Appellants objected to these procedures but ultimately agreed to have the court view the films. 2 The agent did not testify, and the appellants were given no opportunity to cross-examine him on the affidavit until and unless they first consented to have films viewed by the court.
Based upon the affidavit, the court found that the government had established a prima facie case and shifted the burden to the appellants. The only evidence provided was the agent's affidavit attached to the show cause order. Hearings were held on July 25, 28 and 31, 1972. After denying these motions, the court ordered an "adversary hearing" with the government to present evidence on the question of probable cause. The order in O'Connor was accompanied by a similar affidavit and ordered the production of a film entitled "Ranch Slaves" and several untitled "featurettes." The appellants in both cases were ordered to appear on the afternoon of service, and did appear with the specified films.īoth Ricciardi and O'Connor (appellants), in response to the show cause order, contended unsuccessfully that the films were protected material under the First Amendment and that the order requiring production violated appellants' privilege against self-incrimination. The agent asserted that the films were obscene and had been unlawfully transported in interstate commerce. A photocopy of a dated but unsigned warrant was appended to the order, as was an affidavit by an FBI agent which described certain sexually explicit scenes in the films. In Ricciardi the order stated that a warrant for the seizure of three films, "Deep Throat," "Vacation in Hot Pants," and "Kiss This Miss" had already been issued. 72-1677 the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois on Jpetitioned the district court for an "Order to Show Cause" why a search warrant should not be issued for the seizure of specified films and an order to "appear forthwith before this court and then and there produce said films in their present condition. Real estate values in that area have gone ballistic.In the Ricciardi appeal No. I’m sure if any such operation were to try and open from scratch at such a locale today, the surrounding yuppie parents would block it to no end. I was always amazed that the Bijou stood the test of time, with a Chicago public grade school located essentially kitty corner & across the street. Until the Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum opened up across the street. The Royal London Wax Museum down the street was more our interest. Even though we grew up in the area, we never set foot in this place. Though the theatre may specialize in gay porn, I believe the accompanying book/DVD store caters to a hetero adult clientele as well. Might have just been the media trying to link the theatre to other seedy activities. Though I’m not sure if this was ever proven to be true, or just speculation due to the bomber’s supposed criminal ties. There was also an apparent failed bombing in the early `90’s that I mentioned over on the Aardvark CT page.Īccording to news reports at the the time, the would be bomber accidentally blew himself up while alledgedly enroute to the Bijou. There were giant mugs shots from the `70’s in the gallery window.
that had an exhibit based on the owner of the Bijou. The theatre featured a balcony, and large stage, with Moorish interior decor.
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A few years back there was an art gallery further North on Wells St. Closed Demolished 1 screen 848 seats 8 people favorited this theater Overview Photos Comments View larger map The Oak Theatre opened in 1910, in the Logan Square neighborhood, as a vaudeville and movie house.
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