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"For three days only, coming next week..."
Flipping through trade mags, for a movie theater buff, is like a dream come true. Aside from all of the daily gossip between productions, full color trade ads and exhibitor reviews, there are countless...
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Here is an update on last week's mystery theater post. According to Ken Layton over at Cinema Treasures:I live in Olympia, Washington and I can confirm that picture of the "Olympic" is indeed the...
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Mystery Movie Continued...
April, 1949. It might have seemed like just another ordinary night in Kansas City. It was a brisk evening, and people were out on the town, participating in the usual activities-- shopping, nightclubs,...
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A Note to Movie Bloggers...
My Favorite Movie/TV Blogs (in no particular order):Vitaphone VarietiesLost British TelevisionGreenbriar Picture ShowCartoons on FilmFerdinand Von GalitzienThese blogs will get links on my sidebar. Did...
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Princely India
This press sheet for PRINCELY INDIA, a 1949 Warner Bros. two-reel specialty in Technicolor, was found crammed between two pages in a trade magazine of the same year, and caught my attention, largely...
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Who's trashing 3-D? ...or... 3-D: What's it to me?
In a September, 1996 issue of 3D News, Marvin Jones told this amusing story in his article about the misconceptions of red and blue-- anaglyph-- 3-D glasses, and the general attitude towards 3-D movies...
View ArticleCritics Forum: 1941
In doing research for an upcoming article, I was pleased to find this editorial from Film Daily's 1942 Yearbook, Page 108. While some of the points may seem of their time, there are many that still...
View ArticleBack in Action
Sorry folks... between work and my personal life, I'd forgotten all about this blog! Now that I've got some spare time, I've got more coming, so keep checking.For now, here is a word from the late Jack...
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How draperies will lead to YOUR salvation as an Exhibitor!
*tap tap tap*Is this thing still working?Sorry I left you hanging, there, folks. Well, now I'm back and we can get down to business.It is fascinating to read contemporary trends in movie house decor....
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Happy 4th of July
The Management would wish to convey to you and your family a most happy Fourth of July!For those Exhibitors who want to feature a sing-a-long with their show....DEVELOP HIGH-INTENSITY ARC SLIDE...
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Come to Capitolfest 5!
Just a plug here for my good friends at the Capitol Theatre, Rome, NY. I will be there Saturday and have a show I am hosting on Sunday. For those in the greater Northeastern US, you owe it to yourself...
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Bunker Theaters
For those of you entrepreneurs out there who want to get started in the Exhibition biz, consider this cheap alternative to finding an existing theater...ALL-ALUMINUM PREFAB THEATRE BUILT FOR $60 A...
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Concession Conforms to Theatre Design
From June 5, 1954:This graceful concession stand of serpentine design was recently installed in the mezzanine lobby of the Roxy Theatre, New York City. It is easily accessible to patrons entering the...
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Coming Friday to the Central
A preview of this Friday's blog.Stereo at the drive-in? What it's all about...Sexy, leggy usherettes will also be welcome.
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Upcoming from Image Entertainment
Coming soon from Image Entertainment/The Blackhawk Library:Lon Chaney stars as the gentle outcast Quasimodo in the first film version of Victor Hugo's classic novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Paris...
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We're coming back!
Howdy folks! After our remodeling we will have our grand reopening this Friday, April 18. Watch for it!
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An incredible discovery (in color!)
I was watching a film today, and was taking note as it pertained to some interesting filter work being done in front of the camera. At that second, I had remembered that using different colored filters...
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How NOT to sell your picture.
Today's blog is an abridgment. There will be an additional entry on Sunday.Originally I was going to be discussing the original film platter of 1913, but as I was doing research in trades, I came...
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And in the Construction & Equipment Department...
This article will be interesting to the modern Exhibitor who no longer has the application of curtains or proscenium on his or her screen. From Motion Picture News, September 1, 1923.Device for...
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Get TOUGH!
I've been meaning to get back to the blog with some original articles, but just haven't had the time! However, I'm now getting back to writing and hopefully within the next few weeks will have some...
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