The only thing I’d like to add is to ask why no one from Baltimore has chimed in and offered any comments, questions or nostalgic recollections of Baltimore’s Cinerama era? After all, Baltimore is the subject here. This page has been posted for nearly a week now and no one has posted any comments that actually have anything to do with Baltimore’s Cinerama history.
It doesn’t surprise me that these semi-related questions come up (e.g. the “Song Of Norway” question), but I find it odd (and disappointing) that no one who currently resides in or formerly resided in the Baltimore area has commented, especially since in earlier chapters of this series a couple of people asked if and when Baltimore would get a turn and since this website thrives on memories of the past.
I’m considering bringing the series to a close since I’m questioning how much interest there really is.
The Perimeter Mall Cinema I-II-III was showing “The Deep,” “Herbie Goes To Monte Carlo” and “Sorcerer” during the week “Star Wars” opened at the Tara Twin.
Why hasn’t “Song Of Norway” been included in this series? Simple: it doesn’t belong.
The U.S. and Canadian roadshow bookings of “Song Of Norway” were not promoted as being presented “in Cinerama.” Any confusion with this title probably stems from it having been produced by and distributed by Cinerama, Inc. and getting many bookings in Cinerama theaters.
When some international markets start being featured in the series, “Song Of Norway” (and a few other titles not yet mentioned) may appear on some of them because that title was handled differently overseas.
I saw “Episode I” about a week before its release at a private press screening at the late, great National in Los Angeles' Westwood Village. I was excited at the time to have been able to see the movie in advance of its release, but upon reflection I wish I had waited to see that initial viewing it with a “real” audience.
Upon its release, I saw it several more times during its first couple of weeks in Los Angeles (Village and Chinese), Newport Beach (Big Newport), Irvine (Irvine Spectrum), Anaheim (Cinemapolis), and Temecula (Tower Plaza). And then a few weeks later I saw it again in its digital projection presentation in Burbank at the AMC Burbank 14.
Yes, I enjoyed it enough to see it that many times.
Warren… From the intro: “The following is part of what I envision as an ongoing/semi-regular series of retrospective postings on the Cinerama process (and other multi-panel copycat formats such as Cinemiracle and Kinopanorama) which enables a reminder of the many great movie palaces in which these memorable events took place.”
Here’s some information to clarify the boxoffice performance of “Star Wars” at the Glenwood. Industry trade VARIETY in their July 21, 1978 issue listed the markets where “Star Wars” grossed more than $1 million. Kansas City came in 18th place with a gross of nearly $1.3 million. The top gross was at New York City’s Astor Plaza where it topped $3 million.
$3,291,362…New York (Astor Plaza)…59 weeks
$2,499,049…Denver (Cooper + Continental m/o)…54 weeks
$2,490,955…San Diego (Valley Circle)…56 weeks
$2,414,972…Los Angeles (Chinese)…51 weeks
$2,335,941…San Francisco (Coronet)…29 weeks
$2,171,394…Seattle (Cinema 150)…59 weeks
$2,153,790…Phoenix (Cine Capri)…59 weeks
$1,833,710…San Jose (Century 22)…59 weeks
$1,826,060…Dallas (Northpark)…53 weeks
$1,651,372…Portland (Westgate)…59 weeks
$1,608,402…New York (Orpheum)…28 weeks
$1,542,802…Newport Beach (Newport)…53 weeks
$1,344,879…Los Angeles (Century Plaza)…53 weeks
$1,343,736…Sacramento (Century 25)…59 weeks
$1,336,450…Los Angeles (Avco)…23 weeks
$1,310,251…Washington, DC (Uptown)…54 weeks
$1,282,621…Houston (Galleria)…59 weeks $1,279,771…Kansas City (Glenwood)…55 weeks
$1,253,062…Salt Lake City (Centre)…54 weeks
$1,205,123…Honolulu (Cinerama)…57 weeks
$1,166,741…Boston (Charles)…45 weeks
$1,140,014…Cincinnati (Showcase)…58 weeks
$1,102,741…Louisville (Showcase)…59 weeks
$1,070,998…Dayton (Dayton Mall)…59 weeks
I don’t think “Star Wars” played at Perimeter Mall during its original release, as claimed in the post above, nor do I think it opened in Atlanta in May ‘77.
The info I have is that “Star Wars” opened in the Atlanta market on June 29, 1977 and the initial Atlanta booking was at the Tara Twin. It also played area engagements in Doraville (Doraville), Jonesboro (Arrowhead) and Marietta (Cinema 75). In late ‘77 and into '78, additional runs played in Marietta (Canton Corners Twin) and Doraville (Buford Highway Twin).
