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Comfortably Cool commented about Rialto Theatre on Jul 10, 2020 at 7:42 am

How times are changing…More about Moran & Mack can be found here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Jersey Theatre on Jul 9, 2020 at 6:17 am

This has been “renovating” for decades now. I would guess that work is just resuming after a pandemic enforced suspension.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Astor Theatre on Jul 7, 2020 at 10:12 am

With one reserved-seat screening only. at roadshow prices. The following day, the Samuel Goldwyn production started an exclusive engagement at the Astor Theatre, with continuous performances at “popular” prices (higher than regular).

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Jul 6, 2020 at 6:42 am

Opened three days after the Easter Sunday of that year. Competing for attention against Cinerama at the Warner Theatre and Todd-AO at the Rivoli (“Around the World in 80 Days”).

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Comfortably Cool commented about Embassy 1,2,3 Theatre on Jul 3, 2020 at 1:32 pm

And failed miserably to be worth the wait!

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Jul 3, 2020 at 9:01 am

The 200th anniversary of the USA fell on a Sunday, causing the Music Hall to open later than usual for a major holiday.

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Warner Twin Theatre on Jul 3, 2020 at 8:25 am

Preparing for combat with the Roxy Theatre, which on April 9th would introduce the Cinemiracle process, claimed to be bigger and better than Cinerama in every way, with the documentary feature “Windjammer.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about Sutton Theater on Jul 2, 2020 at 6:02 am

Full-page ad published in Sunday newspapers on July 1st.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Criterion Theatre on Jul 2, 2020 at 5:57 am

Full-page ad published in Sunday newspapers on July 1st.

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Comfortably Cool commented about AMC Empire 25 on Jul 1, 2020 at 1:18 pm

No exact address was given, but dazzling new marquee and entrance made it impossible to miss. View here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Hippodrome Theatre on Jun 30, 2020 at 12:08 pm

Variety reported a new seating capacity of 4,315, with potential for “Jumbo” to gross $90,000 per week with all filled.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Jun 30, 2020 at 5:52 am

“Broadway Will Remain Closed Through the Rest of the Year,” according to an article in today’s New York Times. Surely this will include Radio City Music Hall, the Beacon, and other theatres that are now concert venues, as well as all indoor cinemas in NYC and surrounding areas. NYT article can be read here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Jun 29, 2020 at 10:42 am

The auditorium has three mezzanines. For “Darling Lilli,” the third and topmost mezzanine provided some of the 5,000 general admission seats.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Star Theatre on Jun 29, 2020 at 6:44 am

Pre-movies, of course.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Globe - New York, NY on Jun 29, 2020 at 6:33 am

This shows the New York Theatre (which by that time had been re-named Globe) looking towards 42nd Street & Broadway.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Center Theatre NYC 1940's on Jun 28, 2020 at 10:28 am

This shows the renovations for Ice Revues, with stage expanded into skating rink.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Jun 28, 2020 at 8:04 am

Advance ad published June 28th, 1970, for opening on July 23rd. Due to “unprecedented demand,” both the first and second mezzanines would be reserved-seat sections bookable in advance.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Orpheum Theatre on Jun 24, 2020 at 7:56 am

Two first-run features PLUS a lavish stage revue, all for the ticket price of 25 cents until 6:00 PM.

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Comfortably Cool commented about 4 For Ziegfeld New York Daily News Ad (February 20, 1970) on Jun 22, 2020 at 1:09 pm

Advance ad for all four previously uploaded here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Jun 22, 2020 at 12:57 pm

In September, the Roxy would end stage presentations and become a showcase for CinemaScope features exclusively, starting with the world premiere engagement of “The Robe.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about Astor Theatre on Jun 22, 2020 at 8:40 am

Billy Wilder’s B&W comedy-drama was presented on the Astor’s “Giant Panoramic Screen”…Exterior photo taken during the engagement can be viewed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about State Theater on Jun 20, 2020 at 1:55 pm

Austin was racially segregated at the time. Historical details can be viewed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about January 1939 photo credit Photoplay Magazine. on Jun 20, 2020 at 1:15 pm

This may have been published in January 1939, but the photo was probably taken in 1934, when both “What Every Woman Knows” and the incoming “"Gay Divorcee” were first released.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Jun 20, 2020 at 12:09 pm

The Paramount Theatre is the setting for a new album by singer-songwriter Ruthie Brown. Details here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Rivoli Theatre on Jun 20, 2020 at 8:48 am

Isn’t “grindhouse” the latest ID for the person behind “NYer,” who departed several months back, taking all of their contributions with them?