The U.S. Naval Air Reserve Station in Hartford, Conn., aided manager Ray McNamara during the premiere of “The Bridges at Toko-Ri” at the Allyn Theater by providing a helicopter to fly a banner spelling “Bridges” from the theater to a downtown destination point. Newspaper photographers were on hand to record the unique publicity stunt.
Dorothea Abbott, cashier at the Arcade Theater, south side, at a police standup, identified Thomas Murray, 45, as the gunman who held up the theater January 29 and made off with $45. He was held on a charge of armed robbery despite his denials that he was the bespectacled gunman.
PHILADELPHIA-Arthur Kerns, manager of the Randolph Theater, died at the age of 45. He had been with William Goldman Theaters for 11 years, and before that was with Warners.
PHILADELPHIA-Jay Wren, film buyer and city manager of AB-Paramount’s Philadelphia theaters, has been named general manager and film buyer of the Viking, the city’s new first-run house, and the suburban Locust Theater, according to Harry Sley, president of the Viking Theater Corp. Wren will assume his new duties March 1.
O.F. Sullivan, Wichita theaterman, has leased the Regent Theater in Winfield, Kas. Remodeling plans are under discussion. The Regent is a 750-seat house.
Here is an item from Boxoffice magazine, May 1950:
ELK CITY, OKLA-Winfred Wilcoxon, formerly at the Elk Theater here, now is manager of the 66 Drive-In on Route 66 west of here. Dale Brister, who managed the drive-in last season, has been shifted to the Elk.
HOUSTON, TEX-The 1,000 car Trail Drive-In on Old Spanish Trail here recently was opened by the Farr Amusement Co. The 50x60 foot screen is one of the largest in this area, according to Jack Farr, manager.
From Boxoffice magazine, May 1950. Perhaps Thomas should be removed as the aka.
KINGFISHER, OKLA-The Thomas Theater here has been purchased by Don Abernathy, a partner in Marcy, Inc. Possession was to be taken by the new owner April 30. Another local theater, known as the 89er, was bought last July by Marcy, Inc.
STAMFORD, TEX-The Grand Theater here, recently purchased by H&H Theaters from Robert Brown of Abilene, has been closed for remodeling which is expected to be completed in about two months. The building will be lengthened 25 feet and converted into a stadium-type structure. Changes at the front of the house will include shifting of the box office and installation of a refreshment bar. Refinements in the auditorium will include new carpeting, indirect lighting and wall murals. A larger screen will be installed. Sandy Hodges is co-owner of the house.
“The Red Menace” is funny now, almost sixty years later, due to its Red-baiting melodramatics, but it was taken quite seriously in its day. This is from Boxoffice magazine, May 1950:
According to Mrs. Clyde Marshall, co-owner of the Columbian, Columbia, “The Red Menace” in its two-day run at the theater played to far better than average grosses. Responsible for the large attendance at the showings in large part was the local VFW post, which sponsored the program and shared in the receipts.
FORT THOMAS, KY-The Hiland Theater, only local motion picture house, was to close its doors April 30. Manager Ray Piccola said patronage at the theater had declined 65 percent in the last four months. He believes the chief factor is the increasing number of television sets in homes. The theater was opened in 1926.
From Boxoffice magazine, February 1955:
The U.S. Naval Air Reserve Station in Hartford, Conn., aided manager Ray McNamara during the premiere of “The Bridges at Toko-Ri” at the Allyn Theater by providing a helicopter to fly a banner spelling “Bridges” from the theater to a downtown destination point. Newspaper photographers were on hand to record the unique publicity stunt.
From Boxoffice magazine, February 1955:
The Metropolitan Theater, in the Bloomfield district, is being converted into a storeroom.
From Boxoffice magazine, February 1955:
Dorothea Abbott, cashier at the Arcade Theater, south side, at a police standup, identified Thomas Murray, 45, as the gunman who held up the theater January 29 and made off with $45. He was held on a charge of armed robbery despite his denials that he was the bespectacled gunman.
