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Can’t you two guys pat each other on the back on boob tube or at least some chat room?
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Thank you PKoch.
posted by Panzer65 on Sep 19, 2007 at 2:38pm
posted by PKoch on Sep 19, 2007 at 2:41pmYou’re welcome, Panzer65 !
posted by PKoch on Sep 19, 2007 at 2:42pmNow thats a true Cinema Classic posting…cheers to PKoch!
posted by Panzer65 on Sep 19, 2007 at 2:44pmPerhaps this would make a good intermission at a modern venue
double feature: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7txeOlujTc
posted by Panzer65 on Sep 19, 2007 at 2:47pm"Theres some things money can’t buy"
posted by Panzer65 on Sep 19, 2007 at 2:48pmThanks, Panzer65 ! I enjoyed that “saucer” double feature !
posted by PKoch on Sep 19, 2007 at 2:53pm
In addition to architectural style, construction cost, number of seats and arrangement, number of operating staff, I would think the price of a ticket would be a consideration in deciding whether a movie theater was or wasn’t a ‘nabe’ at any point in its life.
My recollection is that a ticket to the Madison was twice as much as one to the Acme. And that there was a spread in ticket price between the Madison and Glenwood. I’m talking about times when pennies, nickels, and dimes got one into the movies.
Going to the Madison as a kid, was equivalent to what I would call going into “The City” when I grew older.
Great pictures of the Capitol Panzer65. Whereas my parents took me to the Glenwood or Oasis 2 to 3 times a month, and I went to the Acme or Belvedere weekly, I never went to the Madison more than once every year or two. Going to the Madison as a kid, was equivalent to what I would call going into “The City” when I grew older.
The Madsion became something of a ‘nabe’ to me when I sold at Ripleys, next door. Elegant, yes, but simpler thsn the Capitol.
Warren. thanks for further describing its architecture and identifying that its architect, Eugene DeRosa, was a disciple of Thomas Lamb.
Warren
Please further clarify “subsequent-run houses” to reflect other distinguishing factors. The Acme, Belvedere, and Oasis played movies successively later than the Glenwood. They all showed films from studios other than RKO, I think. In addition, my recollection is that the Acme and, to a lesser extent, the Belvedere showed mostly Grade B movies.
What are the ‘technical’ names of such factors? — eg.? Studio affiliation?, Run priority (defined)?, etc
Interesting factoid Warren. I’d not heard of these neghborhood “co-op” groups formed to build movie houses. You make it sound like it was a common occurence. What were some of the other Queens theaters built in this manner to which you allude? Which ones were successful?
Sounds a lot more rewarding than todays straight venture capitalists.
I agree with you Luis. Warren, check the venue. The Lefferts was 4 blocks from my grandfather’s house. I went there with my parents occasionally in the late 40s early 50s. Nothing fancy. The Glenwood was fancier. Can’t picture a symphony orchestra, or organ.
There will always only be one Glenwood to me. And that is the Glenwwood Theatre. My parents took us there once a month, occasionally going to the Oasis. There was only one marquis and one public entrance. They were on Myrtle Avenue.
What about the Ridgewood’s history make it a potential landmark candidate?
The Landmarks Law requires that, to be designated, a potential landmark must be at least 30 years old and must possess “a special character or special historical or aesthetic interest or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the city, state, or nation.”
There are four types of landmarks:
Individual Landmarks (individual structures that can range from bridges to rowhouses to skyscrapers; examples include the Woolworth Building, the Langston Hughes House in Harlem, and the Wonder wheel at Coney Island);
Interior Landmarks (building interiors that are “customarily open or accessible to the public,†such as the Marine Air Terminal at LaGuardia Airport, the RCA Building Lobby, and the Ed Sullivan Theater);
Scenic Landmarks (city-owned parks or other landscape features, such as Prospect Park, Central Park, and Ocean Parkway); and
Historic Districts (areas of the city that possess architectural and historical significance and a distinct “sense of place,” such as Ladies Mile in Manhattan, Cobble Hill in Brooklyn, and St. George-New Brighton in Staten Island).
R. Thomas Short, was he a local guy from Long Island, where all the ‘classic’ theaters he designed are located?
Shalom, ciao, and excelsior
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Thanks and good luck
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Can’t you two guys pat each other on the back on boob tube or at least some chat room?
……………………………………….
Thank you PKoch.
posted by Panzer65 on Sep 19, 2007 at 2:38pm
posted by PKoch on Sep 19, 2007 at 2:41pmYou’re welcome, Panzer65 !
posted by PKoch on Sep 19, 2007 at 2:42pmNow thats a true Cinema Classic posting…cheers to PKoch!
posted by Panzer65 on Sep 19, 2007 at 2:44pmPerhaps this would make a good intermission at a modern venue
double feature:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7txeOlujTc
posted by Panzer65 on Sep 19, 2007 at 2:47pm"Theres some things money can’t buy"
posted by Panzer65 on Sep 19, 2007 at 2:48pmThanks, Panzer65 ! I enjoyed that “saucer” double feature !
posted by PKoch on Sep 19, 2007 at 2:53pm
http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=slanguage
Confirms that Variety recognizes neither ‘stem’ nor ‘main stem’ regarding theater categorization.
And we’ve come full circle. The distribution circuit ranking of movie theaters is probably their main differentiator.
where are the various levels defined?
Shalom, ciao, and excelsior
Having only two categories makes sense to me, saps. Do you know why ‘stem’?
The rationale for the use of the term ‘stem’ escapes me.
Botanically speaking, I’d have used ‘trunk’ or ‘root’ to refer to the principal theater district of NYC, Broadway.
Shalom, ciao, and excelsior
Having only two categories makes sense to me, saps. Do you know why ‘stem’?
