John Gibson Whitely who had a bad experience at the Kings Theatre on April 9 has submitted one comment to cinema treasures on that date. He is obviously a phony, using a pyseudinum. Just click on his comment. I believe a jealous THS member associated to Loew’s Jersey posted this comment. The initials are S.T. He was in the audience that evening. I defended the staff and disclaim this frauds comment. I have resigned the Kings Theatre which I was involved in long before ACE was in the picture. While I enjoyed my two plus years there, I cannot condone the upper managements running of the theatre which I am still truly fond of. Byn the way, there was a building situation which cost $2,5000,000 to repair neglected by management which could have led to lose of life. I am glad that I put the lives of patrons and the staff above the pettiness of management.
Now, after six months, management has banned me from the theatre even with a ticket. My efforts to save my Kings Theatre means much more that the management that runsit.
Esta la vista!
Yes, “Give a cheer for Shallow Junior High…” as the school song goes. I also saw a matinee of Laurel and Hardy in “Way Out West” and the double feature “Yhe Undefeated” and “The Naked Runner” on a Saturday. The week of Graduation where “Cactus Flower” and “The Ambushers” which I saw the day before. I can still hear the manager at the time saying to an employee, “Keep panning up, we have to keep the theatre especially clean for the graduation tomorrow.
The Edison can be seen in the 1968 movie “Madigan” where Richard Widmark and Harry Guardino encounter Don Stroud seeing “Tobruk” with Rock Hudson and George Peppard which was on the marquee. Exterior and interior shots are used and note the Milk (yes, Milk) vending machine. Concession stand is also seen.
I count six picketeers. Why? They spelled Eleanor Parker’s name wrong. Elizabeth Taylor hated to be called “Liz” or the cashier isn’t smiling. Better yet, they thought “Naked Jungle” was a porno film. These comments are all in jest.
The Sept. 10 screening of “City Lights” drew over 600 customers, some first time visitors were in awe of the theatre. It was preceeded by a Chaplin short “By The Sea” which was accompanied by the original organ on the lift which has been electrified. Thanks Mike Fitelstein.
In correction, Mrs. Dorothy Panzica gave the Kings Theatre 12 furnishings most of which are in the upstairs lounge to the right of the bar. The two high back wooden carved chairs are in the grand lobby to the left of the grand staircase.
I met Dorothy Panzica over 45 years ago when passes the the LOEW’S KINGS where called in from the Granada Theatre. In those days, the managers where a friendly group and the six theatres cross honored passes. That day she was called by the cashier and greeted me at the door. She walked me through the foyer and inner lobby to the auditorium door. She tried to coax me to come work at LOEW’S KINGS, but I was well entrenched in the Granada Theatre by then. Still, I will remember that day and still do 50 years later and meeting her. I safe guard the original 9 furnishings still used and on display at the theatre. All should visit Mrs. Panzica’s gift from the former Loew’s Kings when visiting the theatre. Without her kindness and generosity, furniture of the theatre are there for all to enjoy. So, go see them. Mrs. Panzica’s spirit will live long within the LOEW’S KINGS, an Brooklyn institution and landmark.
REST IN PEACE, forever in my mind, those were the days.
Love and Sympathy
ORLANDO LOPES
Loyal Supporter of the LOEW'S KINGS
When opened it was known as the Mark Strand Theatre, which was told to me first in 1969 by a matron at the Granada Theatre. When older I saw the Mark Strand ads in the Eagle. This matron also worked at the Stone, Stadium, and the Supreme as well as the Ambassador Theatres in Brooklyn. Her name was Betty and she was a doll and wonderful woman.
Early in his career, Mr Lewis worked at the Loew’s State Theatre as an usher where he was dismissed for trying to unionize the ushers because even Loew’s overworked and paid their employees peanuts. Goodbye Jerry, I was the right age to enjoy your movies on television, saw your movie “Which Way To The Front?” in the very empty RKO Kenmore in Brooklyn on a Sunday matinee at 13 years old. I walked by the Loew’s Kings while they played “Don’t Raise The Bridge, Lower The River” inside. At Century’s Whitman we played “Hardly Working” for two weeks, to no business in late 1980. I saw “The Nutty Professor” at a screening at UA Farmingdale some years back. There might be imitators, but there was only one Jerry Lewis!
