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  • Counter Parts (1990)
  • Short | 10 min | Documentary, Short
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Counter Parts (1990)
Short | 10 min | Documentary, Short
In 1931, Henry and Dora Schnackenberg opened a Washington Street luncheonette in Hoboken, New Jersey. The NJ.com website stated, "The food was basic kitchenette fare: burgers, shakes, tuna melts, store-made doughnuts, and...the eggtzel, a ...See moreIn 1931, Henry and Dora Schnackenberg opened a Washington Street luncheonette in Hoboken, New Jersey. The NJ.com website stated, "The food was basic kitchenette fare: burgers, shakes, tuna melts, store-made doughnuts, and...the eggtzel, a kind of pretzel breakfast sandwich." During holiday seasons, Schnackenberg's made homemade Easter Bunnies and Santa chocolates using vintage metal molds. This short film profiles Helen Firehock, a submissive spinster waitress, who worked there for fifty years at that time. In 2019, thirty years after this film, Schnackenberg's was closed by different owners. "Doughnuts and milkshakes are not the steady diet of modern Hobokenites," explained Joyce Flinn. This famous luncheonette was replaced by a salad bar restaurant. Hoboken residents lamented the demise of another old-Hoboken institution as an example of ongoing yuppie gentrification. In her film, Nicole Lucas has captured for local history what customers appreciated about the luncheonette, the dedicated staff, the delicious food, and classic decor. Written by Joe Duffy (I) See less
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Director
Nicole Lucas Haimes (as Nicole Lucas)
Writer
Nicole Lucas Haimes (as Nicole Lucas)
Producer
Nicole Lucas Haimes (as Nicole Lucas)
Cinematographers
Paul Holahan | Bob Nesson
Editor
Nicholas Goodman
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Release date
Nov 8, 1990 (United States)
Awards
1 win

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Helen Firehock's primary photo
Helen Firehock
Self - dedicated waitress Self - dedicated waitress   See fewer
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Getrude Reiley
Self - Luncheonette customer Self - Luncheonette customer   See fewer
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Dora Van Dyken's primary photo
Dora Van Dyken
Self - Luncheonette owner Self - Luncheonette owner   See fewer
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Dorothy Van Dyken
Self - Dora's daughter Self - Dora's daughter   See fewer
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Thomas Vezzetti
Self - 33rd Mayor of Hoboken Self - 33rd Mayor of Hoboken   See fewer
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