Marcus Elgin Cinema

111 S. Randall Road,
Elgin, IL 60123

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Operated by: Marcus Theatres

Previously operated by: Main Street Theatres

Functions: Movies (First Run)

Previous Names: Elgin Fox Theatre, Elgin Fox Ultrascreen Theatre

Phone Numbers: Box Office: 847.622.1000

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Marcus Elgin Cinema

Opened in 1995. Home of the 70 by 35 foot “Ultrascreen”, with almost 500 seats and JBL Sound.

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Cam
Cam on January 29, 2007 at 10:06 pm

A nighttime view of the Fox can be seen in Set #5, at http://www.mekong.net/random/theatres.htm Not sure exactly when it was taken, but I believe that it was around 1997.

CinemarkFan
CinemarkFan on November 14, 2008 at 4:23 pm

I contacted Marcus about running a 70MM movie from time to time at the Ultra-Screen, this was the response

“Thank you for contacting Marcus Theatres,

I will pass your comments onto our film department for their
consideration. Unfortunatly, I don’t believe the demand for classic
films on 70 mm is there from the majority of our guests.

Although shown on 35 mm, we have had many film festivals/revivals
showing classic films/cult classics, etc and the attendance was not what we’d hoped. When we directly compete with over the air TV and DVD’s, it is difficult for anyone other than a cinemaphile to appreciate. Additionally, the theatre industry is starting to move away from film projectors and into digital technology.

I think your suggestion is a good one, but I think it would work better for an arthouse or another venue that specializes in classic films. I wish you luck."

The demand isn’t there because they don’t premote it. If they advertise it, can you imagine the number of fathers/grandfathers taking kids to see movies like “2001”, “Lawrence of Arabia”, and “HTWWW” the way it were ment to be seen.

Gosh, I know 2k/4k is the new fad. But please, don’t erase showmanship of the past.

KingBiscuits
KingBiscuits on December 19, 2008 at 12:57 am

They seem to be more interested in imitation DLP more than anything.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on August 11, 2009 at 1:30 am

Here is a March 1997 ad from the Daily Herald:
http://tinyurl.com/lkjyjd

Trolleyguy
Trolleyguy on May 18, 2016 at 10:53 am

Updated website link: http://www.marcustheatres.com/theatre-locations/elgin-cinema-elgin All auditoriums now have DreamLounger recliner seats.

50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on July 30, 2021 at 7:52 pm

Opened In 1995.

BigScreen_com
BigScreen_com on March 29, 2024 at 6:22 pm

Just added some photos taken in May 2023, with links to more during that visit.

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