The rationale for the use of the term ‘stem’ escapes me.
Botanically speaking, I’d have used ‘trunk’ or ‘root’ to refer to the principal theater district of NYC, Broadway.
Shalom, ciao, and excelsior
Warren…. What are the classsification(s) of cinemas which fall outside your definition of ‘nabes’?
What is “etcetera”?
Wad the Madison a first run nabe or an etcetera run nabe?
What about the Glenwood, Oasis, Belvedere, BAM Cinema, and Acme?
Keiths, Valencia, Radio City, and Sunrise Drivein?
Shalom, ciao, and excelsior
Warren…. What are the classsification(s) of cinemas which fall outside your definition of ‘nabes’?
What is “etcetera”?
Wad the Madison a first run nabe or an etcetera run nabe?
What about the Glenwood, Oasis, Belvedere, BAM Cinema, and Acme?
Keiths, Valencia, Radio City, and Sunrise Drivein?
Shalom, ciao, and excelsior
In addition to architectural style, construction cost, number of seats and arrangement, number of operating staff, I would think the price of a ticket would be a consideration in deciding whether a movie theater was or wasn’t a ‘nabe’ at any point in its life.
My recollection is that a ticket to the Madison was twice as much as one to the Acme. And that there was a spread in ticket price between the Madison and Glenwood. I’m talking about times when pennies, nickels, and dimes got one into the movies.
Going to the Madison as a kid, was equivalent to what I would call going into “The City” when I grew older.
Shalom, ciao, and excelsior
What is a reference for movie theater distribution circuit ranking
? Hopefully by decade from 1930 to 1960?
Going to the Madison as a kid, was equivalent to what I would call going into “The City” when I grew older.
Definitely not a ‘nabe’ for a kid from Glendale from 1945 to 1955.
Just a simple country boy.
Shalom, ciao, and excelsior
Great pictures of the Capitol Panzer65. Whereas my parents took me to the Glenwood or Oasis 2 to 3 times a month, and I went to the Acme or Belvedere weekly, I never went to the Madison more than once every year or two. Going to the Madison as a kid, was equivalent to what I would call going into “The City” when I grew older.
The Madsion became something of a ‘nabe’ to me when I sold at Ripleys, next door. Elegant, yes, but simpler thsn the Capitol.
Warren. thanks for further describing its architecture and identifying that its architect, Eugene DeRosa, was a disciple of Thomas Lamb.
Shalom, ciao, and excelsior
Warren
Please further clarify “subsequent-run houses” to reflect other distinguishing factors. The Acme, Belvedere, and Oasis played movies successively later than the Glenwood. They all showed films from studios other than RKO, I think. In addition, my recollection is that the Acme and, to a lesser extent, the Belvedere showed mostly Grade B movies.
What are the ‘technical’ names of such factors? — eg.? Studio affiliation?, Run priority (defined)?, etc
Shalom, ciao, and excelsior
Q: When is a high number on a theater’s counter wholly misleading regarding the actual relevant content therein?
A: When the theater is unfortunate enough to have PKoch posting 3 out of 4 of the posts.
Shalom, ciao, and excelsior
Not Hank’s. Cappy’s Pool Hall.
Shalom, ciao, et excelsior
Interesting factoid Warren. I’d not heard of these neghborhood “co-op” groups formed to build movie houses. You make it sound like it was a common occurence. What were some of the other Queens theaters built in this manner to which you allude? Which ones were successful?
Sounds a lot more rewarding than todays straight venture capitalists.
Shalom, ciao, and excelsior
‘Tonino
I agree with you Luis. Warren, check the venue. The Lefferts was 4 blocks from my grandfather’s house. I went there with my parents occasionally in the late 40s early 50s. Nothing fancy. The Glenwood was fancier. Can’t picture a symphony orchestra, or organ.
There will always only be one Glenwood to me. And that is the Glenwwood Theatre. My parents took us there once a month, occasionally going to the Oasis. There was only one marquis and one public entrance. They were on Myrtle Avenue.
Caio & shalom
Thanks for straightening out the organ issue Lostmemory.
In the first approximation, the Glenwood closed after the Acme but before the Madison. ………. ;–)
I’ve got these beautiful, but foggy pictures of all Myrtle Ave’s Theatres in my mind’s eye. Total recall, but no detail…..
Caio & shalom
Right Bway, and lest there be any confusion, the main entrance and the marquee to The Glenwood were both on Myrtle Avenue as I remember them.
I was pleasantly surprised to see the trees behind the building in photo #2.
Caio,
Makes sense. Thanks Bway
Michael Perlman – Can you give us an update on the status of the RFE?
Michael Perlman – Can you give us an update on the status of the RFE?
The marquee shown on Monica’s site indicates that the Ridgewood has six (6) screens. What’s right, 5 or 6 screens?
What about the Ridgewood’s history make it a potential landmark candidate?
The Landmarks Law requires that, to be designated, a potential landmark must be at least 30 years old and must possess “a special character or special historical or aesthetic interest or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the city, state, or nation.”
There are four types of landmarks:
Individual Landmarks (individual structures that can range from bridges to rowhouses to skyscrapers; examples include the Woolworth Building, the Langston Hughes House in Harlem, and the Wonder wheel at Coney Island);
Interior Landmarks (building interiors that are “customarily open or accessible to the public,†such as the Marine Air Terminal at LaGuardia Airport, the RCA Building Lobby, and the Ed Sullivan Theater);
Scenic Landmarks (city-owned parks or other landscape features, such as Prospect Park, Central Park, and Ocean Parkway); and
Historic Districts (areas of the city that possess architectural and historical significance and a distinct “sense of place,” such as Ladies Mile in Manhattan, Cobble Hill in Brooklyn, and St. George-New Brighton in Staten Island).