[MOPO] Movie Theaters

2004-11-28 Thread 42nd Street Memories
Great story, Joe. I have often wondered if I would EVER find a poster with a direct connection to my childhood theaters. And I lived in Manhattan! I thought the odds would be in my favor.   Off topic but anyone interested in movie theaters should check out www.cinematreasures.com   Jerry th

Re: [MOPO] Memorabilia Store in New York City

2004-11-28 Thread 42nd Street Memories
Channing, Head out to the American Museum of the Moving Image. http://www.movingimage.us/site/site.php It's in Queens and will only take a couple of hours to get through unless there's a screening of interest. There used to be a dealer in Chelsea, somewhere between 25th & 29th, east of 7th Ave.

Re: [MOPO] Memorabilia Store in New York City

2004-11-28 Thread 42nd Street Memories
cation or anything. Gone forever! I had visited the shop > on my first trip over 5 years ago...before I fell into this debt riddled > hobby. I was simply browsing while waiting for a friend. > > Take care, > Michael > > 42nd Street Memories wrote: > > > Channing

Re: [MOPO] Movie Theaters

2004-11-28 Thread 42nd Street Memories
there > > was a lovely one, THE FIESTA which we attended up to > > three years ago. The neon sign and the decor in the > > stands were amazing. > > > > It was torn down for a warehouse. > > Toochis > > --- 42nd Street Memories <[EMAIL PROTECTED]&

Re: [MOPO] Some Thoughts on Peter Sellers

2004-11-30 Thread 42nd Street Memories
Let's not forget his roots. some of his early stuff showed the signs of greatness. Mouse that Roared (after seeing this as a kid I wanted to see all of his films) Smallest Show on Earth (all movie theater fans want to find this one) Ladykillers I'm Alright Jack Your Past is Showing (he didn't

[MOPO] Question on Theater Booking Records

2004-11-30 Thread 42nd Street Memories
I need the MOPO karma to help me? Is there a way to retrieve movie theater booking information, going back to the 1950s-1960s. In other words, my quest is to find which double features my local theaters were showing. I've found a lot of information on library microfiche but some of my theaters in

[MOPO] FA: 300 Fun Lobby Cards

2004-12-02 Thread 42nd Street Memories
Hello, MOPO. Big Christmas sale on eBay with a selection of fun stuff (see partial list below). No King Kongs here. But a fun assortment. I promise honest descriptions or 100% money back including shipping; secure packing with Bags Unlimited material (not recycled pizza boxes), 10% discount if you

Re: [MOPO] Famous People Who Collect Posters

2004-12-03 Thread 42nd Street Memories
We love it when we hear that a celebrity is involved. Some that come to mind:   Last week it was the son of a favorite of mine...John Ireland.   We sold to Emil Sitka's son (half sheet of Outlaws is Coming) who was building a website to honor his dad.   Tippi Hedren's manager at her reserve

[MOPO] MOPO: Remakes & The Quality is Still There

2004-12-22 Thread 42nd Street Memories
Why regurgitate remakes? Writers in Hollywood running out of ideas? My take The quality of writing in the first 50-60 years of film stemmed from an untapped source of writers and material.. Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, James Cain, Shakespeare, the Bible, vaudeville, the theater, etc

[MOPO] MOPO: Sherlock Holmes stock cards

2006-06-06 Thread 42nd Street Memories
I hadn't seen any of these before and I can't find any sales activity on them. Does anyone know what they go for? I want to retire on them. Thanks. Jerry the K Thank you. Jerry Kovar 42nd Street Memories www.42ndstreetmemories.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site

[MOPO] Silent Poster Auctions in Theaters

2006-07-11 Thread 42nd Street Memories
Hello MOPO... Sunday, Karen and I visited the beautiful Tampa Theater to see IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE in 3-D. The poster for this film (re-release...stop drooling), as well as the current program of recent released Independents, was available via silent auction. I had never seen this befor

Re: [MOPO] Shill or Real

2006-08-03 Thread 42nd Street Memories
Thank you. Jerry Kovar 42nd Street Memories - Original Message - From: "PJ Angel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 5:51 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Shill or Real Yikes! The shat just hit the fan. I might point out that one of eMovieposter.com'

[MOPO] Off Topic: 1950's Reissues Info

2006-08-03 Thread 42nd Street Memories
  Hello MOPO,   When Realart, WB, etc, reissued films in the 1950s, where there pre-established double features? Or did theaters have their choice of a grouping.   It made me wonder since I would have thought it would have been more economical to see see more double feature lobby cards and o

[MOPO] MOPO: Poster Display for Home Entertainment Center

2004-08-11 Thread 42nd Street Memories
Hello, MOPO. I'm returning from a self-imposed vacation from MOPO, I hope that everyone is playing nice. I have a request from a retail furniture shop for a one-sheet, back lit display frame for their in-store Home Entertainment Center display. They are not selling the fixture, they are installing

[MOPO] How I Spent My Summer Vacation

2004-09-21 Thread 42nd Street Memories
Hello MOPO, Like any true red-blooded movie addicts, we landed in Las Vegas and bypassed casinos, nightclubs and assorted degradation, seeking out Vegas's #1 attraction.Richard Halegua at Graffix Gallery. More fun than Wayne Newton. Richard's a class act with some outstanding pieces and even

Re: [MOPO] New York Times article on framing

2004-10-11 Thread 42nd Street Memories
ht Guy" is such a big hit on t.v.  Happy Framing and Collecting, Sue Heimwww.hollywoodposterframes.com(800) 463-2994 - Original Message - From: 42nd Street Memories To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2004 12:48 PM Subj

[MOPO] MOPO: Off Topic HAPPY BIRTHDAY GODZILLA

2004-10-22 Thread 42nd Street Memories
The University of Kansas is celebrating the Big G's 50th birthday next week. For those interested here is a link http://www.ljworld.com/section/arts/story/185234 Should be a blast. How come I had to study Social Sciences and they get Godzilla? Happy Birthday, G Jerry K www.42ndstreetmemories.co

Re: [MOPO] Surprise hometown endorsement

2004-10-29 Thread 42nd Street Memories
  Jerry 42nd Street Memorieswww.42ndstreetmemories.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 4:28 PM Subject: [MOPO] Surprise hometown endorsement Whatever your leanings politically, this

Re: [MOPO] Surprise hometown endorsement

2004-10-29 Thread 42nd Street Memories
And this is related to movies and posters because..   Can it. This is my opportunity to escape from all that crap.   Jerry K 42nd Street Memorieswww.42ndstreetmemories.com - Original Message - From: 42nd Street Memories To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday

Re: [MOPO] Political Movie?

2004-10-30 Thread 42nd Street Memories
I appreciated the starkness of the low budget JFK assassination drama Executive Action. Underrated in my opinion.   Jerry K - Original Message - From: Lon Goldstein To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2004 11:15 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Political

Re: [MOPO] Alexander the Feh

2004-11-25 Thread 42nd Street Memories
I have not seen a good review for Alexander the Adequate. Anybody have one?   It must be a conspiracy!   Jerry K www.42ndstreetmemories.com   Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from t