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klebrun commented about Glenwood Theatre on Feb 13, 2015 at 4:25 pm

Due to the eventual demolition of the Metcalf South Shopping center, this marquee was disassembled over 2 days on February 5th and 6th, 2015 and put in storage. As of the date of this posting, the marquee is rumored to eventually be refurbished with the lettering changed to “Englewood” and moved to the Englewood Station Arts District in Independence, Mo.

http://www.examiner.net/article/20150127/News/150129026

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klebrun commented about Glenwood Theatre on Feb 13, 2015 at 4:22 pm

Lobby and concessions in 1960’s.

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klebrun commented about Glenwood Theatre on Feb 13, 2015 at 4:20 pm

Theatre #1 in the 1960’s.

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klebrun commented about Glenwood Theatre on Feb 13, 2015 at 4:18 pm

Due to the eventual demolition of the Metcalf South Shopping center, this marquee was disassembled over 2 days on February 5th and 6th, 2015 and put in storage. As of the date of this posting, the marquee is rumored to eventually be refurbished with the lettering changed to “Englewood” and moved to the Englewood Station Arts District in Independence, Mo.

http://www.examiner.net/article/20150127/News/150129026

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klebrun commented about Glenwood Theatre on Feb 13, 2015 at 4:14 pm

Actually this is the marquee after it was purchased and renovated by the Fine Arts Group and moved to Metcalf South Shopping Center.

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klebrun commented about Glenwood Theatre on Feb 13, 2015 at 4:12 pm

Actually this is the marquee after it was purchased and renovated by the Fine Arts Group and moved to Metcalf South Shopping Center.

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klebrun commented about Glenwood Theatre on Feb 13, 2015 at 4:11 pm

Due to the eventual demolition of the Metcalf South Shopping center, this marquee was disassembled over 2 days on February 5th and 6th, 2015 and put in storage. As of the date of this posting, the marquee is rumored to eventually be refurbished with the lettering changed to “Englewood” and moved to the Englewood Station Arts District in Independence, Mo.

http://www.examiner.net/article/20150127/News/150129026

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klebrun commented about Glenwood Theatre on Feb 13, 2015 at 3:56 pm

That’s the Metcalf South Shopping Center in the background, specifically the north end/Jone’s Store part of the mall. This was the marquee’s location after the Fine Arts Group bought, refurbished, and moved the sign to this location in 2002.

The Fine Arts Group’s Glenwood Arts Theatre, not affiliated with the original Dickinson’s Glenwood Theatre, closed this theatre Sunday, January 25, 2015 due to the eventual demolition of the mall thought to happen in late 2015.

The Fine Arts Group renamed their Leawood Theatre, 2 miles east of Metcalf South at 3707 W 95th St, as the new Glenwood Arts Theatre.

This marquee was disassembled over 2 days on February 5th and 6th, 2015 and put in storage. As of the date of this posting, the marquee is rumored to eventually be refurbished with the lettering changed to “Englewood” and moved to the Englewood Station Arts District in Independence, Mo.

http://www.examiner.net/article/20150127/News/150129026

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klebrun commented about Glenwood Theatre on Feb 13, 2015 at 2:44 pm

Marquee on Glenwood Theatre’s last day of operation, April 30, 2000.

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klebrun commented about Glenwood Theatre on May 22, 2010 at 6:20 pm

Excellent find, Joe. Thank you!!!

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klebrun commented about Glenwood Theatre on Aug 5, 2009 at 2:34 am

Thanks for the link, Chuck. As you stated, the picture dates back to 1984, shortly after screens 3 and 4 were added to the north side of the building in 1983.

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klebrun commented about Glenwood Theatre on Aug 5, 2009 at 2:31 am

Thank you for the additional info Michael. I had almost forgotten how long that movie played. That would be unheard of now.

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klebrun commented about Blue Ridge Cinema East on Aug 5, 2009 at 12:18 am

Well, they started tearing her down Monday, August 3rd, 2009. Another old hangout gone. :(

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klebrun commented about National Theatre on Feb 2, 2009 at 1:02 pm

“The expression "Don’t shoot the messenger” comes to mind."

