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Comfortably Cool commented about Rivoli Theatre on Jan 28, 2020 at 9:58 pm

More than a decade before Greta Garbo, Alla Nazimova was a singular sensation in a silent version of the classic heart breaker.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Yonkers Playhouse on Jan 28, 2020 at 6:30 pm

Auditorium had stadium seating at rear, instead of a conventional balcony.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Linden Theatre on Jan 28, 2020 at 5:00 pm

Listed in bottom left section with “White Cargo” as main feature, the Century was one of the last stops along the Loew’s neighborhood circuit.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Central Theater on Jan 27, 2020 at 5:10 pm

The stadium-type auditorium had a central dome with indirect lighting. Blue and gold were the predominant colors. Lanterns extended from the side walls.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Fiesta Four Drive-In on Jan 26, 2020 at 4:27 pm

Listed as Whittier, with Allan Marten as manager.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Capitol Theatre on Jan 25, 2020 at 3:50 pm

News item published in the floundering New York Herald-Tribune…Renovation cost of $1.2 million would be equivalent to about $10,300,000 in 2020.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Fox Theatre on Jan 24, 2020 at 4:47 pm

The Fox accompanied its feature movies with spectacular stage revues, starting with the one described here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Alvin Theatre on Jan 23, 2020 at 2:47 pm

Advertised for sale in 1941 as Alvin Theatre, with Loyal mentioned as previous name. If it was still being reported in 1951 as Alvin, shouldn’t the CT listing be changed to Alvin, with Loyal as a previous?

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Jan 22, 2020 at 9:02 pm

The B&W romantic comedy had opened on 12/26/40, supported by the Christmas holiday stage show until December 30th, when a new revue saluting Latin America took over. “No, No, Nanette” had run for one week only as the Christmas screen presentation.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Jan 22, 2020 at 3:32 pm

This rare Warner Bros. booking was part of a “swap” deal between WB and 20th Century-Fox, which wanted WB’s Hollywood Theatre for the reserved-seat roadshow debut of “The Blue Bird.” The Technicolor fantasy with Shirley Temple proved such a disappointment at the Hollywood Theatre that 20th-Fox made substantial cuts and re-launched it at the Roxy (with stage show).

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Comfortably Cool commented about Rialto Theatre on Jan 21, 2020 at 3:40 pm

Sarcastic showmanship drew packed houses for this double bill, which had “Million Dollar Baby” as supporting feature.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Ziegfeld Theatre on Jan 20, 2020 at 9:20 pm

The date marked the first observance of an American federal holiday honoring the birth of Martin Luther King, Jr…Walter Reade’s faltering Ziegfeld Theatre had a reduced schedule with “White Nights.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about 1935 photo courtesy Vintage Cinema Ads Facebook page. on Jan 20, 2020 at 6:41 pm

A new marquee and entrance were part of the 1935 modernization by architect David Supowitz, which is described here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Howard Theatre on Jan 20, 2020 at 6:33 pm

Murals on both sides of the auditorium were painted by Harry Brodsky.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Jan 20, 2020 at 5:48 pm

“The Green Pastures” was the first and only feature movie with an all-black cast to be shown at Radio City Music Hall.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Rialto Theatre on Jan 19, 2020 at 6:57 pm

“The Gay Bride” with title expanded to attract nearby residents of “Hell’s Kitchen.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Jan 19, 2020 at 6:42 pm

Don’t you mean “marquee?”

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Jan 18, 2020 at 5:26 pm

This was the Music Hall’s first program change since the start of a stage/screen policy on January 11th. The first booking ran a day more than one week to enable future program changes on Thursday. The New Roxy, now being marketed as the RKO Roxy, would also have its first program change on Friday (1/20) with “Hot Pepper” and new stage revue.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Elmwood Theatre on Jan 17, 2020 at 2:59 pm

After an unsuccessful trial of weekend openings, the Queensboro went dark until 1944, when two limited seasons of stage plays from the “Subway Circuit” were presented, with stars including Gloria Swanson, Ruth Chatterton, and Zasu Pitts. During closure in 1945, the operating lease was purchased by the Interboro Circuit, which opened a refurbished version as the Elmwood the following year.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Jan 16, 2020 at 9:44 pm

This introduction to a multi-page collection of ads for upcoming releases took liberties with the surrounding neighborhood by adding names of Paramount stars and film titles. The Paramount Theatre’s auditorium, which rose to a height of about 12 stories, can be seen directly behind the 33-story office building.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Grand Center Arts Academy on Jan 15, 2020 at 5:14 pm

“Fox News” was a newsreel, and not the controversial cable TV news channel of 2020.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Castro Theatre marquis for 1985 world premiere of Buddies on Jan 15, 2020 at 4:42 pm

“Marquee,” not “marquis.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Jan 13, 2020 at 9:38 pm

Opened on January 7th, following a shorter than usual Christmas holiday presentation with the Esther Williams splasher, “Easy to Love,” on screen. MGM’s first CinemaScope feature was also the Music Hall’s first offering in that process.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Jan 13, 2020 at 2:49 pm

The fast-rising singing star made a guest appearance at that night’s 8:30 screening, but did not perform.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Metropolitan Theatre on Jan 12, 2020 at 6:27 pm

Blues singer Mabel Smith eventually reached legendary status as “Big Maybelle”…“Jimmy Steps Out” was originally released in 1941 as “Pot O' Gold.”