Because it was considered too
noisy
popcorn, too noisey
You can buy popcorn at grocery stores, movie theaters, convenience stores, and online retailers.
popcorn and soda
I suspect they sell salty popcorn to stimulate patrons to also buy beverages.
Theaters make about 100 dollars on every bag of popcorn they sell.
Of course; AMC Theatres is one
In the 1920s, large, beautifully designed movie theaters were often referred to as "palaces." These venues featured lavish architecture and elaborate interiors, creating a grand experience for moviegoers. The term "movie palace" became synonymous with the opulence and cultural significance of cinema during that era.
Usually, but not always, the company that distributed the film takes 55% of what it made in theaters, the theaters gets only 45% of ticket sales, so that's why popcorn and soda is expensive.
Movie theaters typically use a pricing strategy for popcorn that involves setting high prices to make a profit, as they rely on concession sales to offset the costs of showing movies. This strategy takes advantage of the fact that customers are willing to pay more for popcorn in a movie theater setting.
There were many things that the Jews were banned from. But I am only going to name 4 things that Jews are banned from on the Sabbath. 1. Banned from riding in a car. 2. Banned from the movie theaters. 3. Banned from riding a bike. 4. Banned from going to a Dutch school.
The popcorn they make in movie theaters usually contains a lot of salt and is cooked in plenty of oil due to the large batches that they are cooked in. Add to that, the added salt and then butter and it creates an extremely tasty snack, albeit quite an unhealthy snack compared to the popcorn made at home.
While the exact number of movie theaters built in the 1920s that still exist today is difficult to determine, many iconic venues from that era have survived, often repurposed for various uses. The late 1920s marked the peak of theater construction, with thousands built, but many have closed or been demolished over the decades. A handful of historic theaters, such as the Fox Theatre in Detroit and the Historic Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, have been preserved and restored as cultural landmarks. Overall, the survival of these theaters varies significantly by location and ongoing community support.