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jimkastner commented about Sutton Theater on Sep 11, 2006 at 5:16 pm

Whatever became of the Orleans Theatre that was located on one of the W. 40’s or 50’s Streets off of Broadway in NYC. I lived in Manhattan in 1969/70. I remember seeing one of my favorites there, “Last Summer” with Barbara Hershey, Bruce Davidson, Richard Thomas and Cathrine Burns. The marquee had two figures sitting on top of it as if they were in a New Orleans outdoor cafe. The Rod Steiger blockbuster “3 Into 2 Don’t Go” with Claire Bloom and Judy Geeson also played there. What is there today?????

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jimkastner commented about Warner Theatre on Sep 11, 2006 at 4:19 pm

lainnman,

I would like to hear more of your memories on the Chatham Cinema. I have the original Pittsburgh Press newspaper articles, clippings, ads [for ALFIE] from opening day. I also have pics of what the exterior of the theatre looks like today and plan to take pics [if it still exists] of the parking garage entrance.

Jim Kastner
Murrysville, PA

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jimkastner commented about Nixon Theatre (new) on Oct 30, 2005 at 6:08 am

Lost Memory,

Thank you so much for all the great info. on the [2] Nixon Theatres.
You have really done your homework
I would like to keep in touch with you. I have a great affection for the former theatres of Pittsburgh, PA were I live. My Great Grandparents home was torn down in the early 1900’s to make way for the Nixon Theatre. It sat at 3 Miltenberger Way. That’s the former name of the street that runs along side of the former Alcoa Building. If you would care to keep in touch, my e:mail address is:

Sincerely,
Jim Kastner

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jimkastner commented about Hollywood Theater on Jan 18, 2005 at 4:14 pm

I heard through a Realtor today that the HOLLYWOOD has been sold and will be converted into a dinner theatre venue. Hooray!!!!!!! …..better than the wrecking ball.

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jimkastner commented about Calendar Features Color Photos of Classic Landmark Theatres on Dec 28, 2004 at 7:35 am

Any suggestions on how to purchase one if you don’t live in a Landmark Theatre location?

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jimkastner commented about Nixon Theatre (new) on Oct 9, 2004 at 7:23 pm

The curtain caught on fire on night in 1969 during a screening of SWEET CHARITY. I was in the audience that evening. The theatre was evacuated and I ran back inside to retrieve the Sweet Charity souviner program which was under my seat. I still have the program!

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jimkastner commented about Quo Vadis Entertainment Center on Oct 9, 2004 at 7:10 pm

The SHOWCASE CINEMAS EAST in Monroeville, PA [Pittsburgh, PA suburb] closed in September 2004. Still remaining are the SHOWCASE CINEMAS NORTH & SHOWCASE CINEMAS WEST.

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jimkastner commented about Warner Theatre on Oct 7, 2004 at 12:57 pm

Ron3853 you are wonderful! I thought I was the only one interested in what movies played at Downtown Pittsburgh theatres. I commend you on you research. I cannot tell you have much pleasure it gives me to read what played at The Warner, Stanley and Fulton[site of my first job as an usher]. I would love some day to assist you in finishing the list for all 3 theatres and other in Pittsburgh such as the Gateway, Penn, Fiesta, Chatham Cinema, Nixon [Liberty Ave, site]. As part of my Pittsburgh movie theatre collection I have many original ad clippings from the newspaper etc. etc. I live in Murrysville, PA [outside of Monroeville]. Again THANK YOU!!!

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jimkastner commented about SITE UPGRADE: Theater Guide on Oct 7, 2004 at 12:39 pm

I am so glad to have the Cinema Treasures website. Thank You!!!!!

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jimkastner commented about Hollywood Theater on Oct 5, 2004 at 7:22 pm

Rick Stern’s CineMagic Denis Theatre in the Mt. Lebanon section of Pittsburgh closed in September 2004.