Kennedy School Theater's "Baby Blockbusters"

Right next to the Prices page for The Kennedy School Theater, immediately standing out under the banner "Movie Specials" lay details for the theater's notable and unique approach to children at the movies. The theater's "Baby Blockbusters" advertise lower volumes and brighter interior lighting, as well as a relaxed attitude towards what would usually be socially unacceptable moviegoing practices, like breastfeeding or loud, unruly babies.

Pine Motor Theater Crime

Like many drive-in theaters, the Pine Motor Drive-in faced its fair share of criminal activity and legal troubles. 1953 was a notable moment in this area of the drive-in's history. In April 18-year-old Cleo Richard Wigget was arrested on the basis of a "prank," which consisted of throwing pies at attendees. He was held in the county jail after not being able to pay the $50 fine he was charged with for disorderly conduct. In June of the same year, there were two notable cases which involved the theater.

Prize-Fight Film Censorship

The sport of boxing became legal in most states in the 1920s and became particularly popular in the United States in the 1950s. Its rise in popularity led to increases in boxing match screenings in movie theatres.

The Aloha Theater. From Warehouse to Cinema

The Aloha Theater actually began as a warehouse. It was a mettle Quonset hut used to store motor vehicle parts. When the theater was purchased to be renovated into a theater the owners simply built a theater façade onto the hut giving it the traditional cinema curb appeal with glowing marque. However if you venture to the side or around back of the building you will find the Quonset hut still remains. Part of the façade that was constructed was the projector room itself which did not have an interior access door.

Granada Theatre - blog 2

Francis A. Greulich, also known as “Gus” Greulich, was a very important figure in the history of movie theaters in La Grande from the 1920s through the 1950s. He was a businessman and owner of several theaters in the city, especially the Granada Theatre, the Liberty Theatre, and later the La Grande Drive-In.

Reception of Adult Films at Cinema 21

While there are many qualities that make Cinema 21 unique, it is most well-known for its programming. By showing primarily independent, foreign, and historic films, they have built a reputation for exhibiting movies outside the norm. This is not a new aspect of the theater, and was, in fact, even more risqué in the past. Throughout its existence, the theater has undergone many name changes, but have been consistent in premiering films that you could see nowhere else.

Lake Theater & Cafe's Ownership Gaps

The Lake Theater and Cafe was opened on March 23rd 1940 in Lake Oswego, Oregon. The journey to find the opening date was long but rewarding. The first traces of the Lake Theaters early existence I found were announcements and construction updates for the Oswego Districts “theater project”.