vindanpar: I got to see most of the Warner Cinerama because I saw Krakatoa East of Java at what was then called just the Cinerama, in 1969. As I recall, it really was quite a big theater, even without the balcony.
My dad loved the Capitol. He went there all the time in the Big Band years. He took me to see 2001 that day, but he was a little disappointed because the theater had been completely transformed into something else than what he remembered from the ‘40s.
I was lucky to have seen the Capitol. I also got to see Nicholas and Alexandra at the Criterion. But I missed the Roxy, the Warner Cinerama, the State, the DeMille. Strange for a 67-year-old to say this, but if only I were a few years older…
I come here every year on this date. I saw 2001: A Space Odyssey at the Capitol on June 15, 1968, 54 years ago. Thanks to Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke, MGM and the Loew’s Capitol for the movie experience of a lifetime.
I met Barbara Eden at an autograph show in 2010, and I asked her if she thought Brothers Grimm would ever be released on home video. This was 2 years after the Smilebox release of How the West Was Won. She said probably never. I hope she has her copy of it too!
All the people who worked so hard on this project really did beat all the odds.
Considering how badly damaged it was, it’s almost miraculous how beautifully Brothers Grimm turned out. It’s more than a restoration - more like a resurrection.
All About Eve gets some of the greatest audience reactions I’ve ever been a part of. One of Thelma Ritter’s facial expressions got a big round of applause.
The Loew’s Kings in Brooklyn had a similar restoration some years ago, but as far as I know they’ve only had one classic movie event (Barry Lyndon). The Loew’s Jersey has a better claim on keeping classic movies being shown, since the building would have been torn down long ago if not for Friends of the Loew’s and their classic movie shows.
They were the front rows of the upstairs section. My dad and I saw 2001 from the divans section in June 1968. Ticket price was a big $4, and it really was big at the time.
The only reserved seat attraction I saw at the Clairidge was How the West Was Won in 1963, but I remember it being a very big audience. These engagements must have been successful because they almost all ran for quite a long time. 2001 played there for 36 weeks. How the West Was Won had the longest run, 39 weeks.
Cinerama was first exhibited on the East Coast (Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY), so it’s only fitting that we have a Cinerama theater here too. I realize it’s close to impossible, but you never know.
vindanpar: I got to see most of the Warner Cinerama because I saw Krakatoa East of Java at what was then called just the Cinerama, in 1969. As I recall, it really was quite a big theater, even without the balcony.
I forgot the Rivoli. I saw Jaws there in 1975. It was years after the roadshow glory days, but at least it was still standing.
My dad loved the Capitol. He went there all the time in the Big Band years. He took me to see 2001 that day, but he was a little disappointed because the theater had been completely transformed into something else than what he remembered from the ‘40s.
I was lucky to have seen the Capitol. I also got to see Nicholas and Alexandra at the Criterion. But I missed the Roxy, the Warner Cinerama, the State, the DeMille. Strange for a 67-year-old to say this, but if only I were a few years older…
I come here every year on this date. I saw 2001: A Space Odyssey at the Capitol on June 15, 1968, 54 years ago. Thanks to Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke, MGM and the Loew’s Capitol for the movie experience of a lifetime.
I just posted the opening day ad in Photos.
In Harm’s Way did open at the DeMille, on April 6, 1965. It also played at the Coronet on the east side.
Now open and showing movies. Including one of the greatest of all time, celebrating its 50th anniversary, as you can see in the photo I just posted.
I met Barbara Eden at an autograph show in 2010, and I asked her if she thought Brothers Grimm would ever be released on home video. This was 2 years after the Smilebox release of How the West Was Won. She said probably never. I hope she has her copy of it too!
All the people who worked so hard on this project really did beat all the odds.
Considering how badly damaged it was, it’s almost miraculous how beautifully Brothers Grimm turned out. It’s more than a restoration - more like a resurrection.
And there was a sequel: The Hawaiians with Charlton Heston. They usually don’t make sequels to movies that flop.
Hawaii played here for 41 weeks in 1966-67, when it was known as the DeMille.
All About Eve gets some of the greatest audience reactions I’ve ever been a part of. One of Thelma Ritter’s facial expressions got a big round of applause.
The Loew’s Kings in Brooklyn had a similar restoration some years ago, but as far as I know they’ve only had one classic movie event (Barry Lyndon). The Loew’s Jersey has a better claim on keeping classic movies being shown, since the building would have been torn down long ago if not for Friends of the Loew’s and their classic movie shows.
It will be a performing arts center, but we’ve been promised that the classic movie screenings won’t be discontinued. I hope they mean it.
In 1962-63, Brothers Grimm did play at the Capitol in Cinerama for 33 weeks. At the time, the theater was known as Loew’s Cinerama.
Thanks, guys. It happened to me today. The Ziegfeld page used to be so popular, but now …
Interesting how “2001” didn’t play at the Dome until July 1974. Many people assume it played there in its initial release in 1968.
Hi Bigjoe. Unfortunately I never did.
I have the hardcovers of Ben-Hur, The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm and My Fair Lady.
They were the front rows of the upstairs section. My dad and I saw 2001 from the divans section in June 1968. Ticket price was a big $4, and it really was big at the time.
The only reserved seat attraction I saw at the Clairidge was How the West Was Won in 1963, but I remember it being a very big audience. These engagements must have been successful because they almost all ran for quite a long time. 2001 played there for 36 weeks. How the West Was Won had the longest run, 39 weeks.
CCMPI, thanks for that very nice comment!
Cinerama was first exhibited on the East Coast (Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY), so it’s only fitting that we have a Cinerama theater here too. I realize it’s close to impossible, but you never know.
I know it’s asking too much for them to put the Cinerama screen back up, but I’m really glad the Clairidge is going to reopen soon.