Comments from DavidZornig - Cinema Treasures

DavidZornig commented about Skokie Theatre on Jun 22, 2015 at 9:24 pm

Gorilla Tango ended up letting MadKap Productions take over management of it back in April I recall. MadKap had originally bid against Gorilla Tango when it was for sale. The attached article below is from when MadKap first took over. But I think MadKap’s intention was to eventually purchase it from Gorilla Tango. Though I can’t find that original news story. I don’t know if MadKap owns it outright yet or not.

http://chicagostagestandard.com/reviews/theater-reviews/madkap-productions-takes-over-management-of-the-skokie-theatre/

DavidZornig commented about Paramount Center on Jun 20, 2015 at 12:56 am

1950’s photo courtesy of the Old School Boston Facebook page.

DavidZornig commented about B. F. Keith's Theatre on Jun 20, 2015 at 12:55 am

1950’s photo added courtesy of the Old School Boston Facebook page.

DavidZornig commented about State Theatre on Jun 20, 2015 at 12:49 am

1954 photo as the Trans-Lux added courtesy of MIT Libraries.

DavidZornig commented about RKO Boston Theatre on Jun 20, 2015 at 12:48 am

1954 photo added courtesy of MIT Libraries. Cinerama marquee.

DavidZornig commented about Palais Theatre on Jun 15, 2015 at 8:56 pm

Added: A great group photo taken yesterday afternoon (06/14/15) of The Age Music Victoria Hall of Fame inductees outside the iconic Palais Theatre in St Kilda, Melbourne. Photo credit and copy courtesy of The Seekers. Via The Seekers Facebook page.

DavidZornig commented about Alger Theater on Jun 13, 2015 at 9:43 pm

Reopening Sunday June 14, 2015. Status should be changed to “Open”. Story in link below. Copy and paste to view.

http://www.metrotimes.com/Blogs/archives/2015/06/13/detroits-historic-alger-theater-to-screen-its-first-movie-in-nearly-30-years

DavidZornig commented about Ben Ali Theatre on Jun 9, 2015 at 7:27 pm

1932 and 1955 photos added.

DavidZornig commented about Eureka Opera House on Jun 8, 2015 at 8:35 pm

Website, copy and paste to view.

http://www.co.eureka.nv.us/opera/opera01.htm

DavidZornig commented about Eureka Opera House on Jun 8, 2015 at 8:32 pm

Circa 1956 photo added courtesy of AmeriCar The Beautiful Facebook page.

DavidZornig commented about Flint Cinema on Jun 8, 2015 at 7:46 pm

1986 photo added courtesy of Kevin Ferguson.

DavidZornig commented about Boarman's Roxy Theatre on Jun 4, 2015 at 4:36 pm

May 4th 1963 photo here. Copy & paste to view.

http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/26130

DavidZornig commented about Walnut Park Theatre on Jun 3, 2015 at 8:40 pm

1936 photo added courtesy of AmeriCar The Beautiful Facebook page. Walnut Park marquee in the background.

DavidZornig commented about RKO Keith's Theatre on Jun 3, 2015 at 1:37 pm

Neither link works.

DavidZornig commented about Midway Theater on Jun 1, 2015 at 12:47 pm

I added the vintage and current photos to the Photo Sections crediting Danyel Brenner. So they don’t disappear after the Go Fund Me page expires.

DavidZornig commented about Midway Theater on Jun 1, 2015 at 12:37 pm

Here is the Go Fund Me page for the Midway. It has several vintage photos of the original facade. Which I’m sure still exists behind the newer one. Copy & paste to view.

http://www.gofundme.com/midwaytheater

DavidZornig commented about Midway Theater on Jun 1, 2015 at 12:31 pm

This link highlights a fundraising effort to purchase a digital projector, repair and reopen the Midway. The article says the Midway was built in 1916, and will be celebrating it’s 100th anniversary. So maybe the 1923 date should be changed in the Overview. Copy & paste to view.

http://www.9news.com/story/news/local/storytellers/2015/05/31/burlington-movie-theater-our-hometown-charitable-foundation/28287391/

DavidZornig commented about Windsor Theatre on May 30, 2015 at 11:37 am

The Chicagology page has one exterior photo. Copy & paste to view.

http://chicagology.com/goldenage/goldenage040/

DavidZornig commented about Clawson Theater on May 27, 2015 at 8:13 pm

Past realty listings show it as having been built in 1930. But it didn’t open as a theater until 1941.

Below link updates it’s future use, with a replica of it’s original marquee. Copy & paste to view.

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/general-news/20150522/a-sign-of-the-times-1941-is-back-up-in-clawson-at-former-movie-theater

DavidZornig commented about Sheridan Theatre on May 26, 2015 at 12:21 am

Halloween 1985 poster designed by and courtesy of long time Chicago graphic artist Shelley Howard added.

DavidZornig commented about Beverly Theater on May 24, 2015 at 9:59 pm

1955 photo added courtesy of AmeriCar The Beautiful Facebook page.

Below website also has multiple images of The Beverly. Copy & paste to view.

https://sites.google.com/site/wilshiremoviepalaces/beverly-theatre

DavidZornig commented about Colonial Theatre on May 24, 2015 at 8:55 pm

1931 photo added courtesy of AmeriCar The Beautiful Facebook page.

DavidZornig commented about Donner Theatre on May 24, 2015 at 5:18 pm

Circa 1940 photo added courtesy of Stephen Gennerich.

DavidZornig commented about Skyway Theatre on May 21, 2015 at 1:22 am

1974 photo added, credit Eric Sutherland for Walker Art Center. Skyway marquee in the background in this enlarged photo. Original full size photo on the State Theatre page.

Also below is the website for the Skyway’s current tenant. Copy & paste to view.

http://www.skywaytheatre.com/

DavidZornig commented about State Theatre on May 20, 2015 at 11:15 pm

Added several photos via the Old Minneapolis Facebook page. Credited individually where possible.