Skytrain Theatre

Used to go to the Skytrain every weekend with my buddy during grades 5-7. Saw The Tingler there in 1959. What a hoot!

I was a “fill-in” projectionist for Barton Theaters 1958-1960. Worked at All the Midwest City house and drive-in theaters, and a few of Barton’s OKC locations(Redskin, 77 Drive-In, Airline Drive-In, etc.) All were equipped with either Simplex E7 or Simplex XL projector heads. Redskin had Ampex 4 channel stereo sound. At the Skytrain, I suffered through 3-D and “tingler” engagements (had to help install the seat vibrators throughout the house). The little hamburger grill a couple of doors down the sidewalk from the theater made the best burgers I’ve ever had.

Nice find Cosmic Ray.

Here is an item from Boxoffice magazine in October 1947:

MIDWEST CITY-The Skytrain, a Lewis Barton operation in Midwest City, is being remodeled. This house, which was built during World War II, will have new upholstered backs on the 1,100 chairs, new carpet, upholstered doors and many other new features when the remodeling is completed. Barton is also installing acoustical paneling for more perfect sound.

Skytrain Theatre can be seen center of this scale model of above mentioned shopping mall
(type in word “midwest city”, then scroll down to see model pix)
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