Isis Theater
Salt Lake City, Utah
Open in 1908, the Isis Theatre was one of the first motion picture theaters in Salt Lake City. Its manager in 1910 was Max Florence, who a year later tried to blackmail the LDS Church by selling amateur photos of the Salt Lake Temple interior. Dan Kostopulos, a benefactor of underprivileged children, later renamed it the Broadway Theatre. In a 1976 press conference, Palace Theatre operator Lee Harper complained bitterly of persecution, made acusations of police brutality, threatened the life of a local judge, and accused the LDS Church of being involved with the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luthar King.
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Panguitch Now Has Real Picture Palace
Garfield County News, 6 June 1924, page 1
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The new Kinema opened its doors for business this week after a long shut-down on account of the fire, and we do not hesitate to say it is one of the most beautifully arranged and equipped picture shows in the state, even in towns a great deal larger than Panguitch. The decorations are modern and neat. The machinery is the latest and very best. In fact everything connected with the building is new, and with the service that Manager McIff states he will have, our people can well feel proud of his efforts.
An institution of this kind must have the patronage of the entire people in order for it to thrive ... be right up to now. The ... -sions are what count ... patronage is what is should … quite positive that … manager will give us [the best] for our money. He has [incurred a] great deal of expense in [equipping] the house, giving us a … and sanitary, as well [as fire] proof picture show and [we are] positive his efforts will be appreciated.
It has been pretty [quiet] lately, with no special [pleasures] in the evenings, and [we have] heard many people express [their] desire that the picture [showhouse] should be rebuilt. It [is because of] a great many of these [comments] that the management [has made] this wonderful effort … sure they meant wh… when they desired … the manner in which …
The seating capacity … very latest and the … chairs will be comfortable … they are the best that [money can] buy. The machines are [of the very] latest type and the [projection will] be all that can be asked … ventilation is good and … according to the latest idea … line. There are plenty … and one of the best [screens] … [pro]curable. All in all, we [anticipate] success for Mr. McIff.