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WilliamWhite commented about Benner Theatre on Jan 16, 2014 at 12:15 pm

I am now painting a watercolor (10"14") of the Benner as of the night little me was “fired”. Living on Lardner, McKinley Sts. it was my favorite theater. When finished, you may have a copy at any copying/postage cost. Bill White .

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WilliamWhite commented about Castor Theatre on Dec 16, 2013 at 12:47 pm

My recollection: I “heard” the Castor was built by Ezra Stone who played “Henry Aldridge” on radio. Hey, I could be wrong! The theater was very shallow, just a few rows separated the front from the back row. I believe I saw “Holiday Inn” there. Bill White from “down” Larder St.

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WilliamWhite commented about Regal Theatre on Dec 16, 2013 at 12:32 pm

The Regal was our first movie house we could walk to! Wow! As a kid, each Saturday matinee I came home with a blinding headache! Mother said “I’d ruin my eyes”. Really, it was a zillion kids soaking up all the oxygen as they cheered Hop Along Cassidy and the cartoons! Billy White of Lardner Street.

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WilliamWhite commented about Benner Theatre on Dec 16, 2013 at 12:20 pm

As a 15-year old I was “fired” by the Benner’s manager, replete with his red sport coat, for failing to open the exit door at a 9 PM intermission. My “pass” was torn asunder! I vowed never to be fired again: I later spent 40 years at The Inquirer and never missed a day! Bill White of nearby Lardner Street.