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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?

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Comfortably Cool commented about Bradley Symphony Center on Jun 19, 2020 at 10:49 am

Marquee lists John Barrymore in “Svengali” as feature attraction, supported by short subjects.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Fox Theatre on Jun 18, 2020 at 11:09 am

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

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Comfortably Cool commented about Little Carnegie Theatre on Jun 18, 2020 at 8:08 am

The exclusive booking of “Top Hat” followed its premiere engagement at Radio City Music Hall and its subsequent tour of RKO neighborhood theatres.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Jun 18, 2020 at 7:12 am

Downtown had a supporting feature, while Hollywood did not.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Embassy 1,2,3 Theatre on Jun 17, 2020 at 7:00 am

Ad has been displayed since 2016 here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Blue Loon on Jun 16, 2020 at 12:56 pm

The Blue Loon suffered a devastating fire and is currently closed, according to their website

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Comfortably Cool commented about Premiere International Cinema on Jun 16, 2020 at 6:15 am

When will China’s thousands of cinemas be permitted to re-open? Discussion can be read here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Jun 15, 2020 at 11:35 am

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.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Jun 13, 2020 at 8:20 am

The B&W drama was booked to coincide with the season surrounding Father’s Day, which would be celebrated on June 19th that year.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Nitehawk Cinema - Prospect Park on Jun 12, 2020 at 1:56 pm

Reported to be cautiously preparing for re-opening in news article displayed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Jun 12, 2020 at 8:53 am

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.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Capitol Theatre on Jun 12, 2020 at 5:27 am

Highest ticket price of $5.50 would be equivalent to about $51 in 2020.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Jun 9, 2020 at 12:44 pm

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.