From Boxoffice to Ritz Theatre lovers.The Silver screen society started by Joe Tommassello, rents the RITZ 5 Cinemas on the first sunday of the month to play timeless classics. “THE MALTSE FALCON” and “ON THE BEACH”,Membership is $50.00 for one $85.00 for two. A single month admission is Ten dollars,Just a little more history for you guys.
Here are some facts. The complex will hold 3,000 moviegoers.Two theatres with 70mm,Dolby Surround Sound,Dolby Digital sound available for select films.Each cinema will offer Cup holder armrests,When it opened in May 1992 it was Denver’s most Technically Sophisticated motion picture theatre,According to United Artist press release to BOXOFFICE July 1992.
Vermont Theatre exhibitor,Merrill Jarvis started his career that led to 27 screens in Vermont,showing movies at the Strand.He met his wife Lucille there.Her mom owned the STRAND.He would also Co-manage the STRAND THEATRE.Little history for a small town movie house.Wish there was more. Jarvis gave an interview to BOXOFFICE in July 1992.
Well, those 35 moviegoers were watching a movie shot in Georgia,“GLORY” with Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman. rated R.Four bucks to see it in June 7 1990. Downtown, Beer and wine served.
June 7 1990 these movies are playing at the FIREWEED CINEMAS.
“TOTAL RECALL” {no passes}
“SHORT TIME"
"TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE"
"SPACED INVADERS"
"CADILLAC MAN” {no passes]
“PRETTY WOMAN"
"HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER”
An ACT III theatre in 1990.
FIREWEED was also selling “DICK TRACY” Ticket T-Shirts to see the new “DICK TRACY” movie, Sold them at Fireweed and Totem Cinemas.
June 7 1990 the Polar Triple was showing “HENRY V” , “FIREBIRDS” and a double feature of “MIAMI BLUES” and “WILD ORCHID” Saturday and Sundays Matinees. It was an ACT III Theatre.
Well ,it ain’t much,but here is what you guys were playing June 7 1990. on two screens “BACK TO THE FUTURE III” “TOTAL RECALL”,“CADILLAC MAN”, “FIREBIRDS”.Valley River was also selling “DICK TRACY” ticket T-shirts to see “DICK TRACY” coming soon. Listed under the FESTIVAL theatre banner in the paper.They has a 3.50 bargain shows on this date June 7 1990.
June 7 1990 and thse films are playing there: “BACK TO THE FUTURE III” .“BIRD ON A WIRE”.“ANOTHER 48 HOURS”,“TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES” “THE GUARDIAN and "CRAZY PEOPLE” the last two were a double feature, “BIRD ON A WIRE” and “BACK TO THE FUTURE III” were shown on two screens,don’t understand the need to do that for “BIRD ON A WIRE” a very lousy movie. They were selling “DICK TRACY” ticket T-Shirts to see “DICK TRACY” coming soon to the Valler River 6 theatres.
June 7 1990 Now showing at the DENALI THEATRE is “I LOVE YOU DEATH"and "JOE VS THE VOLCANO” matinees Saturday and sunday 1.50 a seat located at 1230 W 27th Ave.
Sept 1960 sees these movies playing at the Modjeska,“JACK THE RIPPER” “HELLER IN PINK TIGHTS” “THE COUNTRY GIRL” “A PRIVATE’S AFFAIR” and “SITTING BULL”.
Always like to add another movie,here is one, 1st Drive-in run in Augusta area,“PORTRAIT IN BLACK” Lana Turner and Sandra Dee. No second feature noted.
These movies played the Hilltop, “ICE PALACE” “MARJORIE MORNINGSTAR” “THE BIG LAND” “UNTAMED YOUTH” “SAMSON AND DELILAH” “GOD CREATED WOMAN"and "THE DEERSLAYER” and “LUCKY” Sept 18 1960.
These movies Played the SKYVIEW DRIVE-IN. “THE APARTMENT” “PARIS HOLIDAY” “THE GIRL IN THE BIKINI” and “HEAD OF A TYRANT” something called Popcorn Playhouse was on Friday,must be for the kids.
These movies played the Forest Hills Drive in.
“SAMSON AND DELALAH” “AND GOD CREATED WOMAN” “THE DEERSLAYER"
"SOME LIKE IT HOT” “RIDE LONESOME” “THE BELLBOY” “THE BIG NIGHT”“THE BURNING HILLS”“BACK TO GOD’S COUNTRY”
Feb.18 1964 and “THE LAST WOMAN ON EARTH” is playing. with Albert Jones and Betty Jones,Who? “GUNSLINGER” was the second feature. And SUNDAY ONLY AT THE ROSA, “THE WORLD BY NIGHT” a tour of the world famous Night spots,Boring!
From Boxoffice to Ritz Theatre lovers.The Silver screen society started by Joe Tommassello, rents the RITZ 5 Cinemas on the first sunday of the month to play timeless classics. “THE MALTSE FALCON” and “ON THE BEACH”,Membership is $50.00 for one $85.00 for two. A single month admission is Ten dollars,Just a little more history for you guys.
In 1992 the Garden Drive-in celebrated its 40th year.Boxoffice July 1992.
