Any idea when the vertical pictured in an earlier link was removed. I know it was gone by the 1950’s when I used to go shopping, by bus, with my mother at Gertz Department Store.
That’s really west. The old legit theatres, subsequently grind houses and now many back to legit end at 275 which is not quite to 8th Avenue. This must be past 10th Avenue. I wonder what kind of a neighborhood that was way back when.
I presume that is the back of the screen? It almost looks like a full building from this shot. Was there any seating other than the auto? Some theatres had bleachers; others had a little structure that sat a couple of dozen people.
I have to agree with the earlier “what were they thinking” comments. The only reason I looked at this when listed as an update was because of the name.
According to an article in the August 26, 1949 Newsday, the opening night proceeds of $ 3,568 were turned over to the local Community Chest by the Skouras Theatre Corp.
By rights I think there should be a separate entry for the Drive In. Theatre is on the same site but it’s a multiplex not a drive in.
Having said that, I was in the Hollywood Ice Cream Parlour on Rt 25, Middle Country Road in Medford last night and among the memoriabilia they had on the wall were two advertising cards for the drive-in.
From the movie times in Newsday it would appear the Strand was shut down for a period of time. Then it appeared in a separate ad. The fiche quality was so poor that I couldn’t tell whether it said Century someplace, but it wasn’t included in the basic Century ad.
Interestingly, Powell specifically asked for Carole. Later he became involved with Jean Harlow and when she died he paid for her mausoleum. He and Myrna Loy also had a strong attraction but decided to do anything about it fearing it would destroy their on screen chemistry.
Came upon a theatre card for Mummenchanz at a garage sale. Had to have it as Bijou memorabilia even though, in black, white and orange (and not glossy) it’s not much to look at.
You also missed the remnants of the Skyway Drive-In outside of Greenport. All that’s left is the pylon which is used by a Lutheran Church. But, if memory serves me correctly, this is not on Main Road but one that parallels it.
If you were checking out theatres how come you didn’t do Theatre Three at Athena Hall, or whatever it’s called, the old Port Jeff, which is on 112 as you leave the ferry?
If you passed the Drive-In you also passed the Rocky Point Cinema about two blocks west on the same side of the road. It is in a strip shopping center and cannot be identified as a theatre. I did a lot of digging before I posted it and have some newspaper images which I’ve yet to get here.
Did you get into the storage area to the left where you can see a hint of the interior? There are pix of the interior in the day, as you can see from an earlier posting, but they’ve never made it here.
The vertical is dramatic, the “V” signage is pathetic. Before they redid the place the signage was flat, long and narrow across the front of the building. The name was spelled out in single, white incandescent lights, also pathetic.
I’m in awe of your memory. The date and the seat location at age six. When I saw Bambi I was only five and I wouldn’t have a clue as to whether is was at the Music Hall. My parents took me there two or three times a year so my rememberances are of a cumulative nature. And, come to think of it I never saw Bambi again. Did see Snow White and Dumbo again as an adult.
Actually, as I’ve perused a lot of theatres at random on CT, many of those that opened in the early 1900s had a very short life span. Most of these were glorified store fronts, a category which I suggested the powers that be identify separatly.
Shelter Island in the 1930s didn’t support a lot of business. There were several seasonal hotels. The locals usually had to go off the island for shopping. The Greenport Theatre was only steps from the ferry. This leads me to believe that a Casino outdoor theatre was associated with some touristy place. What more logical one than the Casino.
It’s rare that a community, particularly one which was mostly seasonal, would have any old directories. The thing would be to find any writeups about the nightclub and see if there is any mention of an adjacent theatre space. It just seems unlikely that there would be two business with the name Casino.
There is no US theatre on CT with the word Tennis in it’s name. There are a number of theatres listed in Hudson, NY. Is it one of them, if so which? If not we need a new CT entry.
Any idea when the vertical pictured in an earlier link was removed. I know it was gone by the 1950’s when I used to go shopping, by bus, with my mother at Gertz Department Store.
