The State’s booking of “Happy Go Lucky” followed the Technicolor musical’s premiere engagement at the Paramount Theatre, where the stage show was topped by Les Brown’s Orchestra and comedian Gil Lamb.
Written, produced, and directed by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, the B&W melodrama was made at Paramount’s studio in Astoria, Queens, and considered Noel Coward’s screen debut except for a juvenile bit part in the 1918 “Hearts of the World.” Praised by many critics but considered too sophisticated for the masses, the entire film can be viewed in a public domain print here
Industry was suffering a severe product shortage at the time. Joseph Vogel, head of the theatre division of Loew’s Inc., demanded that MGM book the much-anticipated Astaire-Rogers reunion into its own State Theatre rather than RCMH.
“Postman” was a move-over from the Capitol Theatre, where it opened its NYC premiere engagement on May 2nd, 1945, with stage show topped by Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians. Ad displayed here
The collection of early silent milestones was presented with recorded musical accompaniment except for the 1910 “Ten Nights in a Barroom,” which had a “live” pianist in attendance.
An actual ad for the Music Hall’s engagement, including details of the stage revue that supported “Becky Sharp,” was previously uploaded by Stephen Paley. View here
Opening weekend for “Telefon,” holdover for “Saturday Night Fever.”
Downtown’s patronage preferred double features, while Hollywood’s usually did not.
Opened on Friday, September 3rd, 1971, in advance of Labor Day on Monday, September 6th.
The State’s booking of “Happy Go Lucky” followed the Technicolor musical’s premiere engagement at the Paramount Theatre, where the stage show was topped by Les Brown’s Orchestra and comedian Gil Lamb.
The Palace’s booking of “Hello, Frisco, Hello” followed the Technicolor musical’s premiere engagement at the Roxy Theatre (with stage show).
Written, produced, and directed by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, the B&W melodrama was made at Paramount’s studio in Astoria, Queens, and considered Noel Coward’s screen debut except for a juvenile bit part in the 1918 “Hearts of the World.” Praised by many critics but considered too sophisticated for the masses, the entire film can be viewed in a public domain print here
Industry was suffering a severe product shortage at the time. Joseph Vogel, head of the theatre division of Loew’s Inc., demanded that MGM book the much-anticipated Astaire-Rogers reunion into its own State Theatre rather than RCMH.
A new outdoor restaurant has opened directly behind Astoria World Manor, under the same ownership. News article can be viewed here
The B&W drama went on to win just one Academy Award, for the title song by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer.
Followed a record-breaking run for “Naked City” and stage show that had included the Easter holiday season.
Easter Sunday was observed on April 21st in 1935.
Easter Sunday observed on April 18th that year.
Betty Hutton portrayed twins in the B&W musical comedy.
“Postman” was a move-over from the Capitol Theatre, where it opened its NYC premiere engagement on May 2nd, 1945, with stage show topped by Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians. Ad displayed here
The collection of early silent milestones was presented with recorded musical accompaniment except for the 1910 “Ten Nights in a Barroom,” which had a “live” pianist in attendance.
Opened on March 24th, 1955, with Easter Sunday arriving on April 10th that year.
With attendance restricted to 50% capacity during the pandemic.
The city of Lahore was still part of India at the time.
Opening weekend included the national holiday honoring the birth of President George Washington.
First opened just over 33 years before, on March 11th, 1927.
Stage revue included the annual “Kol Nidrei” presentation for the Jewish holiday season.
Listed in bottom right corner with a double bill that ran the previous week in the Loew’s group now offering “Battleground” & “Song of India.”
Special stage show on the night of St. Patrick’s Day featured 15 acts of amateur talent performing Irish songs, dances, and comedy routines.
An actual ad for the Music Hall’s engagement, including details of the stage revue that supported “Becky Sharp,” was previously uploaded by Stephen Paley. View here
During that era, RKO’s key theatres in Brooklyn and Queens were booked a week behind those in Manhattan, Bronx, and Westchester.