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Abraham Joseph Balaban, known as A. J. Balaban or Abe Balaban (April 20, 1889 – November 1, 1962), was an American showman whose influence on popular entertainment in the early 20th century led to enormous innovations in the American movie-going experience.
Abraham Joseph Balaban, known as A. J. Balaban or Abe Balaban, was an American showman whose influence on popular entertainment in the early 20th century led to enormous innovations in the American movie-going experience.
Balaban and Katz Theatre corporation started in 1916 in Chicago by A. J. Balaban and his brother-in-law Sam Katz (1892-1961). It held its first meeting as a Delaware corporation on January 21, 1925. It merged with Lubliner and Trinz in July 1925.
Abraham Joseph Balaban, known as A. J. Balaban or Abe Balaban (April 20, 1889 – November 1, 1962), was an American showman whose influence on popular entertainment in the early 20th century led to enormous innovations in the American movie-going experience.
Abraham Joseph Balaban (1889-1962) was a Chicago businessman who pioneered live entertainment theatre experiences integrated with early motion pictures. Balaban, of Russian-Jewish descent, was the son of Israel Balaban and Augusta (Mendeburskey) Balaban, and the second of their eight children.
Founded in 1916 by West Siders Sam Katz and Barney and A. J. Balaban, by 1925 the Balaban & Katz chain of motion picture theaters had constructed theaters of unprecedented size and splendor across the Chicago region, enjoyed a monopoly from Minneapolis to St. Louis, and set the national standard for luxury and profitability.
Mar 17, 2003 · John Balaban was elected president of Balaban & Katz corporation yesterday to succeed his brother, Barney Balaban, who had been the president since the company’s inception.
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