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Approaching completion on Medford Street is the most perfect specimen of fire proof construction ever erected in Arlington... Seven stores and eight offices in the second story occupy the front of this ornate reinforced concrete building, while the rear portion contains an up-to-date theatre, in plan, finsh and decoration a rival of the best Boston playhouses... The basement section of this buidling is being fitted up by the Mystic Bowling Alley Co. There are eight full length bowling alleys, unusual arrangements for seating visitors, and every modern convenience will be offered patrons.... Billiard and pool rooms are located in adjoining sections." After several weeks of activity at the Regent Theatre, in order to give its patrons a thoroughly revovated and up-to-date picture house, as far as modern equipment is concerned, its doors will be thrown open to the public on next Monday, August 30. The interior has been in the hands of a decorator, who has made changes that give a most pleasing impression as one enters the lobby. The color scheme is blue, buff and gold here, the ceiling suggesting the azure blue of the sky... The ceiling of the theatre is in blue and ecru, while the walls have been tinted in old rose in two tones, with a Grecian border that suggests panels. The proscenium arch has been treated in green gold that blends with the curtains of the stage, but it is the large screen, which is the last word for magnifying the picture, where the patrons will probably find the greatest pleasure. The side lights have been covered with gold colored shades that match the paint used on the radiators and iron stair railings, these latter leading to the balcony. The hangings are in green, while the two hundred reserved seats that may be obtained for the same price as a single admission, are so designated by a striped covering in two shades of ecru. The floor is coverd with Russelloid, a new floor covering, that is recommended not only for its durability, but for its neat appearance. Something over $10,000 has been spent by the owner...to put this moving picture house in a condition that is calculated to give comfort to its patrons, beginning at the entrance, where blue and gilt frames hold the pictures of advertised plays, to the ticket window framed in a figured ecru drapery, on through the folding doors past the ticket man, into the theatre, where all has been made ready fo rthe opening Monday. |
Arlington's Regent Theatre is now under renovation with the latest in modern appointments being installed. Long regarded as Arlington's intimate theatre, the Regent has recently placed new comfortable plush seats in conjunction with a new sound system. Now with the redecoration of the theatre under way, its patrons will find a complete new interior, including damask on all walls, carpeting, new lighting fixtures, new stage setting, and a lobby of knotty pine design. With these improvements the Regent has contracted for all the pictures from Hollywood's leading studios for the 1940 season. Such pictures as "Golden Boy", "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington", Amazing Mr. Williams", to be shown first and only in Arlington at the Regent. Other pictures soon to be shown are "Nurse Edith Cavell", "Jamaica Inn", "Hollywood Cavalcade", "Real Glory", "First Love", "Babes in Arms", and "We Are Not Alone". It is readily understood why the New Regent with its moderately low prices is taking its place as Arlington's Show Place of Entertainment. Police responded to the Regent Theatre when 2,000 Davy Crockett fans showed up to see "Davy Crockett, Indian Scout." The throng spilled over into the streets before police arrived and ordered the youngsters to form lines. |
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