KingBiscuits…
In addition to “Point Break” and “The Last Emperor,” the Beverly Center, believe it or not, showed the following in 70mm: “Cocoon: The Return” (1988), “The Abyss” (1989), “Patriot Games” (1992) and “The Remains Of The Day” (1992).
*All the Trek movies played at Graumans. All the Star Wars, Batman, and Indiana Jones movies played at Graumans, but Episode III, Dark Knight, and Crystal Skull wound up at the Dome.*
“Star Trek III: The Search For Spock” (1984) and “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home” (1986) played their Hollywood first-run engagements at the Cinerama Dome. “Star Trek V: The Final Frontier” (1989) played at the Paramount (known today as the El Capitan).
The original “Star Wars” (1977) played at the Chinese, but “The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) and “Return Of The Jedi” (1983) played their first runs at the Egyptian.
Part 1: New York City
Part 2: Chicago
Part 3: San Francisco
Part 4: Houston
Part 5: Washington, DC
Part 6: Los Angeles
Part 7: Atlanta
Part 8: San Diego
Part 9: Dallas
Part 10: Oklahoma City
Part 11: Syracuse
Part 12: Toronto
Part 13: Columbus
Part 14: Montreal
Part 15: Northern New Jersey
Part 16: Charlotte
Part 17: Vancouver
Part 18: Salt Lake City
Part 19: Boston
Part 20: Philadelphia
Part 21: Fresno
Part 22: Detroit
Part 23: Minneapolis
Part 24: Albuquerque
Part 25: El Paso
Part 26: Des Moines
Part 27: Miami
Part 28: Orange County
Part 29: Pittsburgh
Part 30: Baltimore
Part 31: Long Island
Part 1: New York City
Part 2: Chicago
Part 3: San Francisco
Part 4: Houston
Part 5: Washington, DC
Part 6: Los Angeles
Part 7: Atlanta
Part 8: San Diego
Part 9: Dallas
Part 10: Oklahoma City
Part 11: Syracuse
Part 12: Toronto
Part 13: Columbus
Part 14: Montreal
Part 15: Northern New Jersey
Part 16: Charlotte
Part 17: Vancouver
Part 18: Salt Lake City
Part 19: Boston
Part 20: Philadelphia
Part 21: Fresno
Part 22: Detroit
Part 23: Minneapolis
Part 24: Albuquerque
Part 25: El Paso
Part 26: Des Moines
Part 27: Miami
Part 28: Orange County
Part 29: Pittsburgh
Part 30: Baltimore
Part 31: Long Island
Part 1: New York City
Part 2: Chicago
Part 3: San Francisco
Part 4: Houston
Part 5: Washington, DC
Part 6: Los Angeles
Part 7: Atlanta
Part 8: San Diego
Part 9: Dallas
Part 10: Oklahoma City
Part 11: Syracuse
Part 12: Toronto
Part 13: Columbus
Part 14: Montreal
Part 15: Northern New Jersey
Part 16: Charlotte
Part 17: Vancouver
Part 18: Salt Lake City
Part 19: Boston
Part 20: Philadelphia
Part 21: Fresno
Part 22: Detroit
Part 23: Minneapolis
Part 24: Albuquerque
Part 25: El Paso
Part 26: Des Moines
Part 27: Miami
Part 28: Orange County
Part 29: Pittsburgh
Part 30: Baltimore
Part 31: Long Island
Part 1: New York City
Part 2: Chicago
Part 3: San Francisco
Part 4: Houston
Part 5: Washington, DC
Part 6: Los Angeles
Part 7: Atlanta
Part 8: San Diego
Part 9: Dallas
Part 10: Oklahoma City
Part 11: Syracuse
Part 12: Toronto
Part 13: Columbus
Part 14: Montreal
Part 15: Northern New Jersey
Part 16: Charlotte
Part 17: Vancouver
Part 18: Salt Lake City
Part 19: Boston
Part 20: Philadelphia
Part 21: Fresno
Part 22: Detroit
Part 23: Minneapolis
Part 24: Albuquerque
Part 25: El Paso
Part 26: Des Moines
Part 27: Miami
Part 28: Orange County
Part 29: Pittsburgh
Part 30: Baltimore
Part 31: Long Island
Part 1: New York City
Part 2: Chicago
Part 3: San Francisco
Part 4: Houston
Part 5: Washington, DC
Part 6: Los Angeles
Part 7: Atlanta
Part 8: San Diego
Part 9: Dallas
Part 10: Oklahoma City
Part 11: Syracuse
Part 12: Toronto
Part 13: Columbus
Part 14: Montreal
Part 15: Northern New Jersey
