Full-page cooperative ad was published in Sunday newspapers, with theatres listed alphabetically, starting with Astor and Bijou. Roxy, Paramount and RCMH also had stage presentations, along with the RKO Palace, which is unlisted because its main offerings were weekly changes of 8 acts of vaudeville and a “B” feature. Warner (ex-Strand)
was currently closed for conversion to Cinerama showcase.
The Beverly offering a double bill of revivals of “These Three” and “Pepe Le Moko.” “These Three” was the first film version of Lillian Hellman’s controversial stage play, “The Children’s Hour,” which is title being used at the Beverly.
Like many “legit” playhouses, the Booth still had a pre-WW2 “air cooling” system rather than the modern refrigerated type that was becoming standard in cinemas.
Another MGM Technicolor musical starring Jane Powell, along with Xavier Cugat & Orchestra, opened the next day at the Capitol Theatre with stage support.
The Regal UA Midway will be host to the annual Festival of Cinema—New York City from September 24th through October 3rd. More details can be found here
Trade journals reported that the Bijou opened on July 11th, 1921, with Charlie Chaplin’s “The Kid,” which established First National as its primary source of product.
No supporting feature for “Sunset Boulevard” at the Hollywood Paramount, which just happened to be the closest of the two showcases to the real Sunset Boulevard.
One might wonder if the attempt was an extreme reaction to that day’s program, which included the Gary Cooper epic, “Beau Geste,” and stage revue featuring Phil Spitalny & His All-Girl Orchestra.
The B&W musical, which introduced “White Christmas,” started continuous performances the next day, with stage bill headed by Skinnay Ennis & His Band and the Ink Spots.
By time of illustration, the hotel had been enlarged and renamed Plaza.
Full-page cooperative ad was published in Sunday newspapers, with theatres listed alphabetically, starting with Astor and Bijou. Roxy, Paramount and RCMH also had stage presentations, along with the RKO Palace, which is unlisted because its main offerings were weekly changes of 8 acts of vaudeville and a “B” feature. Warner (ex-Strand) was currently closed for conversion to Cinerama showcase.
Booking included the holiday observance of Labor Day, which fell on Monday, September 2nd, that year.
The Beverly offering a double bill of revivals of “These Three” and “Pepe Le Moko.” “These Three” was the first film version of Lillian Hellman’s controversial stage play, “The Children’s Hour,” which is title being used at the Beverly.
Solitary figure is a doorman waiting for the next arrivals, which were proving to be few and far between.
New owner has filed for permission to demolish the building. Community protests have followed, according to this news report
1937 had the same calendar as 2021. The national holiday has a variable date of the first Monday in the month of September.
Opening preceded a three-day holiday weekend for the observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 6th of that year.
Like many “legit” playhouses, the Booth still had a pre-WW2 “air cooling” system rather than the modern refrigerated type that was becoming standard in cinemas.
Hardly an actual leader, with late-run programs changing two to three times weekly.
Another MGM Technicolor musical starring Jane Powell, along with Xavier Cugat & Orchestra, opened the next day at the Capitol Theatre with stage support.
The Regal UA Midway will be host to the annual Festival of Cinema—New York City from September 24th through October 3rd. More details can be found here
Trade journals reported that the Bijou opened on July 11th, 1921, with Charlie Chaplin’s “The Kid,” which established First National as its primary source of product.
Listing’s Overview currently reports August 9th, 1921, which is incorrect.
No supporting feature for “Sunset Boulevard” at the Hollywood Paramount, which just happened to be the closest of the two showcases to the real Sunset Boulevard.
Feature films were first-run for “Outlying” districts of Chicago, but had previously debuted in the midtown “Loop.”
An identical ad was published in the Los Angeles Times of April 15th, 1971.
Ironically, the stage revue saluted the United States Navy based in Hawaii, unaware of the tragedy to come on December 7th of that year.
One might wonder if the attempt was an extreme reaction to that day’s program, which included the Gary Cooper epic, “Beau Geste,” and stage revue featuring Phil Spitalny & His All-Girl Orchestra.
Opened on August 17th, 1939, with Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland performing on stage between screenings of the Technicolor musical.
Trailer for the new 94-minute documentary on the life and times of Donald S. Rugoff can be viewed here
A sub-run booking for a box office blockbuster that debuted in the NYC area during the Christmas season of 1970.
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz visited her hometown for the gala event, which launched their second and last teaming in a theatrical feature.
The B&W biographical drama earned immediate acclaim and went on to win the Academy Award for “Best Picture” of that year.
The B&W musical, which introduced “White Christmas,” started continuous performances the next day, with stage bill headed by Skinnay Ennis & His Band and the Ink Spots.