Originally published January, 2011. - While browsing through Green Apple Books the other day, I discovered R.A. McBride and Julie Lindow’s wonderful book about San Francisco Movie theaters; the old kind, with single screens, built between 1910 and 1950.
McBride’s photos capture and chronicle the lore of these old theaters, no matter the condition. From the restored Castro Theatre to neighborhood theaters in desperate need of some TLC.
Lindow assembled a number of fascinating literary essays about the movie theaters as structures, and the cultural impact they had and still have.
After flipping through the pages, you will never look at these old theaters the same way again.
I just wish the book was published in hardcover as well.
All photographs are courtesy of R.A. McBride.
“If you really want to help the American theater, don't be an actress, dahling. Be an audience.”. Tallulah Bankhead
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