Silent Screens

A great book of photographs as a photographer travels the USA and finds closed theatres everywhere he goes. Silent Screens.

where do we get our letters?

Here's a great story on the Menlo Park, Ca. theatre The Park  This is a pretty common story as theatres consolidate or are closed due to competition, etc.

Snap Lok letters

Snap Lok letters are among the letters still available that have been around for many years. They were some of the letters which emerged in the 40's and 50's to take the place of Adler metal and plastic letters and come in many sizes up to 31" and many colors. We see primarily the red and black and have many of them in stock. They are still available in new letters also.

lighted cases

We are in the midst of becoming representatives for lighted cases to better display the letters. There will be standard and custom shapes and styles.

Brimfield Mass antiques show

I am headed for Brimfield in May. We'll be in the JJ shows.

Moon Glo

I am looking at purchasing a large collection of the oldest letters: Moon Glo. These show white letters which are actually cut outs from black tin that slides and locks together. It looks great and I am thinking about bringing it in just to enjoy and be able to say I am the letter King by God and no letters shall go unstocked! :)

My Colonial Theatre

http://www.filmjournal.com/filmjournal/content_display/news-and-features/features/cinemas/e3ife769a54dccdeea9bfdcc5d5c78990b7?imw=Y    here's a great article on my Colonial Theatre in Belfast, Maine   or check this out http://www.bonnevilleconsulting.com/colonial/colonial-theatre-history/photo-tour-colonial-theatre

Retro Road Map

We heard from Mod Betty of Retro Road Map. She has a life which we all aspire to revisiting classic American iconic food, music, structures, music. Go Betty. And come to Maine soon!

Moon Glo letters

This style of letters is called Moon Glo. I received some samples in the mail today. These look like black rectangles but with letters cut out so all you see is white letters surrounded by black space. It was very popular earlier on and still is in many settings. We are considering buying in about 500 of these letters. Do you like them?