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Send us a textA History Chat on Lawrence's (MA) 'Four Theaters in a Row' and The Merrimack Valley's Hollywood Connections-Featuring Local Historians Joe Bella and Thomas Spitalere About the Four Theaters in the RowJust after the turn of the 20th century, new theaters began to spring up, some in converted older buildings, most as new theaters. At first, the silent film program also included vaudeville shows or celebrities like John L. Sullivan or Helen Keller. At first, Toomey & Demara (Thomas F. Toomey and Napoleon Demara) Amusement Co. owned and operated the Empire, Premier, Colonial, and Broadway (built by Louis B. Mayer) theaters. Later, The Empire Amusement Co., headed by Dr. Alexander l. Siskind, purchased the Empire, Palace, Broadway, and Premier and took a lease on the Colonial. Dr. Siskind had started his association with the movie industry when he opened the Marquise Theater, one of Lawrence's earliest cinemas. His next purchase was the Victoria, which sat opposite the "4 theaters in a row." The four theaters were: the Astor, the Strand, the Broadway, and the Modern. This was considered so unusual that it was highlighted in Ripley's believe it or not! Also Discussed in this episodeLouis B. Mayer - WikipediaThelma Todd - WikipediaJoseph Bella, Past President, Lawrence History CenterJoe has also held various leadership positions with the following:Methuen (MA) Historical Committee, Methuen Historical Society, Methuen Historical Commission, Methuen Bicentennial Committee, Immigrant City Archives, Lawrence, MA. Joe has also authored various historical publications over the last 25 years Thomas Spitalere, Haverhill HistorianThomas Spitalere is the founder of Essex County Ghost Project which is a Paranormal Investigative Unit. Tom has been investigating and researching for over 15 years. Many have commented on the professionalism and down to earth attitude that he projects when he is working with the public on resolving issues of haunted areas. He is also the President of Board of Trustees of the Hilldale Cemetery in Haverhill, Ma. Thomas SpitalereWebsite: ESSEX COUNTY GHOST PROJECT - HomeTwitter: thomas spitalere (@thomasspitalere) / Twitter***Please note all opinions expressed on The Three Guys Podcast do not represent any Group, Company or Organization***Episode Produced by The Three Guys ProductionsThe Three Guys Podcast:WEBSITE AND LINK TO ALL SOCIALSSupport the show***Please note all opinions expressed on The Three Guys Podcast do not represent any Group, Company or Organization***Episode Produced by The Three Guys ProductionsInstagram: The Three Guys Podcast (@the_three_guys_podcast_) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: The Three Guys Podcast (@TheThreeGuysPo1) / TwitterYouTube: Three Guys Podcast - YouTubeLinkedIn the-three-guys-podcastDerek: Derek DePetrillo (@derekd0518) • Instagram photos and videosBrian: Brian Nazarian (@the_real_brian_nazarian) • Instagram photos and videosBrett: Brett J. DePetrillo @78brettzky - Instagram
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