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July 14, 2009
Drive-in equipment for sale
Our client is selling some of their equipment from their closed drive-in. The full lot can be seen on eBay..
It includes 2 Christie D-40 4000 watt lamp houses and 2 rectifiers plus 4 Xenon bulbs. His asking price is less than the 4 bulbs would cost by themselves!
Call 814-880-5353 or email with questions or check out the auction,
Thanks!
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July 9, 2009
WANTED: Looking for a bronze or brass early 20th c. theatre poster marquee
I need a marquee for a client similar to the one pictured here. Any help would be appreciated!!
Please contact me atExample of a similar marquee (sorry about the poor lighting in the pictures)…I need one like this (cut and paste in browser):
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www.geocities.com/markmen/serra-1547.jpg
Thank you!
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July 7, 2009
State Theatre up for sale
SOUTH BEND, IN — The Blackstone/State Theatre is on the bidding block!
Listed on the National Historic Registry in 1985, the theater has had an interesting past, hosting presidents, celebrities and more throughout its 88-year history.
To learn more about this historic theatre, visit www.PublicEnemies.us or call 1-800-876-5503 and register to bid. The auction runs July 16th-30th, 2009.
Blackstone-State Theater
National Historic Register Building #85001204Address: 212 S. Michigan, South Bend
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer: Harry Newhouse
Architectural Style: Classical Revival
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June 29, 2009
Rialto Theater for sale
KENEDY, TX — The Rialto Theater is for sale. Selling for what we have invested, $10,000. We need to sell it to help family with medical issues. It needs a complete rehab.
The beginnings of rehab were started. The marque glass was removed and replaced with plastic. Some of the original pink tinted marque glass and holders are inside the building.
The interior has been gutted including walls. There is a balcony but the floor was stripped out and the boards are scattered in several areas. There was water damage due to a leak along the length of the building. A temporary patch was placed to prevent further damage. There are no seats in this theater. There is some kind of speaker box on the stage. In the projector room are 3 carbon rod projectors and a power unit. Don’t know if it works. On the walls are a couple of murals made of cloth.
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Power projector heads questions
I have 4 old power projector heads and a couple of bases. Any idea of their value?
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June 26, 2009
Senator Theater auction
BALTIMORE, MD — Baltimore’s much-loved Senator Theater is going to be auctioned on Wednesday, July 22, at 11:00 a.m. The auction will take place at the Senator (5904-06 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212. Built in 1939 in the Art Deco style, the single-screen Senator Theater is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a local landmark. A glass block and limestone facade, colorful backlighting, and “walk of fame” sidewalk distinguish the building’s exterior and grounds, while original terrazzo floors and Art Deco murals grace the lobby.
The theater seats 900, including two skyboxes for private parties. Technical specifications include a 40' curved screen, Bauer U2 Projector with top of the line German lenses, Dolby Digital sound with surround EX, and user-controlled digital sound in the skyboxes. Films can be screened in 35MM or 70MM.
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June 22, 2009
Rare poster for sale
Hello,
We found a great old film poster from the Crescent Theater in Pontiac, Illinois. Anyone interested in this rare item?
See it here:
Rare Gracie Allen Murder Case – Movie Window Card 1939
Crescent Theater-Pontiac, Illinois-S.S. Van Dine
eBay LinkAzio Media: Rare Books * Vinyl Ephemera *
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June 19, 2009
Used theater equipment for sale
I have a bunch of equipment for sale. Everything listed is working unless otherwise noted. Please email me for pictures. Best offer for any or all will be accepted. Pick up on Long Island.
Maxi 7X automation with timer (missing 3 manual switches)
ORC 4500Watt Lamphouse with rectifier (500 hours on reflector)
Century MSAW-2 projector head
Century DAW projector head (no trap or gate)
Simplex 1014 projector head with upper reel arm and Kelmar C/O (no intermittent)
Simplex 1014 projector head (no intermittent)
IPC Simplex SH-1000 soundhead with 1800RPM motor
Simplex SH-1012 soundhead with motor
2 Magnatech dubber (Rack mountable)
3 assorted simplex gear boxes comeplete (bronze gears stripped)
6 boxes Kelmar green cleaning media
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June 15, 2009
Monogram wants to work with independent theaters
Theatre owners face mounting pressures from several different directions. Independent theater owners are facing issues that they have never faced before. Now, theatres are being asked to invest in digital systems to accommodate a new standard set by the studios, DCI .
The initial costs for converting theaters to digital are high: up to $150,000 per screen or more. While a theater can purchase a film projector for US$50,000 and expect an average life of 30-40 years, a digital cinema playback system including server/media block/and projector can cost 3-4 times as much, and is at higher risk for component failures and technological obsolescence.
Experience with computer-based media systems show that average economic lifetimes are only on the order of 5 years with some units lasting until about 10 years before they are replaced.
We are offering a distinct product set which can fill your screens and provide a proper film rotation. Monogram wants to help you reach your income potential.
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June 12, 2009
Gentry Cinema for sale
CHECOTAH, OK — The Gentry Cinema is now for sale.
The owners need to sell to meet pressing family needs.
For more information please me.
