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UA Cinema Twin
3024 Route 35,
Hazlet,
NJ
07730
3024 Route 35,
Hazlet,
NJ
07730
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The UA Cinema Twin opened its doors on March 7, 1973 with “The Emigrants” at Screen 1 and “The Getaway” at Screen 2. The twin is located next to the former Kmart on 3024 NJ-35 in Hazlet, and housed a total of 790 seats, with 450 seats at Screen 1 and 340 seats at Screen 2. Screen 1 features installations of a decor of gold panels on charcoal walls, gold and black seating and red and black carpeting, while Screen 2 has red panels against a charcoal background.
The UA Cinema Twin closed for the final time on January 8, 1984 with Walt Disney’s “The Rescuers” and “Mickey’s Christmas Carol” at Screen 1 and “The Big Chill” at Screen 2.
KGordonMurray, Jerry still lives in Asbury Park. 97 years old. I spoke to him in January. I will mention you to him next time I talk to him.
markp: Just now saw your reply. How nice to hear Jerry is still with us! Does he still live the area or maybe retired to warmer climates? I haven’t spoken to him in 38 years. markp, I use a pseudonym here so if you mentioned to Jerry that “KGordonMurray” said hello, he wouldn’t have any recollection of that name.
KGordonMurray, I actually spoke to Jerry this past summer. He is still tickin. I plan on calling him before Christmas. I will send along a Hello for you.
markp: Some 4 years later, I see your question! Yes, I knew Jerry Cunningham. He, like myself, was a member of IATSE Local 536. Jerry was the relief projectionist (for regular projectionist Jerry Spencer) at General Cinema’s Shrewsbury Plaza Cinema http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/12045 … I didn’t know Jerry worked at the Middlebrook later on! As you know, he was a very, very nice man and I always enjoyed his company. We typically saw one another at union meetings and when we worked as stagehands at the PNC Bank Arts Center (then known as the Garden State Arts Center). He was the only African-American member at the time (mid-70s). I presume he’s now deceased?
KGordonMurray, I guess you probably know a projectionist I worked with for 9 years at the Middlebrook Galleria Cinemas in Ocean Twp. Jerry Cunningham. He was a great guy to work with.
For the record, the original space that the theatre occupied was extended to accommodate store expansion. An addition was attached to the open side of the building that extended further toward the highway. I was a relief projectionist at this theatre. It’s primary projectionist was Arthur Cavallo, Sr. (now deceased).
Definitly NOT demolished. A huge Fashion Bug store occupies the space. I just drove by it today.