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  • July 12, 2006
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    Help with some Northwest cinemas

    Hi, I’ve just started a PhD on the Broadhead family, and their theatre circuit.

    At least 4 theatres became cinemas. They are the Tameside Hippodrome, Crown Theatre Eccles, Victoria Pavilion Morecambe and the ill-fated Empress Electric.

    I have already viewed the interesting pages on this site, but would be delighted if anyone had any more info on any of the above, either as cinemas or theatres, or whatever they were in other incarntions.

    Thank you very much,
    Vikki

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  • July 6, 2006
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    Theaters with lobby waterfalls ?????

    Other than my beloved Central Plaza Cinema in Yonkers, NY, did any other theaters have rock waterfalls in their lobbies ?

    The waterfall was an incredibly beautiful amenity that made movie going so very memorable and special in this wonderful theater that I grew up to, so I am most curious to know if any of their other George Riseman designed theaters had lobby waterfalls.

    It fell into disrepair and was covered over in the late 1980’s when the theater was converted to a fourplex.

    Thank you.

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  • June 26, 2006
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    Wanted: 5-Star Soundhead Cells

    I am doing a little tinkering, and experimenting with some electronics.

    I have use for several solar cells from the Simplex 5-star soundhead. I already have a couple, and want the new ones to match, hence why I want the ones from the old 5-stars.

    I know many theatres are upgrading from thei old exciter/white light readers, to the reverse scan dye track readers, and are throwing out the old parts.

    If anyone has any they’d care to donate, or know where I can find some, I’d be much appreciative.

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  • June 22, 2006
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    Cinema Treasures Tour

    Hello Theatre Buffs,

    While we continue our search for an historic theatre to refurbish or maintain in the Chicago area, I have a question for folks. Is there a travel agency/service offering national trips and tours of historic theatres?

    Thanks!
    Parker P

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  • June 21, 2006
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    Looking for live entertainment?

    I am a theatrical director and producer located in the Midwest. I have one year of college left, before I enter the “real world.” I have successfully directed benefit shows for local charities, raising thousands of dollars in a matter of days. I am new to this business, but have a ton of energy to give.

    I am very interested in revitalizing older theatres, finding talent and producing shows and concerts, in older venues, showing off the former glory that once lived there.

    In a year, I will be looking to relocate basically anywhere in the country, and start working in this business, and now is the time to make the contacts and get paperwork underway.

    Please contact me at or reply here.
    Thanks, derek

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  • June 19, 2006
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    Anyone have any theater seat covers for out of order seats?

    Anyone have any theater seat covers for out of order seats? I am looking for someone who has some old ones for sale or maybe knows someone or a company that makes them. If possible, the ones that say ‘seat broken – out of order’ or something like that.

    Email Me @

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  • June 16, 2006
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    Looking for small art deco carpet

    The Autry National Center, a Western Heritage Museum in Los Angeles, is planning an exhibit in 2007 on the centennial of Gene Autry. We are going to create a small theater and are looking for a carpet like some of the art deco carpets of the late 1930s. We need about 1000 square feet.

    Any info on where to find carpet like this would be very much appreciated.

    Thanks,
    Mark

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  • June 12, 2006
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    Photos/stories on long-lost Bridgeport-area theaters?

    BRIDGEPORT, CT — I’ve just become aware of several theaters in the Bridgeport area that are now just long-departed memories, but I was hoping there might be someone around to share some of these memories (or perhaps even photos). If there is anyone who has any info on the following, I would appreciate it: the ASTORIA, on 571 Newfield Avenue, BULL’S HEAD, on 1737 Main street, CRESCENT, 875 Main Street, ELK, 1071 Main Street, FAIRAY, on 2782 Fairfield Avenue, GEM on 235 East Washington Avenue, IMPERIAL on 515 Union Avenue, ORIOLE on 441 Pembroke Street, PEOPLES', on 1447 Main Street, and SEMANS' on 278 Spruce Street. Bridgeport sure had a lot of movie theaters. Unfortunately, the only one left is a relative “newcomer”, the multi-shoebox-plex on the Bridgeport-Fairfield border.

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  • May 26, 2006
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    Replacing the organ at the Palace Theatre

    ALBANY, NY — I wrote to the manager of the Palace theatre about its organ which was removed some years ago. I suggested he replace it, and brought up the organ that was mentioned on Cinema Treasures. This is his reply:

    Thank you for your message regarding the Theatre’s organ.

    Although we do get a few such suggestions throughout the year, at this time there is no active plan to replace the organ at the Palace. Do you know of any community organization who might be interested in developing a grassroots movement to raise the necessary funds to accomplish this? If so, please have a representative contact me here at the Theatre. As a not-for-profit arts organization, we’re open to all sorts of ideas.

    Thank you for your interest!
    Sincerely,
    George P. Kansas
    Director of Development

    Perhaps there is some Cinema Treasures member that can help this theatre. It is such a shame the organ is gone.

    Elliot R. Dorfman

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    How to start a discount movie theater?

    I want to build and start a “dollar theater” or discount theater in my home town of about 40,000 people. I would appreciated any advice anyone has. Do you think a discount theater has the potential to make a profit?

    jen

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