My father, Gordon Bennett, owned and operated this theater in the early 1960’s – 1ate 1970’s. I have several newspaper clippings of his controversial views, often expressed via his business. He tried converting this one screen theater into a dinner theater renaming it “Ye Old Stand Theater” The Grand Rapids Press did a feature story on the whole operation.
I just stumbled upon this site, so I’m a bit late to the party. My grandfather was Clayton Bennett, who originally purchased this property. My father was Gordon Bennett who operated it. I appreciate the information that was provided here, and would welcome any additional commentary.
My father, Gordon Bennett, owned and operated this theater in the early 1960’s – 1ate 1970’s. I have several newspaper clippings of his controversial views, often expressed via his business. He tried converting this one screen theater into a dinner theater renaming it “Ye Old Stand Theater” The Grand Rapids Press did a feature story on the whole operation.
I just stumbled upon this site, so I’m a bit late to the party. My grandfather was Clayton Bennett, who originally purchased this property. My father was Gordon Bennett who operated it. I appreciate the information that was provided here, and would welcome any additional commentary.