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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's State Theatre on Mar 28, 2022 at 11:12 am

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.

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Comfortably Cool commented about TCL Chinese Theatre on Mar 28, 2022 at 10:19 am

“Is This the End Of the Movies?” Following news commentary could apply to any cinemas still operating. Click here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Criterion Theatre on Mar 24, 2022 at 2:50 pm

“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.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Mar 24, 2022 at 10:59 am

Easter Sunday was approaching on March 28th. The holiday offering had opened on March 11th.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Center Theatre on Mar 23, 2022 at 3:07 pm

Sabu forever!

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Comfortably Cool commented about Embassy 1,2,3 Theatre on Mar 22, 2022 at 3:53 pm

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.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about Regal UA Midway on Mar 22, 2022 at 2:11 pm

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.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about Sunrise Drive-In on Mar 22, 2022 at 1:42 pm

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.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Rialto Theatre on Mar 22, 2022 at 11:49 am

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.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Lyric Theatre on Mar 22, 2022 at 8:31 am

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.

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Comfortably Cool commented about North Star Theater on Mar 21, 2022 at 8:38 am

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.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's 167th Street Theatre on Mar 21, 2022 at 8:23 am

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.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Mar 21, 2022 at 7:50 am

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

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Comfortably Cool commented about Lyric Theatre on Mar 20, 2022 at 10:18 am

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.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Central Park Theatre on Mar 18, 2022 at 12:21 pm

Architect’s photo taken prior to demolition of the two corner buildings, which were replaced by a single residential structure with address of 200 Central Park South.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Capitol Theatre on Mar 17, 2022 at 1:48 pm

The Republic Pictures release had debuted in Dublin and London in early June, and opened at the Capitol Theatre in advance of its USA launch in late September.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Rivoli Theatre on Mar 16, 2022 at 12:22 pm

Loretta Young went on to win an Academy Award ‘Oscar’ for her performance in the title role. Charles Bickford was also nominated for a Supporting performance, but lost to Edmund Gwenn for “Miracle On 34th Street.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's State Theatre on Mar 14, 2022 at 11:03 am

On the previous night of March 15th, a gala invitational premiere was held at Loew’s State 1 for the benefit of the Boys' Club of New York.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Embassy 1,2,3 Theatre on Mar 9, 2022 at 2:04 pm

Loew’s opening day ad displayed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Harris Family Theatre on Mar 9, 2022 at 1:10 pm

An outmoded theatre was converted into retail space and later transformed into a modern cinema.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Mar 9, 2022 at 9:03 am

This proved to be the Music Hall’s final Easter holiday presentation of the screen/stage policy that started in 1933. Easter Sunday in 1979 fell on April 15th, more than a month after the engagement started. “The Promise” received mostly negative reviews, including just two stars (out of a possible four) from the NY Daily News.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Rialto Theatre on Mar 8, 2022 at 11:03 am

For the gala 8:45 PM event, orchestra and loge seats were priced at $2.00, and $1.00 for balcony. Continuous performances at popular prices would prevail thereafter.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Mar 8, 2022 at 9:09 am

By that time, the Paramount was primarily a cinema, with occasional Rock & Roll stage shows. Louis Prima & Keely Smith were stars of a supporting featurette, “The Wildest.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about United Palace of Cultural Arts on Mar 7, 2022 at 7:39 am

“All About Eve” never actually played at Loew’s 175th Street. After its Roxy premiere engagement, the 20th-Fox release had its first-run in Washington Heights at the RKO Coliseum, and then went on to other cinemas in the area.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Mar 5, 2022 at 1:07 pm

Continuous performances started the next day.