BP management took a full-page ad in weekly Variety to thank Alan Freed for the record-breaking gross for the week’s booking of $107,000, which would be equivalent to about $1.13 million in 2022.
As luck would have it, the booking coincided with the latest edition of “Ziegfeld Follies,” which was being presented by the Shuberts at the Winter Garden Theatre in association with Ziegfeld’s estate. Fannie Brice, Bob Hope, and Josephine Baker were among the headliners.
Why was this posted for the Astor Theatre? If you must post such drivel, please do it at a theatre where you might actually have seen the movie, which I suspect was in your local community.
This and previous upload for “To Please a Lady” are generic posters created for theatres everywhere and not ads for the Capitol Theatre, which also supported both films with stage shows during their engagements.
The Capitol Theatre had just switched to an “Everything On the Screen” policy, and would not resume movie/stage offerings until 1943, when the wartime boost in attendance warranted it.
Although the Technicolor musical is now frequently shown on television during the Easter holiday season, MGM made no attempt originally, with summer release starting around the Fourth of July.
“The Lone Ranger” was a Republic serial with 15 chapters, based on one of the era’s most popular radio programs. The Criterion ran an episode with every program change.
According to “The United Artists Story” by Ronald Bergan, “Hawaii” was a financial disaster that “never began to earn back the $15 million spent on it.”
A souvenir pamphlet distributed on the Midway’s grand opening night in September, 1942, was entitled “Intimate Facts About Myself,” and included the following: “I am what you would call modernistic– with all the latest wrinkles and gadgets. Here and now I want to give thanks to the late Thomas Lamb, one of the greatest of theatrical architects. In me, his last theatre, you will find the best example of his genius.”
Followed seven record-breaking weeks for “Scarface,” which moved over to Loew’s State (with vaudeville) and also onto the top tier of Loew’s neighborhood theatres…Children were not permitted to attend “Freaks” at the Rialto, and adults with health problems were also cautioned to stay away.
Lyric and New Amsterdam were the top rivals, dividing up the programs that were having their first Manhattan neighborhood runs on the Loew’s and RKO circuits.
In September, 1928, New York State Exhibitor reported that the North Star Theatre was in the process of demolition, to be replaced by the New York Skin & Cancer Hospital. The North Star had been closed for two years, and last managed by Sidney Cohen.
Opening day publicity (9/20/28) claimed seating capacity as follows:
1,950, orchestra; 450, balcony; 200, loges and boxes. First manager was Wade Ackerman, previously an assistant manager at Loew’s Grand.
A new article about Staten Island neighborhoods at the Forgotten New York website claims that the Paramount’s marquee has now been removed,
possibly in advance of the building’s demolition. Click here
At the time, “World’s Largest Movie Center” in that single block of West 42nd Street also included three theatres operated by Max Cohen’s Cinema Circuit—New Amsterdam, Harris, and Anco.
BP management took a full-page ad in weekly Variety to thank Alan Freed for the record-breaking gross for the week’s booking of $107,000, which would be equivalent to about $1.13 million in 2022.
For this Easter holiday engagement, the Hollywood Paramount added a stage show to its usual “Everything on the screen” policy.
Opened on the Christmas Day of that year, with free gifts of ‘Murray the K’ albums to patrons admitted before noon.
Telegram reports on business at the Fox Theatre in Philadelphia. Wouldn’t it have made more sense to upload at that listing?
As luck would have it, the booking coincided with the latest edition of “Ziegfeld Follies,” which was being presented by the Shuberts at the Winter Garden Theatre in association with Ziegfeld’s estate. Fannie Brice, Bob Hope, and Josephine Baker were among the headliners.
Why was this posted for the Astor Theatre? If you must post such drivel, please do it at a theatre where you might actually have seen the movie, which I suspect was in your local community.
This was the first Yuletide season since RCMH switched to a stage/screen policy in January of that year, adding a new rival to the midtown scene.
This and previous upload for “To Please a Lady” are generic posters created for theatres everywhere and not ads for the Capitol Theatre, which also supported both films with stage shows during their engagements.
An informative interview with one of the founders of Independent-International can be read here
The Capitol Theatre had just switched to an “Everything On the Screen” policy, and would not resume movie/stage offerings until 1943, when the wartime boost in attendance warranted it.
Tickets could be purchased up to seven days in advance, not only at the Capitol but also at all Loew’s neighborhood theatres.
Although the Technicolor musical is now frequently shown on television during the Easter holiday season, MGM made no attempt originally, with summer release starting around the Fourth of July.
“Is This the End Of the Movies?” Following news commentary could apply to any cinemas still operating. Click here
“The Lone Ranger” was a Republic serial with 15 chapters, based on one of the era’s most popular radio programs. The Criterion ran an episode with every program change.
Easter Sunday was approaching on March 28th. The holiday offering had opened on March 11th.
Sabu forever!
According to “The United Artists Story” by Ronald Bergan, “Hawaii” was a financial disaster that “never began to earn back the $15 million spent on it.”
A souvenir pamphlet distributed on the Midway’s grand opening night in September, 1942, was entitled “Intimate Facts About Myself,” and included the following: “I am what you would call modernistic– with all the latest wrinkles and gadgets. Here and now I want to give thanks to the late Thomas Lamb, one of the greatest of theatrical architects. In me, his last theatre, you will find the best example of his genius.”
When first opened in 1938, screen was reported to be 48 feet high and 65 feet wide. Bottom of the screen was 30 feet above the ground.
Followed seven record-breaking weeks for “Scarface,” which moved over to Loew’s State (with vaudeville) and also onto the top tier of Loew’s neighborhood theatres…Children were not permitted to attend “Freaks” at the Rialto, and adults with health problems were also cautioned to stay away.
Lyric and New Amsterdam were the top rivals, dividing up the programs that were having their first Manhattan neighborhood runs on the Loew’s and RKO circuits.
In September, 1928, New York State Exhibitor reported that the North Star Theatre was in the process of demolition, to be replaced by the New York Skin & Cancer Hospital. The North Star had been closed for two years, and last managed by Sidney Cohen.
Opening day publicity (9/20/28) claimed seating capacity as follows: 1,950, orchestra; 450, balcony; 200, loges and boxes. First manager was Wade Ackerman, previously an assistant manager at Loew’s Grand.
A new article about Staten Island neighborhoods at the Forgotten New York website claims that the Paramount’s marquee has now been removed, possibly in advance of the building’s demolition. Click here
At the time, “World’s Largest Movie Center” in that single block of West 42nd Street also included three theatres operated by Max Cohen’s Cinema Circuit—New Amsterdam, Harris, and Anco.