“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
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.
Full-page ad published in Sunday newspapers on July 1st.
No exact address was given, but dazzling new marquee and entrance made it impossible to miss. View here
Variety reported a new seating capacity of 4,315, with potential for “Jumbo” to gross $90,000 per week with all filled.
“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
The auditorium has three mezzanines. For “Darling Lilli,” the third and topmost mezzanine provided some of the 5,000 general admission seats.
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.