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Woodgrove Triple, Nanaimo, B.C., another Famous Players Opening miraculously on schedule
Before and After The candy counter a few hours before showtime, above, takes on a new look when the customers arrive.
The projection booth taking shape...
*‘Organized chaos’’ is how Mike Brugel, TCL, Vancouver, describes the state of the Woodgrove Triple Cinemas in Nanaimo a few days and in some areas just a few hours prior to opening September 30. The accompanying photos sent in by Mike certainly bear him out. “*Magically,’’ Mike adds, ‘‘just two hours before opening things began to take shape. And under the able direction of Manager Leigh Sheppard and Assistant, Mark Smaal, a brand new, very capable staff took over and the theatre opened without a hitch.’’
All three cinemas are decorated with vividly-coloured wall graphics that complement the brightly coloured floor carpet throughout the theatres and lobby areas. The cinemas seat 407, 282 and 262 respectively, and are served by one large projection booth. Cinema One is equipped for 70mm presentation and Dolby stereo sound.
The confection counter, located in the spacious L-shaped lobby serves all three cinemas. It is a brightly-lit angled counter finished in wood and tile, featuring all of the latest built-in equipment.
As Mike puts it “*Presto!
Another successful Famous Players opening!’’ *
V.P. Doug Gow ponders, ‘‘should I open or shouldn’t I?’’
Before and After the lobby transformed at the eleventh hour.
Before Manager Leigh Sheppard in shirt sleeves, ‘‘It was a tough fight but we won!”’
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After Manager Sheppard and Assistant Mark Smaal ready to greet the patrons.
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