today is the birthday of the oscar awards. So my memories are about movies and movie theaters.
First theaters. The theater that frequented the most was the RKO Keiths on Northern Blvd and Main Street. It was an elegant art deco edifice with two grand curving stairs ascending from the lobby to the balcony. the lobby was illuminated by grand golden chandeliers. the carpeting was a deep maroon, the seats were a plush velour. even in the 60's there was a grand organ which was sometimes played before the cartoons started.
that brings to mind that back in my memory time a matinee showing included a cartoon or two and a double feature. my favorite movies the movie musicals of the 50's early 60's. Westside story, fiddler on the roof, gigi, A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum, to name a few. my still all time favorite drama favorite is "marty" . I enjoyed the war movies and some of the grand westerns. of the era. As a critique, none of the movies had explosive special effect which today is an excuse for lack of talent. Movies to me need to tell the human story, that causes you to emote!
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