Marion Glidden met John Osier in 1946. She was a teenager, proud to be working as an usher at The Waldo. It was her first job and the theatre was within walking distance of her home. One evening, John came on his own to the theatre so watch a movie. Men were not supposed to be ushered to their seats by staff, only women, couples, and families, but Marion decided to usher him anyway. He waited for her after the film, introduced himself and they talked for a while. When he returned later that week, he offered to walk her home and she accepted. So began a courtship that would lead to a 67-year marriage.
If you click the image above, you can view Marion telling her story on our Vimeo page. Our thanks to Marion, her daughter Marilee, and to filmmaker Ian Kennedy for making time to create this video.
It was wonderful welcoming Marion back to the theatre after many years, to reminisce about her romance and about her experience working a The Waldo. We also loved seeing these photos of John after hearing so much about him!
As we work to reopen the theatre in fall of 2020, we'd like to hear your stories and memories of The Waldo - movies, music, theatre, and community. Please email Executive Director Kate Fletcher at kate@thewaldotheatre.org, or mail to The Waldo, PO Box 587, Waldoboro, ME 04572. Photos are appreciated to help tell your story!
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