Part 16: Charlotte
Part 17: Vancouver
Part 18: Salt Lake City
Part 19: Boston
Part 20: Philadelphia
Part 21: Fresno
Part 22: Detroit
Part 23: Minneapolis
Part 24: Albuquerque
Part 25: El Paso
Part 26: Des Moines
Part 27: Miami
Part 28: Orange County
Part 29: Pittsburgh
Part 30: Baltimore
Part 31: Long Island
Part 1: New York City
Part 2: Chicago
Part 3: San Francisco
Part 4: Houston
Part 5: Washington, DC
Part 6: Los Angeles
Part 7: Atlanta
Part 8: San Diego
Part 9: Dallas
Part 10: Oklahoma City
Part 11: Syracuse
Part 12: Toronto
Part 13: Columbus
Part 14: Montreal
Part 15: Northern New Jersey
Part 16: Charlotte
Part 17: Vancouver
Part 18: Salt Lake City
Part 19: Boston
Part 20: Philadelphia
Part 21: Fresno
Part 22: Detroit
Part 23: Minneapolis
Part 24: Albuquerque
Part 25: El Paso
Part 26: Des Moines
Part 27: Miami
Part 28: Orange County
Part 29: Pittsburgh
Part 30: Baltimore
Part 31: Long Island
Part 1: New York City
Part 2: Chicago
Part 3: San Francisco
Part 4: Houston
Part 5: Washington, DC
Part 6: Los Angeles
Part 7: Atlanta
Part 8: San Diego
Part 9: Dallas
Part 10: Oklahoma City
Part 11: Syracuse
Part 12: Toronto
Part 13: Columbus
Part 14: Montreal
Part 15: Northern New Jersey
Part 16: Charlotte
Part 17: Vancouver
Part 18: Salt Lake City
Part 19: Boston
Part 20: Philadelphia
Part 21: Fresno
Part 22: Detroit
Part 23: Minneapolis
Part 24: Albuquerque
Part 25: El Paso
Part 26: Des Moines
Part 27: Miami
Part 28: Orange County
Part 29: Pittsburgh
Part 30: Baltimore
Part 31: Long Island
Part 1: New York City
Part 2: Chicago
Part 3: San Francisco
Part 4: Houston
Part 5: Washington, DC
Part 6: Los Angeles
Part 7: Atlanta
Part 8: San Diego
Part 9: Dallas
Part 10: Oklahoma City
Part 11: Syracuse
Part 12: Toronto
Part 13: Columbus
Part 14: Montreal
Part 15: Northern New Jersey
Part 16: Charlotte
Part 17: Vancouver
Part 18: Salt Lake City
Part 19: Boston
Part 20: Philadelphia
Part 21: Fresno
Part 22: Detroit
Part 23: Minneapolis
Part 24: Albuquerque
Part 25: El Paso
Part 26: Des Moines
Part 27: Miami
Part 28: Orange County
Part 29: Pittsburgh
Part 30: Baltimore
Part 31: Long Island
The Cinerama exhibition history in Des Moines posted here.
Baltimore’s Cinerama exhibition history posted here.
I judge the success of this series on the number of comments, not the number of page views.
American Movie Company??? Doesn’t AMC stand for American Multi-Cinema?
Long Island’s Cinerama exhibition history posted here.
Long Island’s Cinerama exhibition history posted here.
Long Island’s Cinerama exhibition history posted here.
The only thing I’d like to add is to ask why no one from Baltimore has chimed in and offered any comments, questions or nostalgic recollections of Baltimore’s Cinerama era? After all, Baltimore is the subject here. This page has been posted for nearly a week now and no one has posted any comments that actually have anything to do with Baltimore’s Cinerama history.
It doesn’t surprise me that these semi-related questions come up (e.g. the “Song Of Norway” question), but I find it odd (and disappointing) that no one who currently resides in or formerly resided in the Baltimore area has commented, especially since in earlier chapters of this series a couple of people asked if and when Baltimore would get a turn and since this website thrives on memories of the past.
I’m considering bringing the series to a close since I’m questioning how much interest there really is.
The Perimeter Mall Cinema I-II-III was showing “The Deep,” “Herbie Goes To Monte Carlo” and “Sorcerer” during the week “Star Wars” opened at the Tara Twin.
