The dual engagement started the next day, with continuous performances at both theatres…At insistence of David O. Selznick, MGM promised not to mention “Gone With the Wind” in its advertising and publicity campaigns, but that didn’t prevent critics and the news media from comparing the two Civil War epics.
In her first solo starring vehicle, Judy Garland portrayed both the wife and daughter of George Murphy, and to understand that you need to watch the next of frequent screenings of the B&W musical on Turner Classic Movies.
Nearby, Radio City Music Hall had just unveiled its Christmas presentation with another young star, Bobby Breen, topping BOTH screen and stage portions. Ad displayed here
The Technicolor feature had a running time of two hours and 13 minutes,
with complete shows (including stage revue) taking about three hours.
The Music Hall’s current “Christmas Spectaculars” are stage only, running about 90 minutes without intermissions.
This was their first feature since Laurel and Hardy ended their contract with Hal Roach/MGM, which started rumors that they might never again work together as a team.
A new addition to Burlington Coat Factory—the company’s 1,000th store– had its grand opening today on the former site of the Grand Theatre, using an address of 22-11 31st Street.
The 1931 classic had been re-released starting in April, 1950, playing limited engagements in its original version with sound effects and musical score, but no spoken dialogue.
“Mary of Scotland” first opened in NYC in 1936 at Radio City Music Hall (with stage revue), followed by neighborhood showings starting on the RKO circuit.
MGM repeated policies used in 1939 for “Gone With the Wind,” with continuous performances at the Capitol and twice daily reserved seating at the Astor.
Two images starting with Vitaphone ad for “Don Juan” are not for this theatre, but for what was originally the Piccadilly at Broadway and 52nd Street and re-named as a Warner showcase and other brandings until finally demolished as Republic.
The dual engagement started the next day, with continuous performances at both theatres…At insistence of David O. Selznick, MGM promised not to mention “Gone With the Wind” in its advertising and publicity campaigns, but that didn’t prevent critics and the news media from comparing the two Civil War epics.
This shows the marquee and entrance on 8th Avenue, which were used only for display purposes.
In her first solo starring vehicle, Judy Garland portrayed both the wife and daughter of George Murphy, and to understand that you need to watch the next of frequent screenings of the B&W musical on Turner Classic Movies.
Nearby, Radio City Music Hall had just unveiled its Christmas presentation with another young star, Bobby Breen, topping BOTH screen and stage portions. Ad displayed here
Article published in The New York Times on October 22nd, 1955.
The Los Angeles might have been the “last built” of the great movie palaces, but hardly “the most lavish.”
Reported in Motion Picture Daily on June 25th. 1937.
First newspaper ad since gala premiere on the previous evening.
The Technicolor feature had a running time of two hours and 13 minutes, with complete shows (including stage revue) taking about three hours. The Music Hall’s current “Christmas Spectaculars” are stage only, running about 90 minutes without intermissions.
This was their first feature since Laurel and Hardy ended their contract with Hal Roach/MGM, which started rumors that they might never again work together as a team.
This is pure fantasy by the artist, mixing elements from several decades, and should not be mistaken for the “real thing.”
Opened on the Thanksgiving Day of that year.
Chicago Theatre listed at top left. This was the first Thanksgiving Day since the end of World War II.
On that holiday only, first and last complete shows started around 9:30, both in the morning and at night.
A new addition to Burlington Coat Factory—the company’s 1,000th store– had its grand opening today on the former site of the Grand Theatre, using an address of 22-11 31st Street.
The 1931 classic had been re-released starting in April, 1950, playing limited engagements in its original version with sound effects and musical score, but no spoken dialogue.
The Technicolor musical is often considered to be the lowest point in Frank Sinatra’s movie career, derided by critics and a box office “turkey.”
“Mary of Scotland” first opened in NYC in 1936 at Radio City Music Hall (with stage revue), followed by neighborhood showings starting on the RKO circuit.
MGM repeated policies used in 1939 for “Gone With the Wind,” with continuous performances at the Capitol and twice daily reserved seating at the Astor.
MGM repeated policies used in 1939 for “Gone With the Wind,” with twice daily reserved seating at Astor and continuous performances at Capitol.
Two images starting with Vitaphone ad for “Don Juan” are not for this theatre, but for what was originally the Piccadilly at Broadway and 52nd Street and re-named as a Warner showcase and other brandings until finally demolished as Republic.
That date also happened to be the very first night for the now annual Greenwich Village Halloween Parade in NYC.
Advance for world premiere on December 21st, 1960.
Whatever became of “dallasmovietheaters?” The comment above, made on July 18th of 2023, appears to be their final contribution to Cinema Treasures.
Bottom half of the illustration is centerfold of four-page program. Front and back pages are at top.