I presume that is the back of the screen? It almost looks like a full building from this shot. Was there any seating other than the auto? Some theatres had bleachers; others had a little structure that sat a couple of dozen people.
I have to agree with the earlier “what were they thinking” comments. The only reason I looked at this when listed as an update was because of the name.
According to an article in the August 26, 1949 Newsday, the opening night proceeds of $ 3,568 were turned over to the local Community Chest by the Skouras Theatre Corp.
There was also a Two Guys in Patchogue in the old Granada Theatre. There they didn’t even bother to level the pitch.
By rights I think there should be a separate entry for the Drive In. Theatre is on the same site but it’s a multiplex not a drive in.
Having said that, I was in the Hollywood Ice Cream Parlour on Rt 25, Middle Country Road in Medford last night and among the memoriabilia they had on the wall were two advertising cards for the drive-in.
From the movie times in Newsday it would appear the Strand was shut down for a period of time. Then it appeared in a separate ad. The fiche quality was so poor that I couldn’t tell whether it said Century someplace, but it wasn’t included in the basic Century ad.
Interestingly, Powell specifically asked for Carole. Later he became involved with Jean Harlow and when she died he paid for her mausoleum. He and Myrna Loy also had a strong attraction but decided to do anything about it fearing it would destroy their on screen chemistry.
Came upon a theatre card for Mummenchanz at a garage sale. Had to have it as Bijou memorabilia even though, in black, white and orange (and not glossy) it’s not much to look at.
And I believe the shopping center is called Fox Plaza.
But it was in such an odd ball location.
You also missed the remnants of the Skyway Drive-In outside of Greenport. All that’s left is the pylon which is used by a Lutheran Church. But, if memory serves me correctly, this is not on Main Road but one that parallels it.
If you were checking out theatres how come you didn’t do Theatre Three at Athena Hall, or whatever it’s called, the old Port Jeff, which is on 112 as you leave the ferry?
If you passed the Drive-In you also passed the Rocky Point Cinema about two blocks west on the same side of the road. It is in a strip shopping center and cannot be identified as a theatre. I did a lot of digging before I posted it and have some newspaper images which I’ve yet to get here.
When I went in I sought out the manager. He showed me an old exterior picture and took me into the storage area. See my earlier posting.
How long was this bicycle trip since you’ve posted from Rocky Point, Mattituck, Greenport, Shelter Island and Montauk?
The rear is far from impressive. After I saw it I was surprised what a jewel the interior it.
Did you get into the storage area to the left where you can see a hint of the interior? There are pix of the interior in the day, as you can see from an earlier posting, but they’ve never made it here.
The vertical is dramatic, the “V” signage is pathetic. Before they redid the place the signage was flat, long and narrow across the front of the building. The name was spelled out in single, white incandescent lights, also pathetic.
I’m in awe of your memory. The date and the seat location at age six. When I saw Bambi I was only five and I wouldn’t have a clue as to whether is was at the Music Hall. My parents took me there two or three times a year so my rememberances are of a cumulative nature. And, come to think of it I never saw Bambi again. Did see Snow White and Dumbo again as an adult.
Actually, as I’ve perused a lot of theatres at random on CT, many of those that opened in the early 1900s had a very short life span. Most of these were glorified store fronts, a category which I suggested the powers that be identify separatly.
OK it was the Community Theatre. Thank you.
Shelter Island in the 1930s didn’t support a lot of business. There were several seasonal hotels. The locals usually had to go off the island for shopping. The Greenport Theatre was only steps from the ferry. This leads me to believe that a Casino outdoor theatre was associated with some touristy place. What more logical one than the Casino.
It’s rare that a community, particularly one which was mostly seasonal, would have any old directories. The thing would be to find any writeups about the nightclub and see if there is any mention of an adjacent theatre space. It just seems unlikely that there would be two business with the name Casino.
There is no US theatre on CT with the word Tennis in it’s name. There are a number of theatres listed in Hudson, NY. Is it one of them, if so which? If not we need a new CT entry.