Comments from vastor - Cinema Treasures

vastor commented about Historic marker of Hillsboro/Belcourt Theatre on Aug 19, 2012 at 1:19 pm

August 2012.

vastor commented about Bijou Theatre on Aug 14, 2012 at 1:33 pm

The main cinematic claim to fame for this Bijou is that the Cinematograph was demonstrated in this theatre in 1896.

vastor commented about Airways Theatre on Aug 14, 2012 at 1:22 pm

Kemmons Wilson built this theatre in 1941. Ads from the period call it the “Airway” though locals always knew it by the name of the nearby street, which is “Airways” because it was laid out to go to the airport. In its later years as an adult theatre the ads show the name “Airways.” When this happened is still being researched. Though demolished now, it lasted longer because of the adult trade.

vastor commented about The Warner Theatre front in the 1940s. on Aug 13, 2012 at 8:16 pm

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vastor commented about Warner Theatre 1943 on Aug 13, 2012 at 8:15 pm

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vastor commented about Warner Theatre under balcony on Aug 13, 2012 at 8:15 pm

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vastor commented about Warner Theatre balcony and dome. on Aug 13, 2012 at 8:14 pm

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vastor commented about Warner Theatre proscenium from balcony. 1943. on Aug 13, 2012 at 8:14 pm

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vastor commented about Princess Theater on Aug 13, 2012 at 8:11 pm

This is the oldest known photo of the Princess. Later photos show more display cases, later a canopy, later a marquee, etc.

vastor commented about Lyric Theatre in later years on Aug 13, 2012 at 7:50 pm

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vastor commented about Majestic #4 on Aug 13, 2012 at 7:49 pm

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vastor commented about Main Looking North from Beale 1915 on Aug 13, 2012 at 7:48 pm

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vastor commented about Interior of the Lyceum theatre published before demolition in 1935. on Aug 13, 2012 at 7:48 pm

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vastor commented about Exterior of Lyceum theatre in the thirties. on Aug 13, 2012 at 7:47 pm

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vastor commented about First Lyceum Theatre 1890-1893 on Aug 13, 2012 at 7:47 pm

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vastor commented about Loew's State Theatre on Aug 13, 2012 at 7:46 pm

I have seen several Loew’s State and Loew’s Palace programs due to be processed shortly at Memphis and Shelby County Room Memphis Public Library and Information Center

vastor commented about Loew's State in the early days. on Aug 13, 2012 at 7:43 pm

Oh, and the marquee reads “Twenty Movie Stars, The Price of Redemption” released in 1921.

vastor commented about Loew's State in the early days. on Aug 13, 2012 at 7:42 pm

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vastor commented about Loew's Palace marquee advertising CinemaScope. on Aug 13, 2012 at 7:40 pm

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vastor commented about Linden Circle Theatre 1943 on Aug 13, 2012 at 7:39 pm

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vastor commented about Linden Circle theatre interior 1943 on Aug 13, 2012 at 7:38 pm

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vastor commented about Ritz/Guild theatre with marquee on Aug 13, 2012 at 7:37 pm

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vastor commented about Bijou Theatre on South Main on Aug 13, 2012 at 7:20 pm

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vastor commented about Bijou #2 on Aug 13, 2012 at 7:19 pm

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vastor commented about Majestic upright on Aug 13, 2012 at 7:19 pm

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