THE DAKOTA

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More Americana. No deep thoughts here, other than this is a likable shot.

No deep thoughts required. No pretension to art, just documentation. I have to say that I've not come across a theater quite like this before.

I'm sure this is just how this movie house pictures itself, a dream palace, towering majestically against the South Dakota sky.

 

It's interesting that this seems to be a retro threater, showing the old war horses. Strange to find such a revival house in the deep boondocks. More power to 'em.

Have you considered the fact that maybe those movies are first run in this part of the country?

Long time ago movie houses used to have character and personality. In this day and age of generic theatres it's nice to be reminded of their glorious past through pictures like this.

Thanks. You are right that this is a bit anachronistic. I don't know if that is a good thing or a bad thing. As an old curmudgeon, I tend to think it's not good. But maybe that is just age speaking.

Wonderful find, I love it. The whole front wall looks like an Indian blanket. What colours ! The street and parked car are a great addition especially since the car is in the same colour as the writings. The whole composition reminds me a little of Matthias's work.

I hadn't thought of it, but this is the sort of image Mattias might do (only better). Too bad he has not been a presence lately. Thanks for your kind appraisal.

I miss Matthias too. Hope he's doing all right.

What a great place!

Well it sure as hell isn't Chicago, is it?

Lovely image and a great document. As I work in the movie business I really love this images of old cinemas. "Annie Get Your Gun" should be the western/musical from George Stevens ("Shane") made in 1950. "The Women" could be a recent movie that opened in the States in September with Meg Ryan, Eva Mendes and Anette Bening. Good mix of films! Regards.

I think "The Women" is probably the 1939 film directed by George Cukor and starring Joan Crawford, Norma Shearer and Rosalind Russell.

You are probably right. The actual "The Women" opened September, 12, in the USA. So this Dakota Theatre would be showing 2 old classics. Amazing...

I'm not very knowledgeable about old movies, so I'll defer to your comments. I'm grateful for them nonetheless.

Nope, can't be Chicago, or I surely would have sought it out!