An excerpt from the September 1977 issue of (City Of) Memphis Magazine reads: “It was Monday evening, August 15th, at the Graceland Mansion, and Elvis Presley’s aides had just informed him that they were unable to arrange a private screening of MacArthur, because a projectionist from the Ridgeway Theater, where the film was playing, would not be available at the late hour which Elvis had requested. It was the night before Elvis and his sizeable entourage were scheduled to leave for a 13-day national tour, and he was looking for a way to relieve some of the tension that normally preceded such departures.”
Elvis died the next day.
Incidentally, one of the theaters selected for the opening night of the feature film “This Is Elvis” was Malco’s Ridgeway Four Theatre (Friday April 10, 1981). The film had premiered the week before at the Memphian.
“Gone With The Wind” was screened for the press at the Four Star on December 12, 1939 (three days before the huge Atlanta premiere). For more info see the book “The Art of Gone With the Wind: The Making of a Legend” by Judy Cameron, Paul J. Christman and Daniel Mayer Selznick.
According to the book Buddy Holly: A Biography by Ellis Amburn, the world premiere of “The Buddy Holly Story” took place at the Medallion Theatre in in Dallas, Texas on Thursday May 18, 1978.
According to the May 10, 1968 edition of The Van Nuys News from Van Nuys, California (Page 54), the Los Feliz Theatre was one of the very few theaters anywhere to host a theatrical showing of The Beatles' 1967 made-for-tv movie “Magical Mystery Tour” (May 10-11, 1968):
“Los Feliz Slates Benefit Showing of Beatles Movie:
Two special midnight benefit showings of the Beatles' new film "Magical Mystery Tour,” will be staged tonight and tomorrow at the Los Feliz Theatre. The film, originally made and shown on British television, stars the Beatles and was written and directed by them. All proceeds from this Los Angeles showing will go to the Underground Radio Strike Fund. Donations are $3.00. Seating is limited to the two performances."
An excerpt from the September 1977 issue of (City Of) Memphis Magazine reads: “It was Monday evening, August 15th, at the Graceland Mansion, and Elvis Presley’s aides had just informed him that they were unable to arrange a private screening of MacArthur, because a projectionist from the Ridgeway Theater, where the film was playing, would not be available at the late hour which Elvis had requested. It was the night before Elvis and his sizeable entourage were scheduled to leave for a 13-day national tour, and he was looking for a way to relieve some of the tension that normally preceded such departures.” Elvis died the next day.
Incidentally, one of the theaters selected for the opening night of the feature film “This Is Elvis” was Malco’s Ridgeway Four Theatre (Friday April 10, 1981). The film had premiered the week before at the Memphian.
The premiere of the film “This Is Elvis” was held at the Memphian Theatre on Friday April 3, 1981.
“Gone With The Wind” was screened for the press at the Four Star on December 12, 1939 (three days before the huge Atlanta premiere). For more info see the book “The Art of Gone With the Wind: The Making of a Legend” by Judy Cameron, Paul J. Christman and Daniel Mayer Selznick.
According to the book Buddy Holly: A Biography by Ellis Amburn, the world premiere of “The Buddy Holly Story” took place at the Medallion Theatre in in Dallas, Texas on Thursday May 18, 1978.
“The Rocketeer” was presented at the Montclair GCC Cinema in 35mm Dolby Stereo beginning on Friday June 21, 1991.
“The Rocketeer” was presented at the Movies 12 in 35mm Dolby Stereo beginning on Friday June 21, 1991.
According to the May 10, 1968 edition of The Van Nuys News from Van Nuys, California (Page 54), the Los Feliz Theatre was one of the very few theaters anywhere to host a theatrical showing of The Beatles' 1967 made-for-tv movie “Magical Mystery Tour” (May 10-11, 1968): “Los Feliz Slates Benefit Showing of Beatles Movie: Two special midnight benefit showings of the Beatles' new film "Magical Mystery Tour,” will be staged tonight and tomorrow at the Los Feliz Theatre. The film, originally made and shown on British television, stars the Beatles and was written and directed by them. All proceeds from this Los Angeles showing will go to the Underground Radio Strike Fund. Donations are $3.00. Seating is limited to the two performances."
“The Rocketeer” was presented at Pacific’s Lakewood Center in 35mm Dolby Stereo beginning on Friday June 21, 1991.
“The Rocketeer” was presented at this theatre (when it was Pacific’s Gateway) in 35mm Dolby Stereo beginning on Friday June 21, 1991.
“The Rocketeer” was presented at Edwards Woodbridge in 35mm Dolby Stereo beginning on Friday June 21, 1991.
“The Rocketeer” was presented at the “Edwards Charter Centre” in 35mm Dolby Stereo beginning on Friday June 21, 1991.
“The Rocketeer” was presented at the AMC Hermosa 6 in 35mm Dolby Stereo beginning on Friday June 21, 1991.
“The Rocketeer” was presented here (when it was Pacific’s Roxy) in 35mm Dolby Stereo beginning on Friday June 21, 1991.
“The Rocketeer” was presented at the AMC Fullerton 8 in 35mm Dolby Stereo beginning on Friday June 21, 1991.
“The Rocketeer” was presented at the Edwards Carousel in 35mm Dolby Stereo beginning on Friday June 21, 1991.
“The Rocketeer” was presented at the Edwards El Toro in 35mm Dolby Stereo beginning on Friday June 21, 1991.
“The Rocketeer” was presented here (when it was known as the “Krikorian Diamond Bar 8”) in 35mm THX Dolby Stereo beginning on Friday June 21, 1991.
“The Rocketeer” was presented at Edwards Rancho Cucamonga in 35mm Dolby Stereo beginning on Friday June 21, 1991.
“The Rocketeer” was presented at Edwards South Coast Plaza in 35mm Dolby Stereo beginning on Friday June 21, 1991.
“The Rocketeer” was presented at the Edwards Cinema Center in 35mm Dolby Stereo beginning on Friday June 21, 1991.
“The Rocketeer” was presented at the Edwards Corona 11 in 35mm Dolby Stereo beginning on Friday June 21, 1991.
“The Rocketeer” was presented at Pacific’s Commerce Theatres in 35mm Dolby Stereo beginning on Friday June 21, 1991.
“The Rocketeer” was presented at the GCC Rancho in 35mm Dolby Stereo beginning on Friday June 21, 1991.
“The Rocketeer” was presented here beginning on Friday June 21, 1991.
“The Rocketeer” was presented here in 35mm Dolby Stereo beginning on Friday June 21, 1991.