REMEMBER THE ALAMO THEATRE

[neferetus]

Back in the '70's when the memorable "Remember The Alamo" theatre (managed by Kevin Young) was still operating on Alamo plaza, the building housing the multi-media presentation had a limestone facade meant to represent a portion of the west wall of the original Alamo compound. On the theatre's brochure, the structure was even dubbed 'site of the Alamo's Artillery Command Post'.

When in San Antonio, I could never get enough of this show and must've seen it at least a dozen times, or more. One of the drawing points of "Remember The Alamo" was that it utilized Dimitri Tiomkin's soundtrack from Wayne's "Alamo"; another plus was that certain "scenes" depicted were recognizable as stills from Disney's Crockett, The Last Command" and of course "THE Alamo." Well, time marched on, the "Remember the Alamo Theatre" fell into disrepair and eventually closed. A sign in the Crockett Hotel lobby announced that the theatre had relocated to the 2nd floor of that building, but I could never locate it.

So, what now stands in place of the "Artillery Command Post" and whatever became of the "Remember The Alamo" presentation itself? Though dated somewhat, it would still be a hoot to see it once more with a few fellow enthusiasts. Kevin?

[Greg C.]

Sounded like a really fun and exciting yet educational place. That last portrait there of Bowie is like a mirror of Kenneth Tobey's Bowie from Disney's davy Crockett...

[neferetus]

admin said:

Sounded like a really fun and exciting yet educational place. That last portrait there of Bowie is like a mirror of Kenneth Tobey's Bowie from Disney's davy Crockett...

Yepper, it is. And that's Carlos Aruzza, as Santa Anna.

[seguin]

I wonder if the show was ever transferred to video or dvd. It would be fun to watch. How was it made? As movie still´s mixed with various movie clips?

[neferetus]

There was a panel of seven screens that showed everchanging images, accompanied by Tiomkin's music from THE ALAMO, along with narration. All of the panels were in color, just as shown, along with sound effects. You had to keep your eyes peeled, scanning this way and that, in order to take in all of the "action".

As I mentioned above, I've no idea where the production now sits. (Probably in some warehouse, somewhere.) Perhaps Alamologist Kevin Young, who managed the theater for many years might know, but Kevin now lives in Illinois.

[seguin]

Thanks, Nef! I´m sure it really must have been something to watch. Too bad they don´t show it anymore. It would still have been a fine addition to a sight-seeing tour of the Alamo...