The Elm Theater opened in 1937 and closed in 1960. In 1963 it became the Elm Bargain Mart. The frontage, marquee etc were torn down in 1965. In the late 1960’s and 1970’s the former auditorium became Armanetti’s Liqour Store and then in 1986 became a True Value hardware store which remains in use today.
The Ritz Cinema was equipped with a Compton 4Manual/10Ranks (with Melotone) theatre organ which was opened by Harold Ramsey. The opening date was 9th November 1936 and appearing on stage that night were Gracie Fields and Jack Hylton and his Band.
The architect Leslie H. Kemp was the main architect who worked in collaboration with E.F. Tulley & J.H. Lundy. The building was planned by the Lou Morris chain, but was taken over during construction by Union Cinemas. Union were taken over by Associated british Cinemas (ABC) in October 1937.
It continued with the Ritz name until 1963 when it was renamed ABC. It was closed on 22nd September 1977 when it was the victim of an arson attack by fire bombs. It eventually re-opened in 1981 as a 4-screen Cannon Cinema which was closed on 1st July 1993.
In 1946 the total seating capacity (as a live theatre) was for 1,888.
Stalls & parterre:823
Boxes(seats):28
Grand Circle:129
Upper Circle:158
Gallery:750
It operated as a full time cinema from 3rd October 1949 until April 1972, during which time it operated with a seating capacity of 1,500.
The Ritz Cinema opened on 12th May 1930 and was a project of John Maxwell’s ABC cinemas. It closed on 2nd July 1960 and was demolished in 1962. Shops and offices were built on the site.
The Orient Kinema was located on the corner of Gallowgate and Sword Street in the Dalmarnock district of Glasgow. It was the last cinema to be designed by architect Albert V. Gardner.
The theme of the atmospheric auditorium was a fantasy of gates and turrets in a Spanish and Norman style. The curved arch of the proscenium was made of plaster resembling rough-hewn stonework which was painted in gold. Beneath this hung the stage curtain which had a scene of a landscape with a castle upon it.
The Bungalo Theater is listed in various editions of Film Daily Yearbook;
1941 with a seating capacity of 300
1943 with a seating capacity of 428
1950 with a seating capacity of 425 (the address is given as 410 Main Street, St Maries, ID)
The Strand Theater is listed in the 1941 & 1943 editions of Film Daily Yearbook with a seating capacity of 525. In the 1950 edition of F.D.Y. it is listed with a seating capcity of 425.
The Jeff is still listed in the 1950 edition of Film Daily Yearbook. I believe this is the year that it closed according to the book ‘Historic Movie Theatres in Illinois 1883-1960’ by Konrad Schiecke.
A set of vintage photographs of the Odeon Hendon:
Exterior by day in September 1949 View link
A day-time close-up of the entrance in August 1950 View link
The exterior photographed at dusk in August 1950 View link
A night view in August 1950 View link
A night view from a different angle in August 1950 View link
Close-up of the entrance at night in December 1950 View link
Exterior by day in July 1951 View link
The Villard Theatre has recently been demolished. The store-fronts and lobby space have been retained and condos will be built on the site of the auditorium.
It opened on November 24 1927 with Ann Harding in “Her Private Affair”. The theatre was equipped with a Gottfried console organ. Decorative stencil decorations in the theatre were by famed sculpture Alfonso Ianelli. It was re-modeled in 1936, retaining the beamed ceiling and wood paneled wainscoting. The rest of the decoration was Art Deco with wall sconces and the cornice of the auditorium featured alternating panels with sunburst and grotesque masks.
The Imperial Theater opened in 1914 and closed in the early 1930’s. It had a stage house to accomodate vaudeville acts in the early days.
It was re-modeled and re-opened in 1937 as the Avon Theater which closed on April 18 1956. The seating capacity given in 1950 edition of Film Daily Yearbook is 850.
Listed un the 1943 edition of Film Daily Yearbook as being operated by Paramount Pictures Inc. via their subsidiary E.V. Richards.
Still listed as open in 1950 with a seating capacity of 629.
The Elm Theater opened in 1937 and closed in 1960. In 1963 it became the Elm Bargain Mart. The frontage, marquee etc were torn down in 1965. In the late 1960’s and 1970’s the former auditorium became Armanetti’s Liqour Store and then in 1986 became a True Value hardware store which remains in use today.
Various editions of Film Daily Yearbook in the 1940’s and 1950’s list the Grove Theatre located in Pleasant Grove, TX rather than in Dallas, TX.
The Ritz Cinema was equipped with a Compton 4Manual/10Ranks (with Melotone) theatre organ which was opened by Harold Ramsey. The opening date was 9th November 1936 and appearing on stage that night were Gracie Fields and Jack Hylton and his Band.
