad.
Mr. O'Malley, I’ve searched, in vain, for images of the Rococco interior of the Denver Theater, demolished not long after extensive and expensive renovations, including gold leaf work, mirror replacements, etc. My late husband worked there for years and took me through nearly the entire building in the very early 70’s after his Army stint. I never could figure out WHY they literally provided the idea for “They Paved Paradise”, leaving only the compass on the sidewalk, destroying a grand lady from the past,leaving the much less glamorous but more functional Paramount across the street.
I can remember missing the opportunity to see “The Ten Commandments” as a school girl and, years later, watching “West Side Story” in this very untypically appearing theater. This was one of 3 NGC (National General Corporation) theaters to include The Denver Theatre and I think The Aladdin on East Colfax. My late husband shared the new employee joke that would send an unsuspecting newbie from theatre to theatre, looking to borrow a marquis stretcher.