Why hasn’t “Song Of Norway” been included in this series? Simple: it doesn’t belong.
The U.S. and Canadian roadshow bookings of “Song Of Norway” were not promoted as being presented “in Cinerama.” Any confusion with this title probably stems from it having been produced by and distributed by Cinerama, Inc. and getting many bookings in Cinerama theaters.
When some international markets start being featured in the series, “Song Of Norway” (and a few other titles not yet mentioned) may appear on some of them because that title was handled differently overseas.
I saw “Episode I” about a week before its release at a private press screening at the late, great National in Los Angeles' Westwood Village. I was excited at the time to have been able to see the movie in advance of its release, but upon reflection I wish I had waited to see that initial viewing it with a “real” audience.
Upon its release, I saw it several more times during its first couple of weeks in Los Angeles (Village and Chinese), Newport Beach (Big Newport), Irvine (Irvine Spectrum), Anaheim (Cinemapolis), and Temecula (Tower Plaza). And then a few weeks later I saw it again in its digital projection presentation in Burbank at the AMC Burbank 14.
Yes, I enjoyed it enough to see it that many times.
Warren… From the intro: “The following is part of what I envision as an ongoing/semi-regular series of retrospective postings on the Cinerama process (and other multi-panel copycat formats such as Cinemiracle and Kinopanorama) which enables a reminder of the many great movie palaces in which these memorable events took place.”
Here’s some information to clarify the boxoffice performance of “Star Wars” at the Glenwood. Industry trade VARIETY in their July 21, 1978 issue listed the markets where “Star Wars” grossed more than $1 million. Kansas City came in 18th place with a gross of nearly $1.3 million. The top gross was at New York City’s Astor Plaza where it topped $3 million.
$3,291,362…New York (Astor Plaza)…59 weeks
$2,499,049…Denver (Cooper + Continental m/o)…54 weeks
$2,490,955…San Diego (Valley Circle)…56 weeks
$2,414,972…Los Angeles (Chinese)…51 weeks
$2,335,941…San Francisco (Coronet)…29 weeks
$2,171,394…Seattle (Cinema 150)…59 weeks
$2,153,790…Phoenix (Cine Capri)…59 weeks
$1,833,710…San Jose (Century 22)…59 weeks
$1,826,060…Dallas (Northpark)…53 weeks
$1,651,372…Portland (Westgate)…59 weeks
$1,608,402…New York (Orpheum)…28 weeks
$1,542,802…Newport Beach (Newport)…53 weeks
$1,344,879…Los Angeles (Century Plaza)…53 weeks
$1,343,736…Sacramento (Century 25)…59 weeks
$1,336,450…Los Angeles (Avco)…23 weeks
$1,310,251…Washington, DC (Uptown)…54 weeks
$1,282,621…Houston (Galleria)…59 weeks
$1,279,771…Kansas City (Glenwood)…55 weeks
$1,253,062…Salt Lake City (Centre)…54 weeks
$1,205,123…Honolulu (Cinerama)…57 weeks
$1,166,741…Boston (Charles)…45 weeks
$1,140,014…Cincinnati (Showcase)…58 weeks
$1,102,741…Louisville (Showcase)…59 weeks
$1,070,998…Dayton (Dayton Mall)…59 weeks
I don’t think “Star Wars” played at Perimeter Mall during its original release, as claimed in the post above, nor do I think it opened in Atlanta in May ‘77.
The info I have is that “Star Wars” opened in the Atlanta market on June 29, 1977 and the initial Atlanta booking was at the Tara Twin. It also played area engagements in Doraville (Doraville), Jonesboro (Arrowhead) and Marietta (Cinema 75). In late ‘77 and into '78, additional runs played in Marietta (Canton Corners Twin) and Doraville (Buford Highway Twin).
How ‘bout 317…
KingBiscuits…
In addition to “Point Break” and “The Last Emperor,” the Beverly Center, believe it or not, showed the following in 70mm: “Cocoon: The Return” (1988), “The Abyss” (1989), “Patriot Games” (1992) and “The Remains Of The Day” (1992).
“Star Trek III: The Search For Spock” (1984) and “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home” (1986) played their Hollywood first-run engagements at the Cinerama Dome. “Star Trek V: The Final Frontier” (1989) played at the Paramount (known today as the El Capitan).
The original “Star Wars” (1977) played at the Chinese, but “The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) and “Return Of The Jedi” (1983) played their first runs at the Egyptian.