Colin Powell, the American statesman, diplomat, and four-star general who died recently at age 84, grew up in the South Bronx, and often reminisced about Saturday double-features at the Tiffany. The theatre was just a short walk from the apartment where his family lived for most of his boyhood, according to an article in The New York Times of October 24th, 2021.
Former child actress Jenny Agutter now has a leading role in the vastly popular British TV series, “Call the Midwife,” currently in its tenth season in America on PBS stations.
As predicted, Barbara Stanwyck earned an ‘Oscar’ nomination for her performance, but the Best Actress statuette went to Jane Wyman for “Johnny Belinda.”
Claimed to be the stage debut in Chicagoland for Laurel & Hardy, who were replacing the previous week’s Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra for an unexpected hold-over of “Knute Rockne All American.”
New management was testing policies, including adult exploitation and Hollywood classics such as “Gone With the Wind,” which was booked to follow this.
The B&W documentary feature was a major release by Universal Pictures. The jazzy title song, written by Benny Goodman, Edgar Sampson, and Manny Kurtz, was released on a Decca recording by Count Basie & Orchestra, with Helen Humes as vocalist.
“Even the Usherettes are ‘Glorified,’” claimed the announcement. Programs changed three times weekly, with a subsequent-run feature and short subjects. As the Depression worsened, the Ziegfeld switched to double features in the top tier of Loew’s neighborhood theatres in Manhattan.
First-time director Jack Lemmon guided Walter Matthau to what proved an Academy Award nominated performance for “Best Actor” of 1971, but the winner was Gene Hackman for “The French Connection.”
First area Showcase followed the epic’s 64-week reserved-seat engagement at the Rivoli Theatre. “Popular” prices were still higher than “regular” at the participating theatres.
Booking marked the Broadway debut of Ella Fitzgerald, who’d become so popular that she now received equal billing with employer Chick Webb.
Ironically, in later years, Fitzgerald always credited Martha Raye as a major influence on her singing style.
The independently produced melodrama concerned a recently married woman who discovers too late that her husband has syphilis from a previous relationship.
“Shoe Shine” was the supporting feature to “Albuquerque” at the Brooklyn Paramount. April 17tth was a Saturday night, when the Brooklyn Paramount had an ongoing policy of a “midnight show,” regardless of what was being presented at the time.
Keith’s Flushing among those theatres with a “Fun Party” on stage. Some others were presenting five acts of vaudeville.
“Late Shows Tonite!” at all theatres. The Kings was among those in their third program change for the “Big 5” promised for the Autumn season.
Snapped at entrance to the Rivoli Theatre, not the Rialto’s.
Colin Powell, the American statesman, diplomat, and four-star general who died recently at age 84, grew up in the South Bronx, and often reminisced about Saturday double-features at the Tiffany. The theatre was just a short walk from the apartment where his family lived for most of his boyhood, according to an article in The New York Times of October 24th, 2021.
Former child actress Jenny Agutter now has a leading role in the vastly popular British TV series, “Call the Midwife,” currently in its tenth season in America on PBS stations.
As predicted, Barbara Stanwyck earned an ‘Oscar’ nomination for her performance, but the Best Actress statuette went to Jane Wyman for “Johnny Belinda.”
The same screen would be used for Brooklyn’s introduction to CinemaScope with “The Robe” in December. Ad displayed here
Possibly because CT is still considered “Not Secure,” despite longtime promises by management to remedy that.
Claimed to be the stage debut in Chicagoland for Laurel & Hardy, who were replacing the previous week’s Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra for an unexpected hold-over of “Knute Rockne All American.”
Vacant entrance of 34th Street Theatre behind truck headed east. Lower portion of Empire State Building in right background of photo.
New management was testing policies, including adult exploitation and Hollywood classics such as “Gone With the Wind,” which was booked to follow this.
The B&W documentary feature was a major release by Universal Pictures. The jazzy title song, written by Benny Goodman, Edgar Sampson, and Manny Kurtz, was released on a Decca recording by Count Basie & Orchestra, with Helen Humes as vocalist.
Comments by the trade journal’s gossip columnist were published on April 22nd, 1933, the day after the event.
Wrong! This shows the B.S. Moss Cameo Theatre on West 42nd Street, which is listed at CT under its later name of Bryant. Look here
“Even the Usherettes are ‘Glorified,’” claimed the announcement. Programs changed three times weekly, with a subsequent-run feature and short subjects. As the Depression worsened, the Ziegfeld switched to double features in the top tier of Loew’s neighborhood theatres in Manhattan.
Ad published on Sunday, October 2nd, 1921, to announce opening night change to Thursday, October 6th.
First-time director Jack Lemmon guided Walter Matthau to what proved an Academy Award nominated performance for “Best Actor” of 1971, but the winner was Gene Hackman for “The French Connection.”
How the plump songstress was “rushed” back-and-forth between Tivoli and Southtown is unknown, but probably not in the sidecar of a motorcycle.
Advertised jointly with the Capitol in South River, which suggests that the two theatres were under the same management.
Photo from Municipal Archives, circa 1940-41. Signage for Ridgewood Theatre further back on left side.
First area Showcase followed the epic’s 64-week reserved-seat engagement at the Rivoli Theatre. “Popular” prices were still higher than “regular” at the participating theatres.
Booking marked the Broadway debut of Ella Fitzgerald, who’d become so popular that she now received equal billing with employer Chick Webb. Ironically, in later years, Fitzgerald always credited Martha Raye as a major influence on her singing style.
The independently produced melodrama concerned a recently married woman who discovers too late that her husband has syphilis from a previous relationship.
Stage revue included the “Kol Nidrei” pageant in honor of the Jewish High Holy Days.
“Shoe Shine” was the supporting feature to “Albuquerque” at the Brooklyn Paramount. April 17tth was a Saturday night, when the Brooklyn Paramount had an ongoing policy of a “midnight show,” regardless of what was being presented at the time.