The Beryl Ford Photo Collection is still under construction so image numbers change constantly. You may have to browse a bit to find wanted images, but it’s a fun site to explore!
This week the Majestic Theatre photo can be seen on page 23, image 267. http://www.tulsalibrary.org/BFC/index.htm
Its probably best just to browse this web site since the Baryl Ford Photo Collection is still under construction and above mentioned images have changed numbers.
This week (New) Orpheum Theatre photos can be found on page 9-image 94, and page 26-image 309. http://www.tulsalibrary.org/BFC/index.htm
Be advised that the Beryl Ford Photo Collection constantly change image numbers. This week Akdar images are 47,48,& 49. Tomorrow these numbers could be different, so you may want to just browse around a bit.
Built of cream toned terra cotta the Skyview probably had the most beautiful drive-in theatre screen tower ever built, designed with complex cut out designs where backlight color wheels constantly changed hues. Saffron neon spelled out the name SKYVIEW across the tower top and azure zig-zag neon framed the entire structure. The concession building was also lovely. Sunken bathrooms offered navy/red interlacing ceramic tile and midnight blue peocelain fixtures. Some hard working gardner maintained landscaping with neatly trimmed foliage and sweet scented flower blooms.
Morris Lowenstein opened his independent Colonial Theatre in 1909 to present Orpheum Vaudeville. Architect Harry Randall did a good job of utilizing a long, narrow lot by installing a shooting gallery style auditorium. The Colonial balcony was quite steep and could only be reached by way of one narrow stairway.
In mid 1918 the name was changed to Majestic when it switched over to a movies only policy. During WWII years it featured burlesque acts, then became an adult film house until it closed in 1971, and was razed later that same year.
Mr. Lowenstein owned and operated this tiny theatre throughout its entire sixty year run. The Lowenstein family also operated the Blue Moon and Paris Art cinemas in the stockyards district of OKC.
During the late 1970’s the Lakeside Theatre was renovated into Tower Records Superstore. Large display windows were cut into auditorium walls, and the sloped floor was made level.
I beleive the building sits empty these days.
Penn Theatre (AKA-Trend),1940-1982, architect-W.H. Schumacker. Styled in Art Deco, the Penn had a nice size lobby, and the 531 seat auditorium was designed with a quonset arch ceiling that resembled a miniature Radio City Music Hall.
This structure is now used as an electrical warehouse.
John Eberson’s Midwest Theatre 1930-1976, Oklahoma City, held a gracefull waterfall on the mezanine level. Focal point of this vast space were three carpeted steps leading up to an elaborate arch which framed a fresco wooded brook scene. A real waterfall cascaded from the painting base creating an illusion that it was pouring from the flowing brook. Colorful lighting enhanced this serene effect.
Though it is true Ringling, Oklahoma, owes its origins to Al Ringling (Ringling Bros, Barnum, & Bailey) Circus, the local cemetery has only a couple of headstones reflecting this fact.
Hugo, Oklahoma, is where you will find Showmen’s Rest Cemetery which has numerous circus themed tombstones in honor of all the “carnys” and circus performers buried there. Three world famous rodeo cowboys requested that their final resting place be here also. Click below for a reverent link to Showmen’s Rest- View link
For a typical small cinema the Broncho’s L shaped lobby was rather spacious, due to the fact that restrooms and offices were located in the basement area. Above mentioned UCOK image gallery has a picture of the concession stand on page 12, and an under the marquee shot on page 17; View link
Key scenes for the movie “The Outsiders” were filmed at the Admiral Twin Drive-in.
Check out this site for more details about “The Outsiders” and other films shot in Oklahoma; View link
Much of the feature “Rain Man”, starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise, was filmed in Guthrie.
Explore this informative web site for more information on this and other films shot in Oklahoma; View link
OKC’s Midwest Theatre doubled for Chicago’s Biograph in the 1973 film “Dillinger”, starring Warren Oates, Richard Dreyfuss, Ben Johnson, and Cloris Leachman. At much expense to “Dillinger” producers the original Midwest marble and bronze boxoffice was located and put back in place for this production.
Click on the below site for movie trivia related to this subject; View link
Every Monday night during the darkest days of The Great Depression the Guthrie Convention Hall would present free second run movies.
Click ePodunk link below to view color postcard of Convention Hall- http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/v.php?c=614954&e
Look into this link for info on silent movie cowboy star Jack Hoxie and his connection with Boise (pronounced-boys) City, OK; http://www.ptsi.net/user/museum/hoxie.html
GREAT NEWS!
Renovation of Market Theatre has now begun at an estimated redevelopment cost of $4,000,000. This theatre opened June 16, 1928, at an original construction total of $500,000.
Click below to explore free web pages containing a complete history and professional color photographs;
The Beryl Ford Photo Collection is still under construction so image numbers change constantly. You may have to browse a bit to find wanted images, but it’s a fun site to explore!
This week the Majestic Theatre photo can be seen on page 23, image 267.
http://www.tulsalibrary.org/BFC/index.htm
Its probably best just to browse this web site since the Baryl Ford Photo Collection is still under construction and above mentioned images have changed numbers.
