We had a midnight showing of the movie “Carrie” first time it was shown in Nashville,of course no one had seen the movie.We had about 400 folks for this screening.At the end of the movie when Amy Irving is putting the flowers on the grave and the arm comes out of the grave about 20 people ran out of the theatre nearly tearing the doors off the hinges and ran out into Church Street.Good this it was about 1:30 A.M. and no traffic.I had never seen such a reaction to a film like that.We ran this show for about 7 weeks.
Marcus Loew was born on this day in 1870.
A portable drive-in? What a concept.
We had a midnight showing of the movie “Carrie” first time it was shown in Nashville,of course no one had seen the movie.We had about 400 folks for this screening.At the end of the movie when Amy Irving is putting the flowers on the grave and the arm comes out of the grave about 20 people ran out of the theatre nearly tearing the doors off the hinges and ran out into Church Street.Good this it was about 1:30 A.M. and no traffic.I had never seen such a reaction to a film like that.We ran this show for about 7 weeks.
Nice ad posted by ken mc.
What great photos posted by ken mc.
Nice photos posted by Alonzo,what a great screen tower.
This theatre ran day and date with the Loews Melrose on Franklin Road,mostly Disney movies.
Thanks Ken, that sure was a quick update.
Interesting,at least they were not talking or texting on their cell phones back then.
Also the phone number to the Belcourt is 615-383;9140.WWW.Belcourt.Org.
Playing this weekend at the Belcourt,In A Better World,Potiche,Rubber,Mildred Pierce,and free screening of Freedom Riders.
Thanks Ron.
A.K.A.Loews Assembly Square?
Wow no comments,their website shows that shows are scheduled for this month so things must be going O.K.
Thats great that is going to reopen.
Very nice looking theatre.
Sad looking 1996 photo.
Nice shot of both theatres Kevin Dennis.
2001 A Space Oddesey opened its exclusive Nashville showing on June,27,1968.
That is a great photo.
Thanks again oldtimer in the know, welcome to Cinema Treasures.
Thanks oldtimer.
Thanks for the photos Andy.
The opening ad lists 1800 luxurious seats.
Thats Art Deco alright!Very Nice.