Thanks Mike,if all goes well I will check out this Theatre complex tomorrow,and check with my friend who still works at the basement Pool Room and see what info he has if any.
Thanks Mike,we had a little rack on the back of the concessions counter which held the cigs,the were inventoried just like the candy and cups,we did not sell smokes at the Loews Melrose and Madison,the downtown houses always more of the bad stuff.Lorilard made Kent cigerettes,and Newports,plus we also sold Marlboro product and others.Cough,Cough!!!!!
In my theatre days we hardly gave refunds or were even asked for them,the ticket price just bought you a seat, we could not know if you would like the film or not, if that was the case you could watch the whole movie and said you did not like it and get your money back,same as a concert or play or any other event.The persons picked to see the film.
I know this post is late, but I remember driving by one of the theatres I worked in in the late 70,s and it was being torn down to be replaced with a one level parking lot till later is was replaced by an 31 story high-rise,but the vertical sign was still on the building,what a sad day.RIP Adelphi Theatre.
ANOTHER THOUGHT FROM THE PAST:When I got my first payroll check from Loews after making Asst. Manager the check at the top said Loews/Lorrilard. I asked my boss about the Lorrilard part and he said Loews owned Lorrilard Tobocco Company,plus CNA Insurance,and Bolivard watch Company.Its funny now that we selled cigarettes at the concession stand in those days. If I remember correctly they were $2.00 a pack in those days,at that price we still sold about 20 packs a week,even though you could not smoke in the auditorium.But in those days smoking was permited in the lobby and we had ashtrays placed there.Things have sure changed in the last 30 years.
Thanks for the photo Andy.
Great I will try to find a copy.
Nice photos thanks for posting Chuck.
Thanks for information Dave.
Thanks for the photos and info Ian.
Goggle Maps lists a health store at this address,anyone know,at least the building is still there.
Thanks Mike,if all goes well I will check out this Theatre complex tomorrow,and check with my friend who still works at the basement Pool Room and see what info he has if any.
Thanks Mike,we had a little rack on the back of the concessions counter which held the cigs,the were inventoried just like the candy and cups,we did not sell smokes at the Loews Melrose and Madison,the downtown houses always more of the bad stuff.Lorilard made Kent cigerettes,and Newports,plus we also sold Marlboro product and others.Cough,Cough!!!!!
Thanks Seeingl,and Mike,another Tennessee Theatre,allRight!
In my theatre days we hardly gave refunds or were even asked for them,the ticket price just bought you a seat, we could not know if you would like the film or not, if that was the case you could watch the whole movie and said you did not like it and get your money back,same as a concert or play or any other event.The persons picked to see the film.
Thanks for you comments pfmf.
Thanks Mike and Don,
Thanks Mardi Gras Man.
You said it LarryD.
Thanks Tinseltoes.Nice link.
Thanks for the insiders story Russell.
Great photos posted by Ken Mc 11-20-05.
Thanks for your memories peegirl.
I know this post is late, but I remember driving by one of the theatres I worked in in the late 70,s and it was being torn down to be replaced with a one level parking lot till later is was replaced by an 31 story high-rise,but the vertical sign was still on the building,what a sad day.RIP Adelphi Theatre.
Classic looking theatre and marquee.
Thanks Al for the story.
Relinking!
Amazing stuff 5 years later.Thanks everyone.
ANOTHER THOUGHT FROM THE PAST:When I got my first payroll check from Loews after making Asst. Manager the check at the top said Loews/Lorrilard. I asked my boss about the Lorrilard part and he said Loews owned Lorrilard Tobocco Company,plus CNA Insurance,and Bolivard watch Company.Its funny now that we selled cigarettes at the concession stand in those days. If I remember correctly they were $2.00 a pack in those days,at that price we still sold about 20 packs a week,even though you could not smoke in the auditorium.But in those days smoking was permited in the lobby and we had ashtrays placed there.Things have sure changed in the last 30 years.
Thanks TheatreOrgan and Mike.