+Not that it would ever happen, but in the perfect world all these big 20 plexes would be no more.We would go back to single screen theatres,have showmanship that has been lacking since the middle 70’s and nice size screens.We don’t need IMAX or any other flashy film conversion.Just a simple movie with a good story.Oh,I forgot Hollywood hasn’t had a decent film in years.Yep,In a perfect world Movie ads would return in Friday’s paper,each theatre fighting for your attention with nice size ads,not phonebook ads that someone mention here on CT.Yep,Most of you don’t even have idea what I am writing about and that is fine I ,along with others from my years in the business know what I mean.
So they opened with"HARRY and WALTER go to NEW YORK" what a disppointment for a new theatre.We played"HARRY and WALTER" for maybe two weeks to empty seats.Elliot Gould and James Caan were the stars,right off the top of my head.
Cinema Treasures, I messed up. I drove by the PALACE theatre today and a local commerical Builder had turned the Palace into Office space.The last time i drove by the Palace all that was up was four walls and and the stage and fly area above.I assumed,and i shouldn’t have, that the city finished tearing down the walls. It would be hard to tell it was a theatre except for the rear with the stage and fly system still there.But the Palace is still up as office space.Sorry, for the wrong information.
I was never a projectionist but having spent seven years running theatres I always had respect for the guys in the booth and glad i got out before all the Manager/ projectionist crap came up.
Eric F, It did have a warning tag by the PG rating{may be Too intense for younger children}.Sounds like you had pretty decent parents.I watched for years parents bringing kids to R-rated movies at theatres I managed.Couldn’t believe it.“COMING HOME” lets bring two pre-teens with mom and dad.
Some things you never forget in the theatre business,Dirty Harry is speaking to another Detective when Dirty Harry watching him eat a Hot Dog says “No body,but No body,puts Ketchup on a hot dog!” a moviegoer loud enough to be heard says “I DO!”
All great Stories,thanks for taking the time to write them!
Bill and Tina,I can’t put into words,how i feel just to say I too wish you both the best in the coming years.
+Not that it would ever happen, but in the perfect world all these big 20 plexes would be no more.We would go back to single screen theatres,have showmanship that has been lacking since the middle 70’s and nice size screens.We don’t need IMAX or any other flashy film conversion.Just a simple movie with a good story.Oh,I forgot Hollywood hasn’t had a decent film in years.Yep,In a perfect world Movie ads would return in Friday’s paper,each theatre fighting for your attention with nice size ads,not phonebook ads that someone mention here on CT.Yep,Most of you don’t even have idea what I am writing about and that is fine I ,along with others from my years in the business know what I mean.
Martin Theatres owned all four screens in Talladega.Alabama.
Thanks James for a good story. I have a one-sheet on “MIDNGHT MAN” I assume Burt Lancaster was there for the world premier.
Dean W. Working for GCC had one draw back for this Georgia boy,NO COKE PRODUCTS.I drank a lot of LOTTA LEMON in my years at GCC.
Good story,Nick on my old theatre chain.
i thought it might be a Beltline road too,but wasn’t sure enough to submit. Thanks,
So they opened with"HARRY and WALTER go to NEW YORK" what a disppointment for a new theatre.We played"HARRY and WALTER" for maybe two weeks to empty seats.Elliot Gould and James Caan were the stars,right off the top of my head.
Cinema Treasures, I messed up. I drove by the PALACE theatre today and a local commerical Builder had turned the Palace into Office space.The last time i drove by the Palace all that was up was four walls and and the stage and fly area above.I assumed,and i shouldn’t have, that the city finished tearing down the walls. It would be hard to tell it was a theatre except for the rear with the stage and fly system still there.But the Palace is still up as office space.Sorry, for the wrong information.
Thanks,Bob.
THanks for the ad,Ken mc.
Ron and Bryan the Colonial is listed with the same theatre chain in 1956 Motion picture Almanac.
Ron and Bryan the Capitol is Still listed in the 1956 Almanac with the same theatre Company.
thanks.Kirky.
Wonderful Stories.
Yes.It was an ABC Southeastern Theatre like the Terrace,then a Plitt theatre.I have no idea who got it from Plitt, UA,maybe.
Any help would be great on the Starlite Drive-in.Wish I knew where it was located.
I was never a projectionist but having spent seven years running theatres I always had respect for the guys in the booth and glad i got out before all the Manager/ projectionist crap came up.
Eric F, It did have a warning tag by the PG rating{may be Too intense for younger children}.Sounds like you had pretty decent parents.I watched for years parents bringing kids to R-rated movies at theatres I managed.Couldn’t believe it.“COMING HOME” lets bring two pre-teens with mom and dad.
“SUDDEN IMPACT” played at Regency Mall Cinemas I,II,and III in cinema one. GCC.
Some things you never forget in the theatre business,Dirty Harry is speaking to another Detective when Dirty Harry watching him eat a Hot Dog says “No body,but No body,puts Ketchup on a hot dog!” a moviegoer loud enough to be heard says “I DO!”
I hope Kirk sees it.
I want to think it is because that has to be the old mall.Be great to get Neal to add to the Mall 1 and 2 Theatres.
Yeah, I think it played a week or so here at MASTERS 4 CINEMAS.