This week (New) Orpheum Theatre photos can be found on page 9-image 94, and page 26-image 309.
http://www.tulsalibrary.org/BFC/index.htm
Be advised that the Beryl Ford Photo Collection constantly change image numbers. This week Akdar images are 47,48,& 49. Tomorrow these numbers could be different, so you may want to just browse around a bit.
Built of cream toned terra cotta the Skyview probably had the most beautiful drive-in theatre screen tower ever built, designed with complex cut out designs where backlight color wheels constantly changed hues. Saffron neon spelled out the name SKYVIEW across the tower top and azure zig-zag neon framed the entire structure. The concession building was also lovely. Sunken bathrooms offered navy/red interlacing ceramic tile and midnight blue peocelain fixtures. Some hard working gardner maintained landscaping with neatly trimmed foliage and sweet scented flower blooms.
Morris Lowenstein opened his independent Colonial Theatre in 1909 to present Orpheum Vaudeville. Architect Harry Randall did a good job of utilizing a long, narrow lot by installing a shooting gallery style auditorium. The Colonial balcony was quite steep and could only be reached by way of one narrow stairway.
In mid 1918 the name was changed to Majestic when it switched over to a movies only policy. During WWII years it featured burlesque acts, then became an adult film house until it closed in 1971, and was razed later that same year.
Mr. Lowenstein owned and operated this tiny theatre throughout its entire sixty year run. The Lowenstein family also operated the Blue Moon and Paris Art cinemas in the stockyards district of OKC.
On the site of the former Twilight Gardens Drive-In Theatre was built Quail Twin Cinemas, which now stand vacant.
During the late 1970’s the Lakeside Theatre was renovated into Tower Records Superstore. Large display windows were cut into auditorium walls, and the sloped floor was made level.
I beleive the building sits empty these days.
To clear up correct picture pages, here is a list;
Page 12-concession stand image,
page 15-exterior shots, and
page 17-boxoffice view
Penn Theatre (AKA-Trend),1940-1982, architect-W.H. Schumacker. Styled in Art Deco, the Penn had a nice size lobby, and the 531 seat auditorium was designed with a quonset arch ceiling that resembled a miniature Radio City Music Hall.
This structure is now used as an electrical warehouse.
John Eberson’s Midwest Theatre 1930-1976, Oklahoma City, held a gracefull waterfall on the mezanine level. Focal point of this vast space were three carpeted steps leading up to an elaborate arch which framed a fresco wooded brook scene. A real waterfall cascaded from the painting base creating an illusion that it was pouring from the flowing brook. Colorful lighting enhanced this serene effect.
Here is a grand opening descriptive article from the February, 1929, issue of Sooner Magazine;
View link
Cactus:
Slow down, relax, inhale!
Here is the full link address for that fun web site cactus was trying to write about;
http://digital.lib.umn.edu/scenery/index.html
Though it is true Ringling, Oklahoma, owes its origins to Al Ringling (Ringling Bros, Barnum, & Bailey) Circus, the local cemetery has only a couple of headstones reflecting this fact.
Hugo, Oklahoma, is where you will find Showmen’s Rest Cemetery which has numerous circus themed tombstones in honor of all the “carnys” and circus performers buried there. Three world famous rodeo cowboys requested that their final resting place be here also. Click below for a reverent link to Showmen’s Rest-
View link
Here are two Ringling links-
View link
and,
View link
McAlester’s OKLA Theatre was operated by United Artist Theatres Circuit.
For a typical small cinema the Broncho’s L shaped lobby was rather spacious, due to the fact that restrooms and offices were located in the basement area. Above mentioned UCOK image gallery has a picture of the concession stand on page 12, and an under the marquee shot on page 17;
View link
Oklahoma Centennial Press Association presents a lovely color media photo of Harkins Bricktown Cinema 16;
View link
Key scenes for the movie “The Outsiders” were filmed at the Admiral Twin Drive-in.
Check out this site for more details about “The Outsiders” and other films shot in Oklahoma;
View link
Much of the feature “Rain Man”, starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise, was filmed in Guthrie.
Explore this informative web site for more information on this and other films shot in Oklahoma;
View link
OKC’s Midwest Theatre doubled for Chicago’s Biograph in the 1973 film “Dillinger”, starring Warren Oates, Richard Dreyfuss, Ben Johnson, and Cloris Leachman. At much expense to “Dillinger” producers the original Midwest marble and bronze boxoffice was located and put back in place for this production.
Click on the below site for movie trivia related to this subject;
View link
Here’s an interesting site about movie trivia related to Oklahoma;
View link
Here’s a fun site centered around movie trivia related to Oklahoma;
View link
Every Monday night during the darkest days of The Great Depression the Guthrie Convention Hall would present free second run movies.
Click ePodunk link below to view color postcard of Convention Hall-
http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/v.php?c=614954&e
Look into this link for info on silent movie cowboy star Jack Hoxie and his connection with Boise (pronounced-boys) City, OK;
http://www.ptsi.net/user/museum/hoxie.html
Further contemporary and vintage photos can be seen on the below link;
http://www.okcfarmersmarket.com
GREAT NEWS!
Renovation of Market Theatre has now begun at an estimated redevelopment cost of $4,000,000. This theatre opened June 16, 1928, at an original construction total of $500,000.
Click below to explore free web pages containing a complete history and professional color photographs;
http://www.okcfarmersmarket.com/photos/18.jpg