From Boxoffice magazine, February 1955:
Nicholas Capone and Michael Fonde are now operating the Center in Trenton.
I wonder if they print those a year ahead, like almanacs.
Maybe that was the suburbs back then. Wasn’t that in Center City somewhere?
From Boxoffice magazine, February 1955:
PHILADELPHIA-Arthur Kerns, manager of the Randolph Theater, died at the age of 45. He had been with William Goldman Theaters for 11 years, and before that was with Warners.
Boxoffice magazine, February 1955 issue.
This is from Boxoffice magazine, February 1955:
PHILADELPHIA-Jay Wren, film buyer and city manager of AB-Paramount’s Philadelphia theaters, has been named general manager and film buyer of the Viking, the city’s new first-run house, and the suburban Locust Theater, according to Harry Sley, president of the Viking Theater Corp. Wren will assume his new duties March 1.
The name of the theater was changed from Fox to Sharon in February 1955.
The dance hall is discussed here:
http://tinyurl.com/56udk5
You can still see the Bingo sign on Google. Status should be closed.
Here is an item from Boxoffice magazine, February 1955:
Harold Eskin is not going to operate the Bromley after April, and the theater is scheduled for conversion to a dance hall.
This was part of an ad in the May 1950 issue of Boxoffice magazine:
http://tinyurl.com/6ajme8
From Boxoffice magazine, May 1950:
O.F. Sullivan, Wichita theaterman, has leased the Regent Theater in Winfield, Kas. Remodeling plans are under discussion. The Regent is a 750-seat house.
Status should be closed, function unknown.
The Paramount has a full schedule of events. Status should be open, and function should be performing arts or live performances.
/theaters/1037/
This is the only one I know about in that area:
/theaters/3610/
Here is an item from Boxoffice magazine, May 1950:
ELK CITY, OKLA-Winfred Wilcoxon, formerly at the Elk Theater here, now is manager of the 66 Drive-In on Route 66 west of here. Dale Brister, who managed the drive-in last season, has been shifted to the Elk.
From Boxoffice magazine, May 1950:
HOUSTON, TEX-The 1,000 car Trail Drive-In on Old Spanish Trail here recently was opened by the Farr Amusement Co. The 50x60 foot screen is one of the largest in this area, according to Jack Farr, manager.
From Boxoffice magazine, May 1950. Perhaps Thomas should be removed as the aka.
KINGFISHER, OKLA-The Thomas Theater here has been purchased by Don Abernathy, a partner in Marcy, Inc. Possession was to be taken by the new owner April 30. Another local theater, known as the 89er, was bought last July by Marcy, Inc.
From Boxoffice magazine, May 1950:
STAMFORD, TEX-The Grand Theater here, recently purchased by H&H Theaters from Robert Brown of Abilene, has been closed for remodeling which is expected to be completed in about two months. The building will be lengthened 25 feet and converted into a stadium-type structure. Changes at the front of the house will include shifting of the box office and installation of a refreshment bar. Refinements in the auditorium will include new carpeting, indirect lighting and wall murals. A larger screen will be installed. Sandy Hodges is co-owner of the house.
“The Red Menace” is funny now, almost sixty years later, due to its Red-baiting melodramatics, but it was taken quite seriously in its day. This is from Boxoffice magazine, May 1950:
According to Mrs. Clyde Marshall, co-owner of the Columbian, Columbia, “The Red Menace” in its two-day run at the theater played to far better than average grosses. Responsible for the large attendance at the showings in large part was the local VFW post, which sponsored the program and shared in the receipts.
From Boxoffice magazine, May 1950:
FORT THOMAS, KY-The Hiland Theater, only local motion picture house, was to close its doors April 30. Manager Ray Piccola said patronage at the theater had declined 65 percent in the last four months. He believes the chief factor is the increasing number of television sets in homes. The theater was opened in 1926.
Not to Mr. Hunke. I hope he cut down on the fatty foods.