On that date, NYC’s only other movie roadshows were “Around the World in 80 Days” at the Rivoli (also in its 2nd year), and “Search For Paradise” at the Warner Cinerama.
This was the Capitol’s Thanksgiving holiday presentation for that year, with a Technicolor musical that many now regard as the “Golden Turkey” of Frank Sinatra’s film career.
During this period, RKO and Loew’s were the dominant circuits in the NYC area, dividing major studio releases between them for their first neighborhood showings.
Some Sinatra biographers have claimed that this was the start of his longtime friendship with Sammy Davis, Jr., who also shared the bill performing with the Will Mastin Trio.
Opened on December 12th, 1966. The biographical epic went on to win six Academy Awards, including “Best Picture,” “Best Actor” (Paul Scofield), and “Best Director” (Fred Zinnemann).
The Arnazes did a week’s “try-out” of their new stage act at the Chicago Theatre before taking it to the Roxy in New York, where they hoped to spark interest for teaming them on television.
The national holiday celebrated every November 11th was re-named Veterans Day in 1954. This ad includes the Astor’s spectacular electric sign, which used vivid red, white, and blue coloring.
This was both a screen and stage tribute to the coronation of England’s Queen Elizabeth II in June of that year. The film was the second projected on the Music Hall’s new wide screen, preceded by “Shane.”
Starting with “The Robe,” the Roxy had dropped stage shows.
A first-run movie was part of the State’s Thanksgiving holiday offering for that year (the last of its vaudeville era).
On that date, NYC’s only other movie roadshows were “Around the World in 80 Days” at the Rivoli (also in its 2nd year), and “Search For Paradise” at the Warner Cinerama.
This was the Capitol’s Thanksgiving holiday presentation for that year, with a Technicolor musical that many now regard as the “Golden Turkey” of Frank Sinatra’s film career.
The first-run feature (without stage show) was the final booking for the Roxy, which closed forever on March 29th, 1960.
By this time, both theatres were under the same management, which closed one of them forever that very night.
Admission price of 55 cents at opening time would be equivalent to about $5.00 in 2016, which is still a bargain.
During this period, RKO and Loew’s were the dominant circuits in the NYC area, dividing major studio releases between them for their first neighborhood showings.
Some Sinatra biographers have claimed that this was the start of his longtime friendship with Sammy Davis, Jr., who also shared the bill performing with the Will Mastin Trio.
This was the Capitol’s Thanksgiving holiday presentation for that year.
More outrageous lies by the sibling of “Tinsletoes” and spawn of “Granola.”
On that same day, Loew’s took control of the Parkway Theatre. An ad covering both theatres was previously uploaded in the Century’s listing.
Opened on December 12th, 1966. The biographical epic went on to win six Academy Awards, including “Best Picture,” “Best Actor” (Paul Scofield), and “Best Director” (Fred Zinnemann).
The instant family classic was part of the Roxy’s offering for the Memorial Day holiday of that year.
The Arnazes did a week’s “try-out” of their new stage act at the Chicago Theatre before taking it to the Roxy in New York, where they hoped to spark interest for teaming them on television.
This was Frank Sinatra’s first Broadway booking at a theatre other than the Paramount, which had been the launching pad for his phenomenal success.
Arrived a day before the national holiday honoring war veterans, which in NYC included a grand parade on Fifth Avenue.
The national holiday celebrated every November 11th was re-named Veterans Day in 1954. This ad includes the Astor’s spectacular electric sign, which used vivid red, white, and blue coloring.
Timed to benefit from the celebration of a national holiday newly re-named Veterans Day, which included a parade on NYC’s Fifth Avenue.
Published on the first Armistice Day since the end of World War Two. The national holiday was re-named Veterans Day in 1954.
Twenty years earlier, Music Hall patrons saw Charles Laughton portray the same regal character in “The Private Life of Henry VIII.”
This was the Paramount’s Memorial Day holiday presentation for that year.
Theatres are listed by area in three columns, starting with Manhattan at the top left.
In this ad, Betty Grable’s form-fitting gown is a modern adaptation of her turn-of-the-century wardrobe in the Technicolor extravaganza.
This was both a screen and stage tribute to the coronation of England’s Queen Elizabeth II in June of that year. The film was the second projected on the Music Hall’s new wide screen, preceded by “Shane.”