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“Krakatoa, East of Java”: The North American 70mm Engagements
“The incredible day that shook the earth to its core!”

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Compiled by: Michael Coate Date: 08.04.2018
The following is a reference / historical listing of the 70-millimeter engagements of “Krakatoa, East of Java” in the United States and Canada. These were the cinemas worth seeking out to experience this motion picture.

The ABC and Cinerama presentation was directed by Bernard Kowalski and starred Maximilian Schell, Diane Baker, Brian Keith and Sal Mineo.

The North American premiere of “Krakatoa” was held in Los Angeles on May 14th. (The film’s world premiere was held a few months earlier in Tokyo.)

Out of the hundreds of films released during 1969, “Krakatoa” was among only ten released with 70mm prints (three, including “Krakatoa,” from 65mm origination and seven blow-ups).

The 70mm prints of “Krakatoa” featured discrete six-channel stereophonic sound and full-frame imagery sourced from 65mm photography.

The majority of the 70mm presentations of “Krakatoa” were reserved-performance engagements with unreserved seating and with as many as four scheduled screenings per day.

Premiere/opening date YYYY-MM-DD … locale — cinema (duration in weeks) [notes]

*Advertised as a Cinerama (or Super Cinerama) presentation
**Advertised as a 70mm (or Super 70mm) presentation
***Presentation format unadvertised
****Advertised as a Dimension 150 presentation
*****Advertised as a Feelarama presentation

1969-05-14 … Los Angeles, CA — Cinerama Dome* (23) [reserved seating]

1969-06-24 … New York, NY — Cinerama* (20)
1969-06-24 … Portland, OR — Hollywood* (17)
1969-06-25 … Chicago, IL — Cinestage* (12)
1969-06-25 … Honolulu, HI — Cinerama* (14)
1969-06-25 … Oklahoma City, OK — Cooper* (16)
1969-06-25 … Phoenix, AZ — Bethany* (9)
1969-06-25 … St. Louis, MO — Cinerama* (13)
1969-06-25 … San Diego, CA — Center* (16)
1969-06-25 … San Francisco, CA — Golden Gate Penthouse** (11)
1969-06-25 … Washington, DC — L’Enfant** (7)
1969-06-26 … Detroit, MI — Summit* (11)
1969-06-27 … Cleveland, OH — Palace** (4)
1969-06-27 … Milwaukee, WI — Southgate* (6)

1969-07-01 … Pittsburgh, PA — Squirrel Hill** (5)
1969-07-02 … Houston, TX — Gaylynn* (6)
1969-07-02 … Montreal, QC — Imperial* (14) [reserved seating]
1969-07-09 … New Orleans, LA — Cinerama* (10)
1969-07-16 … Denver, CO — Cooper* (15)
1969-07-16 … Sacramento, CA — Esquire* (10)
1969-07-17 … Indianapolis, IN — Indiana* (7)
1969-07-18 … Atlanta, GA — Georgia* (6)
1969-07-18 … Orlando, FL — Beacham* (7)
1969-07-18 … San Antonio, TX — Woodlawn** (4)
1969-07-22 … Boston, MA — Gary** (3)
1969-07-23 … Birmingham, AL — 5 Points West** (4)
1969-07-23 … Richmond, VA — Westhampton** (6)
1969-07-23 … Youngstown, OH — State*** (3)
1969-07-24 … Jacksonville, FL — 5 Points* (4)
1969-07-25 … Minneapolis, MN — Mann** (3)
1969-07-25 … Nashville, TN — Belle Meade* (7)
1969-07-25 … Toronto, ON — Eglinton** (9) [reserved seating]
1969-07-29 … Dayton, OH — Dabel* (10)
1969-07-29 … Philadelphia, PA — Stanley** (4)
1969-07-30 … Dallas, TX — Tower** (4)
1969-07-30 … Little Rock, AR — Capitol** (2)
1969-07-30 … Portland (Westbrook), ME — Cinema I** (4)
1969-07-30 … Rochester, NY — Riviera** (8)

