When Movies Were King by bmac62

Photography • Objects • posted on Jan 22, 2009

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This ia a golden lampstand at the foot of one of the two grand staircases in the Midland Theater in Kansas City. This historic theater was opened in 1928 by Marcus Lowe as the flagship theater in his chain of "moving picture theaters". I had been taking pictures in another part of the theater during a time when it was closed. My batteries had conked out for both my DSLR camera and my external flash and I had forgotten to bring my backup batteries!!! So, this lampstand which used to grace a Vanderbilt Mansion on 5th Avenue in New York City was captured using my little, pocket Panasonic FX01 Lumix. At least I had my "derringer". Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate all your comments and favorites. They keep me on the lookout for the unusual. I won't forget my batteries again :-))) Bill

Comments (25)

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durleybeachbum

1:32PM | Thu, 22 January 2009

I can see myself descending these stairs like Ginger Rogers!

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lyron

1:43PM | Thu, 22 January 2009

Fantastic picture!!

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tennesseecowgirl

1:43PM | Thu, 22 January 2009

We have an old Historic theater here in town too, that has been restored, and it is beautiful. After they reopened they aired Gone With the Wind so I took my daughter who is 15 and she just loved it. Lovely to see this. Wow I just googled the one near us it was built the same year. 1928 what a coincidence .

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Meisiekind

1:52PM | Thu, 22 January 2009

lol at Andrea! Glorious display of golden light in this beautiful old theatre Bill... Well captured my friend! :)

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fredster66

2:19PM | Thu, 22 January 2009

Really nice Bill...

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Kaartijer

2:29PM | Thu, 22 January 2009

It happened to me too few years ago while traveling in western Texas... the batteries died, had no spares, and the area was amazing... all what I could do was just admiring it! Excellent shot, Bill! Great composition (and memories of those old good times)!

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THROBBE

2:34PM | Thu, 22 January 2009

Great for a point and shoot! I have a P&S too and it is my plan "B", just in case! Would of loved to see a low light tripod shot on this one! :)

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moonrancher

3:28PM | Thu, 22 January 2009

Nice skillful results for a point and shoot. Next, you can pull out your cellphone. Mine's not-so-new and has 3 megapixels and 2GB storage, but I do hope I never need it. Good thing you had backups.

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drace68

6:12PM | Thu, 22 January 2009

Wonderful candelabra. While most of us here do take an inordinate amount of pics (and I had a back-up moment yesterday myself), I do wonder if we often miss moments of awe and splendor by trying "catch the light." Then the scene turns to dross before we allow ourselves the personal pleasure of savoring the beauty and magic we first noticed.

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Emil-arts

6:26PM | Thu, 22 January 2009

Wonderful post Bill. We have a beautiful old Artdeco cinema here that I used to go to as a kid on saturday mornings to see films and american serials like 'King of the rocket men'. Does anyone remember that. It was closed a number of years ago and has just been left standing, this is what has become of it... http://relay.arglist.com/photos/20040801-006.jpg

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Fred255

6:43PM | Thu, 22 January 2009

Well that's a bit different from you.

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goodoleboy

6:47PM | Thu, 22 January 2009

Amen! They don't make movie theaters like that anymore! What we have now are multisectioned cookie-cutter film projection modules with thunderous surround-sound systems. Anyway, magnificent clarity and golden light/shadow effects in this splendidly sculptured capture, Bill!

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auntietk

10:19PM | Thu, 22 January 2009

Wonderful light! I love the detail of the marble and the balustrade.

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kansas

11:14PM | Thu, 22 January 2009

Great shot. Yes, movie theaters were once elegant. Also the movies were much better back then.

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ledwolorz

1:23AM | Fri, 23 January 2009

Fantastic shot.

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CavalierLady

11:40AM | Fri, 23 January 2009

It must have been very grand, indeed for it's day, even in today's times, this is very opulent for a regular movie theater! Sorry about the batteries, important lesson learned the hard way. :)

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npauling

6:45PM | Fri, 23 January 2009

You have captured such an ornate era here beautifully.

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tofi

6:49PM | Fri, 23 January 2009

A stunning POV! Very historic looking and the structure looks so rich, and lovely in it's form and colour! We certainly don't see this anymore... Great detail of that staircase as well, beautiful subject and capture!

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MagikUnicorn

7:31PM | Fri, 23 January 2009

EXCELLENT SHOT

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bronwyn_lea

8:08PM | Fri, 23 January 2009

What a fascinating history. Great picture!

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Richardphotos

10:13PM | Fri, 23 January 2009

I always have extra batteries. flash and lots of focusing will drain them quick.very beautiful fixture.I never seen anything as elegant in movie houses here or Oklahoma

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debbielove

6:08AM | Sat, 24 January 2009

Ah! tis is how filmswere meant to e seen!! Not in those Multi - Mobile - friendly - teen - nookie houses! Beautiful shot, my friend! and it's the Imperial War Museum (if I didn't mention it!) Rob.

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neiwil

4:44PM | Sat, 24 January 2009

Hi Bill, great shot, looks a bit like similar ornaments on the Grand Staircase of the Titanic. Goes to show the wisdom of always carrying a backup piece.

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