Dreamland Theatre
Ogden, Utah
Charles and George Driskell were managers of the Dreamland Theatre on Washington Avenue for most of 1908. They made improvements to the playhouse in March, including the addition of landscape panels on the walls made by local artists. In August, the Dreamland added a second projector, eliminating the need for intermissions at reel changes. A claim by George Driskell that he had “worked with untiring energy” to secure exclusive engagements at the Dreamland provoked a strong response from R. W. Strong with 20th Century Optiscope, who claimed the entire credit for resolving booking conflicts lay with the national Film Service Association. Two months later, the Dreamland reopened under the management of Fred Tout and Fred Anderson.
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A new role for movie house?
Deseret News, 3 June 2003
Article Summary:
Movies have carried the SCERA organization for a long time, but their time has passed. In the short term movies will stay, but the SCERA board is considering renovating the theater to accommodate a symphony hall and other cultural uses.
The Orem City Council adopted a resolution to reimbursh SCERA, the city's contracted cultural arm, for any renovations.
SCERA is short for Sharon's Cultural Educational Recreational Association.