Loew's State Theatre

Wasn’t sure where to post this question. Does anyone know the name of the theater located approx. 2 blocks north of where Loew’s State was located? The theater still exists but is now closed. The façade faces west and currently has a small marquee (with ‘for lease’ sign) squeezed in with a number of other store front signs. I think it was last known as a UA and had multiple screens but not certain. When looking up behind all the billboards plastered over the façade, looks like an older structure. I’ve checked a number of listings here, but none seem to match.

Too bad the theater closed before the Broadway Musical version of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang because it could’ve premiered both the film and stage versions.

I’m looking for any information regarding Dancers or Dance Acts/Performers that may have been on stage in 1945. My mother, Doris Halen, at that time, performed at this theater with her partner Henry Kuhn on stage according to a September 6, 1945 NY Daily news article with photo’s of them after they had won 1st & 2nd place in the Harvest Moon Ball. The article stated that she and her partner could be seen at the Loew’s State Theater. If you may have any info, pictures or remembrances please contact me at (Rocco)

Savage: I just emailed you three instamatic camera pictures. The Loew’s State 1 and 2, The Criterion, and the Rivoli. Hope you receive them!

One of my earliest Manhattan theater experiences was going to see The Spy Who Loved Me at the Loew’s State 1 in 1977. I remember how huge and clean the theater was, with nice curtains along the walls and comfortable seats. They played the soundtrack from the movie over the PA system before the movie, and the curtains in front of the screen opened to reveal a huge screen. Althoug it wasn’t stereo (Spy was a mono film), the audio was clear and booming, and Nobody Does It Better never sounded better. My only complaint was that they started the movie before the curtain opened fully, which was a bummer as the wonderful gunbarrel logo was projected partly on the opening curtain. Regardless, it was a perfect theater for seeing such a spectacular movie.

I’ve been to the theater quite a few times since, saw Kramer vs Kramer there in the State 2, an equally huge balcony theater. In the 80’s it was home to many summer blockbusters, including Star Trek The Motion Picture, Star Trek II (awesome picture and sound in 70mm and 6 track stereo), Time Bandits and Krull. I always liked that marquee with the front that had one half higher than the other. I always regretted missing For Your Eyes Only there, especially as it had a clever sound design. I did get to see it in the Walter Reade New Yorker, a small but decent twin theater near West 72 St.

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Dennis Z,

Can I get your permission to use your photos of Rivoli, Capitol, Warner/Penthouse, DeMille, and Criterion? My collaborator, Mike Coate, and I are revamping our “70mm In New York” photo gallery section, and your pictures sound like they’d be great additions. Shots from the era you mentioned would be excellent. We can give you credit on the photo gallery page in which these picture would appear.

What resolution would these pictures be in?

Thanks!

Bill