Arcade Theatre History
What unique feature did the original Arcade Theatre have above its lobby?
Decorative lighted marquee.
Waynesboro sits near a creek that flows into which major river?
The Potomac River
Which Hollywood studio once owned the Waynesboro Theatre building?
Warner Brothers
What were early movie theaters called?
Nickelodeons
“Play it, Sam.”
Casablanca
True or False: The Arcade Theatre once had its own in-house orchestra.
True
Which mountain range lies just south of Waynesboro?
The Blue Ridge Mountains
Under Warner Brothers, what name did the theater operate under?
Jerry Lewis Cinema
What was the first film with synchronized sound?
The Jazz Singer (1927)
“You can’t handle the truth!”
A Few Good Men
In the silent-film era, about how many films could the Arcade show per week?
Approx. 6–7 films.
Which group of settlers first populated Waynesboro?
German/Swiss settlers
True or False: Jerry Lewis Cinemas showed only comedy films.
False
In what decade did widescreen movies become common?
The 1950s
“There’s no place like home.”
The Wizard of Oz
In which decade was the first “talkie” likely shown here?
The 1920s
How many states border Pennsylvania?
Six
Name one promotion Jerry Lewis Cinemas were known for.
Double features or discounted matinees
What speed does the DeLorean need to time-travel in Back to the Future?
88 mph
“To infinity… and beyond!”
Toy Story
How many balcony seats did the Arcade Theatre have?
About 300
What industry put Waynesboro on the map in the late 1800s: furniture, iron, or shoes?
Iron
How long did the Jerry Lewis Cinema era last in Waynesboro?
About a decade
What year did Waynesboro officially become a borough?
1831
“Life is like a box of chocolates…”
Forrest Gump