World premiere at the Palace Theatre for the first “Tarzan” feature since MGM ended its series and indie producer Sol Lesser took over for distribution by RKO Radio. “Life Begins at 8:30” had previously opened at the Roxy Theatre (with stage show).
In its final years as a cinema, this was known as the Geo. M. Cohan Theatre. The possessive Geo. M. Cohan’s Theatre was used only when Cohan had been actively involved in management.
To qualify for the 1971 Academy Awards, the Universal release had opened a special engagement in Los Angeles on December 22nd at Pacific’s Beverly Hills Theatre, where it was still running.
The new policy included one-hour condensations of plays that had been successful on Brandt’s “subway circuit.” Five stage presentations given daily, with tickets priced at 37 cents at 10AM opening and rising to a top of 99 cents at night.
Although “Casablanca” didn’t premiere in New York (at the Hollywood) and other cities until the Thanksgiving season of late November, 1942, the 80th anniversary of its release is already being celebrated by Turner Classic Movies and Fathom Events with large screen theatre screenings on January 23rd and 26th. More details here
Despite an upsurge in pandemic conditions, the Times Square Church has been running commercials on all-news radio stations, identifying itself as located in the Mark Hellinger Theatre. Free church services are being held regularly and can be booked in advance at the phone number provided. No mention is made of health requirements, but presumably are the same as at all churches.
Apollo in lower right section with Sinatra’s “Step Lively” as main feature. The entire program had originated on the RKO circuit, which had no Manhattan sites south of the Jefferson on East 14th Street.
The NY Daily News’s chief film critic showed no mercy in reviewing the B&W comedy, calling it even worse than some product from minor league studios like PRC. Though not directly the cause of Norma Shearer’s decision to retire permanently, it certainly contributed.
Believe it or not. the title role of “Little Lord Fauntleroy” was portrayed by Mary Pickford, who also played his widowed mother. The scenes shared by the two characters were technically amazing, even by 2022 standards.
“The Great Alaskan Mystery” was a 13-episode serial from Universal Pictures, which also provided many of the “B” programmers being used for both features on the Strand’s double bills.
First neighborhood showings for “White Christmas,” which had debuted in October at Radio City Music Hall, followed by an exclusive run at the Brooklyn Paramount. By Christmas of 1954, another Irving Berlin extravaganza, “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” had been released by 20th-Fox, but was still in premiere engagements, including the Roxy Theatre in NYC.
World premiere at the Palace Theatre for the first “Tarzan” feature since MGM ended its series and indie producer Sol Lesser took over for distribution by RKO Radio. “Life Begins at 8:30” had previously opened at the Roxy Theatre (with stage show).
In its final years as a cinema, this was known as the Geo. M. Cohan Theatre. The possessive Geo. M. Cohan’s Theatre was used only when Cohan had been actively involved in management.
To qualify for the 1971 Academy Awards, the Universal release had opened a special engagement in Los Angeles on December 22nd at Pacific’s Beverly Hills Theatre, where it was still running.
I suspect that this was an ad placed by the Interboro Circuit for two of its Brooklyn theatres, and not for the Interboro Theatre in the Bronx.
An area often described in jokes as “Nosebleed Heaven.”
This might have a partial history for presenting “legit” plays during the summer months. Newspaper ad from July 1948 posted in the photos section.
The new policy included one-hour condensations of plays that had been successful on Brandt’s “subway circuit.” Five stage presentations given daily, with tickets priced at 37 cents at 10AM opening and rising to a top of 99 cents at night.
The western motif was carried over to the stage revue, “…and the Indians!,” which included the Rockettes costumed as “beautiful squaws.”
Brook spotlighted at top of the ad for the entire Century circuit, which covered Brooklyn, Queens, and the rest of Long Island.
Although “Casablanca” didn’t premiere in New York (at the Hollywood) and other cities until the Thanksgiving season of late November, 1942, the 80th anniversary of its release is already being celebrated by Turner Classic Movies and Fathom Events with large screen theatre screenings on January 23rd and 26th. More details here
Despite an upsurge in pandemic conditions, the Times Square Church has been running commercials on all-news radio stations, identifying itself as located in the Mark Hellinger Theatre. Free church services are being held regularly and can be booked in advance at the phone number provided. No mention is made of health requirements, but presumably are the same as at all churches.
Bookings were first-run for Queens, but simultaneous with other RKO or Skouras sites in Jamaica, Astoria, Richmond Hill, and Ridgewood.
Apollo in lower right section with Sinatra’s “Step Lively” as main feature. The entire program had originated on the RKO circuit, which had no Manhattan sites south of the Jefferson on East 14th Street.
The NY Daily News’s chief film critic showed no mercy in reviewing the B&W comedy, calling it even worse than some product from minor league studios like PRC. Though not directly the cause of Norma Shearer’s decision to retire permanently, it certainly contributed.
A recent photo and a brief article can be viewed at the Forgotten New York website. Click here
Definitely NOT an ad for this Strand, a name that must be one of the most frequently used for theatres of all types.
Believe it or not. the title role of “Little Lord Fauntleroy” was portrayed by Mary Pickford, who also played his widowed mother. The scenes shared by the two characters were technically amazing, even by 2022 standards.
“The Great Alaskan Mystery” was a 13-episode serial from Universal Pictures, which also provided many of the “B” programmers being used for both features on the Strand’s double bills.
The title role of “Kim” provided one of the most memorable juvenile performances for Dean Stockwell, who died last November at age 85.
This was the first New Year’s Eve since the USA entered World War Two on December 8th.
First neighborhood showings for “White Christmas,” which had debuted in October at Radio City Music Hall, followed by an exclusive run at the Brooklyn Paramount. By Christmas of 1954, another Irving Berlin extravaganza, “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” had been released by 20th-Fox, but was still in premiere engagements, including the Roxy Theatre in NYC.
Facing closure, according to a recent article in The New York Times linked here
Apparently just one page from the program, and an ad placed by the firm of Harrington Ltd..
Opened on “Good Friday,” with Easter Sunday following on April 17th.
Current programming at all theatres was suspended for that one night only, resuming on New Year’s Day.