Shame on the Oscars and it's community for not givig him a Life Achievement Awards. They dole them out to much inferior actors today.
Tom, I worked in Syosset and the D-150 in 1977 and during that winter’s blizzard, I was “strand"ed for 3 days at the theatre. I lived on pre-popped corn and a couple of Nestle Crunch bars. The M.D. Mr. Logue made sure I was paid for the closed days. At the Syosset, we played "Semi-Tough”, “Pete’s Dragon” and “House Calls” At the Cinema D-150, I remember “Coma” during blizzard,
and “The Goodbye Girl” whose credits I never missed because the “Goodbye Girl” theme played as the house curtain closed. 40 years ago, how time flies. I was 21 years young.
To Long Islnd Movies,when will I get an invite to your Plaza theatre, I know that I will have to pay for the popcorn and soda, even the ticket but the tour will be free but you must give it! Ha, ha, ha. I know you didn’t care for M.V,\but that made me next to last manager. Closed in 1985 with “Emerald Forest” and matinees of “Rainbow Brite”. I bought the last ticket sold on closing night. I asked Mata not to tear it. There was a cricket in the theatre which added to the crickets in the movie. That was “Live Effects” first presented here. Closed in 1985. Opened in 1964 with “King Of Kings” with Jeffrey Hunter and would later work at (2014-2017). The Kings of Kings is in Brooklyn, NY.
John Gibson Whitely who had a bad experience at the Kings Theatre on April 9 has submitted one comment to cinema treasures on that date. He is obviously a phony, using a pyseudinum. Just click on his comment. I believe a jealous THS member associated to Loew’s Jersey posted this comment. The initials are S.T. He was in the audience that evening. I defended the staff and disclaim this frauds comment. I have resigned the Kings Theatre which I was involved in long before ACE was in the picture. While I enjoyed my two plus years there, I cannot condone the upper managements running of the theatre which I am still truly fond of. Byn the way, there was a building situation which cost $2,5000,000 to repair neglected by management which could have led to lose of life. I am glad that I put the lives of patrons and the staff above the pettiness of management. Now, after six months, management has banned me from the theatre even with a ticket. My efforts to save my Kings Theatre means much more that the management that runsit. Esta la vista!
Yes, “Give a cheer for Shallow Junior High…” as the school song goes. I also saw a matinee of Laurel and Hardy in “Way Out West” and the double feature “Yhe Undefeated” and “The Naked Runner” on a Saturday. The week of Graduation where “Cactus Flower” and “The Ambushers” which I saw the day before. I can still hear the manager at the time saying to an employee, “Keep panning up, we have to keep the theatre especially clean for the graduation tomorrow.
Happy (belated) Birthday on Sept. 6 2017. 88 years young.
The Edison can be seen in the 1968 movie “Madigan” where Richard Widmark and Harry Guardino encounter Don Stroud seeing “Tobruk” with Rock Hudson and George Peppard which was on the marquee. Exterior and interior shots are used and note the Milk (yes, Milk) vending machine. Concession stand is also seen.
I count six picketeers. Why? They spelled Eleanor Parker’s name wrong. Elizabeth Taylor hated to be called “Liz” or the cashier isn’t smiling. Better yet, they thought “Naked Jungle” was a porno film. These comments are all in jest.
Chicago Theatre is playing Elia Kazan’s “The Arrangement” with Kirk Douglas and Faye Dunaway. Can anyone decifer the State Lake attraction?
“The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” -1920 to be shown with live orchestra accompaniment on Friday, October 31, 2017 at 8 P.M. Tell them Orlando sent you.
It’s L O E W ‘ S not Lowe’s. Nice photo though.
The Sept. 10 screening of “City Lights” drew over 600 customers, some first time visitors were in awe of the theatre. It was preceeded by a Chaplin short “By The Sea” which was accompanied by the original organ on the lift which has been electrified. Thanks Mike Fitelstein.
