Arcade Theatre History
What unique feature did the original Arcade Theatre have above its lobby?
A 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?
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.