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Glazer, Irvin R. “Philadelphia Theatres, A-Z.”  New York, Westport, CT, London. Greenwood Press: 1986.  p. 70-71

According to Glazer, the Boyd was the “only Art Deco first-run moving picture theatre erected in the city” of Philadelphia.  In 1963, the Boyd underwent a transition from the three-projector Cinerama system to a single-projector system, though Glazer only mentions the three projection booths being installed.  He also mentions, interestingly, that “when Cinerama product was no longer available, the Boyd had a brief period of porno.”  By A. Migdail

Glazer, Irvin R., 1922- . Philadelphia theatres, A-Z : a comprehensive, descriptive record of 813 theatres constructed since 1724 / Irvin R. Glazer. Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, c1986.

A one page exerpt about William Goldman and his winning stance against Loews. This one page gives a quick history of William Goldman’s ten year rise to becoming one of Philadelphia’s most prominent entrepreneurs. His ownership of multiple theaters in Philadelphia came at a point towards the end of the studio system. Goldman’s expansion of his theatre palaces changed the landscape of downtown for many years to come. By W. Wright

Contains both advertisements as well as pictures. This book essentially describes the entirety of the Keswick’s existence as a suburban theatre that transformed an entire community. Takes the theatre from before it was constructed up to today. By Lee Forest Black

Philadelphia Theater Locations (Constructed 1906-1915). Lists Philadelphia theaters with descriptions and addresses.  By Jake M. Chanin



Glazer compiles historical photographs of Philadelphia Theaters.  By Jake M. Chanin