my great-grand uncle was once
president and chairman-of-the-board of
paramount pictures
it's true
barney balaban held not only
those positions, but he also pioneered
the idea of the 'air-conditioned' movie theater.
(and he owned an original copy of the bill of rights)
i used to revere him--
now, i'm embarrassed.
he did save paramount from bankruptcy, but
according to one of my heroes, frank capra,
barney balaban was not totally to blame for:
"starting hollywood's grand downward
glide, for he was a real-estate man hostage
to real-estate logic"
perspective -- it's what's for linner~
