Can anyone confirm, please, the screen count of the Commack Multiplex Cinemas on Christmas Day 1986 (preferably via newspaper research rather than memory)?
bigjoe59: Didn’t you ask this a while back? And, if I remember correctly, it was answered with a venue by venue breakdown of the roadshow bookings. Anyway, the answer you’re seeking can be found in the article Showcase Presentations in Washington, DC.
Regarding “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” one of the initial pair of films to play Loew’s State upon its twinning, I’m sharing links to recently published historian Q&A and roadshow bookings articles.
The May 19, 1969, grand opening date cited in the overview as I write this comment is incorrect. The correct opening date (for Screen 1) per trade reports and Honolulu newspaper coverage was September 23rd, 1970. (Screen 2 opened a bit later.).
Also, a slight correction/clarification is needed for the world premiere of “Tora! Tora! Tora!” claim since technically it was a co-world premiere as the film premiered simultaneously* in four cities (Tokyo, New York, Los Angeles, Honolulu).
*The premieres weren’t literally simultaneous because of, obviously, time zone differences between the four premiere locales.
Ralph Daniel: I find it highly unlikely the “Chips Ahoy” cartoon short screened with “Altered States.” Ask yourself: Does it seem plausible Disney would authorize one of their G-rated cartoon shorts, with no thematic similarities, and in a different aspect ratio, to be screened with an R-rated movie from a rival studio? The only 70mm screenings of “Chips Ahoy” I’m aware of screened with “The Black Cauldron” in 1985. And “The Black Cauldron” played Town & Country, the same theater in which you’re recalling seeing “Altered States,” so if you saw “Cauldron” there, too, then I’d say you’re simply conflating the two moviegoing experiences. On the other hand, if you did not see “The Black Cauldron” there, then maybe it’s a different cartoon short that played with “Altered States” (the sci-fi themed “Duck Dodgers in the 24 ½ Century,” maybe?).
Can anyone confirm, please, the screen count of the Commack Multiplex Cinemas on Christmas Day 1986 (preferably via newspaper research rather than memory)?
The original operator was American International Theatres (AIT). Edwards acquired it (and other area venues) in 1985.
bigjoe59: Didn’t you ask this a while back? And, if I remember correctly, it was answered with a venue by venue breakdown of the roadshow bookings. Anyway, the answer you’re seeking can be found in the article Showcase Presentations in Washington, DC.
“The Ten Commandments” first-run roadshow at St. Francis played 12 weeks (2/21-5/15/57).
And here is a related link to a work-in-progress article pertaining to roadshow & large format presentations in San Francisco.
bigjoe59: Finian’s Rainbow, Sweet Charity and Paint Your Wagon.
“Krakatoa, East of Java” large-format playdates article.
Opened March 9, 1961
What company or chain ran the Naro in the early 1980s?
Al and Bigjoe… This is the page you might be thinking of.
Regarding “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” one of the initial pair of films to play Loew’s State upon its twinning, I’m sharing links to recently published historian Q&A and roadshow bookings articles.
In what year did Malco take over ownership of this theater?
Thie Super 20 in Dubuque was among a handful of drive-ins equipped to screen 70mm prints in addition to 35mm.
On the subject of “Funny Girl,” here’s the link to my recent 50th anniversary retrospective for those of you interested in such things.
Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty” opened its world premiere engagement here on this day in 1959. Happy 60th!
This theater’s numerous roadshow engagements are noted in this new article on Boston’s large format and roadshow history
The Gary’s roadshow engagements are noted in this new article on Boston’s large format and roadshow history
Does anyone know which booking followed Century 21’s lengthy 1978-79 run of “Superman”?
Does anyone know which booking followed the roadshow run of “Patton” at the Golden Gate?
Does anyone know which booking followed the roadshow run of “Far from the Madding Crowd” in the Golden Gate Penthouse?
The May 19, 1969, grand opening date cited in the overview as I write this comment is incorrect. The correct opening date (for Screen 1) per trade reports and Honolulu newspaper coverage was September 23rd, 1970. (Screen 2 opened a bit later.).
Also, a slight correction/clarification is needed for the world premiere of “Tora! Tora! Tora!” claim since technically it was a co-world premiere as the film premiered simultaneously* in four cities (Tokyo, New York, Los Angeles, Honolulu).
*The premieres weren’t literally simultaneous because of, obviously, time zone differences between the four premiere locales.
Ralph Daniel: I find it highly unlikely the “Chips Ahoy” cartoon short screened with “Altered States.” Ask yourself: Does it seem plausible Disney would authorize one of their G-rated cartoon shorts, with no thematic similarities, and in a different aspect ratio, to be screened with an R-rated movie from a rival studio? The only 70mm screenings of “Chips Ahoy” I’m aware of screened with “The Black Cauldron” in 1985. And “The Black Cauldron” played Town & Country, the same theater in which you’re recalling seeing “Altered States,” so if you saw “Cauldron” there, too, then I’d say you’re simply conflating the two moviegoing experiences. On the other hand, if you did not see “The Black Cauldron” there, then maybe it’s a different cartoon short that played with “Altered States” (the sci-fi themed “Duck Dodgers in the 24 ½ Century,” maybe?).
The Cinema 57’s 70mm engagements are noted in this new article on Boston’s large format and roadshow history.
The Cheri’s 70mm engagements are noted in this new article on Boston’s large format and roadshow history.
The Charles' 70mm engagements are noted in this new article on Boston’s large format and roadshow history.
The Astor’s 70mm and roadshow engagements are noted in this new article on Boston’s large format and roadshow history.