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.
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.”
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.
Engagement opened on October 11th, the day before the national Columbus Day observance of that year, which may explain the patriotic draperies on the marquee.
The station was closed down in December, 1938, and demolished in the following year. A new and traditional underground subway line replaced the service. Top of the RCMH vertical sign can be seen above the station roof.
First Roxy stage booking for Abbott & Costello, former burlesque clowns who cleaned up their act for national stardom on radio on Kate Smith’s weekly program.
Pre-movies, of course.
This shows the New York Theatre (which by that time had been re-named Globe) looking towards 42nd Street & Broadway.
This shows the renovations for Ice Revues, with stage expanded into skating rink.
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.
Two first-run features PLUS a lavish stage revue, all for the ticket price of 25 cents until 6:00 PM.
Advance ad for all four previously uploaded here
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.”
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
Austin was racially segregated at the time. Historical details can be viewed here
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.
The Paramount Theatre is the setting for a new album by singer-songwriter Ruthie Brown. Details here
Isn’t “grindhouse” the latest ID for the person behind “NYer,” who departed several months back, taking all of their contributions with them?
Marquee lists John Barrymore in “Svengali” as feature attraction, supported by short subjects.
A B&W trailer for the Fox’s “First Anniversary Show,” with musical accompaniment played on the theatre’s Wurlitzer organ, can be viewed here
The exclusive booking of “Top Hat” followed its premiere engagement at Radio City Music Hall and its subsequent tour of RKO neighborhood theatres.
Downtown had a supporting feature, while Hollywood did not.
Ad has been displayed since 2016 here
The Blue Loon suffered a devastating fire and is currently closed, according to their website
When will China’s thousands of cinemas be permitted to re-open? Discussion can be read here
Engagement opened on October 11th, the day before the national Columbus Day observance of that year, which may explain the patriotic draperies on the marquee.
The B&W drama was booked to coincide with the season surrounding Father’s Day, which would be celebrated on June 19th that year.
Reported to be cautiously preparing for re-opening in news article displayed here
The station was closed down in December, 1938, and demolished in the following year. A new and traditional underground subway line replaced the service. Top of the RCMH vertical sign can be seen above the station roof.
Highest ticket price of $5.50 would be equivalent to about $51 in 2020.
First Roxy stage booking for Abbott & Costello, former burlesque clowns who cleaned up their act for national stardom on radio on Kate Smith’s weekly program.