Days Of Nickelodeon And Silent Pictures Recalled By Owner Of Local Theatres
John Pekras recounts Elyria theatre history from arrival with three cents to owning multiple venues. He recalls the old American Theatre nickelodeon, silent stars, and serials, then details later Capitol Theatre upgrades and a 1990 Warner Bros sale before repairs and luxury refurbishments.
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Nickelodeon
Silent Pictures
Chronicle-Telegram
John Pekras
Elyra
Pekras
Elyria
Columbus
Cleveland
Old American Theatre
Road Street
Mr Pekray
Robert Warwick
Jimmy Valentine
William Farnum
Strand Theatres
Paradise Soda Grill
Capitol Theatre
Ohio
Capital Theatre
Warner Brothers
Mr. Pekras
Capitol
Lincoln Theatre Opens In Elyria With Modern Features
John Pedras announces the July inaugural of Elyria’s Lincoln Theatre, promising a premier cinema experience to 109,000 population area. The Capitol, Rivoli, and Lincoln will showcase top productions, employing 45 staff, with modern construction, clean facilities, ample lighting, and high standards to mirror metropolitan theaters.
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Lincoln Theatre
John Pedras
Elyria
Ils
Capitol
Rivoli
Lincoln
Pekras
Ghost Goes West at Lincoln Sunday
Robert Donat stars in The Ghost Goes West a romantic comedy adapted from Punch with Jean Parker and Eugene Pallette. Rene Clair directs this English debut about a haunted castle transported from Scotland to New York where the ghost causes comic misadventures aboard a luxury liner and a modernized reception.
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Robert Donat
Hollywood
Alexander Korda
Lincnin Theatre
Jean Parker
Eugene Pallette
Martin
Donald Glourle
America
Stone By &Tone
Spond
Donat Taya
Rnip
Donald
Honer
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Re. Erecta
Castle
New York
Haldnn
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Rene Clair
Robert Esherwood
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Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Charles Chaplin
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Herbert Marshall
Dark Angel
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Jeanette MacDonald
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Rose Marie
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George O'Brien
Border Patrolman
Fred McMurray
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Lonesome Pine
Miriam Hopkins
Joel McCrea
Eddie Cantor
Shirley Temple
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