From “Boxoffice barometer” (1960)
https://archive.org/stream/boxofficebaromet00boxo_8/boxofficebaromet00boxo_8_djvu.txt
Hugh Borland, situated in a competitive Chicago suburban situation, is a master planner of extra activities directed to selling tickets and making the Forest Theatre a center of community life and entertainment. He has devised ways of enlisting about every organization and business in his area, and some from outside, in his promotions — business groups, church societies, politicians, amusement park entertainers, the Bell Telephone Co., radio and television stars. Boy Scouts, the local Shopper — the list of sponsors of Forest Theatre activities over the years is almost endless.
I always thought the Ladies Only balcony was an unusual feature, but the theater did have its share of sketchy patrons. I can recall watching a movie while the police dragged drunks out of the theater,
From “Boxoffice barometer” (1960) https://archive.org/stream/boxofficebaromet00boxo_8/boxofficebaromet00boxo_8_djvu.txt
Hugh Borland, situated in a competitive Chicago suburban situation, is a master planner of extra activities directed to selling tickets and making the Forest Theatre a center of community life and entertainment. He has devised ways of enlisting about every organization and business in his area, and some from outside, in his promotions — business groups, church societies, politicians, amusement park entertainers, the Bell Telephone Co., radio and television stars. Boy Scouts, the local Shopper — the list of sponsors of Forest Theatre activities over the years is almost endless.
I always thought the Ladies Only balcony was an unusual feature, but the theater did have its share of sketchy patrons. I can recall watching a movie while the police dragged drunks out of the theater,