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Comfortably Cool commented about Whitestone Drive-In on Aug 14, 2016 at 1:44 pm

I’ve seen another copy of this ad with a date attached of August 12th, 1949, which is open to interpretation. Was that the Whitestone’s grand launching, or just the opening of that particular double feature? “Suddenly Last Spring” was originally released in 1947, and “Caged Fury” in 1948.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Egyptian Theatre on Aug 13, 2016 at 11:51 am

Cecil B. DeMille’s original silent version was the opening film at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in 1927.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Ziegfeld Theatre on Aug 13, 2016 at 9:27 am

The conversion into event facility has begun.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Aug 13, 2016 at 6:59 am

In March of that same year, “Lost Horizon” had opened in NYC at the Globe Theatre on a reserved-seat roadshow policy. Discouraged by the critical and public response to what was Columbia’s most expensive epic to date, the studio cut the running time from 132 to 118 minutes for the general release that summer. RCMH was a bit behind other major cities, and thus lost some of the lucrative tourist trade it depended upon. In its first week with stage show, “Lost Horizon” grossed $85,000, just enough to hold over for another week (which drew $70,000).

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's State Theatre on Aug 12, 2016 at 1:39 pm

On opening day, Joan Crawford and Jack Palance made guest appearances in the State’s lobby, but separately. Due to many battles during production, they were no longer on speaking terms.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Victoria Theatre on Aug 12, 2016 at 8:14 am

Hayworth’s first movie in four years followed the break-up of her marriage to Prince Aly Khan.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Elysee Theatre on Aug 12, 2016 at 6:29 am

“Grand Illusion” is now regarded as one of the greatest movies ever made in any country of the world. Some critics have even included it in their “Top Ten.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about Temple Theatre on Aug 10, 2016 at 9:31 am

Described as a modern theatre in the Grant Park Masonic Temple Building, the Temple first opened on Thanksgiving Day, November 29th, 1934, with the sub-run “Flying Down to Rio.” Tickets at all times were 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Aug 10, 2016 at 7:34 am

But for one screening only of “Blazing Saddles” as part of a “live” appearance by comedy legend Mel Brooks, who will gossip about his life and career and also answer questions from the audience.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Greeley Theatre on Aug 9, 2016 at 1:51 pm

Since this was one of Marcus Loew’s earliest theatres to be built in NYC, it should probably be listed here as Loew’s Greeley Square. Unfortunately, it became obsolete when the midtown theatrical district moved further north and centered around Broadway above 42nd Street.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Greeley Theatre on Aug 9, 2016 at 1:43 pm

The Pennsylvania loft section referred to Pennsylvania Station, not the state.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Greeley Theatre on Aug 9, 2016 at 7:00 am

The Sixth Avenue entrance was directly below the high vertical sign, in the white commercial building on the corner. A low-ceilinged lobby connected to the auditorium at the back.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Rivoli Theatre on Aug 6, 2016 at 1:40 pm

The B&W comedy is considered one of the worst films of Cary Grant’s entire career. Wide screen projection only made it that more obvious.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Studs at the Pussycat Theatre on Aug 5, 2016 at 10:00 am

According to the marquee, theatre’s name was spelled entirely in lower case letters as left bank.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Capitol Theater on Aug 5, 2016 at 7:53 am

Published on October 5th, 1935.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Capitol Theater on Aug 5, 2016 at 7:01 am

Two decades later, Peggy Wood became one of the most beloved stars of television in the title role of the CBS series, “Mama,” based on “I Remember Mama.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about Capitol Theater on Aug 5, 2016 at 6:48 am

Prior to being revamped into the Capitol, this operated as a cinema under the name of Hancock (with original Opera House dropped). See ad in photo section.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Aug 4, 2016 at 9:13 am

Josephine Baker’s success at the Strand Theatre in March of that year earned her a national tour, capped by a return to NYC at the much larger Roxy.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Aug 4, 2016 at 7:12 am

Belated birthday wishes to Tony Bennett, who turned 90 yesterday (August 3rd, 2016).

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Aug 3, 2016 at 1:25 pm

The Technicolor musical went on to win six Academy Awards, including “Best Picture of 1951.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about Lyric Theatre on Aug 1, 2016 at 10:32 am

Because of its proximity to the Criterion Theatre in Times Square, the Lyric could not be included in this advertisement. The Lyric charged lower prices and also had “Nightstalker” as a supporting feature.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Capitol Theatre on Jul 31, 2016 at 12:43 pm

Radio was still king of the airwaves at the time. Most people didn’t own television sets.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Jul 31, 2016 at 11:03 am

Probably intended that way from the start, since February 12th was a national holiday honoring the birth of Abraham Lincoln.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Jul 31, 2016 at 10:58 am

“Roxy” heeded Tod Browning’s advice and advanced the opening day to February 12th, 1931.

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Warner Twin Theatre on Jul 31, 2016 at 8:46 am

Bandleader/drummer Buddy Rich applauding at right, and comedian/emcee Leo De Lyon at left.