Love this theater. I remember in the 70’s they had $1.99 bargain matinees. I saw Warhol’s Frankenstein and Dracula that way. I was 18 and thought I was so totally hip seeing Warhol films in the village, lol. And of course the countless times I saw midnight screenings of Pink Flamingos.
I remember seeing a double bill here in 1965 of Billie with Patty Duke, and Hush…Hush,Sweet Charlotte (which scared the living hell out of my 6 year old ass!)with Bette Davis.
my mom told me about a dumpy theater in Hollis that even in the 30’s was known as “the itch”, and showed movies that had been out for awhile. I don’t think it was this one though. Any ideas what it could have been?
coupon book prices have dropped to 50 dollars again, possibly just for the holidays. I was there last Saturday and the place is going strong! I don’t have any photos, but the theater looks the same.
My mom, now 81, always tells me about movies like “Intermezzo” that she saw at this theater as a child, which even then, not long after it opened, people referred to as “the itch”.
Does anyone know anything about a theater called the Island? I think it was in Hollis. my mom told me she used to go there in the 30’s. It got movies at the end of their runs, so was cheap and called “the itch” by alot of people. I don’t see it listed on this site. Thanks.
Yes, Someone told me that it was reported in Newsday this past weekend that two men were arrested in the Fair for solicitation. There may now be undercover cops baiting guys in the booths. So if you go there, be careful, I certainly into!
A couple of wonderful old theaters in Queens and Brooklyn, which are now “adult” theaters, have been removed from this site because Warren instigated inflammatory comments by passing moral judgment on the men who patronize these theaters. That is a shame. His knowledge of old theaters is truly wonderful; it’s too bad he sets himself up as such a moral prig.
ok, again I’m talking about when I go there, which is always on weekday afternoons, when nobody is really on the escalators. I can imagine that on a weekend night ( which you couldn’t pay me to go to) it gets pretty hairy!
Escalators are made for people who don’t want to walk down stairs. If you don’t like people standing on escalators, then don’t take them. The elevators are quite convenient. This drives me crazy in subways too. People get annoyed on narrow escalators because I won’t walk up. So take the stairs if you want to walk!
Yeah, really, what’s all the bitching about? If the escalator is THAT horrible an experience for you, take the elevator!These theaters are convenient and pleasant as far as I’m concerned. Then again, to be fair, I only go on weekday afternoons when crowd control is not an issue.
No, the two Bijou’s listed were on E.4th, and 3rd Avenue, respectively. This theater is at 136 E. 13th, between third and fourth avenues. It started as a livery stable, then was a vaudeville house, then a movie theater. It was called the Lyric. The info in the lobby says it stood empty from 1965 to 1974 when this theater group took it over.
By the way, I attended a play last night at Classic Stage Company at 136 E.13 St. in NYC. Inside the lobby it said that the theater used to be the “Lyric”, which started as a vaudeville house, and then was a movie theater for years. I looked up the Lyric theater on here, and it just lists theaters on 42nd and 23rd Streets that were demolished. Does anyone have any info?
Love this theater. I remember in the 70’s they had $1.99 bargain matinees. I saw Warhol’s Frankenstein and Dracula that way. I was 18 and thought I was so totally hip seeing Warhol films in the village, lol. And of course the countless times I saw midnight screenings of Pink Flamingos.
I remember seeing a double bill here in 1965 of Billie with Patty Duke, and Hush…Hush,Sweet Charlotte (which scared the living hell out of my 6 year old ass!)with Bette Davis.
why is there no listing on this website for the old Sunrise Drive In which stood on this site?
why is there no listing on this website for the old Sunrise Drive In which stood on this site?
I saw that all time classic “who slew auntie roo?” with Shelley Winters there!
my mom told me about a dumpy theater in Hollis that even in the 30’s was known as “the itch”, and showed movies that had been out for awhile. I don’t think it was this one though. Any ideas what it could have been?
coupon book prices have dropped to 50 dollars again, possibly just for the holidays. I was there last Saturday and the place is going strong! I don’t have any photos, but the theater looks the same.
well what happened? I’m waiting with baited breath! lol
My mom, now 81, always tells me about movies like “Intermezzo” that she saw at this theater as a child, which even then, not long after it opened, people referred to as “the itch”.
Does anyone know anything about a theater called the Island? I think it was in Hollis. my mom told me she used to go there in the 30’s. It got movies at the end of their runs, so was cheap and called “the itch” by alot of people. I don’t see it listed on this site. Thanks.
The discount books are 75 dollars, making it 7.50 per admission.
There are no m/f couples at the Fir. Strictly males.
Yes, there is an adult “theater” in the back with plenty of seats, plus a couple of dozen booths behind the screen. I was just there two days ago.
They show adult films in the back; that’s also where the “buddy” booths are.
Oh yeah, the place is still hopping on weekends!
Yes, Someone told me that it was reported in Newsday this past weekend that two men were arrested in the Fair for solicitation. There may now be undercover cops baiting guys in the booths. So if you go there, be careful, I certainly into!
How do I e-mail you, Ross?
A couple of wonderful old theaters in Queens and Brooklyn, which are now “adult” theaters, have been removed from this site because Warren instigated inflammatory comments by passing moral judgment on the men who patronize these theaters. That is a shame. His knowledge of old theaters is truly wonderful; it’s too bad he sets himself up as such a moral prig.
ok, again I’m talking about when I go there, which is always on weekday afternoons, when nobody is really on the escalators. I can imagine that on a weekend night ( which you couldn’t pay me to go to) it gets pretty hairy!
my point is,people who don’t want to walk on an escalator, shouldn’t feel they HAVE to.
Escalators are made for people who don’t want to walk down stairs. If you don’t like people standing on escalators, then don’t take them. The elevators are quite convenient. This drives me crazy in subways too. People get annoyed on narrow escalators because I won’t walk up. So take the stairs if you want to walk!
Yeah, really, what’s all the bitching about? If the escalator is THAT horrible an experience for you, take the elevator!These theaters are convenient and pleasant as far as I’m concerned. Then again, to be fair, I only go on weekday afternoons when crowd control is not an issue.
No, the two Bijou’s listed were on E.4th, and 3rd Avenue, respectively. This theater is at 136 E. 13th, between third and fourth avenues. It started as a livery stable, then was a vaudeville house, then a movie theater. It was called the Lyric. The info in the lobby says it stood empty from 1965 to 1974 when this theater group took it over.
but does anyone have any info about the Lyric on E.13th Street?
By the way, I attended a play last night at Classic Stage Company at 136 E.13 St. in NYC. Inside the lobby it said that the theater used to be the “Lyric”, which started as a vaudeville house, and then was a movie theater for years. I looked up the Lyric theater on here, and it just lists theaters on 42nd and 23rd Streets that were demolished. Does anyone have any info?