Here are some facts. The complex will hold 3,000 moviegoers.Two theatres with 70mm,Dolby Surround Sound,Dolby Digital sound available for select films.Each cinema will offer Cup holder armrests,When it opened in May 1992 it was Denver’s most Technically Sophisticated motion picture theatre,According to United Artist press release to BOXOFFICE July 1992.
Vermont Theatre exhibitor,Merrill Jarvis started his career that led to 27 screens in Vermont,showing movies at the Strand.He met his wife Lucille there.Her mom owned the STRAND.He would also Co-manage the STRAND THEATRE.Little history for a small town movie house.Wish there was more. Jarvis gave an interview to BOXOFFICE in July 1992.
I visited the Strand Theatre it was an ABC THEATRE At the time .Took Pictures.Couldn’t get in. Closed.
I think this the FLYNN THEATRE that Exhibitor MERRILL JARVIS bought in 1972 for $150.000.He sold it in 1981.
Well, those 35 moviegoers were watching a movie shot in Georgia,“GLORY” with Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman. rated R.Four bucks to see it in June 7 1990. Downtown, Beer and wine served.
“CAMILLE CLAUDEL” now playing at the Capri,Had it rated R and in the paper it said no one under 13. What?
June 7 1990 these movies are playing at the FIREWEED CINEMAS.
“TOTAL RECALL” {no passes}
“SHORT TIME"
"TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE"
"SPACED INVADERS"
"CADILLAC MAN” {no passes]
“PRETTY WOMAN"
"HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER”
An ACT III theatre in 1990.
FIREWEED was also selling “DICK TRACY” Ticket T-Shirts to see the new “DICK TRACY” movie, Sold them at Fireweed and Totem Cinemas.
June 7 1990 the Polar Triple was showing “HENRY V” , “FIREBIRDS” and a double feature of “MIAMI BLUES” and “WILD ORCHID” Saturday and Sundays Matinees. It was an ACT III Theatre.
Well ,it ain’t much,but here is what you guys were playing June 7 1990. on two screens “BACK TO THE FUTURE III” “TOTAL RECALL”,“CADILLAC MAN”, “FIREBIRDS”.Valley River was also selling “DICK TRACY” ticket T-shirts to see “DICK TRACY” coming soon. Listed under the FESTIVAL theatre banner in the paper.They has a 3.50 bargain shows on this date June 7 1990.
June 7 1990 and thse films are playing there: “BACK TO THE FUTURE III” .“BIRD ON A WIRE”.“ANOTHER 48 HOURS”,“TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES” “THE GUARDIAN and "CRAZY PEOPLE” the last two were a double feature, “BIRD ON A WIRE” and “BACK TO THE FUTURE III” were shown on two screens,don’t understand the need to do that for “BIRD ON A WIRE” a very lousy movie. They were selling “DICK TRACY” ticket T-Shirts to see “DICK TRACY” coming soon to the Valler River 6 theatres.
Now showing June 7 1990 is “TIE ME UP!TIE ME DOWN!” rated X. Called the “Fine gallery art cinema”
June 7 1990 Now showing at the DENALI THEATRE is “I LOVE YOU DEATH"and "JOE VS THE VOLCANO” matinees Saturday and sunday 1.50 a seat located at 1230 W 27th Ave.
Thanks Roloff another great theatre gone the way of multiplexing!
“HOUSEBOAT” plays here on Friday with a big Half hour of cartoons for the kids. Sept. 1960.
Sept 1960 sees these movies playing at the Modjeska,“JACK THE RIPPER” “HELLER IN PINK TIGHTS” “THE COUNTRY GIRL” “A PRIVATE’S AFFAIR” and “SITTING BULL”.
“HIGH TIME” with Bing Crosby plays the MILLER. Sept 1960.
Always like to add another movie,here is one, 1st Drive-in run in Augusta area,“PORTRAIT IN BLACK” Lana Turner and Sandra Dee. No second feature noted.
These movies played the Hilltop, “ICE PALACE” “MARJORIE MORNINGSTAR” “THE BIG LAND” “UNTAMED YOUTH” “SAMSON AND DELILAH” “GOD CREATED WOMAN"and "THE DEERSLAYER” and “LUCKY” Sept 18 1960.
These movies Played the SKYVIEW DRIVE-IN. “THE APARTMENT” “PARIS HOLIDAY” “THE GIRL IN THE BIKINI” and “HEAD OF A TYRANT” something called Popcorn Playhouse was on Friday,must be for the kids.
These movies played the Forest Hills Drive in.
“SAMSON AND DELALAH” “AND GOD CREATED WOMAN” “THE DEERSLAYER"
"SOME LIKE IT HOT” “RIDE LONESOME” “THE BELLBOY” “THE BIG NIGHT”“THE BURNING HILLS”“BACK TO GOD’S COUNTRY”
No date,but these movies played here at the VALLEY, “WEST BOUND” and “THE THREE MURDERESSES” with Paul Anka. both in color.
Feb.18 1964 and “THE LAST WOMAN ON EARTH” is playing. with Albert Jones and Betty Jones,Who? “GUNSLINGER” was the second feature. And SUNDAY ONLY AT THE ROSA, “THE WORLD BY NIGHT” a tour of the world famous Night spots,Boring!
Wish I could help more,but i got the info from an old Boxoffice magazine.