1969-08-01 … San Jose, CA — Town & Country* (9)
1969-08-05 … Buffalo, NY — Century* (4)
1969-08-05 … Cincinnati, OH — International 70* (6)
1969-08-05 … Hartford (Wethersfield), CT — Cine Webb** (6)
1969-08-06 … Calgary, AB — North Hill* (6)
1969-08-06 … Columbus (Whitehall), OH — Cinema East*** (4)
1969-08-06 … Davenport (Milan, IL), IA — Showcase 1* (5)
1969-08-06 … Kansas City, MO — Capri** (7)
1969-08-06 … New Haven (Orange), CT — Showcase 1* (8)
1969-08-06 … Scranton, PA — Strand** (4)
1969-08-06 … Worcester, MA — Showcase 2* (4)
1969-08-07 … Charlotte, NC — Carolina* (6)
1969-08-07 … Salt Lake City, UT — Villa* (20)
1969-08-07 … Vancouver, BC — Capitol* (7)
1969-08-08 … Miami (Miami Beach), FL — Sheridan* (8)
1969-08-13 … Knoxville, TN — Capri-70* (3)
1969-08-13 … Omaha, NE — Indian Hills* (8)
1969-08-13 … Syracuse, NY — Eckel* (4)
1969-08-13 … Toledo, OH — Showcase 1* (6)
1969-08-13 … Winnipeg, MB — Grant Park* (6)
1969-08-14 … Des Moines, IA — River Hills* (8)
1969-08-15 … Atlantic City, NJ — Virginia** (1+)
1969-08-15 … Tampa, FL — Palace* (6)
1969-08-20 … Baltimore, MD — New** (3)
1969-08-20 … Louisville (Clarksville, IN), KY — Trans-Lux** (3)
1969-08-20 … Long Island (Hicksville), NY — Twin South* (11)
1969-08-20 … Newark (Montclair), NJ — Clairidge* (8)
1969-08-27 … Las Vegas, NV — Cinerama* (6)

1969-11-19 … Albuquerque, NM — Fox Winrock*** (3)
1969-11-19 … Colorado Springs, CO — Cinema 150**** (3)
1969-11-19 … Wichita, KS — Uptown*** (3)
1969-11-20 … Greenville, SC — Astro I** (2)
1969-11-20 … Odessa, TX — Grandview** (2)
1969-11-21 … Greensboro, NC — Terrace** (2)
1969-11-21 … Raleigh, NC — Ambassador** (2)
1969-11-26 … Columbia, SC — Richland Mall** (1)
1969-11-26 … Reno, NV — Century 21*** (2)
1969-11-27 … Huntsville, AL — Westbury*** (2)

1969-12-03 … Shreveport, LA — Broadmoor** (2)
1969-12-25 … Edmonton, AB — Meadowlark* (4)
1969-12-25 … Hamilton, ON — Centre Twin West** (3)
1969-12-25 … Quebec City (Ste-Foy), QC — Cinema Ste-Foy Salle Alouette** (1)

1969-??-?? … Harrisburg, PA — Trans-Lux* (?)
1969-??-?? … Providence, RI — Elmwood** (?)
1969-??-?? … Tulsa, OK — Fox* (?)

1970-02-05 … London, ON — Park* (2)
1970-02-25 … Seattle, WA — Cinerama* (9) [reserved seating]

1970-03-04 … Mason City, IA — Park 70** (1)

1970-05-15 … Ogden (Riverdale), UT — Cinedome 70 North** (3)

ADDITIONAL / SUBSEQUENT 70MM ENGAGEMENTS

1975-02-05 … Hartford, CT — Cinerama* (4)
1975-10-31 … Phoenix (Scottsdale), AZ — Kachina***** (1) [re-titled “Volcano”]

This information has been principally referenced from film industry trade publications and regional newspaper promotion, with thanks to Al Alvarez, Jim Barg, Kirk Besse, Raymond Caple, Nick DiMaggio, William Hooper, Bill Huelbig, Mark Huffstetler, Bill Kretzel, Mark Lensenmayer, Stan Malone, Robert Morrow, Gabriel Neeb, Jim Perry, Pete Sefcik, Joel Weide, Vince Young, and an extra special thank-you to all of the librarians who helped with this project.

International 70mm presentations of this title have not been accounted for in this article.

If you believe this article contains any errors or omissions, please consider emailing the author or editor.
 
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