Visiting with Mr. V: A Tour of the Historic Million Dollar Theatre
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The Roxy in NYC, built in ‘27, was the largest in the world until Radio City. The projection booth was also straight on. Placing the booth at the top kept it out of the way, and better arc lamps and lenses took care of any distortions. In fact, Sid’s next and most exotic house, the late, lamented Metropolitan of ‘23, had the longest projection distance in the business. Wm. Lee Woollett also designed it, and outdid himself to say the least! Thanks for the tour.
Thank YOU for the great info. Yes, I've since been thoroughly convinced projection should still be done this way.
Around 1976/77 was the last time I would be taken by my Godparents to The Million Dollar Theatre to see my biological father perform on stage alongside some Mexican Legendaries such as Olga Brisken, Lucha Villa, Juan Gabriel & others. I remember being passed up to him on stage and the unexplainable excitement of a young child reunited with their parent as as I clung onto him like a frantic fan. His name: Ruben Rodriguez (aka: El Palomo Enamorado)
Thank you SO much for your comment! I can imagine that feeling you describe! And the amazing things this theater must have seen! What else should we see? Where else should I Visit in LA? What else do you remember?
I remember as a little girl going to hear some great legends sing , running up and down those stairs . The acoustics of the mariachi and the singers was something I will never forget. I remember Lola Beltrán hitting one of the best musical note ever. The variety shows were the best.
I saw Tommy here about 10 years ago at one of their festivals. I remember the seats being vintage and a little too small for me, and not a lot of leg room
VERY TRUE. I think people were smaller in the past.
The mighty WurliTzer is long gone. Sid hired Jessie Crawford to be the organist which launched his career. He held the top theatre jobs of the 1920's.
Actually, having the projector closer to the screen does make for a brighter, sharper picture. I have it on good authority from projectionists--one of whom is a cousin. And yes--having the projection beam straighter prevent distortion of the image.
Thanks for the insight! Actually, it just makes sense, doesn't it? So next question. Why didn't theaters continue to build this way?
Where is the big glass globe Orange Drink Machine by the concession? I remember that being in there when I used to go see the Bowery Boys
No idea. Probably been lost for years... I wish I had seen this theatre in its heyday.
Thank God it's still there. If it were in NY it would be replaced by a crappy condo building!
I agree. Sadly, it could go, too. And it has so much hidden glory! I wish we could bring it back!
Thanks to everyone who attended the premiere! Please say hello!
The projection booth was built at the front of the balcony to protect from “keystoning “. This is not the original booth. Many of the giant palaces had the booth in the very top of the balcony which caused the image to distort (the top of the image was smaller than the bottom - keystoning”. The amount of light required for these long throws was very intense. In the early sound and silent projection technologies the lamp houses could not “throw” a bright enough image.
Thank you for the interesting info!
Yes that is the best possible place for the projectors. Long lenses are light eaters. High angles cause keystone. Projection rooms in Theaters on the east coast were at the top of the building due to fire codes.
Thanks for your interesting information! I was watching something about a theater where the projectionist entered from the roof... I can't remember now. Probably related.
Was that picture at the top of the stairs Lainie Kazan ? ( although I don’t know why it would be her, But it does look like her. )
Thanks for the comment. It does look like her! But you're right, it doesn't make sense among the other Latin stars... I'll bounce it off Bill when I see him.
How can someone tour this theater?
It's a good question. There are no official tours, but if you're lucky, catch a Secret Movie Club screening like I did and meet MIchelle, Bill, and other historians who know the right people to ask politely to look around.
Where is The theatre ??
307 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. Thanks for the comment!
Im guessing the pipe organ is gone as well..sad
Long gone... and the theater sits rotting, except for the efforts of one projectionist. He has continued restoring the decorations along the side. I saw some amazing pictures the other day and should probably do an update.