usherette
Feminine seat escort
An usherette is a woman who shows people to their seats in a theater, stadium, or cinema.
The word was common in mid-twentieth-century America when movie theaters employed uniformed young women to guide patrons with flashlights.
Now rare, as *usher* serves for all genders.
Available places to sit
- flashlightPortable electric lamp
- torchHandheld burning light source
- programmeOrganized plan of activities
- playbillTheater performance listing
directions · escort · intermission · patron · guidance · assistance · welcoming · courtesy
Generous treatment of guests
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- graciousnessCourteous, kind demeanor
- politenessCourteous, respectful conduct
- friendlinessWarm, welcoming disposition
warmth · welcoming · attentiveness · professionalism · discretion · efficiency · hostess · attendant
seating
Available places to sit
- flashlightPortable electric lamp
- torchHandheld burning light source
- programmeOrganized plan of activities
playbill · directions · escort · intermission · patron · guidance · assistance · welcoming · courtesy · helpfulness
hospitality
Generous treatment of guests
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- graciousnessCourteous, kind demeanor
- politenessCourteous, respectful conduct
friendliness · warmth · welcoming · attentiveness · professionalism · discretion · efficiency · hostess · attendant · stewardess
theater
Venue for live drama
- cinemaMotion picture theater
- auditoriumRoom for spectators
- aisleCorridor between seating sections
seating · mezzanine · balcony · orchestra · boxoffice · lobby · marquee · proscenium · curtain · stage
1930s
Fourth decade, twentieth century
retro · nostalgia · uniformed · gloves · midcentury
- event staffevent planner, ticket taker, bouncer, ticket scanner, door staff
- movie palacesmarquee, balcony seating, chandelier, grand staircase, ornate ceiling
- ushersseater
- cinemafilm, films, film studios, movies, movie
- femaleswoman, girl, lady, mother, daughter
usheretteprojectionist
Movie equipment operator
performer · patron · theatergoer · moviegoer · actor