Whatever became of the Orleans Theatre that was located on one of the W. 40’s or 50’s Streets off of Broadway in NYC. I lived in Manhattan in 1969/70. I remember seeing one of my favorites there, “Last Summer” with Barbara Hershey, Bruce Davidson, Richard Thomas and Cathrine Burns. The marquee had two figures sitting on top of it as if they were in a New Orleans outdoor cafe. The Rod Steiger blockbuster “3 Into 2 Don’t Go” with Claire Bloom and Judy Geeson also played there. What is there today?????
I would like to hear more of your memories on the Chatham Cinema. I have the original Pittsburgh Press newspaper articles, clippings, ads [for ALFIE] from opening day. I also have pics of what the exterior of the theatre looks like today and plan to take pics [if it still exists] of the parking garage entrance.
Thank you so much for all the great info. on the [2] Nixon Theatres.
You have really done your homework
I would like to keep in touch with you. I have a great affection for the former theatres of Pittsburgh, PA were I live. My Great Grandparents home was torn down in the early 1900’s to make way for the Nixon Theatre. It sat at 3 Miltenberger Way. That’s the former name of the street that runs along side of the former Alcoa Building. If you would care to keep in touch, my e:mail address is:
I heard through a Realtor today that the HOLLYWOOD has been sold and will be converted into a dinner theatre venue. Hooray!!!!!!! …..better than the wrecking ball.
The curtain caught on fire on night in 1969 during a screening of SWEET CHARITY. I was in the audience that evening. The theatre was evacuated and I ran back inside to retrieve the Sweet Charity souviner program which was under my seat. I still have the program!
The SHOWCASE CINEMAS EAST in Monroeville, PA [Pittsburgh, PA suburb] closed in September 2004. Still remaining are the SHOWCASE CINEMAS NORTH & SHOWCASE CINEMAS WEST.
Ron3853 you are wonderful! I thought I was the only one interested in what movies played at Downtown Pittsburgh theatres. I commend you on you research. I cannot tell you have much pleasure it gives me to read what played at The Warner, Stanley and Fulton[site of my first job as an usher]. I would love some day to assist you in finishing the list for all 3 theatres and other in Pittsburgh such as the Gateway, Penn, Fiesta, Chatham Cinema, Nixon [Liberty Ave, site]. As part of my Pittsburgh movie theatre collection I have many original ad clippings from the newspaper etc. etc. I live in Murrysville, PA [outside of Monroeville]. Again THANK YOU!!!
Whatever became of the Orleans Theatre that was located on one of the W. 40’s or 50’s Streets off of Broadway in NYC. I lived in Manhattan in 1969/70. I remember seeing one of my favorites there, “Last Summer” with Barbara Hershey, Bruce Davidson, Richard Thomas and Cathrine Burns. The marquee had two figures sitting on top of it as if they were in a New Orleans outdoor cafe. The Rod Steiger blockbuster “3 Into 2 Don’t Go” with Claire Bloom and Judy Geeson also played there. What is there today?????
lainnman,
I would like to hear more of your memories on the Chatham Cinema. I have the original Pittsburgh Press newspaper articles, clippings, ads [for ALFIE] from opening day. I also have pics of what the exterior of the theatre looks like today and plan to take pics [if it still exists] of the parking garage entrance.
Jim Kastner
Murrysville, PA
Lost Memory,
Thank you so much for all the great info. on the [2] Nixon Theatres.
You have really done your homework
I would like to keep in touch with you. I have a great affection for the former theatres of Pittsburgh, PA were I live. My Great Grandparents home was torn down in the early 1900’s to make way for the Nixon Theatre. It sat at 3 Miltenberger Way. That’s the former name of the street that runs along side of the former Alcoa Building. If you would care to keep in touch, my e:mail address is:
Sincerely,
Jim Kastner
I heard through a Realtor today that the HOLLYWOOD has been sold and will be converted into a dinner theatre venue. Hooray!!!!!!! …..better than the wrecking ball.
Any suggestions on how to purchase one if you don’t live in a Landmark Theatre location?
The curtain caught on fire on night in 1969 during a screening of SWEET CHARITY. I was in the audience that evening. The theatre was evacuated and I ran back inside to retrieve the Sweet Charity souviner program which was under my seat. I still have the program!
The SHOWCASE CINEMAS EAST in Monroeville, PA [Pittsburgh, PA suburb] closed in September 2004. Still remaining are the SHOWCASE CINEMAS NORTH & SHOWCASE CINEMAS WEST.
Ron3853 you are wonderful! I thought I was the only one interested in what movies played at Downtown Pittsburgh theatres. I commend you on you research. I cannot tell you have much pleasure it gives me to read what played at The Warner, Stanley and Fulton[site of my first job as an usher]. I would love some day to assist you in finishing the list for all 3 theatres and other in Pittsburgh such as the Gateway, Penn, Fiesta, Chatham Cinema, Nixon [Liberty Ave, site]. As part of my Pittsburgh movie theatre collection I have many original ad clippings from the newspaper etc. etc. I live in Murrysville, PA [outside of Monroeville]. Again THANK YOU!!!
I am so glad to have the Cinema Treasures website. Thank You!!!!!
Rick Stern’s CineMagic Denis Theatre in the Mt. Lebanon section of Pittsburgh closed in September 2004.