It was the book’s author who concluded only the three.
Which I found on a search after a friend found print ads for two of them.
If there are more, it’s probably more than the Blackstone had, and it got added to CT.
Erlanger hasn’t been added yet.
But I credited about 5 people since I used bits from everywhere.
We’ll see…
Well contrary to the Overview, it turns out the Erlanger Theatre did screen 3 motion pictures in it’s 50 year history.
Per the book “Downtown Chicago’s Historic Movie Theatres”
By Konrad Schiecke
On October 30, 1927 it screened “Wings”, on February 8, 1933 it premiered Noel Coward’s “Cavalcade” and on April 10, 1936 “The Great Ziegfeld”. I have added a CT page for the Erlanger Theatre.
The book Queensbury and Glen Falls by Bob Bayle, Andrea Matte & Tim Weidner mentions an underground passage from the neighboring Hotel Rullif to the Empire Theatre.
1910 postcard image added.
I’m not sure though, since the Uptown Update link says it is the back of the Green Mill.
It could be after the demolition of the gardens that were behind it before the Uptown was built.
The shadow I referenced was apparently cast from a chimney across the street, if you compare the two photos below.
The 1st is from Summer 1925 before construction is completed.
The 2nd is from 1926 and after the marquees on both Broadway & Lawrence are completed.
The shadows are cast longer in the second photo, as evidenced on Lawrence as well.
Facebook link to a photo of the organ at the Byrd Theatre.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206820638174444&set=gm.365241160267034&type=3&theater&ifg=1
Facebook link to a diorama of the Fox Theatre. Scroll right for additional pics.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1202988183073306&set=pcb.512532928871189&type=3&theater&ifg=1
Link to Norman Rockwell’s 1945 painting “The Clock Mender” at the Chicago History Museum. Has a glimpse of the Oriental blade sign on the right.
http://digitalcollection.chicagohistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16029coll3/id/2832
Thank you for the additional history. 1962 photo added along with two print ads from 1927 & 1936.
Erlanger page is up. Searching for a suitable Overview photo, before I post the print ads.
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/58910
It was the book’s author who concluded only the three. Which I found on a search after a friend found print ads for two of them. If there are more, it’s probably more than the Blackstone had, and it got added to CT. Erlanger hasn’t been added yet. But I credited about 5 people since I used bits from everywhere. We’ll see…
Well contrary to the Overview, it turns out the Erlanger Theatre did screen 3 motion pictures in it’s 50 year history. Per the book “Downtown Chicago’s Historic Movie Theatres” By Konrad Schiecke On October 30, 1927 it screened “Wings”, on February 8, 1933 it premiered Noel Coward’s “Cavalcade” and on April 10, 1936 “The Great Ziegfeld”. I have added a CT page for the Erlanger Theatre.
Broan, the photo of the 4 Cohans conversion is the Ridge Theatre up North. The ECC link must have switched it out.
1972 photo added via Photographs From The 1970s Facebook page.
1972 photo added via Photographs From The 1970s Facebook page.
The Utah III on the right would have still been the Studio Theatre at this time.
The Utah III on the right would have still been the Studio Theatre at this time.
1972 photo added via Photographs From The 1970s Facebook page. Utah on the left, Studio/Utah III on the right.
1935 photo added via Jim Foster. Capitol to the left of the Rialto. Rialto next door should be added to Nearby Theaters.
1935 photo added via Jim Foster. Only photo that fully shows the newer facade. Capitol next door should be added to Nearby Theaters.
The Beatles did several Christmas shows at the Odeon Hammersmith. Below is both video and still shots from 1964 & `65.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSCwPIn2Bbk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otKnDQcdOQQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Kp6wqtHghU
To answer DavidShedlock’s question, “The Black Pirate” was released March 8, 1926. Wiki page below. There was a remake in 1954.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_Pirate
The book Queensbury and Glen Falls by Bob Bayle, Andrea Matte & Tim Weidner mentions an underground passage from the neighboring Hotel Rullif to the Empire Theatre. 1910 postcard image added.
Double Door music venue to reopen in the former Wilson Theater.
https://www.uptownupdate.com/2018/12/double-door-coming-to-uptown-at-1050-w.html?fbclid=IwAR0thdD6KQCb0Ltkp5o9kKWAYG9OKTs8igjylhvDx3NEo0gdUXpGziNA-l8
1961 photo added credit Iraq Museum. Al Nasr Cinema in the background right. Said to be Al Sadoon Street.
Sunday Blue Law was still in effect and voted on in 1963, prior to 1964 opening.
https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bTIgAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9k4EAAAAIBAJ&dq=north%20hills%20theater%20mcknight%20road&pg=5322%2C1702665&fbclid=IwAR0oTs5xKDVV4my3sqmlT4nGN_lPDtYE91BYWaeZn_YXukZpoyyApNHQqIk
Space was split with a pet shop and TV/electronics store. Today houses an engineering firm and jewelry store.
I’m not sure though, since the Uptown Update link says it is the back of the Green Mill. It could be after the demolition of the gardens that were behind it before the Uptown was built.
The shadow I referenced was apparently cast from a chimney across the street, if you compare the two photos below.
The 1st is from Summer 1925 before construction is completed. The 2nd is from 1926 and after the marquees on both Broadway & Lawrence are completed. The shadows are cast longer in the second photo, as evidenced on Lawrence as well.
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/69/photos/193200
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/69/photos/241145
Facebook Group with many threads and photos of the Mission Theatre, including as restiration foundation.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1634095500201000/search/?query=mission%20theatre&epa=SEARCH_BOX