In correction, Mrs. Dorothy Panzica gave the Kings Theatre 12 furnishings most of which are in the upstairs lounge to the right of the bar. The two high back wooden carved chairs are in the grand lobby to the left of the grand staircase.
Wrong building, the one to the left is the former Midwout Theatre, you can see the ironwork for the small vertical sign it had.
I met Dorothy Panzica over 45 years ago when passes the the LOEW’S KINGS where called in from the Granada Theatre. In those days, the managers where a friendly group and the six theatres cross honored passes. That day she was called by the cashier and greeted me at the door. She walked me through the foyer and inner lobby to the auditorium door. She tried to coax me to come work at LOEW’S KINGS, but I was well entrenched in the Granada Theatre by then. Still, I will remember that day and still do 50 years later and meeting her. I safe guard the original 9 furnishings still used and on display at the theatre. All should visit Mrs. Panzica’s gift from the former Loew’s Kings when visiting the theatre. Without her kindness and generosity, furniture of the theatre are there for all to enjoy. So, go see them. Mrs. Panzica’s spirit will live long within the LOEW’S KINGS, an Brooklyn institution and landmark.
When opened it was known as the Mark Strand Theatre, which was told to me first in 1969 by a matron at the Granada Theatre. When older I saw the Mark Strand ads in the Eagle. This matron also worked at the Stone, Stadium, and the Supreme as well as the Ambassador Theatres in Brooklyn. Her name was Betty and she was a doll and wonderful woman.
Early in his career, Mr Lewis worked at the Loew’s State Theatre as an usher where he was dismissed for trying to unionize the ushers because even Loew’s overworked and paid their employees peanuts. Goodbye Jerry, I was the right age to enjoy your movies on television, saw your movie “Which Way To The Front?” in the very empty RKO Kenmore in Brooklyn on a Sunday matinee at 13 years old. I walked by the Loew’s Kings while they played “Don’t Raise The Bridge, Lower The River” inside. At Century’s Whitman we played “Hardly Working” for two weeks, to no business in late 1980. I saw “The Nutty Professor” at a screening at UA Farmingdale some years back. There might be imitators, but there was only one Jerry Lewis!
Nice.
Tom, I worked in Syosset and the D-150 in 1977 and during that winter’s blizzard, I was “strand"ed for 3 days at the theatre. I lived on pre-popped corn and a couple of Nestle Crunch bars. The M.D. Mr. Logue made sure I was paid for the closed days. At the Syosset, we played "Semi-Tough”, “Pete’s Dragon” and “House Calls” At the Cinema D-150, I remember “Coma” during blizzard, and “The Goodbye Girl” whose credits I never missed because the “Goodbye Girl” theme played as the house curtain closed. 40 years ago, how time flies. I was 21 years young.
Thanks C.C. I just love these ads and you add a lot to this sight, and that’s why I still tune in because of people like you.
I visited this theatre when it was closed and not in bad shape. The lounges were downstairs.
When it was Movieland, I played Personal Best here.
In 1967, I saw this at the RKO-Stanley Warner KENMORE.
In 1967, I saw this at the RKO-Stanley Warner KENMORE.
Love the ads, keep ‘em coming. I’m a now a displaced Long Islander now back home in Brooklyn, Thank God!
Hello Paul,
To Long Islnd Movies,when will I get an invite to your Plaza theatre, I know that I will have to pay for the popcorn and soda, even the ticket but the tour will be free but you must give it! Ha, ha, ha. I know you didn’t care for M.V,\but that made me next to last manager. Closed in 1985 with “Emerald Forest” and matinees of “Rainbow Brite”. I bought the last ticket sold on closing night. I asked Mata not to tear it. There was a cricket in the theatre which added to the crickets in the movie. That was “Live Effects” first presented here. Closed in 1985. Opened in 1964 with “King Of Kings” with Jeffrey Hunter and would later work at (2014-2017). The Kings of Kings is in Brooklyn, NY.
PS Wrong address, it was 998 Old Country Road, Plainview.