First neighborhood showings of “A Place in the Sun” followed a seven-week premiere engagement on Broadway at the Capitol Theatre, which by that time had dropped the stage/screen policy resumed in 1943.
This was the first American feature to focus on the partition of Palestine after WWII. Newcomer Jeff Chandler made such an impression in a supporting role that Universal quickly transformed him into one of its major stars.
Among the first Bronx showings, shared with RKO and Skouras sites in other parts of the borough. Ward itself was Skouras, but the two circuits were closely allied.
Joan Blondell and Dick Powell were actually a married couple at the time, but the film’s title eventually proved prophetic when he dumped her for June Allyson.
Screen debut for Mario Lanza, whose record-breaking movie and recordings career lasted only ten years, ending with a fatal heart attack in October, 1959, at age 38.
“Klondike Annie” had previously opened at the Paramount Theatre on March 11th, with stage show headed by Fred Waring & His Pennsylvanians. Screen bookings at Loew’s State were usually second-run to cover costs for the vaudeville bill and resident orchestra.
Highest grossing run in history doesn’t really tell us much. The true test of popularity is how many people actually attended, not how much they paid in total receipts. Ticket prices are at their very highest in history, so just a small sum like $1 million can be run up very fast.
“Doctor Zhivago” was already six months old by the time it reached Lynbrook, and still running in its world premiere roadshow engagement at Loew’s Capitol in midtown NYC.
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These weren’t the original curtains, which had an intricate design similar to those in some of Charles Sandblom’s other cinemas, including this one
First neighborhood showings of “A Place in the Sun” followed a seven-week premiere engagement on Broadway at the Capitol Theatre, which by that time had dropped the stage/screen policy resumed in 1943.
Columbia’s B&W whodunit was based on a successful Broadway stage play that ran at the Liberty Theatre in 1929-30.
Where is postcard?
Where is postcard?
This was the first American feature to focus on the partition of Palestine after WWII. Newcomer Jeff Chandler made such an impression in a supporting role that Universal quickly transformed him into one of its major stars.
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Among the first Bronx showings, shared with RKO and Skouras sites in other parts of the borough. Ward itself was Skouras, but the two circuits were closely allied.
Enoch Light later hit the jackpot as a pioneer in high-tech stereophonic recordings, with his own Command and Grand Award labels.
Joan Blondell and Dick Powell were actually a married couple at the time, but the film’s title eventually proved prophetic when he dumped her for June Allyson.
Previously part of the Cocalis Circuit with sub-run policy.
Previously part of the Cocalis Circuit with sub-run policy.
Previously part of Cocalis Circuit with sub-run policy.
Screen debut for Mario Lanza, whose record-breaking movie and recordings career lasted only ten years, ending with a fatal heart attack in October, 1959, at age 38.
“Klondike Annie” had previously opened at the Paramount Theatre on March 11th, with stage show headed by Fred Waring & His Pennsylvanians. Screen bookings at Loew’s State were usually second-run to cover costs for the vaudeville bill and resident orchestra.
The B&W musical marked the Hollywood debut for the British actress/singer who’d become a major star in German films including “Congress Dances.”
Opened with a gala event on the night of September 19th, 1933, with continuous performances starting the next day.
Highest grossing run in history doesn’t really tell us much. The true test of popularity is how many people actually attended, not how much they paid in total receipts. Ticket prices are at their very highest in history, so just a small sum like $1 million can be run up very fast.
The Thanksgiving holiday presentation for that year, the USA’s last before entering World War II on December 8th.
This was part of the Easter holiday presentation for 1946, and has a complete ad displayed here
Presented during the eight years starting in 1935 that the Capitol Theatre dropped stage presentations for an “Everything On the Screen” policy.
Stage revue included the annual presentation of “Kol Nidrei,” honoring the Jewish high holy days.
“Doctor Zhivago” was already six months old by the time it reached Lynbrook, and still running in its world premiere roadshow engagement at Loew’s Capitol in midtown NYC.