I managed this theater when Len went in for heart surgery. I also was an assistant at Essex Green. Dont be fooled by the “twin”, this theater was bigger than most multiplexes today, 650 seats in the big house, and 450 in the small. (BTW, previous commentor, the bathrooms that were inside the theater was house 2, not 1, it was the smaller 450 seat theater.) Back when they were still players, GCC actually had plans to expand this theater to at least 5 houses, and the plan included expanding in to McCrory’s space. But, at that time, McCrory wasnt giving up it’s lease, so the GCC plans were scrapped. I worked at this theater from the early 80’s, starting on door (ARE YOU ON DOOR?? Well, then, get there!) and eventually managing it before heading off to Essex Green. I came back to this theater, and worked there through the early 90’s. I currently still manage movie theaters, including Egg Harbor Township, a brief stint in Bayonne, and seasonally on LBI. I made my best friends working in the theater, and think it’s the best job ever! (Certainly better than York Steak House!)
BTW, not surprised that the lease was sold to Grant, Len Edwards and Eddie Grant were pretty tight!
I managed this theater when Len went in for heart surgery. I also was an assistant at Essex Green. Dont be fooled by the “twin”, this theater was bigger than most multiplexes today, 650 seats in the big house, and 450 in the small. (BTW, previous commentor, the bathrooms that were inside the theater was house 2, not 1, it was the smaller 450 seat theater.) Back when they were still players, GCC actually had plans to expand this theater to at least 5 houses, and the plan included expanding in to McCrory’s space. But, at that time, McCrory wasnt giving up it’s lease, so the GCC plans were scrapped. I worked at this theater from the early 80’s, starting on door (ARE YOU ON DOOR?? Well, then, get there!) and eventually managing it before heading off to Essex Green. I came back to this theater, and worked there through the early 90’s. I currently still manage movie theaters, including Egg Harbor Township, a brief stint in Bayonne, and seasonally on LBI. I made my best friends working in the theater, and think it’s the best job ever! (Certainly better than York Steak House!)