Yes, so please don’t shoot me, as I was only offering constructive criticism. I hope you aren’t someone who loves to correct others, expects them to understand it, but cannot stand to be corrected themselves? If so,the word “hypocrite” would then come to my mind. :)

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klebrun commented about National Theatre on Feb 2, 2009 at 10:12 am

Michael, we really do appreciate the info you add here and you are a wealth of Star Wars information and I am glad you post here. However, it does get a bit irritating when you are constantly correcting people about Star Wars. I understand your passion for details as I share it as well, but you have not been elected the Cinema Treasures Star Wars accuracy sheriff. As much as this is a board for cinema related information and I see no problem with trading accurate info with others, it is also about sharing our memories and emotional bond to these old gems. For those whose posts are purely sentimental, some may hesitate to post their feelings and old memories if they feel they are going to be constantly “corrected”. It would be much appreciated if you would try to differentiate between the two.

Thanks

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klebrun commented about National Theatre on Feb 2, 2009 at 6:48 am

Thanks for sharing that vhase. I understand how you felt sitting in the theatre all alone. I did the same thing when the Glenwood Theatre in Overland Park, KS was being demolished. Surprisingly, the property wasn’t fenced off and access was easy through holes in the walls. I sat in the original auditorium after it had been gutted. There were still a few seats left and I sat in one remembering the wonderful times I had there. No one was there as it was a Sunday. It felt like how a person would feel being the only family member sitting with a dying relative that no one seems to care about anymore. I could hear traffic outside and life going on as usual, as though the grand ole girl had already been forgotten. I know it sounds strange, but as I left for the last time (it was torn down shortly thereafter), I had a feeling in my stomach as though the theatre was saying “Thank you for caring and please don’t forget me”.

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klebrun commented about National Theatre on Jan 31, 2009 at 5:08 am

Very well put, Cliff.

For those who haven’t checked this link, here is an overhead view of the National. Putting the map in “birds eye” view will give you different views. If you zoom in it will give demolition views.

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klebrun commented about National Theatre on Feb 8, 2008 at 3:37 pm

Absolutely heart-wrenching! Thanks for keeping us up to date with your photos, hollywood. The photo with the sun showing the skeleton of the theatre through the wrapping really sets the mood for the end of this wonderful theatre.

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klebrun commented about ABC Wakefield uncovered on Dec 30, 2007 at 4:40 am

Absolutely amazing shots. I photographed a local theater in my neighborhood while it was being demolished a few years back in the dead of Winter. I totally understand the dangers and the risks you took, especially in the dark. Bravo to a job well done!!!

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klebrun commented about Do HDTV owners prefer movie theaters? on Mar 14, 2007 at 11:51 am

TommyR, thanks for the info on the cut versions of movies lerking around out there. I had heard about some tv show dvd releases with different music and edited for syndication episodes that appeared on the dvd sets (WKRP and Archie Bunkers Place being two, if I recall correctly). I didn’t realize that the powers that be were cutting up movies, also. I will be on the lookout from now on.

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klebrun commented about Men-Crying-Movies on Jan 13, 2007 at 9:45 pm

“Brian’s Song” with James Caan and Billy Dee Williams gets me every time.

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klebrun commented about Pickwick Drive-In on Jun 14, 2006 at 4:20 pm

I believe this theater was also used in a car chase scene from the second season Rockford Files episode “The No-Cut Contract”. A little over 9 minutes into the episode, Rockford’s Firebird turns into the entrance to the theater and you can see the marquee advertising “The Gambler” with James Caan and “Once Is Not Enough” with Kirk Douglas. Since James Garner did most of his own stunt driving, you could see a smile on his face while he was “hill jumping” between the speaker poles in the drive in parking lot.

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klebrun commented about Glenwood Theatre on Aug 5, 2005 at 8:20 pm

From what I read in the local papers, the chandalier was supposed to have been donated to the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection at 135th and Roe in Leawood, Kansas to be used in an arboretum on the church grounds.

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klebrun commented about Glenwood Theatre on Jun 15, 2005 at 10:46 pm

Here are some more links.

This one shows pictures of the Glenwood on it’s last day of operation.
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This one is the link to the Fine Arts Group, who bought many artifacts from the Glenwood and incorporated them into the Glenwood Arts Theatre. There is a picture of the renovated 43 ft tall sign/marquee. It’s my understanding that the neon “Glenwood” lettering that was used on the outside of the original building was installed on the sign.
http://www.fineartsgroup.com/

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klebrun commented about Glenwood Theatre on Jun 15, 2005 at 4:38 am

I ran across a link that ophusa has kindly provided in his ebay auction that was interesting reading. It also has a nice interior shot of the lobby and chandelier.

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