I worked at this theatre for a summer in 1977, I think. Jack Pope was the owner (and partner of Joy’s Theatres). His son Jackie was the manager at that time. I was a ticket taker but learned how to be a projectionist there (barely). I think Andy was one of the projectionists…can’t remember the other guy’s name.
Jack Pope’s grandaughter has a post on Cinema III, which was another Joy’s Theatres property.
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Hey balkcall77, I just read this and thought I would respond…it’s a pretty old comment so not sure you will see it. I’m Jim Pope and worked for Jackie years ago at Eastgate Cinema. Your grandfather was there a lot, of course, but Jackie was my supervisor. I was a ticket taker and learned how to run the projectors from the guys there (I think Andy was one of them). Anyway, I think I was only there for a summer but really enjoyed your family! I’m actually going this weekend to visit in Monroe after many years away. I’ll drive by the old theatre…not sure what I’ll find now but at least I can relive some memories!
I worked at this theatre for a summer in 1977, I think. Jack Pope was the owner (and partner of Joy’s Theatres). His son Jackie was the manager at that time. I was a ticket taker but learned how to be a projectionist there (barely). I think Andy was one of the projectionists…can’t remember the other guy’s name.
Jack Pope’s grandaughter has a post on Cinema III, which was another Joy’s Theatres property.
Hey balkcall77, I just read this and thought I would respond…it’s a pretty old comment so not sure you will see it. I’m Jim Pope and worked for Jackie years ago at Eastgate Cinema. Your grandfather was there a lot, of course, but Jackie was my supervisor. I was a ticket taker and learned how to run the projectors from the guys there (I think Andy was one of them). Anyway, I think I was only there for a summer but really enjoyed your family! I’m actually going this weekend to visit in Monroe after many years away. I’ll drive by the old theatre…not sure what I’ll find now but at least I can relive some memories!