Comments from Don Lewis - Cinema Treasures

Don Lewis commented about Rose Theater on Feb 23, 2008 at 11:06 pm

A photo promoting the 1941 version of “The Black Cat” starring Bela Lugosi and Basil Rathbone. Also in the photo is Jeff Hardin. Mr. Hardin had a very successful career selling advertising for the Wallace Theater chain for many years.
This photo was probably taken in 1941 at the Rose Theater in Andrews.
The contirbutor of this posting, David Stoebner is correct about the ownership of the Rose, the Mustang Drive-In and in addtion to that the Wallace Theater in Andrews which were all owned by Wallace Blankenship.

Don Lewis commented about T-Bar Drive-In on Feb 21, 2008 at 6:15 am

A 1956 photo of the T Bar Drive In sign and marquee. Tahoka Texas.

And a photo here and here showing the aftermath of a tornado that destroyed the theater in 1959.

Don Lewis commented about Lynn Theatre on Feb 21, 2008 at 5:43 am

A 1957 photo of the Lynn Theater in Tahoka.

Don Lewis commented about Georgetown Palace Theatre on Feb 19, 2008 at 5:14 am

A sad photo of the closed Palace in Georgetown taken 1990. Happily it has since been remodled, is open and doing well.

Don Lewis commented about Paramount Theatre on Feb 19, 2008 at 5:01 am

A 1990 photo of the Paramount in Austin.

Don Lewis commented about Palace Theatre on Feb 19, 2008 at 4:47 am

A 1994 photo of the Palace in Fredericksburg.

Don Lewis commented about 3M Palace Theater on Feb 19, 2008 at 4:43 am

A 1987 photo of the Palace in Colorado City.

Don Lewis commented about Wallace Theater on Feb 17, 2008 at 4:02 am

A mid 1930s photo of the original Wallace theater in Levelland. The man standing in the center is Wallace Blankenship founder of Wallace theaters.

The truck is present as part of a promotion of the movie “West Point of the Air” starring Wallace Beery and Robert Young around 1935.

(Notice that the theater preceded paved streets in Levelland.)

Don Lewis commented about Paramount Theatre on Feb 14, 2008 at 6:48 pm

Two 1986 pre-restoration photos of the Paramount theater in Abilene.
www.flickr.com/photos/lastpictureshow/2263328721
www.flickr.com/photos/lastpictureshow/2264116830

And one post-restoration photo of the Paramount.
www.flickr.com/photos/lastpictureshow/2263565423

Don Lewis commented about Palace Theatre on Feb 14, 2008 at 3:03 pm

A 2005 photo of the Palace theater in Cisco.

www.flickr.com/photos/lastpictureshow/2264116474

Don Lewis commented about Pix Theatre on Feb 14, 2008 at 3:00 pm

Here is a 1986 photo of the Pix Theater showing an attached cafe and antique shop. The function should remain “closed theater” which is what it is, thank you very much.

www.flickr.com/photos/lastpictureshow/2263328437

Don Lewis commented about Pines Theatre on Feb 13, 2008 at 2:59 am

A 1986 photo of the Pines Theater in Lufkin.

www.flickr.com/photos/lastpictureshow/2261292401

Don Lewis commented about Hiland Theater on Feb 13, 2008 at 2:57 am

A 1973 photo of Hiland Theater in Albuquerque.

www.flickr.com/photos/lastpictureshow/2261292395

Don Lewis commented about Palace Theater on Feb 13, 2008 at 2:50 am

A 1988 photo of the Palace Theater in Anson.

www.flickr.com/photos/lastpictureshow/2261292397

Don Lewis commented about Royal Theatre on Feb 12, 2008 at 10:24 pm

A mid 1970s photo of the front of the Royal Theater in Laredo.