So from my point of view, I am very happy that these theatres were open when I began working in the business (1972). If adult movies had not continued to keep some old theatres operating, such as the Paris (circa 1903) the Cine' Royale (1920’s), the Cinerama (circa 1963), the Tiger-Riget-Grit (circa 1950), they would have closed, probably been demolished, and I would have never had the opportunity to work in these fine historic theatres, and learn about the rich history that took place at each though the years.

one of the better adult theatre operators.Īs for those who dislike the fact that ‘sleeze’ product was shown at some of these theatres, I have a differing opinion.

It was completely remodeled, then leased to National General Theatres, then to Mann theatres, then to George Echols, who changed the viewing policy to adult films, then to Essex. The Lazarus family operated it until 1967, when Isadore Larazus had a heart attack. Lazarus gutted the entire theatre and built an entirely new modern theatre. In 1934, there was a fire that partially destroyed the Wonderland. In 1934, they lost their lease on the Newcomb. He already owned the Newcomb Theatre, next door, at 908 Canal Street. The theatre at 912 Canal Street was first known as the Wonderland, and was acquired by Henry Lazarus in the 1920’s. Well friends, let’s go back a bit further.

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