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Comfortably Cool commented about Syosset Theatre on Oct 6, 2020 at 11:54 am

When major credits and even the actual title of the movie are revealed in the ad, I would hardly describe it as a “sneak” preview.

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Albee Theatre on Oct 6, 2020 at 10:22 am

The Albee was still exclusive first-run for the entire borough of Brooklyn, as were its three nearby rivals, the Brooklyn Paramount, Fox, and Loew’s Metropolitan.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Kings Theatre on Oct 6, 2020 at 10:14 am

By that time, the Kings had become first-run for Flatbush, sharing bookings not only with other Loew’s in Brooklyn, but also with some theatres run by Century, Randforce, and independents.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Regal UA Midway on Oct 6, 2020 at 6:38 am

Exterior pictured in news article on Regal closures for the duration of the pandemic. Click here

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Comfortably Cool commented about 72nd Street Playhouse on Oct 2, 2020 at 8:09 am

In March of the following year, Loretta Young would win the “Best Actress” Academy Award for her performance, which included a Swedish accent as a naive Minnesota farm girl.

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Comfortably Cool commented about New Amsterdam Theatre on Oct 2, 2020 at 6:58 am

It should be noted that this was just the first neighborhood release of “Psycho,” and followed the dual premiere engagement at the DeMille and Baronet in Manhattan. Those two bookings continued, but are not mentioned in this ad. Prior to this August 17th release, “Psycho” had also opened at the Brooklyn Paramount, where it was also still running but not mentioned in this ad. Saturation launchings of major movies in the NYC area was still two years in the future with the introduction of the “Premiere Showcase” concept.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Oct 1, 2020 at 6:14 am

The stage revue supported MGM’s multi-star B&W “Week-end at the Waldorf,” which was inspired by the studio’s classic “Grand Hotel,” but not a remake.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Sep 29, 2020 at 8:51 am

Final film/stage booking before switch had “The Girl from Petrovka” on screen.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Rivoli Theatre on Sep 29, 2020 at 6:20 am

Prior to opening, beloved singer/actress Ethel Waters, one of the stars of “Pinky,” made personal appearances at theatres on the RKO circuit, which would present “Pinky” following its Rivoli engagement.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Sep 29, 2020 at 5:51 am

I believe that MSG is just the owner of the operating lease for Radio City Music Hall. Any decisions on the future of the property itself if MSG defaults or negotiates out of the lease would be left up to the ownership of Rockefeller Center.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Ziegfeld Theatre on Sep 28, 2020 at 1:03 pm

All tickets for the electronic presentation were $10 each, with no reserved seats. $10 in 1970 would be equivalent to about $67 in 2020.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Sep 28, 2020 at 12:40 pm

The annual Christmas Spectacular for 2020 has been cancelled. Josh Groban has announced concert dates for next April. View here

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Comfortably Cool commented about TCL Chinese Theatre on Sep 28, 2020 at 7:33 am

“Movies and Museums Are Coming Back. Should You Go?” asks The New York Times in a controversial article displayed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about BRIC Arts Media House on Sep 28, 2020 at 7:16 am

Search engine doesn’t recognize Brooklyn Strand as a name. And why is it listed as located in Fort Green, when it was one of the most important theatres in Downtown Brooklyn?

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Sep 26, 2020 at 1:02 pm

Josh Groban’s concerts cancelled by the pandemic have been optimistically re-scheduled for April of next year.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Sep 25, 2020 at 10:29 am

Followed the five-week run of “Sunflower” and its stage revue.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Sep 24, 2020 at 8:05 am

“Desert Fury” is now considered a masterwork of Hollywood “film noir,” and one of the few in vivid color by Technicolor.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Paradise Theatre on Sep 23, 2020 at 7:16 am

Most Loew’s programs were first-run for their areas, but with main features that had debuted at a single theatre in the midtown entertainment district of Manhattan.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Sep 22, 2020 at 12:26 pm

Holding strong against tough competition from the Roxy’s world premiere launching of CinemaScope with “The Robe” (continuous performances, without stage show).

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Capitol Theatre on Sep 22, 2020 at 7:37 am

The B&W melodrama marked the screen debut of Janet Leigh, a “discovery” of retired superstar Norma Shearer, who was impressed by a photo of the 18-year-old beauty and recommended that MGM sign her to a contract.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Astor Theatre on Sep 22, 2020 at 7:09 am

New York premiere engagement opened in the heat of summer, more than a month before autumn’s arrival.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Sep 20, 2020 at 8:20 am

Advance ad for American Premiere of “Sunflower” on September 24th, 1970. Sophia Loren would make a guest appearance on stage at 9:30 AM.

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Comfortably Cool commented about El Capitan Theatre on Sep 19, 2020 at 10:06 am

More details can be viewed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Capitol Theatre on Sep 18, 2020 at 8:19 am

“Fox” would be replaced by “Capitol” in 1936. Announcement displayed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Print ad and description courtesy Adam Carston at Windy City Ballyhoo: Chicago's Moviegoing Past. on Sep 16, 2020 at 8:57 am

More than likely, White Way Electric promised to run such an ad as part of its contract with B&K for the new marquee.