Popcorn and movie theaters are inseparable today. But a century ago, cinemas actually banned the beloved treat for being cheap and messy. A Kansas City saleswoman named Julia Braden became one of the ...
One theater owner lowered the price of his theater tickets and added a popcorn machine. He soon saw huge profits. In the late 1920s, the "talking picture" solidified the presence of movie theaters ...
The chain will fill up any vessel one desires with popcorn for the low cost of $5, but Atlanta-area moviegoers looking to partake in the deal must face a tradeoff.