Varsity Theatre Reopens After Major Lawrence Remodel
The Varsity Theatre at 1015 Mass. St. in Lawrence reopens Wednesday after a $100,000 renovation by Commonwealth Theatres Inc. The remodel includes new electronic gear, front and lobby redesigns, upgraded seating, climate control, and a larger auditorium. Manager Bill Dockery remains in post as the theater aims to show premium and art films from America and overseas.
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Harwood Named Top Official at Commonwealth Theatres
Eldon Harwood, Lawrence native and World War II veteran, becomes head of Commonwealth Theatres Inc. in Lawrence. He has long worked in Kansas and Missouri venues, including Creston and Norton, and served as mayor of Great Bend. He and wife Gwenneth Praeger live at 831 Tenn. St. with five children.
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Dockery Returns to Manage Varsity Theatre Reopening
William S. Dockery of Lawrence will resume management of the Varsity Theatre as it reopens after remodeling. A Lawrence High School and University of Kansas alum, he joined Lawrence Commonwealth Theatres in 1964 and became manager in 1965. He married Florence Sallaz on March 8 and the couple lives at 516 Fireside Drive in Ridglea Apartments.
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Temperature Control in Var sity Theatre Harnessed by New System
The Var sity Theatre will use automatic electronic controls for climate. Heat comes from a basement steamline via a gas boiler with thermostat. Two units heat the auditorium and lobby areas with a single filtered air system. A 50 ton refrigeration plant provides air conditioning and cycles fresh air every three minutes.
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Reverse Diet for Shelley Takes Center Stage
The dread of many Hollywood actresses in trimming to a movie weight is highlighted as they navigate the demanding prep for an upcoming assignment.
Winters gains 14 pounds for Patch of Blue role
Shelley Winters avoided a strict diet for A Patch of Blue at MGM studios with Sidney Poitier and Elizabeth Hartman. She instead gained 14 pounds to play Elizabeth's blowzy mother, calling the part her happiest movie role.
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