As a kid in the mid to late 1950’s, I lived near this theater and directly behind the theater was a street and my school. I got to see the back end of the Apollo on a daily basis. I used to rummage through the Apollo’s trash on garbage day and found lobby cards, posters, spliced film, tickets, etc. besides the normal trash. Unfortunately when I moved in 1959 my mother threw away all of my collection. Thanks mom!!!
This theater was patronized by me because it was very close to my house and mostly showed science fiction and horror movies, which were my overall favorites. From what I remember, the theater lobby was very small and the interior was long and narrow. It was a great neighborhood hangout, especially on weekends.
In the mid to late fifties I lived near the Jefferson-Utica Sts. intersection and frequently patronized the Apollo and Genesee
theaters. The Genesee was quite a hike but it was always well worth it. From what I remember, on Saturday, there would be a line outside and I believe it cost 10 cents for admission. These obviously were not first run movies. As a kid, who cared. I especially remember seeing the Ten Commandments there, (boy that was long) and also two of my favorite movies The Last Voyage and The Wreck Of The Mary Deare. I do have a b/w photograph that was taken at night. Based on the parked autos this may have been taken in the 40’s early 50’s.
Phone number 1960: WAshington 4588
Phone number 1960: PArkside 7746
This theatre advertised as a speciality matinees on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Phone number 1960: LIncoln 5959
Located at 647 Main St, phone number 1960: MAdison 8805
Phone number 1960: CLeveland 0900
Phone number 1960: MAdison 5131
Located in Cheektowaga, NY, phone number 1960: TAylor 0406
Phone number 1960: BAiley 8810
This was a Basil Bros. theatre, phone number 1960: LIncoln 0411
Phone number 1960: TRiangle 2940
Located at 2 Broadway, phone number 1960: WAshington 5650
Phone number 1960: TAylor 1600
Phone number 1960: DElaware 5440
Phone number 1960: CLeveland 4189
Phone number 1960: HUmboldt 8503
Phone number 1960: GArfield 9180
Phone number in 1960: UNiversity 7655
The Aero Drive-In was located in Cheektowaga, NY on 3755 Union Road near George Urban Blvd. Phone number in 1960: REgent 3939.
The AMC Como 8 was located in the southern end of the Como Mall at Union and Bennett Rds.
As a kid in the mid to late 1950’s, I lived near this theater and directly behind the theater was a street and my school. I got to see the back end of the Apollo on a daily basis. I used to rummage through the Apollo’s trash on garbage day and found lobby cards, posters, spliced film, tickets, etc. besides the normal trash. Unfortunately when I moved in 1959 my mother threw away all of my collection. Thanks mom!!!
This theater was patronized by me because it was very close to my house and mostly showed science fiction and horror movies, which were my overall favorites. From what I remember, the theater lobby was very small and the interior was long and narrow. It was a great neighborhood hangout, especially on weekends.
Yes, your’re correct. Sorry for the typo.
In the mid to late fifties I lived near the Jefferson-Utica Sts. intersection and frequently patronized the Apollo and Genesee
theaters. The Genesee was quite a hike but it was always well worth it. From what I remember, on Saturday, there would be a line outside and I believe it cost 10 cents for admission. These obviously were not first run movies. As a kid, who cared. I especially remember seeing the Ten Commandments there, (boy that was long) and also two of my favorite movies The Last Voyage and The Wreck Of The Mary Deare. I do have a b/w photograph that was taken at night. Based on the parked autos this may have been taken in the 40’s early 50’s.