Esquire Cinema

8335 E. Pendleton Pike,
Indianapolis, IN 46226

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rivest266
rivest266 on October 31, 2015 at 6:25 pm

August 12th, 1971 grand opening ad in photo section as Jerry Lewis Cinema.

MovieMad52
MovieMad52 on August 17, 2014 at 4:23 am

I regret to this day that I left the Esquire in 1974 for a job in Cincinnati that was definitely the wrong move. As manager, I enjoyed running this theatre. Met my wife there.

bobcat
bobcat on March 15, 2013 at 4:13 pm

Yes i remember you Brad you were ricks best friend.i forgot all about that pinto he had…lol if you are on face book look me up Bob Dearduff

bd57chevy
bd57chevy on March 13, 2013 at 3:24 pm

@Chris – I knew you and your sister as well. Also, I’m pretty sure that’s Rick’s Pinto in the pick. Cool.

bd57chevy
bd57chevy on March 13, 2013 at 3:21 pm

@bobcat – Do you remember Brad Denney? Worked with your brother Rick, when both Marty Carr and Jack Kranig were the managers. I was the assistant manager for most of my years there. Started at Esquire in 1979 and was there until 1983. Long run. I remember your mom, Theresa, your little sister, Mike, Ron, and even your dad from time to time. I cannot list all of the people who worked at the cinema while I was there, but some of them were David Brinkman, Jeff Richards, Bobby Rickles, Nikki Gentry, and many others. It was a great time for sure. Didn’t know that even Bobby joined the ranks of popcorn poppin, pink lemonade pourin, candy bar damagin' cinema staff.

Regarding Esquire Cinema history, I still have my badges and the original Hokey (push sweeper) from that day. Amazing.

Chris LeMasters
Chris LeMasters on April 28, 2011 at 10:05 pm

Picture from 1980 can be found at:
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bobcat
bobcat on August 18, 2009 at 3:16 pm

What Great Memories..I Grew up at the Esquire,my older brother mike was the manager for a long time,then my brother Rick. Esquire was my first job i worked with Denise Rapp,Rodney Luke Tony Ross,Lisa Betts,Chris LeMasters,Jack Kranig, Also Marty Carr -Bob Dearduff

moviemad
moviemad on January 24, 2008 at 4:19 am

I managed this theatre 1973-74 with United Cinema. During my tenure the theatre successful made the switch to First Run movies. I gave long time Indy theatre manager Mike Dearduff (Rick’s brother)his first theatre job.

RonnieLClarkJnr
RonnieLClarkJnr on March 15, 2006 at 9:46 pm

i worked at the esquire with jack kranig, rick dearduff, and marty carr(who also ran the Eastwood). I was there with Kim, Andy, and Denise. My name is Ronnie Clark, and i’m looking for any pictures of the Esquire and the Eastwood theatre. -Ronnie L Clark Jr. ()

midwestmrs
midwestmrs on October 17, 2005 at 12:36 am

Yes, I will always remember seeing HALLOWEEN there

Chris LeMasters
Chris LeMasters on March 26, 2005 at 5:34 am

I worked there from 1982-84 during high school (what GREAT memories!) Surprised to see this listing on the internet. Looking for others who worked there (Denise Rapp, Rodney Luke, Tony Ross, Bob, Lisa Betts.. I know there are more! Where are you?) Chris LeMasters

AndyT
AndyT on February 19, 2004 at 4:23 pm

Grand memories can be made at even a not-so-grand theater. My memory was seeing “Gone With the Wind” at the Esquire in 1974. The Esquire wasn’t much but Tara was still Tara!