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  • September 18, 2006
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    Movie theater start-up experience?

    Greetings,

    I’m a new movie theater entrepreneur looking for expertise in the operational side of movie theater/restaurants.

    In the spirit of helping another small independent theater, I’m wondering if anyone would be willing to share any experience with start-up costs and operational expenses?

    I would be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement and the numbers would be used only to help me craft my own versions.

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  • September 14, 2006
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    Commercials in theaters

    This week I saw “Hollywoodland” at my closest local cinema, the Trumbull Crown Marquis. I thought I had the system bucked; I saw when the movie was slated to start, so I arrived shortly afterward, dawdled at the concession, and walked into the shoebox…er…showplace, hoping to avoid the commercials. Was I ever stymied!

    Though the commercials had long since begun, there was no hint at an end of a steady stream, that involved not only the usuals, but commercials of several TV shows, and even a commercial for feminine hygiene spray! Of course, these were followed by several previews of coming attractions. Mercifully, the movie did begin sometime that evening, but I was ready to shout “I’m mad as (expletive deleted) and I’m not going to take it anymore!”

    Judging by your followers' responses, to last week’s poll, many of the CT regulars also are fed up with the annoying and ever-growing intrusions of these commercials into an arena that cannot possibly charge much more and expect any kind of a decent patronage. I feel that this experience, coupled with your followers' comments last week, might warrant a new section on your excellent site: You already list theaters by location, local and worldwide, whether they are open, closed, or demolished. How about featuring a state-by-state list of all theaters that are known TO AVOID COMMERCIALS.

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  • September 7, 2006
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    Maplewood NJ Theater Article Needs Help!

    I received agreement from a NJ-based magazine to print an article on the history of the Maplewood Theatre. I’ve found tons of information, even Wurlitzer organ recordings made by Thomas Edison, lists of famous people who were there… TONS of stuff.

    Except pictures! Does anyone have a photograph of this theater when it was new? Was there a trade journal from that era that frequently covered theater openings? Can anyone help? Please email me at . Thanks

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  • September 5, 2006
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    Looking for a movie theater for lease

    We are looking for a movie theater with one or two screens for lease in the Bay Area(California), preferably east-bay. Thank you in advance for any pointers/references/links.

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  • September 1, 2006
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    Seats wanted

    I’m looking to upgrade my theater seats in 2 sloped floor auditoriums. I need about 120 for each auditorium. As mentioned, I want to upgrade, so bigger is better, rocker backs preferred, cupholders preferred. Prefer around 10 years old or less. And of course, reasonably priced.

    Thanks, Larry Veldre-Owner, West Bend Cinema. or (920)242-8333.

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  • August 31, 2006
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    Dubinsky Theatres info

    Can anyone tell me about this chain? They owned a couple of theaters in the Springfield, Missouri area in the 1970’s.

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  • August 28, 2006
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    Looking for a theater to buy

    Anyone have any info on a single or double screen or maybe even a drive-in in the Greensboro, NC area? Please let me know.

    Thanks,
    Coachsioux

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  • August 22, 2006
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    Trylon Theater Research Project needs help

    QUEENS, NY — Hi Everyone! This is Michael, founder & chair of the Committee To Save The Trylon Theater. I am in the midst of doing research on the Trylon Theater.

    As you may recall, we are an advocacy group that is encouraging landmark status & effective adaptive re-use of an Art Deco 1939 World’s Fair gem. It is located at 98-81 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY. Please assist me with the following:

    1. I would appreciate it very much if someone can please post a list of as many films as possible that were featured at the Trylon, preferably between Dec 26, 1939 (its opening) and late Dec 1999 (its closing). Any advice would be appreciated.
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  • August 21, 2006
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    Service technician needed

    Hi everyone. I am the owner of the downtown West Bend Cinema in West Bend, Wisconsin. I am looking for a very knowledgeable service technician that is in our area.

    We are having problems where we burn out xenon bulbs in 700 hours or less when they are warrantied for at least 2000. We need help figuring out this expensive problem. Any suggestions on service techs? Thanks, Larry V, .

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  • August 10, 2006
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    Morningside Theater

    Dear CT members,

    I am looking for any information about a theater named Morningside Theater, located at 2135 Eighth Avenue in Manhattan, New York City. I do know that the theater was there in the early 1910’s through the late 1930’s.

    I am in contact with the Great Granddaughter of the owner who has the original New York City permit to operate a Motion Picture Theater. She is looking for any information. Any help would be appreciated.

    I can by contacted through this site or emailed at .

    Thank you

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