Sutter Cinema controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1975
Police harassment and arrests involving Arlene Elster
Elster became disenchanted with operating the cinema after repeated police harassment. Historical accounts state that she was arrested 14 times and paid a $1,000 fine. The pressure contributed to her decision to sublet the theater and leave San Francisco.