100 Years of Reel EntertainmentSteven DeBellisHow Wehrenberg Theaters Became the Longest-Running Picture Show in America |
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This historical look at the St. Louis Tradition, Wehrenberg Theaters, captures Fred Wehrenberg's love for movies, and his passion to deliver these movies to the public. This book looks at the history of Wehrenberg Theaters from his first movie theater, through the Drive-In era, until Wehrenberg Theaters latest 20 screen mega-plex. Below is text from the cover sleeve. Although motion pictures existed in the 19th century, they were mere curiosities, largely unknown to the average person on the street. It wasn't until the world came to St. Louis for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in 1904 that the general public really got a good look at the movies. A young saloon owner named Fred Wehrenberg carried his mental notebook around the fair grounds as he viewed wonders and innovations from all over the globe. But when he saw motion pictures for the first time, it caught his full attention. Here was a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor of something truly special. This book occupies a unique niche in the chronicles of movie history: The story of a true pioneer of film exhibition that predates "Hollywood" and continues to adapt and thrive in the 21st century. Illustrated with many rare and previously unpublished photographs, the story of Wehrenberg Theaters' first century is as entertaining as the movies themselves. Below are a few examples of the pictures you can find in this book all about Wehrenberg Theaters. If you are interested in this book, visit your favorite local bookstore, or click on this link to purchase the book at wehrenberg.com.
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