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Comfortably Cool commented about Bijou Theatre on Aug 27, 2021 at 10:57 am

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.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's State Theatre on Aug 27, 2021 at 8:49 am

Listing’s Overview currently reports August 9th, 1921, which is incorrect.

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Comfortably Cool commented about El Capitan Theatre on Aug 26, 2021 at 9:35 am

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.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Uptown Theatre on Aug 26, 2021 at 6:58 am

Feature films were first-run for “Outlying” districts of Chicago, but had previously debuted in the midtown “Loop.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about Xanadu Theatre on Aug 20, 2021 at 11:07 am

An identical ad was published in the Los Angeles Times of April 15th, 1971.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Aug 20, 2021 at 7:12 am

Ironically, the stage revue saluted the United States Navy based in Hawaii, unaware of the tragedy to come on December 7th of that year.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Aug 18, 2021 at 9:55 am

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.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Capitol Theatre on Aug 17, 2021 at 1:49 pm

Opened on August 17th, 1939, with Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland performing on stage between screenings of the Technicolor musical.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Cinema 1, 2 & 3 by Angelika on Aug 16, 2021 at 12:15 pm

Trailer for the new 94-minute documentary on the life and times of Donald S. Rugoff can be viewed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Grand Central Theatre on Aug 12, 2021 at 8:50 am

A sub-run booking for a box office blockbuster that debuted in the NYC area during the Christmas season of 1970.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Reg Lenna Civic Center on Aug 6, 2021 at 11:51 am

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz visited her hometown for the gala event, which launched their second and last teaming in a theatrical feature.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Hollywood Theatre on Aug 6, 2021 at 7:01 am

The B&W biographical drama earned immediate acclaim and went on to win the Academy Award for “Best Picture” of that year.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Aug 4, 2021 at 9:29 am

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.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Eagle Theater on Jul 27, 2021 at 6:48 am

News item published in The Film Daily of that date. That strip of 37th Road was also called Albemarle Terrace by the property developer, but the name never caught on and was quickly forgotten.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Folly Theatre on Jul 16, 2021 at 7:07 am

A recent illustrated article about the Folly Theatre and its architectural importance can be found at the Brooklyn Public Library’s website. Click here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Lane Theatre on Jul 8, 2021 at 9:14 am

Asking price of $350,000 would be equivalent to about $3.53 million in 2021.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Center Cinemas on Jun 25, 2021 at 5:59 am

Once again a Center of community agitation. Latest news article and photos can be viewed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about James M. Nederlander Theatre on Jun 15, 2021 at 12:14 pm

“Betty Boop” was being portrayed on stage by Mae Questel, who provided the voice for the star of Paramount’s very popular cartoon series.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Chicago Theatre on Jun 15, 2021 at 12:05 pm

The city of Chicago was playing host to the World’s Fair of that year. Both theatres were under Balaban & Katz management.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Rivoli Theatre on Jun 11, 2021 at 10:48 am

The new 70MM version of “Gone With the Wind” with full stereophonic sound opened a reserved-seat roadshow engagement at the Rivoli Theatre on October 10th, and ran for over one year (54 weeks).

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Jun 8, 2021 at 7:05 am

Disney teen star Annette Funicello, who didn’t appear in “Pollyanna,” was a special guest performer in Leon Leonidoff’s spectacular stage revue.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Jun 1, 2021 at 9:36 am

The German actress went on to greater fame under her real name of Hildegard Knef, making many hit recordings as a singer/lyricist and writing two best-selling memoirs starting with “The Gift Horse.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about Elmwood Theatre on Jun 1, 2021 at 6:43 am

Like the original Queensboro, the Elmwood had one auditorium until “twinned” top and bottom. Subsequently, two additional screens were added to the ground floor, on the side adjacent to a parking area that has been since redeveloped with apartment buildings.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Plaza Theatre on May 31, 2021 at 6:25 am

A recent view of the exterior and a brief update on the status of the building can be found at the “Forgotten New York” website at the very end of an article about National Street in Corona. Click here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on May 28, 2021 at 10:06 am

Ad published on Sunday, May 30th, 1971, a day before the national observance of Memorial Day on the final Monday in May.