Thanks, Joseph! I wonder why the photo hasn’t turned up in the Roxy’s frame in the “Famous Theaters” section, as new uploads always do? Another “delete/repeat” by the talking toenail is still displayed.
This was the second in a three-picture deal with MGM which brought that studio’s product to the Music Hall for the first time since its opening in 1933. “Drama School” was preceded by “Young Dr. Kildare,” and would soon be followed by “A Christmas Carol” for the Music Hall’s holiday show.
During this period, the Strand was trying to establish itself as Brooklyn’s version of the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, often with headliners that the indie Manhattan mecca couldn’t afford. The Strand, as well as the neighboring Paramount and Fox, were managed by the Fabian subsidiary of Warner Brothers.
The Cinema Rendezvous was the first theatre in Manhattan to show “The Sound of Music” after the end of its 93-week roadshow engagement at the Rivoli Theatre.
This ad was published on Sunday, October 10th, 1915, the Columbia’s final day under Klaw & Erlanger management (with “Rags”). The official opening date as Loew’s Columbia was October 11th.
Roxy patrons were among the first to see future superstar Natalie Wood, who at just under five years old made her screen debut with an uncredited bit role in the B&W “Happy Land.”
Gary Cooper, who’d never acted on the stage before, appeared in a short play specially written for the engagement. “Sitting Pretty” opened that same day at the Brooklyn Paramount, with Milton Berle topping the stage show.
I neglected to mention that “Kismet” was preceded on screen by “The Tender Trap,” which had been part of the Thanksgiving holiday offering. Both films were from MGM, which had seven other bookings at the Music Hall in that year of 1955: “Jupiter’s Darling,” “Hit the Deck,” “The Glass Slipper,” “Interrupted Melody,” “Love Me or Leave Me,” “It’s Always Fair Weather,” and “Trial.”
The “fins” were apparently used to adjust seating capacity, and could be extended to the side walls of the orchestra floor, as shown in another photo taken during a stage performance.
Introduction of the SMELLO-O-VISION process, courtesy of Michael Todd, Junior.
Ad placed by Rockefeller Center Inc. in national magazines in November and December, 2016.
Thanks, Joseph! I wonder why the photo hasn’t turned up in the Roxy’s frame in the “Famous Theaters” section, as new uploads always do? Another “delete/repeat” by the talking toenail is still displayed.
The reissue package of B&W spectacles was one of the first to use “spot” advertising on local TV stations.
This was the second in a three-picture deal with MGM which brought that studio’s product to the Music Hall for the first time since its opening in 1933. “Drama School” was preceded by “Young Dr. Kildare,” and would soon be followed by “A Christmas Carol” for the Music Hall’s holiday show.
The Roxy would be resuming the stage/screen policy it dropped for the introduction of CinemaScope with “The Robe” in 1955.
Opened on December 11th, 1941, with Academy Award winner described as “Your own Hattie McDaniel.”
During this period, the Strand was trying to establish itself as Brooklyn’s version of the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, often with headliners that the indie Manhattan mecca couldn’t afford. The Strand, as well as the neighboring Paramount and Fox, were managed by the Fabian subsidiary of Warner Brothers.
Stage draperies were in antique white, highlighted with gold.
Recently resumed stage plays after the L.A. premiere engagement of “Citizen Kane.”
This reissue had a synchronized musical score and sound effects (sometimes including massed voices in the background).
The block was the turning point for the trolley line connecting Flushing and Ridgewood. The route still exists, but serviced by MTA buses.
The Cinema Rendezvous was the first theatre in Manhattan to show “The Sound of Music” after the end of its 93-week roadshow engagement at the Rivoli Theatre.
This ad was published on Sunday, October 10th, 1915, the Columbia’s final day under Klaw & Erlanger management (with “Rags”). The official opening date as Loew’s Columbia was October 11th.
News article published on September 21st, 1915
Who could resist Marlene Dietrich’s first feature made not just in color, but in “perfected” Technicolor?
Roxy patrons were among the first to see future superstar Natalie Wood, who at just under five years old made her screen debut with an uncredited bit role in the B&W “Happy Land.”
All performances included a stage prologue entitled “Sidewalks of New York” with “200 people” (presumably including orchestra musicians).
Gary Cooper, who’d never acted on the stage before, appeared in a short play specially written for the engagement. “Sitting Pretty” opened that same day at the Brooklyn Paramount, with Milton Berle topping the stage show.
I neglected to mention that “Kismet” was preceded on screen by “The Tender Trap,” which had been part of the Thanksgiving holiday offering. Both films were from MGM, which had seven other bookings at the Music Hall in that year of 1955: “Jupiter’s Darling,” “Hit the Deck,” “The Glass Slipper,” “Interrupted Melody,” “Love Me or Leave Me,” “It’s Always Fair Weather,” and “Trial.”
By this time, Loew’s had only four theatres in Queens, having dropped the Prospect, Plaza, and Woodside to conform to Federal anti-trust demands.
This was actually a Re-opening, with extensive renovations and new management.
The “fins” were apparently used to adjust seating capacity, and could be extended to the side walls of the orchestra floor, as shown in another photo taken during a stage performance.
Listed midway in second column of St. Louis participants in this national event.
This was just one night after the gala launch of “The Sand Pebbles” at the nearby Rivoli. Autograph hunters were abuzz with excitement.