Fabulous theatre - and kept in perfect shape until it closed. Will always remember Mary Cleary taking tickets and Charlie in charge of maintenance. Couldn’t believe they were closing it and walked through the rubble with tears in my eyes.
Regarding theatres still standing in Lynn - there is what used to be a hardware store on Munroe Street. Not sure what is there now as there have been many old buildings in Lynn’s past vibrant downtown refitted into loft apartments. But the word was that you could still see parts on the old theatre when the hardware store was operating. I kick myself for never checking it out.
I was very young, but I remember in 1953(?) there was a fire in the Warner Theatre. The Waldorf had been closed, but they reopened it while repairs were done at the Warner which was a classy theatre and very busy. After the Warner reopened they kept the Waldorf going for several years. I loved the Waldorf because it had 2 balconies, and we would sneak up as it was never open to my memory. There was a door at the very top of the theatre with a spiral staircase going way, way down - very scary. (I was 12 in 1953.)
I saw SO MANY movies here. It was a major theatre in the 50s and often had huge front displays that covered the entrance. An example was the movie High Society. I loved sitting on the rickety balcony which had seats stuck in wherever there was space. Great theatre but suffered the fate of the rest of the downtown theatres, and at the end on a Saturday night you were lucky to find 25 people attending.
What a shame!!! The perfect spot for art films, local talent, and other off-beat ventures. Boston’s Mayor Mennino must be totally ignorant of what is going on in Philadelphia and other cities – large and small – throughout the country. He is totally lax in not being more aware. Get him out!!!
I worked for EM Loew when the Pubix was still open and showing double features. It did a very good business as well as his Center across the street. I have been following the recent events with interest and if I were still in Boston would be carrying banners to urge its salvation. What an idal spot for a classic film/ art film/ local talent spot. I have leads for those who may be able to help. Let me know if you are interested. Joh Lelecas Ft. Lauderdale
Fabulous theatre - and kept in perfect shape until it closed. Will always remember Mary Cleary taking tickets and Charlie in charge of maintenance. Couldn’t believe they were closing it and walked through the rubble with tears in my eyes.
Regarding theatres still standing in Lynn - there is what used to be a hardware store on Munroe Street. Not sure what is there now as there have been many old buildings in Lynn’s past vibrant downtown refitted into loft apartments. But the word was that you could still see parts on the old theatre when the hardware store was operating. I kick myself for never checking it out.
I was very young, but I remember in 1953(?) there was a fire in the Warner Theatre. The Waldorf had been closed, but they reopened it while repairs were done at the Warner which was a classy theatre and very busy. After the Warner reopened they kept the Waldorf going for several years. I loved the Waldorf because it had 2 balconies, and we would sneak up as it was never open to my memory. There was a door at the very top of the theatre with a spiral staircase going way, way down - very scary. (I was 12 in 1953.)
I saw SO MANY movies here. It was a major theatre in the 50s and often had huge front displays that covered the entrance. An example was the movie High Society. I loved sitting on the rickety balcony which had seats stuck in wherever there was space. Great theatre but suffered the fate of the rest of the downtown theatres, and at the end on a Saturday night you were lucky to find 25 people attending.
What a shame!!! The perfect spot for art films, local talent, and other off-beat ventures. Boston’s Mayor Mennino must be totally ignorant of what is going on in Philadelphia and other cities – large and small – throughout the country. He is totally lax in not being more aware. Get him out!!!
I worked for EM Loew when the Pubix was still open and showing double features. It did a very good business as well as his Center across the street. I have been following the recent events with interest and if I were still in Boston would be carrying banners to urge its salvation. What an idal spot for a classic film/ art film/ local talent spot. I have leads for those who may be able to help. Let me know if you are interested. Joh Lelecas Ft. Lauderdale