Editing Theatre Exhibit (section)

=== '''GREER, 1948''' ===
'''1948 GREER MOVIES POSTER:'''

It’s amazing that this movie poster exists, and even more amazing that we have a copy of the original film the poster references! The poster does hint that similar films might have been made even earlier: “the best we ever made.” The poster would have been printed in the Grand’s “paint shop,” located behind the screen of the Grand Theatre.

'''WALL DECORATION:'''

We did some careful restoration work on this piece, primarily removing decades of cigarette smoke. This plaster form of a kissing couple was located in the Grand Theatre’s balcony. One interesting connection: look on the main “Entertainment” panel, at the small artifacts. One of those is a small card that says “love is grand, but keep your petting in your parlor.” The balcony, where this kissing couple was located, was a common place for couples to enjoy each other’s company. Those little cards were handed to people, during a movie, when they got a bit too frisky.