The Biograph - 814 W. Grace St. Do you Remember the Biograph Theatre? It was THE alternative movie house in Richmond from 1972 through 1987. It stood at 814 W. Grace St. - located inches from VCU. It was a haven for film fans. I have many great memories of going to the Biograph - some of which were brought back by visiting two web sites created by writer/illustrator/free speech advocate F.T. Rea, the manager of the Biograph from 1972-1983. Check out Terry's blogs: the Biograph Archives and SLANTblog - both of which have recent posts that include links to videos of Richmond's past.
What are your memories of The Biograph?
- Ray B.
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I remember there was an odd little stand in the lobby that held the Slant, I think. Instead of casters on the bottom of its little legs it had baby shoes. This holder of magazines later appeared at another Richmond establishment but now is long gone, I am afraid. My girlfriend at the time would go and get a small bottle of Christian Brothers brandy and go to the Biograph and see a movie, no matter how odd, upsetting or bizarre, every Saturday night, and there were some odd ones. The Biograph is probably one of the few things I miss about the 1980s.
I have a vague memory of that stand.
One of the coolest things they had in there was the very large mural made from movie posters.
And remember Don's Hot Nuts next door?!?!? He was sore on that street - always pestering people to come in his little store for peanuts. He bugged the Biograph folks by selling things to their movie going patrons including things to throw during the midnight showings of Rocky Horror...
The Summer I turned 16 or 17?? We went every weekend to partici- SAY IT-pate in the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
As a young girl the Biograph helped open my eyes/mind to what w wonderfully diverse and cool place the Richmond really is!!!
Great little theatre where many memories and friendships were made. I remember it fondly and often!!
My friends and I would checkout a film from time to time,we once saw a movie hosted by Alice Walker on female genital mutilation, and we met former VCU music teacher the late Dika Newland (I might have the name spelled wrong)once during a film festival.
I am Bill Edwards Both my Brother Laurence Edwards and my Sister in Law Owned the Biograph Theater at 2433 N Lincoln Avenue in Chicago,Illinois who purchased the Theater in approximately 1972 .
I am Bill Edwards My Brother Larry Edwards and wife Taryn Baldwin Edwards owned the Biograph Theater located at 2433 N. Lincoln Ave in Chicago,Illinois until. Approximately 2014 .
My father was friends with Larry. I met him at my Dad's furniture factory on Wells street. He was good man, always kind. My father's company re-upholstered the seats for the Biograph. Larry did a lot for Chicago. He tried to bring features to Chicago. I just recall him as a man touched by God.
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