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JRHagan commented about The Manos - The Manos Gallery on Feb 25, 2024 at 10:39 am

Now the Manos gallery

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JRHagan commented about Manos Theater on Feb 25, 2024 at 10:24 am

New Photos uploaded - This location is now the MANOS gallery

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JRHagan commented about Valley Theatre on Feb 21, 2024 at 10:05 am

On a few occasions when I have added photos to a listing that had no main photo, then my photo shows up as the main photo with the original lister getting credit for the photo and I always feel kind of cheated. In this case since the listing was from my good friend and long time CT contributor ED BLANK, its my pleasure. May I also say Joe Vogel’s research is just amazing

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JRHagan commented about Penn Cinemas on Sep 16, 2023 at 8:44 am

PLEASE UPDATE TO RESTORING AND RE-OPENING NOVEMBER OF 2023

NEW PHOTOS HAVE BEEN ADDED. NEW OWNER BRYAN FRENCHAK PLANS TO HAVE THE PENN UP AND RUNNING IN MID NOVEMBER OF 2023. I SPOKE WITH JAY BARBER YESTERDAY (09-15-23) THE PENN WILL BE A LIVE ENTERTAINMENT VENUE WITH OCCASIONAL FILM PRESENTATIONS. THERE IS A SPACIOUS EMPTY LOT RIGHT NEXT TO THE BUILDING THEY HOPE TO DEVELOP AS WELL.I HAVE BEEN WATCHING THIS LOCATION OVER THE YEARS AND THIS IS THE MOST PROMISING RESTORATION I HAVE EVER SEEN FOR THIS CLASSIC MOVIE HOUSE .

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JRHagan commented about THE PENN BUTLER 09-15-23 on Sep 16, 2023 at 8:03 am

THIS PHOTO IS ONE OF SEVEN TAKEN 09-15-23 SHOWS THE FULL RESTORATION EFFORT IS WELL UNDERWAY WITH THE PENN . I WAS THERE YESTERDAY AND PLAN TO RETURN IN OCTOBER OF 23 FOR UPDATES, AND MORE INFORMATION

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JRHagan commented about Rowland Theatre on Jul 21, 2023 at 5:57 am

A NEW SHORT FILM ABOUT THE ROWLAND HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE LINK BELOW .

https://youtu.be/0c7cHaRBJNo

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JRHagan commented about Rowland Theatre on Jul 6, 2023 at 2:57 pm

A new short film about THE ROWLAND THEATRE will be availible this weekemd, a preview is availble now at this location on youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ap8Ky-K3JI

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JRHagan commented about Balboa Theatre on Mar 21, 2023 at 5:05 pm

Looks authentic to me ! Hello Bruce !

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JRHagan commented about Vermillion Theater on Jan 4, 2023 at 5:35 am

Thanks Ken,with a more complete listing one can now google the address and actually see the building.

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JRHagan commented about Vermillion Theater on Jan 1, 2023 at 9:57 am

No overview,only one photo,no history,no other theatres for over thirty miles,very sad and lonely. If not for the half a sign left hanging the Vermillion could be mistaken for anything but a Theatre,Kinda reminds me of the Pastime in Ramey PA,without the attached post office.

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JRHagan commented about Shankweiler's Drive-In on Nov 5, 2022 at 6:04 pm

good news folks ! https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/entertainment/2022/11/shankweilers-oldest-still-running-drive-in-in-america-is-sold-to-new-owners.html

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JRHagan commented about Eros Theatre on Sep 15, 2022 at 3:54 am

Now that is funny

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JRHagan commented about Capitol Theatre on Jul 24, 2022 at 6:48 pm

A photo on the Capitol Theatre web site shows The “Park Theatre” right across the street, but there is no listing for the Park Theatre anywhere. The Green County Courthouse now stands where the Park was located.

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JRHagan commented about Princess Theatre on Jul 24, 2022 at 9:17 am

Google shows this building today as a law firm

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JRHagan commented about Everett Theatre on Jun 15, 2022 at 6:01 pm

The EVERETT is now UNDER RESTORATION , I have tried to upload new photos and information about upcoming events but keep getting the same message

We’re sorry, but something went wrong.
We’ve been notified about this issue and we’ll take a look at it shortly.

Has any one else had this issue ?

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JRHagan commented about The Cascade -March 1996 on Dec 31, 2021 at 8:36 am

Current condition of the Cascade /Knox Building

https://goo.gl/maps/x92oWZ5KDbzyHwwk6

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JRHagan commented about 1996 AP artical on Dec 31, 2021 at 8:03 am

This one was a bit tricky because there are three listings for CASCADE theaters in New Castle PA.This information should be correctly linked to the proper location Which is a fairly important part of exhibition history in the United States The Articals and Google link added below to the Photo section should help clear things up . Both articals are from March of 1996.The first was an AP story with no author or photo credit .The second was a Pittsburgh Post-Gazzett story by Bette McDevitt & photo credits to V W H Campbell Jr. For a look at the Current building see the link below

https://goo.gl/maps/x92oWZ5KDbzyHwwk6

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JRHagan commented about Cascade Theatre on Dec 31, 2021 at 7:56 am

New Photos and information added to the Photo section. Photo above from an uncredited AP artical from March 15,1996 that appeard in the Greensburg Tribune Review.The link below shows the current location and condition of the Cascade/Knox building in New Castle PA https://goo.gl/maps/x92oWZ5KDbzyHwwk6

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JRHagan commented about Princess Theater on Dec 12, 2021 at 6:38 am

To 50sSNIPES ,that was my 1st thought a few day ago as well .A Google earth search takes you to the center of a strip mall ,but if you manually search from there the princess is over in the very far corner and sits alone. Of course the google photos are from a while ago and are undated. However the website is still active and as of December 12th there are actually showtimes listed for Ghostbusters afterlife and Encanto. Thoughts and prayers for eveybody over there

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JRHagan commented about Rialto Theatre on Nov 2, 2021 at 6:11 pm

On a recent trip to Lancaster with her husband my daughter sent me updated shots of the Rialto intetior. She also imformed me that the RIALTO is actually a “two screen” movie house, one large room for newer films and a small screening room with about twenty seats . New photos added to the photo section …..Photo Credits to Jenn Hagan,Thanks Jenn/Love You

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JRHagan commented about Palace Theatre on Jul 27, 2021 at 2:29 pm

I am kind of shocked that there is no mention of Michael Jacksons “Thriller” in any of the comments or overview for the Palace. Especially since the video is over 35 years old now Close to 800 million views for “Thriller ” on YouTube alone could quite possibly make the PALACE the most famous theaters of all time

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JRHagan commented about Holiday Cinema on Jul 27, 2021 at 1:52 pm

I’m guessing the person who juxtaposed the “B” and the “R” is the same person who took the picture before the manager caught on

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JRHagan commented about Queen Theatre on Jun 14, 2021 at 2:08 pm

A google search of of the Queen shows what looks like a screening room of some kind called the STAFFORD THEATER. right next to the Queen ….any information or photos of that location ?

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JRHagan commented about Ritz Theatre on Jun 11, 2021 at 2:05 pm

The Ritz has ( or had ) a fully functional fish tank in the back of the lobby when I was there a few years ago . Manager was very nice to speak with and the neon Marquee is beautiful at night

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JRHagan commented about Penn Theatre on Jun 2, 2021 at 12:26 pm

Paul, the only other person I have ever heard refer to the BLVD of The Allies as “FILM ROW” beside you was Film Critic and C T contributor Ed Blank. If you ever see this I would love to talk to about “Film Row”