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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BYU's movie theater closes after 37 years
Provo Daily Herald, 4 September 2001
Article Summary:
The Varsity Theater will be closed when the fall semester begins on 8 September 2001, after being in operation for 37 years. It will now be used as a lecture hall and for concerts and talent and comedy shows. The theater was required by BYU to cover its costs to remain in operation. Ticket sales plummeted after the Varsity stopped showing edited movies.
