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Comfortably Cool commented about Athinaion Cinemas 1 & 2 on Sep 16, 2020 at 6:33 am

More recent coverage here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Athinaion Cinemas 1 & 2 on Sep 15, 2020 at 7:33 am

Vasilis Dimitriou, the legendary Greek artist of movie posters and billboards, has died at age 84. News article can be found here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Kings Theatre on Sep 15, 2020 at 6:46 am

The B&W extravaganza was day-and-date with Loew’s Metropolitan in downtown Brooklyn, which, of course, had different stage support.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Olympic Theatre on Sep 14, 2020 at 8:09 am

“Stephen Steps Out” marked the screen debut at age 13 of the only child of Douglas Fairbanks' first marriage to Beth Sully. By then, Daddy had married Mary Pickford, making them probably the most famous couple in the world except for the King & Queen of England.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Victoria Theatre on Sep 14, 2020 at 6:43 am

Ad for this event can be viewed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Ziegfeld Theatre on Sep 12, 2020 at 9:00 am

Closed since September for lack of product, the Ziegfeld was re-opened for the Christmas holidays, sharing Manhattan with four other theatres, including the Apollo on West 42nd Street. But 1972 promised improvement for the Ziegfeld in February, with the exclusive premiere engagement of the eagerly-awaited filmization of “Cabaret.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Sep 11, 2020 at 6:39 am

Ice-skating portions of the stage revues had been suspended, pending a switch to an “Everything On Ice” policy and the unveiling of a spectacular new “Ice Colorama” rink for the Christmas holiday season (with “Stars and Stripes Forever” on screen).

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Comfortably Cool commented about Buster Keaton live on stage in 1960, print ad courtesy Tim O'Neill. on Sep 10, 2020 at 6:59 am

Not surprising, since the Erlanger was a “legit” playhouse for about 99% of its existence. Very few films played there, and just for limited reserved-seat engagements.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Bow-Tie Hoboken Cinemas on Sep 8, 2020 at 6:50 am

Possibly the nearest cinema to New York City offering “Tenet,” which reportedly did “fair” business nationally in its holiday weekend debut. Article in The New York Times can be read here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Burnside Theatre on Sep 7, 2020 at 10:22 am

Loew’s policy from the start was movies only, with support from a resident orchestra and/or organ soloist during the remainder of the silent era.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Chicago Theatre on Sep 7, 2020 at 6:25 am

The year of 1936 had the same calendar as 2020. Labor Day is always celebrated on the first Monday in the month of September.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Rivoli Theatre on Sep 4, 2020 at 7:20 am

“Patton” premiered at the Criterion Theatre on the night of February 4th, 1970, which is half-a-century ago.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Sep 3, 2020 at 10:34 am

Sketches represent the secular revue, “Spring Rhythm,” which followed the 14th annual staging of the opening religious pageant, “Glory of Easter.” With Columbia’s Technicolor “Cover Girl” on screen, the engagement opened on March 30th, 1944, aiming towards the Easter Sunday of April 9th.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Capitol Theatre on Sep 2, 2020 at 11:35 am

Advance trailer for the B&W musical extravaganza can be viewed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Capitol Theatre on Sep 2, 2020 at 9:24 am

The Capitol had been closed for a week for its most extensive interior renovations since opening in October, 1919. Although the Depression was easing, management had no plans to resume the stage/screen policy ended in 1935.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Tivoli Theatre on Sep 1, 2020 at 10:21 am

Special guest star, the young Latino actor Rafael Campos, had recently become Dinah Washington’s sixth husband. Hubby #5, Eddie Chamblee, was still around as the revue’s band leader.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Ridgewood Theatre on Aug 31, 2020 at 10:41 am

Blink Fitness is currently closed due to pandemic regulations. A selection of photos can be viewed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Capitol Theatre on Aug 31, 2020 at 7:03 am

Labor Day celebrated on September 3rd that year…Advance reservations could also be made at all Loew’s neighborhood theatres.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Family Drive-In on Aug 31, 2020 at 6:01 am

Elsewhere around the USA, Walmart has reportedly turned parking lots at 160 of its Supercenter locations into outdoor movie theatres with free showings through October 21st. Spaces at Walmart’s shows must be reserved in advance.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Aug 29, 2020 at 10:48 am

This shows the entire auditorium from stage to rear wall, not just the rear.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Sunset Station Stadium 13 & IMAX on Aug 29, 2020 at 8:41 am

Re-opened, but with sparse attendance. News report here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Aug 29, 2020 at 7:51 am

Arrived just in time for Labor Day, with the national holiday celebrated on Monday, September 3rd, that year.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Aug 25, 2020 at 7:30 am

Milton Berle’s top-rated TV variety show was on summer recess, which enabled him to perform at the Roxy for two weeks only at a reported $27,500 per week, plus a percentage of the grosses.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Empire Theatre on Aug 24, 2020 at 5:25 am

Recent photo and article can be viewed at the Forgotten New York website. Click here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Cinemark Cinedome Henderson 12 on Aug 23, 2020 at 1:49 pm

Back in business, according to this news article