The architect Leslie H. Kemp was the main architect who worked in collaboration with E.F. Tulley & J.H. Lundy. The building was planned by the Lou Morris chain, but was taken over during construction by Union Cinemas. Union were taken over by Associated british Cinemas (ABC) in October 1937.
It continued with the Ritz name until 1963 when it was renamed ABC. It was closed on 22nd September 1977 when it was the victim of an arson attack by fire bombs. It eventually re-opened in 1981 as a 4-screen Cannon Cinema which was closed on 1st July 1993.
In 1946 the total seating capacity (as a live theatre) was for 1,888.
Stalls & parterre:823
Boxes(seats):28
Grand Circle:129
Upper Circle:158
Gallery:750
It operated as a full time cinema from 3rd October 1949 until April 1972, during which time it operated with a seating capacity of 1,500.
The Star Theater is listed in the 1941 and 1943 and 1950 editions of Film Daily Yearbook with a seating capacity of 300.
Correction to my previous posting…the Orient Kinema was located in the Bridgeton district of Glasgow.
The Ritz Cinema opened on 12th May 1930 and was a project of John Maxwell’s ABC cinemas. It closed on 2nd July 1960 and was demolished in 1962. Shops and offices were built on the site.
The Orient Kinema was located on the corner of Gallowgate and Sword Street in the Dalmarnock district of Glasgow. It was the last cinema to be designed by architect Albert V. Gardner.
The theme of the atmospheric auditorium was a fantasy of gates and turrets in a Spanish and Norman style. The curved arch of the proscenium was made of plaster resembling rough-hewn stonework which was painted in gold. Beneath this hung the stage curtain which had a scene of a landscape with a castle upon it.
The Orient Cinema had a stage 25feet deep, the proscenium was 40feet wide and there were 3 dressing rooms. Another facility for patrons was a cafe.
Two photographs of the former Kino Cinema that I took in August 2005:
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/341056318/
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/341056920/
The Film Daily Yearbook;1950 edition gives the address of the State Theatre as 200 N. 4th Street, Kingman. AZ and a seating capacity of 466.
Two photographs I took of the former Regal Cinema in December 2004:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/340715857/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/340716384/
The Anacostia Theatre opened on March 1 1947 with Ginger Rogers & David Niven in “Magnificent Doll”. It closed in April 1967.
The Bungalo Theater is listed in various editions of Film Daily Yearbook;
1941 with a seating capacity of 300
1943 with a seating capacity of 428
1950 with a seating capacity of 425 (the address is given as 410 Main Street, St Maries, ID)
The Strand Theater is listed in the 1941 & 1943 editions of Film Daily Yearbook with a seating capacity of 525. In the 1950 edition of F.D.Y. it is listed with a seating capcity of 425.
Listed as the MacCarthy Theatre in the 1943 edition of Film Daily Yearbook with a seating capacity of 829.
This first opened as the Southshore Theatre in 1915, but it closed in 1918. It re-opened in 1950 as the Stony Theatre and closed in 1958.
It re-opened again in 1961 and was demolished in the 1970’s
The Jeff is still listed in the 1950 edition of Film Daily Yearbook. I believe this is the year that it closed according to the book ‘Historic Movie Theatres in Illinois 1883-1960’ by Konrad Schiecke.
As seen in October 2006 as Holmes Place, Health Club:
http://flickr.com/photos/satguru/279131119/
Photographed as the Cannon Cinema in 1986:
http://flickr.com/photos/12494104@N00/138485813
A set of vintage photographs of the Odeon Hendon:
Exterior by day in September 1949
View link
A day-time close-up of the entrance in August 1950
View link
The exterior photographed at dusk in August 1950
View link
A night view in August 1950
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A night view from a different angle in August 1950
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Close-up of the entrance at night in December 1950
View link
Exterior by day in July 1951
View link
The Villard Theatre has recently been demolished. The store-fronts and lobby space have been retained and condos will be built on the site of the auditorium.
It opened on November 24 1927 with Ann Harding in “Her Private Affair”. The theatre was equipped with a Gottfried console organ. Decorative stencil decorations in the theatre were by famed sculpture Alfonso Ianelli. It was re-modeled in 1936, retaining the beamed ceiling and wood paneled wainscoting. The rest of the decoration was Art Deco with wall sconces and the cornice of the auditorium featured alternating panels with sunburst and grotesque masks.
The Imperial Theater opened in 1914 and closed in the early 1930’s. It had a stage house to accomodate vaudeville acts in the early days.
It was re-modeled and re-opened in 1937 as the Avon Theater which closed on April 18 1956. The seating capacity given in 1950 edition of Film Daily Yearbook is 850.