Ziegfeld Theatre
141 W. 54th Street,
New York,
NY
10019
141 W. 54th Street,
New York,
NY
10019
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Who knew the actual words to Greased Lightning were so uh…..off color? I didn’t! I went to last night’s Grease sing a long and had a great time. The theater was a little over half full and the crowd was incredibly enthusiastic. Clearview needs to get the word out about their classic movie showings. I think consistent marketing will bring the people out, but they need to know that it’s there.
It was great to see so many people at this theater. Before the movie, they played the preview for the new 007 film “Casino Royale” which apparently will open at this theater.
Yes, they displayed the original lyrics. “Greased Lightning” actually got applause BEFORE the song started, in anticipation of it.
Bill:
Did they have the actual words to “Greased Lightning” or were they cleaned up?
I first saw “Grease” on the night it opened in 1978, in North Chelmsford, Mass. The mostly teen audience seemed to be embarrassed that it was a musical – most of them got up and went to the lobby whenever a song came on. I made up for that show tonight at the “Grease” sing-along. The center section was practically full. Everyone sang along with the onscreen lyrics, and lots of people recited their favorite dialogue in perfect sync with the actors. Applause after every song. Great, great show. I haven’t had this much ‘50’s-style fun since the Lafayette showed “Robot Monster” in 3D.
The new James Bond film “Casino Royale” opens at the Ziegfeld on November 17th.
Thanks for the “Back To The Future” info. Guess I had Pts. 1 & 2 mixed up.
It’s a glass display saying “Hollywood Classics”. The graphics are similar to the ones on the flyer:
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Hey guys here is a question. What is the Ziegfeld using for this engagement for the marquee? Is it the old white with the black letters or did they get the glass one that most theaters use now like the one in the picture above
I didn’t see your comment, only Pete’s. Yes, it’s right there in front of me, but it’s called skim reading. I also happen to know Pete, and I’d be more inclined to quote him than someone I don’t know for no other reason than I know him. No attempt to try to slight you or someone else was intended. So please lets not get upset about who gets mentioned and who does not and how far back one must read to give proper credit over previous comments.
Jeff S.: what do mean “Pete is correct”? Don’t you mean “Mike and Pete are correct”? After all, I correctly stated the “To Be Continued” credit was never in the original theatrical version a couple of posts prior to Pete’s. Just pointing out it seems my post was overlooked. But in fairness to Pete, he probably was just emphasizing the fact to counter the dude who replied after me insisting the credit was present.
Anyway, to offer futher evidence (just because I enjoy beating a dead horse), I saw “Back To The Future” 14 times during its original 1985-86 run in nearly as many theaters and in both 35mm and 70mm versions. Even saw a 16mm version at a special screening arranged for my high school. NONE of those screenings had the “To Be Continued” credit, no doubt because at that time there were no plans for any sequels. (This is similar to the original “Star Wars” not initially having an episode number.)
And to be certain memory isn’t playing any tricks, I saw “Back To The Future” two more times after its video release —– in 1988 at a special “Steven Spielberg Day” at the Cinerama Dome, and in 1990 at the Avco Westwood during the “See The Future Back To Back To Back” Triple Feature preceding the release of “Part III” —– and again no “To Be Continued” credit.
Now, as has been mentioned by others, “Part II” did have a “To Be Continued” credit, and it is this that people are probably remembering.
OK, back to the Ziegfeld (no pun intended)…
“To Be Continued” was only added to the video version, it was never on the original 1985 theatrical prints."
Pete is correct, I have the last reel of a 1985 print and the “To Be Continued…” is not there. It was a bit of a surprise when I screened it as I have always known it to be there. Guess I only watched video prints prior to that.
Parts 2 & 3 were filmed at the same time. Now I’m not sure if the “To be continued” I saw was from part 1 or 2. I doubt if any sequals were planned when part 1 came out. The film was a much bigger hit then anyone expected and even then it was 4 years until part 2 was released.
As far as box office goes Part III was a dog, and Part II made a ton of money, but I agree with Ed that II was a disappointment and III was a much better movie. Mary Steenburgen and all those veteran actors from old Westerns had a lot to do with that.
Jodar… that’s funny. I always thought that “Part II” was the dog of this set and that “Part III” was a nice return to form. I think the western twist on the formula proved a welcome breath of fresh air. “Part II” was just too cluttered and frenetic to be as enjoyable as either of the other entries. IMHO, of course.
Bill… I did not make it to “Jaws” this weekend. Just one of those things. However, your appraisal of the print has me pondering the Thursday evening show.
Ed: did you see “Jaws”? If not, there’s still a couple more shows left – it’s worth it.
I’m not 100% sure about the original BTTF, but remember II and III were filmed back to back and at the end of II, it did, indeed, have the “To be Continued” script. The movie then proceeded to show clips of III and its Western theme, which was disappointing after the futuristic setting of II. III was a dog.
I don’t think I recall the “to be continued” at the end of the first “Back to the Future” film. It definitely appeared on the tail of “…Part II”. As I recollect, the ending of the 1st film had the frantic Doc Brown telling Marty and his girlfriend that their children are in grave danger in the future. He stuffs some garbage into the DeLorean’s fuel converter and hustles them into the car. The last line is “Where we’re going, we don’t need roads” and then the car proceeds to take off and veer off towards the clouds and then – poof – presumably towards the future.
Those vague lines about their kids being in trouble, don’t necessarily hint at what would be the plot of the first sequel, which was released 4 years later. I’m not sure they knew for sure that there would be any sequels when the first film came out.
“To Be Continued” was only added to the video version, it was never on the original 1985 theatrical prints.
I vividly remember the “To Be Continued” credit on the original theatrical version.
The “To Be Continued” credit was added to the video version.
Saw “Back To The Future” Sunday night. Pretty big crowd and it was a nice print but I have one question. I could swear when I saw this film in 1985 right after the last scene and before the closing credits “To be continued” was posted on the screen. This was not on the print at the Ziegfeld. Also it seemed like the last scene was cut slightly. Does anyone else remember how this film originally ended. Other then that it was great to see this film on the “Big” screen.
Just got back from seeing JAWS for the 14th time in a theater, but this time was special. It was BIG (front row again) – haven’t seen it that big since 1975 with longtime friend and frequent Cinema Treasures contributor Jeff S., at the dear departed Rivoli on Broadway. It looked like a new print and had the re-recorded stereo soundtrack, but the replacement sound effects came off much better at the Ziegfeld than they ever did on DVD. Good, appreciative audience, too – bigger than “E.T.”’s last Friday
Looking forward to Friday night and the “Grease” sing-along.
The “E.T.” print was good for the most part, but there was a long jagged yellow scratch during the climactic bicycle escape/spaceship landing. Thankfully it went away before the final scenes. And the sound was A-1 all the way.
How was the print? And any news on “Jaws” print quality? I might catch it tomorrow afternoon.
“E.T”: too bad it was the 20th anniversary 2002 print with the additional scenes and the annoying CGI E.T. I especially missed the original opening Universal logo, played backwards. But I still enjoyed the show very much. The music came off best, thanks to the Ziegfeld’s sound system.
The new Clint Eastwood film “Flags of Our Fathers” starts October 20th.
Have to disagree with Vincent here. “Superman” was a knockout at the Astor Plaza. I remember leaving the theater and heading across the street to the nearest record store to buy the John Williams soundtrack – and it hadn’t been released yet.