In the early days of movie-going, theaters were more than just houses for dreams. They were very much a part of those dreams. Revisit Minnesota theaters in the Art Deco style designed by architect Jack J. Liebenberg.

01:08 Glamorous Movie Theaters of the 1920's
02:10 New Sound Technology Led to Changes in Theater Design
03:14 1930's New Art Deco Style Influenced Theaters
07:16 Architect Liebenberg's Art Deco Influenced Theater Designs
09:40 Edina Theater Marquee
11:37 Concessions Introduced in Theaters
13:49 Theater Potato Nites Offered During Depression
15:56 Varsity Theater
18:56 Bank Nites Helped Draw Theater Attendance
20:46 Theater Designs and Marquees Created Identity
22:38 Uptown Theater First in Country to Have Triangle Vertical Tower
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