“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.
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.”
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).
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
New York premiere engagement opened in the heat of summer, more than a month before autumn’s arrival.
Advance ad for American Premiere of “Sunflower” on September 24th, 1970. Sophia Loren would make a guest appearance on stage at 9:30 AM.
More details can be viewed here
“Fox” would be replaced by “Capitol” in 1936. Announcement displayed here
More than likely, White Way Electric promised to run such an ad as part of its contract with B&K for the new marquee.
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Vasilis Dimitriou, the legendary Greek artist of movie posters and billboards, has died at age 84. News article can be found here
The B&W extravaganza was day-and-date with Loew’s Metropolitan in downtown Brooklyn, which, of course, had different stage support.
“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.
Ad for this event can be viewed here
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.”
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).
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.
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
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.
The year of 1936 had the same calendar as 2020. Labor Day is always celebrated on the first Monday in the month of September.
“Patton” premiered at the Criterion Theatre on the night of February 4th, 1970, which is half-a-century ago.
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.
Advance trailer for the B&W musical extravaganza can be viewed here
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.
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.
Blink Fitness is currently closed due to pandemic regulations. A selection of photos can be viewed here
Labor Day celebrated on September 3rd that year…Advance reservations could also be made at all Loew’s neighborhood theatres.
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.
This shows the entire auditorium from stage to rear wall, not just the rear.