Esquire Cinema
8335 E. Pendleton Pike,
Indianapolis,
IN
46226
8335 E. Pendleton Pike,
Indianapolis,
IN
46226
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August 12th, 1971 grand opening ad in photo section as Jerry Lewis Cinema.
I regret to this day that I left the Esquire in 1974 for a job in Cincinnati that was definitely the wrong move. As manager, I enjoyed running this theatre. Met my wife there.
Yes i remember you Brad you were ricks best friend.i forgot all about that pinto he had…lol if you are on face book look me up Bob Dearduff
@Chris – I knew you and your sister as well. Also, I’m pretty sure that’s Rick’s Pinto in the pick. Cool.
@bobcat – Do you remember Brad Denney? Worked with your brother Rick, when both Marty Carr and Jack Kranig were the managers. I was the assistant manager for most of my years there. Started at Esquire in 1979 and was there until 1983. Long run. I remember your mom, Theresa, your little sister, Mike, Ron, and even your dad from time to time. I cannot list all of the people who worked at the cinema while I was there, but some of them were David Brinkman, Jeff Richards, Bobby Rickles, Nikki Gentry, and many others. It was a great time for sure. Didn’t know that even Bobby joined the ranks of popcorn poppin, pink lemonade pourin, candy bar damagin' cinema staff.
Regarding Esquire Cinema history, I still have my badges and the original Hokey (push sweeper) from that day. Amazing.
Picture from 1980 can be found at:
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What Great Memories..I Grew up at the Esquire,my older brother mike was the manager for a long time,then my brother Rick. Esquire was my first job i worked with Denise Rapp,Rodney Luke Tony Ross,Lisa Betts,Chris LeMasters,Jack Kranig, Also Marty Carr -Bob Dearduff
I managed this theatre 1973-74 with United Cinema. During my tenure the theatre successful made the switch to First Run movies. I gave long time Indy theatre manager Mike Dearduff (Rick’s brother)his first theatre job.
i worked at the esquire with jack kranig, rick dearduff, and marty carr(who also ran the Eastwood). I was there with Kim, Andy, and Denise. My name is Ronnie Clark, and i’m looking for any pictures of the Esquire and the Eastwood theatre. -Ronnie L Clark Jr. ()
Yes, I will always remember seeing HALLOWEEN there
I worked there from 1982-84 during high school (what GREAT memories!) Surprised to see this listing on the internet. Looking for others who worked there (Denise Rapp, Rodney Luke, Tony Ross, Bob, Lisa Betts.. I know there are more! Where are you?) Chris LeMasters
Grand memories can be made at even a not-so-grand theater. My memory was seeing “Gone With the Wind” at the Esquire in 1974. The Esquire wasn’t much but Tara was still Tara!