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Orpheum Theatre
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Lobby of the Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street, showing a display of coming MGM movies, and a poster of "National Velvet," starring Mickey Rooney, Donald Crisp, and Elizabeth Taylor.
June 11, 1945
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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Orpheum Theatre Interior
June 6, 1941
Lobby interior of Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street, showing the entrance to Aisle 1, and an ornate drinking fountain on the left.
"American Romance" Movie Poster
October 14, 1944
Orpheum Theatre lobby, 216 State Street, with sign with description of items on display at Baron's Department Store that were used to produce "American Romance," starring Brian Donleavy and Ann Ric...
Anamorphic Lens for "Cinemascope" Movies
February 23, 1954
Anamorphic lens, used with "Cinemascope" movies in the Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street.
Orpheum Theatre Aisle
March 6, 1942
Interior view of Orpheum Theatre aisle 2, looking towards the seats.
Orpheum Theatre Seating
March 6, 1942
Interior view of the seating of the Orpheum Theatre at the back of the main floor.
Orpheum Theatre Seating
June 10, 1941
View of steps at the rear of the Orpheum Theatre auditorium.
