Loew's Jersey Theatre
54 Journal Square,
Jersey City,
NJ
07306
54 Journal Square,
Jersey City,
NJ
07306
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Once the AMC merger is complete, will this be the only operating theatre in the US that still proudly uses “Loew’s” in its name?
The Loew’s has announced their film show for Feb. “Best In Show”, “Old Yeller” & “The Misfits”. (Feb.10 & 11.) Not really what I was expecting.
Prehasps the heat is not working.. or something. Since this has been a very mild winter {so far }that should not be a big concern.Many years ago,I saw “Apocalypse Now” at the old and now gone Century Nostrand in Brooklyn. This was in early January. The heat was not working, but I did enjoy the film anyway. So did my girlfriend who absolutely hated these kinds of films.Naturally, I had to take to see the Burt Reynolds film “Starting Over” next time to make up for it.
Don’t be so quick to be the voice of gloom and doom. You’re freakin me out. The part of Jersey City where the Loews Jersey is isn’t that bad. In fact it’s not that bad at all, I can think of worse places. The crowds at the shows that I’ve been to have been pretty good. But isn’t that place landmarked or something so they can’t tear it down? Whatever the case is, whether they are just holding the next schedule or they’re dealing with repairs or whatever, I wish someone would post it on their website or here on Cinema Treasures so we can sleep better at night.
Maybe…since the crowds haven’t been huge (due to the scheduling) too many late shows…who the hell wants to go to that section at night…but it seems we’re losing our theaters
What is the deal with the new Lowes Jersey schedule?? Does anybody have any information on this? I’m beginning to get a little concerned. Are they in trouble or something? It’s been over a month since there last show. They usually have something on the schedule by now. Anybody? Anybody?
Prehaps scenes like these can be used in Shrek III-if they ever make it.It would seem that the so-called Hayes Code would have rendered these scenes to the cutting room floor. Like it or not, we HAVE come a long way since then. Believe it or not the Catholic Legion Of Deceny- aka “The CLOD” condemned “Gone With The Wind” back in `39 because Clark Gable said “damn”.My mother- a fairly devout Catholic had to promise NOT to see the movie, but she went anyway.Wonder if she will rot in Hell for it.
At the end of the “Go to Sleep” song it appears like Tom is sleeping with Bo Peep and of course this would have been a “No No” once the production code went into effect so it was cut from the film after 1934.
I remember when the film used to be played on Thanksgiving Day by WPIX channel 11 under the title “March of the Wooden Soldiers.” Just as sure as WOR channel 9 would play “King Kong” on the same day (and would run a few Godzilla movies on Friday for school kids who had the day off). Anyway, I believe there were 6 or 7 minutes edited from the original release print of “Babes in Toyland” in order to cater to the younger children exhibitors thought the film would attract. All of the edited sequences took place either in the Boogeymen’s underground lair or during their attack on Toyland. They include the song “Go to Sleep” that the Tom Tom character sings to Bo Peep as they are hiding in the cavern (replete with superimposed pixies who appear to sprinkle sleep-dust over the two characters) as well as some shots of the Boogeymen that were deemed too frightening for younger children.
The complete film was restored a few years back for DVD release.
MMMMMMMM.Very interesting.
So what is in the uncensored version that was then cut? Is something going on with Bo Peep and Jack?
I was wondering what they were up to myself. I was there for the SCROOGE screening as well. It was one of the bigger crowds. I skipped the BABES IN TOYLAND screening because it was 16MM and The American Museum of the Moving Image was also screening the film and they managed to come up with a 35 MM print.
Does anybody on this website know what the next show at the Jersey will be- and when? The Jersey`s website still has the Christmas programs listed, but this is about the right time of the month for a show. Thanks.
I went to both shows Saturday night and it was first rate. Great prints of the Wizard Of Oz and Babes In Toyland. Babes was 16mm but we got to see the rare uncensored version. A Christmas Carol had about 30 seconds cut from the print towards the end (Where Scooge tells the boy to buy the Turkey) but otherwise the print looked great. Always great to see Tom & Jerry on a big screen.
The Sat 12=10 showing of “The Wizard of OZ” promises to be a great event. This is, without a doubt the finest musical and fantasy EVER made!To call it a classic hardly does it justice. How many films can stand the test of time and still remain fresh and vibrant with each viewing? Though I have seen it countless times on TV, video and DVD,the big screen obviously is the only way to see it. I really wish I can break my existing plans for this night and get out here to see it. Hope the print and sound are of a high quality, but since I am a semi regular at the Jersey, I`m sure it will be first rate. Enjoy- and pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!
Two old postcards:
From 1931 – note the mini golf right near the theatre
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The Friday Nov 11th and Saturday Nov 12th screenings of the “Godfather” and the “Godfather-II” along with “The Public ENEMY” with James Cagney is truly an offer that no movie fan can refuse! Can
t make it on Friday for the first Godfather film, but I do plan to see part II on Saturday.This is that VERY rare sequel that is actually as good-if not better than its predecessor.Too bad I cant say the same4 about the “Godfather-Part III”.While “The Public Enemy” is the film that made Cagney a star, his finest gangster role- in my humble opinion – is the mother obsessed psychotic Cody Jarret in “White Heat”.Hardbop…slowly but surely. It WILL take a long time but, hey, it`s still better than nothing.
I haven’t been to the Loew’s since the spring. Has progress been made on the restoration front?
I tend to agree with Rhett above about the late starts.
We went to Godzilla and The Masque of the Red Death last Saturday. Two films that really hold up after 50 years, although the corps de ballet at the end of Masque was just a tad dated. But this WAS the height of the “musical” I suppose. And the masqued Vinny P? A gem: Priceless!!
Godzilla was an eye opener when viewed in the context of its time: a metaphor on nuclear destruction, weapons bans and the Godzill-esque behavior of certain nations. The message was as clear today as it was a half century ago. Hardly a titter or giggle. We all sat enthralled as this all but forgotten epic unfolded.
A-N-Y-W-A-Y, the fun and frolic faded away about 11 PM and if it wasn’t for the end of daylight savings time we wouldn’t have gone at all. It’s an easy trip from north B'klyn (L to Path and you’re there), but just too, too late getting back.
YES! The Robert Morton looks fantastic and with the console fence (and the Howard seat?) reinstalled it’ll be radiant! My ears wiggle and get hot just thinking about how it will sound resounding within The Landmark Loews Fantastic acoustics!
Attended Godzilla at the Jersey this weekend. Nice the see the organ has been installed. Anyone know when it will be in operation?
The Loews Jersey has its original 1929 lighting board restored and in use backstage. It is a massive board, and fully working, complete with 10 presets (state-of-the-art for the time). If you stop by on a Saturday morning (call first to make sure the volunteers are there 201-798-6055), you might be able to sneek a peek at the board backstage. Colin Egan might be able to help you. He’s the heart and soul of this magnificent theatre, and the reason that the Loew’s Jersey has never been better. (And this coming from a volunteer that has been intimately involved with the project since 1998.
Can anyone provide me with information about the light board in this theatre? I’ve always been interested in vintage stage lighting, and am curious to see what kind of setup the Loew’s has.
One mistake, it has not started they are just getting a committee ready.
Frankie;
Why not join the team that wants to restore the Loew’s Kings? I admire what they did with the Jersey even though I have yet to see it. However, there is a restoration project starting in Brooklyn, and on Flatbush Avenue yet. Here is the cinema treasures page;
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