This was apparently a special event sponsored by a radio station and Spit(?). I couldn’t find any advertising or reportage in Newsday. But an ad for UA Theatres has the Hicksville’s screen #2 with daytime programming only, so that must have been the venue.
Melba receives special mention for bonus “Vodvil”…Apache Indians headed for Kings, Oriental, and Coney Island (before vanishing into the Atlantic Ocean?).
“The Postman Always Rings Twice” opened at the Capitol earlier that year. Both movies were supported by stage shows, a policy resumed by the Capitol in 1943 after an eight-year suspension.
Astor played day-and-date with the Capitol Theatre on “Quo Vadis” and with the same arrangements as they had with “Gone With the Wind” in 1939: reserved seat 2-a-day at the Astor and continuous performances at the Capitol
This was the second and last exception to the “Everything on the screen” policy that prevailed at the Capitol from 1935-43. MGM and Eddie Cantor himself were nervous about his return to moviemaking in a sentimental comedy-drama that was different from anything he’d done before. In August of the previous year, the Capitol had coupled “The Wizard of Oz” with stage support from Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney.
The back page had ads for the next two screen attractions, which would be “Designing Woman” followed by “The Prince and the Showgirl” (both with “sparkling new stage extravaganzas”)…At this time, the Music Hall was selling Gift Ticket Books— in $5 and $10 denominations—at its box offices.
According to internet research, Henny Youngman performed at Radio City Music Hall in three editions of the Night of 100 Stars" stage spectaculars in 1982, 1985, and 1990.I’ve yet to find any references to Youngman working there during the movie/stage era of 1933-79.
An ad for “Flower Drum Song” uploaded here makes no mention of Henny Youngman performing in the stage show:
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/55/photos/176879
“Twins” refers to the superiority of Loew’s double features, and not to sub-divided auditoriums. This ad was part of a promotional campaign for the New York World’s Fair, and doesn’t list all Loew’s theatres in the greater metropolitan area.
“Call Me Madam” and “By the Light of the Silvery Moon” followed Easter holiday showcasing at the Roxy and Radio City Music Hall, respectively.
Flash! The 86th Street has a newly installed “Giant Miracle Mirror Screen.”
Hicksville Twin listed in fourth section from top. No evening programming given for second screen.
This was apparently a special event sponsored by a radio station and Spit(?). I couldn’t find any advertising or reportage in Newsday. But an ad for UA Theatres has the Hicksville’s screen #2 with daytime programming only, so that must have been the venue.
This was still the single screen modernization of the Arcadia Theatre, which had been done in 1952.
Grand Theatre listed in section with “Road To Singapore” as top feature.
Shared with the Murray Hill on East 34th Street.
Published in the USA in January, 1937.
Melba receives special mention for bonus “Vodvil”…Apache Indians headed for Kings, Oriental, and Coney Island (before vanishing into the Atlantic Ocean?).
Advertised on Sunday, May 14th, 1933, the “Mother’s Day” for that year.
“The Postman Always Rings Twice” opened at the Capitol earlier that year. Both movies were supported by stage shows, a policy resumed by the Capitol in 1943 after an eight-year suspension.
Photo taken during its mostly “legit” career, here with a Yiddish musical comedy starring the incomparable Molly Picon.
CinemaScope described as “NEW, IMPROVED,” but with no reasons why.
Thanks for the correction, Terry. I guess I neglected to proofread the date before uploading.
Astor played day-and-date with the Capitol Theatre on “Quo Vadis” and with the same arrangements as they had with “Gone With the Wind” in 1939: reserved seat 2-a-day at the Astor and continuous performances at the Capitol
This was the second and last exception to the “Everything on the screen” policy that prevailed at the Capitol from 1935-43. MGM and Eddie Cantor himself were nervous about his return to moviemaking in a sentimental comedy-drama that was different from anything he’d done before. In August of the previous year, the Capitol had coupled “The Wizard of Oz” with stage support from Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney.
Ad published on April 22nd, 1917 credits S.L. Rothapfel as the Rialto’s managing director. I wonder whatever became of him?
The exclusive Los Angeles engagement opened on April 3rd.
The back page had ads for the next two screen attractions, which would be “Designing Woman” followed by “The Prince and the Showgirl” (both with “sparkling new stage extravaganzas”)…At this time, the Music Hall was selling Gift Ticket Books— in $5 and $10 denominations—at its box offices.
The engagement opened on March 28th, 1957, with Easter Sunday still weeks away on April 21st.
According to internet research, Henny Youngman performed at Radio City Music Hall in three editions of the Night of 100 Stars" stage spectaculars in 1982, 1985, and 1990.I’ve yet to find any references to Youngman working there during the movie/stage era of 1933-79.
An ad for “Flower Drum Song” uploaded here makes no mention of Henny Youngman performing in the stage show: http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/55/photos/176879
Hank, what was the movie that you sat through twice in order to watch Henny Youngman’s stage exit?
Easter Sunday fell on April 5th that year…The entire screen/stage presentation was a tribute to Irving Berlin, “America’s greatest songwriter.”
“Twins” refers to the superiority of Loew’s double features, and not to sub-divided auditoriums. This ad was part of a promotional campaign for the New York World’s Fair, and doesn’t list all Loew’s theatres in the greater metropolitan area.