Not in Kansas Anymore
It was a crazy month leading up to our wedding. I got pulled over by a cop one evening. It had been a long day – school in the morning…
My Brother’s Accident
I was working the matinee at the Renton Cinemas the day the call came. The show was in, all the tickets torn. All that remained was guarding the entrance, standing…
Wild Assistant Managers I Have Known
Even though my Dad was the manager and was usually working when I was, I had more contact with his assistants when I was on the job. As manager he…
Boeing Takes Off for Airport
The Usher Is Watching Too Certain films had scenes which were fun for an usher to check out again and again. Not only to just enjoy the vibe, but also…
The Wild Bunch Plays Havoc
It wasn’t normal for the Renton Cinema to play Warner Brothers films. They were normally exhibited at the Sterling theaters. But for some reason in June of 1969, we opened…
THE RENTON CINEMAS OPEN
The New Cinema As I stated previously, having my father on site was a real boon for his company, General Cinema Corporation. He kept an eye on things (like wrestling…