90012_43618_Movie_Theater_1950s
This clip from the '50s shows a movie theater and its daily operations.
Begins with moviegoers walking to the theater. The theater's marquee reads: "SECOND CHANCE" WITH LINDA DARNELL, ROBERT MITCHUM, ALSO "SEA DEVILS." On the bottom of the marquee, a sign reads "AIR CONDITIONED."
At the ticket booth, a young blonde woman sells tickets to various customers. Everyone appears to be dressed up, wearing their Sunday's finest. A sign in the window of the ticket booth says that adult tickets are 60¢ and children's tickets are 21¢.
At the theater's concession stand, a young woman who is nicely coifed helps several customers with candy.
An older gentleman wearing a formal coat with bright buttons takes the tickets of several moviegoers.
The clip ends with a concierge helping several moviegoers with seating. The concierge wears a formal coat similar to the ticket-taker's. The concierge looks exceptionally courteous and diligent. He holds a flashlight to help him with finding seats.