Also known as Keith’s 81st st ( see my addition to “Cinematreasures” under the name Keith’s 81st st. ). It became part of the Keith-Orpheum Circuit. James Cagney made his acting debut here as a chorus girl. Later known as the RKO 81st st. “Love Sydney” TV show was also taped here.
The two theatres each had rooftop theatres as well. The Riverside had a sloping roof atop and the Riviera next door had a full-sized theatre upstairs which seated 1,700. It was styled after a Japanese Tea garden. Each box was draped with silk hangings. William Fox, who owned the theatres sold the Riverside to B.F. Keith. (Keith formed 20th Century Fox).
I saw The 7th Voyage of Sinbad here. I LOVED this theatre. It had a grand rotunda, and was quite ornate inside. I got my first taste of Turkish Taffy ( the little ones in the bag) here and Bob-Bons! MMMMmmm
There was a matron with a flashlight who used to make SURE that the kids sat in the kids section..OR ELSE!
The original Thalia was located around the corner. The interior of the theater was strangely sloped.It apparently followed the slope of the street outside.It was very small inside but no one seemed to mind because the revival films were great.
Covering the entire block, these two theaters were built by the Shuberts before WW1.The theaters were a popular stop along Broadway’s “Subway Circuit.” Located on the roof of one was a rooftop theater and Japanese Tea Garden.
One of the most beautiful theaters in Manhattan…it had a gorgeous fountain in the lobby with a cupid or nymph. It was Brandt’s Beacon when I was a child.
I stand corrected. My brother tells me it was formerly the “YORKTOWN”. ( Yorkville is an area on the east side, where such lumineries as Cagney and the Marx Bros. grew up. )
The area above the marquee held a huge iron circle surrounding Diana the Huntress and her hound. It later toppled on to the marquee during a horific storm and remained there until the theater was demolished to make way for a highrise.
Located in Great Kills on Staten Island, the current occupant is the restaurant “ARIRANG.”
Also known as Keith’s 81st st ( see my addition to “Cinematreasures” under the name Keith’s 81st st. ). It became part of the Keith-Orpheum Circuit. James Cagney made his acting debut here as a chorus girl. Later known as the RKO 81st st. “Love Sydney” TV show was also taped here.
The two theatres each had rooftop theatres as well. The Riverside had a sloping roof atop and the Riviera next door had a full-sized theatre upstairs which seated 1,700. It was styled after a Japanese Tea garden. Each box was draped with silk hangings. William Fox, who owned the theatres sold the Riverside to B.F. Keith. (Keith formed 20th Century Fox).
The theatre STILL retains its' original look outside…without the marquee.
The theatre was built in 1924.
Oops! I meant “Bon-Bons”. My hand slipped!
I was informed that when this was a legit theatre, Joan Blondell appeared here.
I saw The 7th Voyage of Sinbad here. I LOVED this theatre. It had a grand rotunda, and was quite ornate inside. I got my first taste of Turkish Taffy ( the little ones in the bag) here and Bob-Bons! MMMMmmm
There was a matron with a flashlight who used to make SURE that the kids sat in the kids section..OR ELSE!
I used to walk past this theater and see posters advertising cowboy films there.
The original Thalia was located around the corner. The interior of the theater was strangely sloped.It apparently followed the slope of the street outside.It was very small inside but no one seemed to mind because the revival films were great.
These Shubert Theaters became United Artist Theaters before succumbing to the wrecker’s ball.
Covering the entire block, these two theaters were built by the Shuberts before WW1.The theaters were a popular stop along Broadway’s “Subway Circuit.” Located on the roof of one was a rooftop theater and Japanese Tea Garden.
A 31 story apt. building stands in their place.
One of the most beautiful theaters in Manhattan…it had a gorgeous fountain in the lobby with a cupid or nymph. It was Brandt’s Beacon when I was a child.
I stand corrected. My brother tells me it was formerly the “YORKTOWN”. ( Yorkville is an area on the east side, where such lumineries as Cagney and the Marx Bros. grew up. )
The area above the marquee held a huge iron circle surrounding Diana the Huntress and her hound. It later toppled on to the marquee during a horific storm and remained there until the theater was demolished to make way for a highrise.
I am related to the Katz’s ( Balaban & Katz ). My mother is related to the Katz family.
It was of the Publix movie chain when built.