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Comfortably Cool commented about Rose Blumkin Performing Arts Center on Mar 13, 2020 at 1:15 pm

The arch below the atmospheric ceiling in the rear balcony contained ventilators for the air-cooling system.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Mar 10, 2020 at 3:56 pm

The dual engagement of “King Kong” at both Radio City showplaces ran for one week only, with the Music Hall switching to “Christopher Strong” and new revue while the Big Ape and its stage show continued at the New Roxy.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Ziegfeld Theatre on Mar 10, 2020 at 12:45 pm

This was the final week of a four-week package of ‘Oscar’ winners that started with this ad

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Comfortably Cool commented about Cinema Odeon on Mar 10, 2020 at 12:09 pm

This photo from a 1940 Italian film magazine is identified at top left as Cinema Principe di Piemonte, Viareggio, which must be one of the unlisted Viareggio theatres mentioned in the Overview. However, it could be Cinema Odeon if building date of 1949 is not correct.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Mar 10, 2020 at 9:40 am

With Warner Oland in his second appearance as “Charlie Chan,” the B&W mystery also had Bela Lugosi, now coasting on his fame from “Dracula,” in a major role.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Ufa Palast am Zoo on Mar 9, 2020 at 1:29 pm

This was reportedly the last silent feature released by UFA. The cinema was one of the most celebrated in Germany, with its premiere engagements advertised in glossy magazines as well as newspapers.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Midwood Theatre on Mar 9, 2020 at 10:01 am

Total of $112,000 would be equivalent to about $1.6 million in 2020.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Criterion Theatre on Mar 5, 2020 at 3:07 pm

Listed as Criterion Center, which isn’t mentioned in the subsequent names for the Criterion Theatre on the main entry page.

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Comfortably Cool commented about 81 Theatre on Mar 4, 2020 at 1:06 pm

Bailey Theatres listed first in alphabetical directory of circuits presenting the once-a-week newsreel, which was produced in Chicago.

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Comfortably Cool commented about 81 Theatre on Mar 4, 2020 at 12:03 pm

An exterior photo and a newspaper ad suggest that this should be listed as the 81 Theatre (instead of with the number written out).

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Commodore Theater on Mar 4, 2020 at 9:41 am

Lettering for Loew’s Commodore can still be seen across the top of the marquee.

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Albee Theatre on Mar 3, 2020 at 4:14 pm

Pathe’s talkie thriller, starring the future “Hopalong Cassidy,” can be viewed in its entirety here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Ellis Theatre on Mar 3, 2020 at 12:43 pm

“Harlem of the West,” a recent book tracing the history of jazz in the Fillmore neighborhood, frequently cites the Ellis Theatre. Previously as the Princess, it was one of the first vaudeville theatres in San Francisco to book black entertainers. The Depression-enforced conversion to movies as the Ellis reduced the theatre to late-run status. To combat the arrival of home TV, management introduced a weekly talent night, when amateurs could compete for cash prizes. Pianist Federico Cervantes recalled: “A radio personality named ‘Fatso Perry’ ran the shows, and as his name indicates, he was quite obese. I got on the musical map by winning a prize of $50, big money at that time. After that, I was hired as the pianist for a little band that played for contestants. The Ellis was usually crowded. A lot of people dropped in for the chance to perform, and their friends came to cheer them on. Everybody would dress up.” Teen vocalist Polaya Ballington Davis is probably the most famous of the Ellis contest winners. The legendary Johnny Otis, who happened to be in the audience that night, was so impressed that he signed her to a recording contract and numerous hit singles under the new name of Sugar Pie Desanto.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Ziegfeld Theatre on Mar 3, 2020 at 11:05 am

The “mere $12,000” was Variety’s estimated first week gross for this lengthy double-feature revival, not for “The Boatniks.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about Strand Theatre on Mar 3, 2020 at 10:57 am

The cost would be equivalent to about $843,000 in 2020.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Embassy 1,2,3 Theatre on Mar 2, 2020 at 10:09 am

The booking at the DeMille for “Roman Empire” was specifically aimed at taking advantage of the Easter holidays and opening season of the World’s Fair. Unfortunately, the epic failed to live up to expectations and was switched to continuous performances at “popular prices” starting on May 29th to include that year’s Memorial Day weekend.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Embassy 1,2,3 Theatre on Mar 1, 2020 at 12:43 pm

Hopes were high for the reserved-seat enagement, which would benefit from the Easter holidays in April and tourists flocking to NYC for the World’s Fair that opened later in that month.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Beacon Theatre on Mar 1, 2020 at 10:18 am

Jane Birkin, the Anglo/French actress, singer, and fashion icon, has been traveling around the world with this stage presentation that honors the works of French composer Serge Gainsbourg, the great love of her life.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's State Theatre on Feb 29, 2020 at 10:33 am

The State’s “His Girl Friday” was a move-over from Radio City Music Hall, where it had been part of the showplace’s first program change in 1940.

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Keith's Richmond Hill Theatre on Feb 29, 2020 at 9:55 am

And with both features in CinemaScope and Color by Deluxe!

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Keith's Richmond Hill Theatre on Feb 28, 2020 at 3:15 pm

Rumors are circulating about a possible sale of the property, including one of conversion into a church. More here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Columbus Circle on Feb 28, 2020 at 1:46 pm

The subterranean cinema listed here as Loews Paramount.

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Comfortably Cool commented about New Ozone Theatre on Feb 28, 2020 at 11:43 am

Why isn’t there also a QUEENS after New York, not only for this theatre, but for all theatres listed for that borough, which is one of the five that constitute New York City. Anyone not familiar with NYC geography would be stumped as to where Ozone Park was located in that very large state of New York.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Capitol Theatre on Feb 28, 2020 at 9:32 am

Aerial view at right shows opening day line extending west on 51st Street from Broadway to Eighth Avenue.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Odeon West End on Feb 27, 2020 at 9:12 am

The B&W drama was an Anglo-American co-production between J. Arthur Rank and RKO Radio Pictures.