The Gotham was operated by Harris Theatrical Enterprises, an “indie” neighborhood circuit with HQ in office space above. “The Big Parade” had a record-breaking roadshow run of 96 weeks at the Astor Theatre in midtown, starting in November, 1925, and had a delayed general release
in the NYC area.
“Curtains for Broadway: No Shows Until Labor Day, at Least.” That decision includes presentations at Radio City Music Hall and all of the city’s cinemas. New York Times article here
The drive-in theatre project at the Bel Aire Diner resumes tonight (5/13) with two screenings of “Dirty Dancing.” A news report and link to a new video can be found here
This was built and operated by Universal Pictures Theatre Circuit and opened a month before its Universal Theatre in Boro Park, Brooklyn.
Universal’s “Alias the Deacon” was the first screen offering in both cases. Brooklyn ad displayed here
Astoria’s Bel Aire Diner recently made news by erecting a temporary drive-in theatre in its parking area, starting with a screening of “Grease.” Video coverage can be viewed here
At the Winter Garden, “Noah’s Ark” replaced “The Singing Fool,” which had been moved to the Sam H. Harris Theatre on West 42nd Street, as noted in bottom left corner of the ad.
Loew’s State had vaudeville plus first NYC booking of “See My Lawyer.”
Signage for Embassy Newsreel, RKO Palace, and Loew’s Mayfair visible in upper left corner of photo.
New York Theatre at right with sub-run double feature. Across Times Square, Paramount Theatre with Alan Ladd in “Salty O'Rourke” on screen and stage show.
Listed near bottom of the ad, the Alden was holding-over “Hitler’s Children” & “Ladies Day” due to a product split with the nearby Skouras Merrick, which got “It Ain’t Hay” & “The Young Mr. Pitt.”
The silent melodrama was a German co-production by UFA/Paramount, with English inter-titles, synchronized sound effects and musical score. Topping the bill at the Brooklyn Paramount was a stage show featuring Tom Mix and his wonder horse, “Tony.”
Repeating a starring role that he portrayed on stage at the Winter Garden in 1925, Al Jolson played a Negro stable boy with dreams of becoming a racing jockey.
For its second year of operation, the 110 made many improvements to compete more effectively with the newly opened All-Weather Drive-In at
Copiague. Current double bill at the 110 was “Fear Strikes Out” and “The Tattered Dress.”
The first of 15 chapters of the B&W serial was shown on Saturday afternoon, January 15th, 1944, along with the double feature of “Northern Pursuit” & “The Sultan’s Daughter.”
With the arrival of CinemaScope, the Roxy had dropped stage shows for an “Everything on the Screen” policy. Although this was Marilyn Monroe’s second CinemaScope film, it was her first in that process to open at the Roxy. “How to Marry a Millionaire” had a dual booking at Loew’s State and Brandt’s Globe, since the Roxy was still running “The Robe.”
The Gotham was operated by Harris Theatrical Enterprises, an “indie” neighborhood circuit with HQ in office space above. “The Big Parade” had a record-breaking roadshow run of 96 weeks at the Astor Theatre in midtown, starting in November, 1925, and had a delayed general release in the NYC area.
Apparently done in morning of opening day, since first screening started at 12 Noon.
“Curtains for Broadway: No Shows Until Labor Day, at Least.” That decision includes presentations at Radio City Music Hall and all of the city’s cinemas. New York Times article here
The drive-in theatre project at the Bel Aire Diner resumes tonight (5/13) with two screenings of “Dirty Dancing.” A news report and link to a new video can be found here
This was built and operated by Universal Pictures Theatre Circuit and opened a month before its Universal Theatre in Boro Park, Brooklyn. Universal’s “Alias the Deacon” was the first screen offering in both cases. Brooklyn ad displayed here
To save on electrical bills, the vertical sign was later reduced by removing the Triboro’s name, with the result shown here
Astoria’s Bel Aire Diner recently made news by erecting a temporary drive-in theatre in its parking area, starting with a screening of “Grease.” Video coverage can be viewed here
Attendance earned a hold-over, with screen feature changed to “One Body Too Many.” Ad displayed here
Jefferson listed at bottom of ad with matinee and evening stage shows, plus sub-run double feature.
This was the Easter holiday presentation for that year.
At the Winter Garden, “Noah’s Ark” replaced “The Singing Fool,” which had been moved to the Sam H. Harris Theatre on West 42nd Street, as noted in bottom left corner of the ad.
Loew’s State had vaudeville plus first NYC booking of “See My Lawyer.” Signage for Embassy Newsreel, RKO Palace, and Loew’s Mayfair visible in upper left corner of photo.
New York Theatre at right with sub-run double feature. Across Times Square, Paramount Theatre with Alan Ladd in “Salty O'Rourke” on screen and stage show.
In upper right corner of the photo is The Breakers, the luxury beachfront hotel with twin towers.
Listed near bottom of the ad, the Alden was holding-over “Hitler’s Children” & “Ladies Day” due to a product split with the nearby Skouras Merrick, which got “It Ain’t Hay” & “The Young Mr. Pitt.”
Booked with split-weeks of programs from both circuits, Loew’s Mayfair is listed at left bottom with “Hitler’s Children” & “Ladies Day.”
The silent melodrama was a German co-production by UFA/Paramount, with English inter-titles, synchronized sound effects and musical score. Topping the bill at the Brooklyn Paramount was a stage show featuring Tom Mix and his wonder horse, “Tony.”
Repeating a starring role that he portrayed on stage at the Winter Garden in 1925, Al Jolson played a Negro stable boy with dreams of becoming a racing jockey.
For its second year of operation, the 110 made many improvements to compete more effectively with the newly opened All-Weather Drive-In at Copiague. Current double bill at the 110 was “Fear Strikes Out” and “The Tattered Dress.”
Paramount’s version starring Fredric March was followed in 1941 by MGM’s adaptation with Spencer Tracy, which made its NYC debut at the Astor Theatre.
Title of film booking displayed here last December proved prophetic
With movie star and swimming champion Buster Crabbe in “Water Follies of 1942” on stage.
The first of 15 chapters of the B&W serial was shown on Saturday afternoon, January 15th, 1944, along with the double feature of “Northern Pursuit” & “The Sultan’s Daughter.”
With the arrival of CinemaScope, the Roxy had dropped stage shows for an “Everything on the Screen” policy. Although this was Marilyn Monroe’s second CinemaScope film, it was her first in that process to open at the Roxy. “How to Marry a Millionaire” had a dual booking at Loew’s State and Brandt’s Globe, since the Roxy was still running “The Robe.”
A recent exterior photo of the Plaza leads off the New York Times news article displayed here