Here is an interesting 1923 photo from the LAPL, not so much for the theater but for the view of Hollywood Blvd in its early days. No highrises. http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics16/00007790.jpg
I thought the Town was in this circa 1930 photo, but the hotel shown is on the NE corner of Hill and 4th (not 5th), so it must be something else. Kind of looks like a theater, though: http://jpg3.lapl.org/pics37/00068248.jpg
I called this number, 906-786-7941, that was listed on the internet for the Michigan theater. The answering machine belonged to the church, which has moved to another address. As of now the function is unknown, but according to LM’s photo a theater may be on the way.
I’ve heard rumors that the neighborhood is changing to more of a straight/gay mix. This is thirdhand as I don’t spend much time in SF. Unknown if this would change the programming at the theater.
This April 2007 plan has the stated goal of turning the Leachman into a foreign film and live performance theater. They don’t say what will happen to the furniture store, or if the building is even for sale: http://tinyurl.com/yq3qnd
There was a huge explosion in the city on 4/16/47, according to this record. The Showboat was badly damaged and had to be rebuilt. This is verified by the newspaper records around that time: http://tinyurl.com/2x3rp3
Anyone recall the Surf near Convention Hall? Possibly an AKA? The story is dated 11/21/63 from the Auburn Advertiser:
Arson Suspected As Fire Destroys Theater
A general alarm fire destroyed the Surf Theater and threatened a nearby chemical plant early today shortly after three eyewitnesses told police they smelled gasoline and saw a man running down the street carrying a can.
The blaze, in this shore resort’s business section, broke out only hours after a known arson suspect was cleared of any suspicion in the Surfside Hotel fire which killed 25 elderly persons last Monday. The scene was about a mile and a half from the tragic hotel fire, and less than two blocks from the famed Convention Hall. Five children and seven adults were routed from their apartments above the theater. No injuries were reported.
Here is an ad from 1923 that vokoban posted on the Republic theater page. It’s interesting as it neatly lays out the theaters in the downtown area at the time. Kudos to vokoban for this discovery: http://tinyurl.com/2uxqdl
Here is the same view in 1904 – no People’s marquee that I can see:
http://tinyurl.com/yu8vtp
Here is the People’s Theater, circa 1907. I don’t know if this has been posted on one of the other pages already:
http://tinyurl.com/yv9n7l
Here’s another photo of Main and 4th from 1943:
http://tinyurl.com/yws7ae
Here is an interesting 1923 photo from the LAPL, not so much for the theater but for the view of Hollywood Blvd in its early days. No highrises.
http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics16/00007790.jpg
I thought the Town was in this circa 1930 photo, but the hotel shown is on the NE corner of Hill and 4th (not 5th), so it must be something else. Kind of looks like a theater, though:
http://jpg3.lapl.org/pics37/00068248.jpg
May Day. Must have been a communist conspiracy.
I called this number, 906-786-7941, that was listed on the internet for the Michigan theater. The answering machine belonged to the church, which has moved to another address. As of now the function is unknown, but according to LM’s photo a theater may be on the way.
This isn’t a movie review site, but calling those two films masterpieces is stretching it a bit, don’t you think?
“I’m afraid I can’t let you do that, Chris”.
Correct seating is 435. This is part of a chain of art film theaters in Rio.
aka Taylor Twin Cinema.
There is a photo of the theater just before its closure on the other web site.
I’ve heard rumors that the neighborhood is changing to more of a straight/gay mix. This is thirdhand as I don’t spend much time in SF. Unknown if this would change the programming at the theater.
The first Ma and Pa Kettle film was released on 4/1/49.
This April 2007 plan has the stated goal of turning the Leachman into a foreign film and live performance theater. They don’t say what will happen to the furniture store, or if the building is even for sale:
http://tinyurl.com/yq3qnd
Vox populi:
http://tinyurl.com/yopfj8
There was a huge explosion in the city on 4/16/47, according to this record. The Showboat was badly damaged and had to be rebuilt. This is verified by the newspaper records around that time:
http://tinyurl.com/2x3rp3
I had a deposition in this building a few years ago. Very interesting. One of the facing streets is called Dead Cat Alley.
Here is the building website. Status should be closed:
http://www.midtownbuilding.com/
Anyone recall the Surf near Convention Hall? Possibly an AKA? The story is dated 11/21/63 from the Auburn Advertiser:
Arson Suspected As Fire Destroys Theater
A general alarm fire destroyed the Surf Theater and threatened a nearby chemical plant early today shortly after three eyewitnesses told police they smelled gasoline and saw a man running down the street carrying a can.
The blaze, in this shore resort’s business section, broke out only hours after a known arson suspect was cleared of any suspicion in the Surfside Hotel fire which killed 25 elderly persons last Monday. The scene was about a mile and a half from the tragic hotel fire, and less than two blocks from the famed Convention Hall. Five children and seven adults were routed from their apartments above the theater. No injuries were reported.
Do you mean persevering? That would be a good thing. Perversing not so good.
Here is an ad from 1923 that vokoban posted on the Republic theater page. It’s interesting as it neatly lays out the theaters in the downtown area at the time. Kudos to vokoban for this discovery:
http://tinyurl.com/2uxqdl
I think the theater occupied the whole building, by the looks of it. Perhaps 625-629.
Go to the picture catalog and enter United Artists in the search engine if you want to see the photos.
Since that didn’t work, go to the picture catalog and enter United Artists in the search engine.
I guess my page expired. If you enter Fairfax on the search engine for the CA state library, you will see the theater pictures.