On 7/7/2010 Paul McCartney performed with Ringo Starr and his all Starr Band to celebrate Ringos 70th. birthday at the RCMH.Clips of this show can be seen on youtube.He sang the Beatles song Birthday,along with Ringo, Joe Walsh, Rick Derringer, Edgar Winter, and others.By the way Joe Walsh is Ringos brother-in-law, he is married to Ringos wifes sister.
According the the November 2010 Nashville Retrospect,this theatre was built in 1949 named Princess,in 1959 a cinerama screen was installed and the name changed to Crescent, being called Crescent Cinerama for a few years.The Princess Gift and Fun Shop was next door,In my years working at the this theatre the gift shop had become a bookstore.
According to the November 2010 Nashville Retrospect in 1926 this was the first theatre in Nashville to show a movie with sound.The theatre closed in 1961 after showing “B” movies for years such as Hot Rod Girls and Girls In Prison,Attack of the Crab Monsters, Not of this Earth, and Attack of the 50 foot Woman,showed with War of the Satellites in November of 1958.In 1959 Go Johnny Go was on the screen.In 1957 Micheal Landon starred in I was a Teenage Werewolf paired with I was a Teenage Frankenstein.In the waning days of the theatre 12 to the Moon, and Battle in Outer Space graced the screen.
Thanks for the photos.
On 7/7/2010 Paul McCartney performed with Ringo Starr and his all Starr Band to celebrate Ringos 70th. birthday at the RCMH.Clips of this show can be seen on youtube.He sang the Beatles song Birthday,along with Ringo, Joe Walsh, Rick Derringer, Edgar Winter, and others.By the way Joe Walsh is Ringos brother-in-law, he is married to Ringos wifes sister.
I agree Chris the boxes do look a little strange in this bathtub theatre,thanks for posting the photo.
Never heard of that classic movie.
Very, Very, Nice.
Thanks AlAvarez.
Thanks Chris, interesting photos.
Nice post card Don.
Does anyone know if the Arch with the Majestic name is still there?
In November 1956 Elvis Presleys “Love Me Tender” graced the screen at the Paramount.
Thanks Nick great photos.
According the the November 2010 Nashville Retrospect,this theatre was built in 1949 named Princess,in 1959 a cinerama screen was installed and the name changed to Crescent, being called Crescent Cinerama for a few years.The Princess Gift and Fun Shop was next door,In my years working at the this theatre the gift shop had become a bookstore.
According to the November 2010 Nashville Retrospect in 1926 this was the first theatre in Nashville to show a movie with sound.The theatre closed in 1961 after showing “B” movies for years such as Hot Rod Girls and Girls In Prison,Attack of the Crab Monsters, Not of this Earth, and Attack of the 50 foot Woman,showed with War of the Satellites in November of 1958.In 1959 Go Johnny Go was on the screen.In 1957 Micheal Landon starred in I was a Teenage Werewolf paired with I was a Teenage Frankenstein.In the waning days of the theatre 12 to the Moon, and Battle in Outer Space graced the screen.
Great looking marquee on this one.
Thanks again Nick.
Nice photos Nick.
Thanks Nick.
I believe he also said “The show begins at the sidewalk”
Patsy,that quote was “We sell tickets to theatres not movies”
What a great little theatre!
Thats a great story .G.G.
Give Chuck a break!
Thanks for the info I will go up and check it out.When it reopens.
You are right Dave, Good to hear from you.
Thanks Ian.