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Comfortably Cool commented about Beekman Theatre on Oct 9, 2024 at 11:18 am

William Castle’s final directorial effort debuted here on October 9th, 1974, and proved a boxoffice disaster worldwide. And for many confirmed a belief that Marcel Marceau was one of the most over-rated performers in showbiz history.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Oct 8, 2024 at 4:21 pm

The original “Paleface” debuted at the Paramount in December of 1948. Ad displayed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Colonial Theatre on Oct 5, 2024 at 9:57 am

Colonial listed in section with “The Black Rose” as main feature. Both “Black Rose” and “Broken Arrow” made individual NYC debuts at the Roxy Theatre (with stage shows added).

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Comfortably Cool commented about Kew Gardens Cinemas on Oct 2, 2024 at 2:36 pm

A rare honor for any cinema in the borough of Queens.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Sep 30, 2024 at 3:08 pm

Dual engagement started the next day, with “Premiere” only at the Paramount Theatre in the form of a preview with final screenings of the current attraction,“Marriage-Go-Round.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Sep 27, 2024 at 11:42 am

In their movie debut, Martin & Lewis portrayed supporting characters that were “original” and not heard on “My Friend Irma,” one of the most popular radio series of that time.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Movieland on Sep 25, 2024 at 10:37 am

Date?

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Comfortably Cool commented about Big Cinemas Manhattan on Sep 24, 2024 at 9:19 am

Date?

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Comfortably Cool commented about IFC Center on Sep 23, 2024 at 3:29 pm

Date? “Spetters” was previously shown in NYC at the Carnegie Hall Cinema as part of a Dutch Film Festival.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Cinema Studio 1 & 2 on Sep 23, 2024 at 12:24 pm

Date was Monday, September 23rd, 1946.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Cine Carmen on Sep 22, 2024 at 2:23 pm

Date?

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Sep 18, 2024 at 3:13 pm

Stage revue included the Music Hall’s annual “Kol Nidrei” pageant for the Jewish High Holy Days.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Anco Theatre on Sep 17, 2024 at 12:37 pm

Not the Anco or even on 42nd Street. Try here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Chicago Theatre on Sep 17, 2024 at 12:27 pm

As the circuit’s leader, the Chicago Theatre had the most stupendous and expensive stage revue in its history.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Brooklyn on Sep 13, 2024 at 11:36 am

Has just been renamed Spike Lee Cinema in honor of the revered filmmaker. News article here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Sep 12, 2024 at 10:01 am

The show can be purchased and watched in perpetuity for a fraction of the price of the cheapest ticket to a performance.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Sep 9, 2024 at 2:55 pm

Directed by Sidney Lumet, the B&W romantic drama was produced entirely in New York, on locations throughout the city and at studios in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Sep 4, 2024 at 10:47 am

Newspaper sketch by Wallace Morgan was published on September 3rd of that year. A replica of the Paramount’s marquee currently exists above the entrance to the Hard Rock Cafe, one of the few reminders of the midtown movie palaces now gone with the wind.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Coliseum Cinemas on Sep 2, 2024 at 9:57 am

The canine star’s tour included some sites of the Randforce, Skouras, and Century circuits.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Chicago Theatre on Sep 1, 2024 at 2:54 pm

Opened on Friday, September 1st, with Labor Day celebrated on Monday (9/04).

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Comfortably Cool commented about Criterion Theatre on Aug 29, 2024 at 11:57 am

Ad published on Sunday, September 1st, the day before the Labor Day of that year.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Bay Drive-In on Aug 28, 2024 at 3:34 pm

According to advertising displayed in the photo section, this was named Bay Dive-In, not Bay City Drive-In.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Sam's Place One and Two on Aug 27, 2024 at 10:37 am

While closed for the summer, the Aldine’s exterior was used to promote the Boyd’s booking of “Anthony Adverse.” WB’s B&W epic based on the best-selling novel.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paris Theater on Aug 26, 2024 at 1:54 pm

Titles and schedules can be found at paristheaternyc.com.

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Fordham Theatre on Aug 26, 2024 at 10:57 am

Fabian is still rockin' at 81. Details here