Comments from Meredith Rhule

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Meredith Rhule commented about El Monte Drive-In on Feb 12, 2004 at 8:30 pm

OH, here is one other thing. Where else, but at a Pacific Drive-In Theater, could you get a pizza with its combination of mozarella AND cheddar cheeses? Now think back. Remember? There was white and orange cheeses on those pizzas. I remember them all too well because the projectionist could order a whole pizza for only ONE DOLLAR. Also, that is where I had first experienced not only pepperoni but also jalapenos as the toppings… gastrointestinal bliss…

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Meredith Rhule commented about El Monte Drive-In on Feb 12, 2004 at 8:19 pm

Hey William, do ya miss doing the screenings at Robert Evans' house? Do ya miss Michael, Jennifer and Alan? HA!!! I DO!!! :)

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Meredith Rhule commented about El Monte Drive-In on Feb 12, 2004 at 8:16 pm

And, of course, I was a relief projectionist there, as well. Old Man Foreman, the guy who started Pacific Theaters, was instrumental in the drive-ins era, even though it actually began in New Jersey. Sumner Redstone, the owner of National Amusement Theaters and Paramount Studios, started with a single drive-in here on Long Island and grew the business into the empire he has today. Redstone is still alive; Foreman is not. But Foreman really pushed drive-ins in California, and it seemed as though every populated city had its own drive-in. Today, Pacific Theaters Company is still in existance, but it only operates indoor theaters. Ironic, what put them on the map, the drive-ins, do not exist anymore.

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Meredith Rhule commented about TCL Chinese Theatre on Feb 12, 2004 at 7:58 pm

Years ago, after a premiere or the Academy Awards, celebrities were always seen entering but not exiting the Chinese. Reason being, there was an underground tunnel that led accross the street to the Roosevelt Hotel (Sid Grauman had an interest in the hotel also). That way, celebrities could leave anonymously. The tunnel had not been used in the past 30 years. The tunnel is gone, and access to it from either the theatre or hotel was sealed up when the subway between the two building was built under Hollywood Blvd., a couple years ago.

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Meredith Rhule commented about Los Angeles Theatre on Feb 6, 2004 at 8:33 pm

Scratch that address above.
Instead, click the link below.

http://catalog1.lapl.org/a_photo.html

Click on “Search the Database” on the bottom.
Allow it time to redirect.
Type in “Los Angeles Theater” in the space provided for the search.
On the “Keyword” drop-down menu, change it to “Subject Browse” and
click on the “Search” button.

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Meredith Rhule commented about Photos From the Los Angeles/Palace Theater Relighting on Feb 6, 2004 at 8:32 pm

Scratch that address above.
Instead, click the link below.

http://catalog1.lapl.org/a_photo.html

Click on “Search the Database” on the bottom.
Allow it time to redirect.
Type in “Los Angeles Theater” in the space provided for the search.
On the “Keyword” drop-down menu, change it to “Subject Browse” and
click on the “Search” button.

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Meredith Rhule commented about Los Angeles Theatre on Feb 6, 2004 at 7:46 pm

You can see historic photos of the theatre here.

View link

It is from the Los Angeles Public Library.

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Meredith Rhule commented about Photos From the Los Angeles/Palace Theater Relighting on Feb 6, 2004 at 7:45 pm

You can see historic photos of the theatre here.

View link

It is from the Los Angeles Public Library.

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Meredith Rhule commented about Photos From the Los Angeles/Palace Theater Relighting on Feb 6, 2004 at 7:27 pm

Good Question.

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Meredith Rhule commented about Photos From the Los Angeles/Palace Theater Relighting on Feb 6, 2004 at 2:54 pm

These are gorgeous shoots; I love it, just the way I remember them. Hey guys, say the word. I will fire up the rectifiers, generators, whatever… It’s showtime… :)

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Meredith Rhule commented about UA Lynbrook 6 on Feb 6, 2004 at 2:41 pm

Two days ago, I had to go peeking around the place again. I was back in theater #5, the area that used to be the stage area. It is so cool to check out the old dressing rooms on the first and second floors. I had managed to go below and snoop into what remains of the covered-up orchestra pit. I have seen at least a thousand similiar theaters across the country, and each and every one tells a story of what had to be such an incredible era. For the life of me, I cannot understand why these palaces are not being used for their original intentions today. I love Broadway in New York; Every city should have its own little Broadway. Why are these treasures not supported by their communities?

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Meredith Rhule commented about Olympic Theatre on Feb 6, 2004 at 2:32 am

The first theater I had worked at in Los Angeles as a projectionist was the Million Dollar. The second theater was the Olympic. The year was 1978. I ended up marrying a cashier on-loan to the Million Dollar who was a permanent employee at the Olympic. Oddly enough, former Mayor Sam Yorty was a projectionist at the Olympic in his younger years.

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Meredith Rhule commented about Wiltern Theatre on Feb 5, 2004 at 9:50 pm

Talk with you later. Charles says, “hello.” He cancelled a date because he has a tummy-ache. See-ya!

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Meredith Rhule commented about Wiltern Theatre on Feb 5, 2004 at 9:42 pm

I have worked with all those guys too, except Roger Matson. I got Charles on the phone right now.

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Meredith Rhule commented about Wiltern Theatre on Feb 5, 2004 at 9:17 pm

What about Studio Bob?

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Meredith Rhule commented about Wiltern Theatre on Feb 5, 2004 at 9:15 pm

I’ll be darn. I used to relieve at the Vogue years ago. When I left Hollywood in 2002, I was living on Las Palmas. Remember the crappy apartment Julia Roberts lived-in in the movie, “Pretty Woman?” That was my apartment, just two blocks East of the Chinese. I had to pass the Vogue to get to the Chinese. I used to work Universal City before I landed the Marina Marketplace in 1988 with Bob Seeling. Was Messy Jesse still at Universal when you were there last?

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Meredith Rhule commented about Wiltern Theatre on Feb 5, 2004 at 9:02 pm

I just left a message on Charles' cell phone. This is too funny…

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Meredith Rhule commented about Wiltern Theatre on Feb 5, 2004 at 8:54 pm

No way! Don’t you run a screening room? If so, Charles had mentioned to me that I should get in touch with you when I came here two years ago, but I just never got around to it because I have been so busy on Long Island.

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Meredith Rhule commented about Wiltern Theatre on Feb 5, 2004 at 8:44 pm

Oh okay, off Sunset. I have since left Hollywood for Long Island. I work for United Artists (can you believe that?) at a six and twelve plex; and I work for Loews at an eight and ten plex. Before leaving L.A., I was free-lancing with a guy named Charles Massa at some of the stars' homes.

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Meredith Rhule commented about Wiltern Theatre on Feb 5, 2004 at 8:35 pm

Is it through Local 150?

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Meredith Rhule commented about Wiltern Theatre on Feb 5, 2004 at 8:31 pm

Are you still working in the biz today?

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Meredith Rhule commented about Arcade Theatre on Feb 5, 2004 at 8:23 pm

Oh, I think his name was Allan.

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Meredith Rhule commented about Arcade Theatre on Feb 5, 2004 at 8:21 pm

McClintook came in later, when Smith came into office. This was a tall, thin, blond guy who later went to San Diego.

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Meredith Rhule commented about Wiltern Theatre on Feb 5, 2004 at 8:19 pm

It was all in the family back then.

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Meredith Rhule commented about Arcade Theatre on Feb 5, 2004 at 8:17 pm

Back when I came to L.A. from Chicago, in the office was Frank, Ralph, Ellen and… and… ah, what’s his name was the Secretary-Treasurer.