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[[Image:essex1955.jpg|thumb|250px|The Essex Theater in 1955 showing "Cattle Queen of Montana".]]
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[[File:Essex_Theater_under_construction.JPG|thumb|300px|The Essex Theater under construction in 1885.]][[Image:essex1955.jpg|thumb|300px|The Essex Theater in 1955 showing ''Cattle Queen of Montana''.]]
[[Image:essex1985.jpg|thumb|250px|The Essex Theater in 1985 showing "Orgy American Style".]]
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[[File:Essex_Theater_1931.JPG|thumb|300px|The Essex Theater in 1931.]][[File:Essex_Theater_1985.jpg|thumb|300px|The Essex Theater in 1985 showing ''[[Orgy American Style]]''.]]
The '''Essex Theater''' was a movie theater that was located in the [[Courthouse Square]] of [[Hill Valley]]. This theater had been a part of Hill Valley since the late 1880's. The recognizable framework of the building was under construction in [[1885]] when [[Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen]] and [[Buford's gang|his gang]] dragged [[Marty McFly]] through some lumber leaning against the front of the building.
 
   
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{{Quote|Continuing to the end of the block, Marty found himself in front of the Essex Theater, a movie house which he had never seen before but felt he knew intimately. According to his mother and father — especially when a few [[alcohol|drinks]] loosened their lips — the Essex was the local petting parlor during the early and mid-1950s. There, in the balcony or deep recesses of the back row, many warm and wonderful relationships were spawned. Occasionally, people even went there to see a movie, although oldtimers like Mom and Dad never reminisced about what was on the screen. Now it advertised in large red letters: <small>CATTLE QUEEN OF MONTANA</small>, starring Barbara Stanwyck and Ronald Reegan. Beneath the marquee floated a banner that read <small>AIR CONDITIONED</small>.|From ''[[Back to the Future novelization|Back to the Future]]'' by [[George Gipe]] (quote, page 83)}}
At some time in the early [[20th century]], the interior would have been renovated from a live theater to a movie house. On [[November 5]]th, [[1955]], the [[air conditioning|air conditioned]] Essex Theater was showing ''[[Cattle Queen of Montana]]'' starring [[Barbara Stanwyck]] and [[Ronald Reagan]].
 
   
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The '''Essex Theater''' was a [[movie theater]] that was located in the [[Courthouse Square]] of [[Hill Valley]]. This theater had been a part of Hill Valley since the late [[1880s]].
By [[1985]], the Essex had been turned into an adult movie house that was open 24 hours a day. This was evident on the marquee as it showed the current movie was ''[[Orgy American Style]]'' and 'RATED XXX' was written on the opposite side.
 
   
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==History==
By [[2015]], it was again renovated as the [[Holomax Theater]] to show [[hologram|holographic]] movies such as [[Jaws 19]] directed by [[Max Spielberg]]. A holographic projector outside the theater could make three-dimensional images (such as a shark) appear from behind the marquee to the street in front of the theater.
 
 
The recognizable framework of the Essex Theater was under construction in [[1885]] when [[Buford Tannen|Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen]] and [[Buford's gang|his gang]] dragged [[Marty McFly]] through some lumber leaning against the front of the building.
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At some time in the early [[20th century]], the interior would have been renovated from a live theater to a movie house.
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On [[June 13]], [[1931]], a movie titled ''[[Shark]]'' was mentioned as a movie that was to play at the Essex Theater.
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On [[November 5]]th, [[1955]], the [[air conditioning|air conditioned]] Essex Theater was showing ''[[Cattle Queen of Montana]]'' starring [[Barbara Stanwyck]] and [[Ronald Reagan]].
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By [[1985]], the Essex had been turned into an adult movie house that was open 24 hours a day. This was evident on the marquee as it showed the current movie was ''[[Orgy American Style]]'' and 'XXX RATED' was written on the opposite side.
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By [[2015]], it was again renovated as the [[Holomax Theater]] to show [[holofilm|holographic movies]] such as ''[[Jaws 19]]'' directed by [[Max Spielberg]]. A holographic projector outside the theater could make three-dimensional images such as the enormous shark that 'swallowed' Marty, for example — appear from behind the marquee to the street in front of the theater.
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
==Behind the scenes==
*A sign can be seen on the right side of the 1955 theater marquee, advertising something "free", but is tantalizingly out of frame. A 1985 production, "The Making of Back to the Future", reveals that the sign said "Free Dishes".
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*A sign can be seen on the right side of the 1955 theater marquee, advertising something "free", but is tantalizingly out of frame. A 1985 production, ''[[The Making of Back to the Future]]'', reveals that the sign said "Free Dishes".
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
 
*''[[Back to the Future trilogy]]''
 
*''[[Back to the Future trilogy]]''
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*''[[Back to the Future: The Game]]''
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**''[[Back to the Future: The Game - Episode 1: It's About Time]]''
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**''[[Back to the Future: The Game - Episode 2: Get Tannen!]]''
   
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Revision as of 16:29, 14 July 2018

Essex Theater under construction

The Essex Theater under construction in 1885.

Essex1955

The Essex Theater in 1955 showing Cattle Queen of Montana.

Essex Theater 1931

The Essex Theater in 1931.

Essex Theater 1985

The Essex Theater in 1985 showing Orgy American Style.

"Continuing to the end of the block, Marty found himself in front of the Essex Theater, a movie house which he had never seen before but felt he knew intimately. According to his mother and father — especially when a few drinks loosened their lips — the Essex was the local petting parlor during the early and mid-1950s. There, in the balcony or deep recesses of the back row, many warm and wonderful relationships were spawned. Occasionally, people even went there to see a movie, although oldtimers like Mom and Dad never reminisced about what was on the screen. Now it advertised in large red letters: CATTLE QUEEN OF MONTANA, starring Barbara Stanwyck and Ronald Reegan. Beneath the marquee floated a banner that read AIR CONDITIONED."
—From Back to the Future by George Gipe (quote, page 83)

The Essex Theater was a movie theater that was located in the Courthouse Square of Hill Valley. This theater had been a part of Hill Valley since the late 1880s.

History

The recognizable framework of the Essex Theater was under construction in 1885 when Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen and his gang dragged Marty McFly through some lumber leaning against the front of the building. At some time in the early 20th century, the interior would have been renovated from a live theater to a movie house.

On June 13, 1931, a movie titled Shark was mentioned as a movie that was to play at the Essex Theater.

On November 5th, 1955, the air conditioned Essex Theater was showing Cattle Queen of Montana starring Barbara Stanwyck and Ronald Reagan.

By 1985, the Essex had been turned into an adult movie house that was open 24 hours a day. This was evident on the marquee as it showed the current movie was Orgy American Style and 'XXX RATED' was written on the opposite side.

By 2015, it was again renovated as the Holomax Theater to show holographic movies such as Jaws 19 directed by Max Spielberg. A holographic projector outside the theater could make three-dimensional images — such as the enormous shark that 'swallowed' Marty, for example — appear from behind the marquee to the street in front of the theater.

Behind the scenes

  • A sign can be seen on the right side of the 1955 theater marquee, advertising something "free", but is tantalizingly out of frame. A 1985 production, The Making of Back to the Future, reveals that the sign said "Free Dishes".

Appearances