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DavidDymond commented about Famous Players Bramalea Cinemas on Mar 1, 2014 at 2:26 pm

Never expanded to 4 screens. Mike Wells was the first manager.

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DavidDymond commented about Downtown Movie Lounge on Feb 25, 2014 at 6:12 pm

This theatre opened in 1971 by Famous Players Canadian Corporation. One-third owned by Twentieth Century Theatres, one-third owned by Famous Players and one-third owned by D.J. Mascioli of Timmins, Ontario. Upon N. A. Taylor’s retirement, Famous Players purchased the shares owned by Twentieth Century show latterly Famous had two-thirds and the Mascioli family one-third!!!

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DavidDymond commented about Capitol Theatre on Feb 14, 2014 at 6:25 pm

Built by Famous Players Canadian Corporation, later Premier Operating Corporation took over the operation of this theatre. Premier Operating was an operating partner of Famous Players.

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DavidDymond commented about Granada Theatre on Feb 14, 2014 at 6:24 pm

Built by United Amusements Corporation, an important affiliate of Famous Players Canadian Corporation!

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DavidDymond commented about Imperial Theatre on Feb 11, 2014 at 5:00 pm

In the top left corner is the serial number of this schedule. Form 1167-UPT. UPT stands for United Paramount Theatres!!!

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DavidDymond commented about Dreamland Theatre on Feb 11, 2014 at 2:29 pm

This theatre was operated by Famous Players Canadian Corporation with local partners Arnold Entwhistle and family.

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DavidDymond commented about Garneau Theatre on Feb 10, 2014 at 2:59 pm

This theatre was originally operated by the Famous Players Canadian Corporation right up to the late 90’s.

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DavidDymond commented about PALACE Theatre; Minneapolis, Minnnesota. on Feb 9, 2014 at 4:26 pm

This is the Palace Theatre SUPERIOR, Wisconsin

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DavidDymond commented about Cinema At The Toronto Dominion Centre on Jan 27, 2014 at 5:52 pm

Place Ville Marie Cinemas in Quebec, were part of Famous Players Canadian Corporation, through Twentieth Century Theatres, one of their operating partners and then later they were operated by United Amusement another partnership of Famous Players!!

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DavidDymond commented about Popular Mechanics May 1917 Page 735 on Jan 19, 2014 at 10:03 am

WOWZA Very interesting never heard of this one before. Of course I knew about Elgin & Wintergarden, Toronto, Japanese Garden, N. Y. Century and Valencia, Baltimore and the one in Newark.

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DavidDymond commented about Caprice Showcase Theatres on Jan 19, 2014 at 9:59 am

Jason — The number and quality of these photos show your love of this theatre. It was extremely well run and maintained. I too am sorry to see it go — most theatres built in that era certainly did not have screen curtains that opened and closed. That is a lost art.

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DavidDymond commented about Allen Theatre on Jan 18, 2014 at 6:26 pm

This theatre was owned and built for the theatre owning ALLEN family of TORONTO, Canada. Rapid over-expansion in the twenties caused the ALLEN THEATRES to go into receivership both in Canada and the United States. Their main competition in Canada, Famous Players Canadian Corporation squeezed them right out of business. The Allen family remained on as an operating partner of Famous Players right up until the mid-70’s!!!

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DavidDymond commented about Patricia Theatre on Jan 16, 2014 at 2:51 pm

This theatre was operated by Twentieth Century Theatres. an operating partner of Famous Players Canadian Corporation.

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DavidDymond commented about Empire Theatres Ottawa on Jan 6, 2014 at 10:37 am

The Rideau Centre built originally by Famous Players Canadian Corporation was a hole. In the last few months of its sorry existence, they sold the admission tickets right at the candy bar. I am sorry to see theWorld Exchange Plaza Cinemas CLOSED.

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DavidDymond commented about Pen Twin Theatre on Jan 4, 2014 at 8:44 am

This is NOT the Pen Theatre in Penetanguishine. This newspaper ad is for the Pen Centre Cinema in St. Catharines, Ontario.

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DavidDymond commented about Royal Theater on Dec 25, 2013 at 8:48 am

Lucas and Jenkins were Paramount Theatre Operating partners in the Atlanta territory. At one time they controlled the FOX theatre in Atlanta. Their descendents today own and operate Georgia Theatre Company.

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DavidDymond commented about Jackson Park Theatre on Dec 21, 2013 at 4:05 pm

You are absolutely correct — The Jackson Park lawsuit started the Federal government investigating Paramount Pictures and ALL their theatre operating partners. Thisled to the consent decree that required Paramount to reorganize and sell off a lot of their theatres. This is what ruined the motion picture industry for many years.

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DavidDymond commented about Loew's Theatre on Dec 16, 2013 at 7:43 pm

This theatre was originally built by a consortium of people for Loew’s but didn’t do very well — so Famous Players Canadian Corporation acquired this theatre in around 1927. The operating name was Mansfield Theatre Company.

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DavidDymond commented about Landmark Cinemas Paramount on Nov 23, 2013 at 12:42 pm

This theatre was built and operated by Harold Warren and Famous Players Canadian Corporation. Harold Warren operated 3 other theatres in the Port Alberni area in association with Famous Players. Started the first radio station as well. Was involved in the Cable TV operation for Port Alberni as an associate of Famous Players as well.

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DavidDymond commented about Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas on Nov 22, 2013 at 11:24 am

I visited the Cineplex 24 at Yonge & Dundas the other day. The boxoffice set-up on the main floor is NO longer used and that boxoffice is covered over with brown paper. The cashiers sell the tickets on the theatre floor (4th floor) which is fine I guess. AMC made a deal with Ryerson University to use some of the theatres for their lectures. Apparently Cineplex is honouring that agreement. Here is my complaint. When I go to the theatre, I don’t expect to see 60 or 70 students sitting all over the floor like in high school. This DOES NOT create a good movie theatre atmosphere.

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DavidDymond commented about Runnymede Theatre on Nov 13, 2013 at 4:38 pm

This theatre was built by Famous Players Canadian Corporation. N. L.Nathanson was the President of F.P.C.C. at this time!!

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DavidDymond commented about Cinecity on Nov 7, 2013 at 9:41 am

CINECITY was an experimental theatre owned and operated by Barry Allen of Premier Operating Company (a Famous Players associate)!! The newspaper ads for the Cinecity were ALWAYS located in the Premier Operating section of the newspaper. This theatre was equipped with custom made Famous Players Axminister woven carpet type: Red Dot on Red. If that doesn’t show it’s Famous Players Canadian Corporation pedigree I don’t know what else I can tell you!!!

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DavidDymond commented about Cineplex Cinemas Esplanade on Nov 2, 2013 at 4:10 pm

MickeyDeez79 — You are correct the Empire brand was absolutely nothing compared to Famous Players. Empire were real cheap operators of theatres and they are finally getting out of the business. Empire Theatres actually started out as a partner of Famous Players in the Maritimes — Maritimes Theatres Limited as well as F. G. Spencer theatres Co. Limited.

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DavidDymond commented about Stadium Theatre on Oct 26, 2013 at 4:03 pm

I agree with Tinseltoes. How did the projection beam get around the chandlier in such a shallow house? Maybe the photograph is deceiving, but it certainly gives us good cause to wonder.

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DavidDymond commented about Camera Bar on Oct 26, 2013 at 2:09 pm

This theatre was NEVER up to much!!