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Theater Locations, 1975-85

By A. Solether

Aldine Theatre -- Philadelphia Architects and Buildings

Basic info on the Sam’s Place theater, along with historical photographs. By A. Solether

Boyd Theatre -- Philadelphia Architects and Buildings

Basic info on the Sameric theater, and many photographs of Philadelphia’s most famous movie theater. By A. Solether

Fox Theatre -- Philadelphia Architects and Buildings

Basic info on the Fox theater, along with historical photographs. By A. Solether

Friends of the Boyd

Website advocating the historical importance of Philadelphia’s famous Sameric Theater (formerly Boyd Theater), including many pictures of the old picture palace. By A. Solether

Philadelphia Inquirer, 11 January, 1980, morning ed.: Weekend Section p. 8

Ad for Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now, playing at the Budco Goldman Theater at 15^th and Chestnut on screen 1; ad for Cuba, with Sean Connery at the Budco Goldman Theater on screen 2; ad for Quadrophenia playing at the GCC Walnut Mall 1-2-3 at 3925 Walnut. By A. Solether

Philadelphia Inquirer, 4 January, 1980, morning ed.: Weekend Section p. 10

Ad for Star Trek: The Motion Picture, playing at the FOX theater at 16^th and Market. A noteworthy difference from previous ads is that it mentions theater’s ability to utilize Dolby Stereo 4-Track Surround Sound. By A. Solether

Philadelphia Inquirer, 4 January, 1985, morning ed.: Weekend Section p. 5

Ad for a sneak preview of The River starring Mel Gibson, playing at Sam’s Place 1 & 2, on the corner of 19^th and Chestnut; Ad for Dune, playing at Eric’s Mark 1 at 18^th and Market. By A. Solether

Philadelphia Inquirer, 4 January, 1985, morning ed.: Weekend Section p. 7

Ad for Protocol, starring Goldie Hawn, playing at the Budco Olde City 1 on Sansom St. between Front and 2^nd Sts; Ad for Micki & Maude, playing at the Budco Palace Theater at 1812 Chestnut. By A. Solether

Philadelphia Inquirer, 6 January, 1978, morning ed.: Weekend Section p. 11

Ad for The Goodbye Girl, playing at the Arcadia Theater at 1529 Chestnut. By A. Solether

Philadelphia Inquirer, 6 January, 1978, morning ed.: Weekend Section p. 22

Brief description of ‘Laserock,’ a new laser-light show to the sounds of popular rock music of the time playing in the IMAX theater in the Living History Center at 6^th and Race. By A. Solether

Philadelphia Inquirer, 6 January, 1978, morning ed.: Weekend Section p. 8

Ad for That Obscure Object Of Desire, playing at the Ritz Three at 214 Walnut St. By A. Solether

Philadelphia Inquirer, 6 January, 1984, morning ed.: Weekend Section p. 5

Ad for Scarface, playing at the Sameric 3 at 1908 Chestnut. Also advertised is the use of 4-Track Magnetic Stereo Sound. By A. Solether

Philadelphia Inquirer, 7 January, 1977, morning ed.: Weekend Section p. 5-D

Ad for The Enforcer with Clint Eastwood, playing at the Milgram Theater on Market Street above 16^thSt.; ad for A Star Is Born, playing at Stage Door Cinema on 16^th St. between Chestnut and Market. By A. Solether

Philadelphia Inquirer, 7 January, 1977, morning ed.: Weekend Section p. 6-D

Ad for Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky, playing at the Eric Twin Rittenhouse Square at 1907 Chestnut; ad for Network, playing at the Eric Mark 1 at 18^th and Market. By A. Solether

Philadelphia Inquirer, 7 January, 1977, morning ed.: Weekend Section p. 7-D

Ad for Carrie, playing at the Duchess at 1605 Chestnut; ad for Silver Streak, playing at Eric’s Place at 1519 Chestnut. By A. Solether

Stanton Theatre -- Philadelphia Architects and Buildings

Basic info on the Milgram theater, along with historical photographs. By A. Solether

The Daily Pennsylvanian. 1 July, 1976, morning ed.:34th Street Magazine p. 5

Listing of select local theaters and what types of films they usually played. By A. Solether

The Daily Pennsylvanian. 20 September, 1984, morning ed.: 34th Street Magazine p. 12

Film guide listing current showings at local theaters. Theaters include: Eric on Campus at 40^th and Locust, Budco Regency at 16^th and Chestnut, Budco Midtown at Broad and Chestnut, Theater of the Living Arts at 334 South Street, and the Roxy Theater, at 2023 Sansom. By A. Solether