Comments from Comfortably Cool

Showing 1,151 - 1,175 of 3,337 comments

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Biografen Rio on Dec 23, 2019 at 9:58 am

Shouldn’t listing be changed to Bio Rio, which is the current name. The “grafen” might have become too old-fashioned for the 21st century.

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Biografen Rio on Dec 23, 2019 at 6:13 am

A mention in the travel section of The New York Times of 12/22/2019 reports this as “Bio Rio, a single-screen art-house cinema from the 1940s that opened a revamped bar and bistro in September.” An award-winning bartender, Josephine Sondlo, is currently resident. Website here

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Dec 21, 2019 at 1:23 pm

An ad for that dual engagement can be viewed here

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Dec 21, 2019 at 8:32 am

Festivities at both the Paramount and Rivoli were covered by local TV stations. Bottom left photo shows Paramount Pictures President Barney Balaban and wife being welcomed. Buddy Rogers and wife Mary Pickford in center photo.

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Bayside Theatre on Dec 20, 2019 at 9:19 am

Cinemas in all five NYC boroughs that sold tickets to unaccompanied children were required by law to seat them in a reserved section under the supervision of a licensed matron.

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's State Theatre on Dec 20, 2019 at 6:46 am

Selling reserved seats for as far in advance as next Easter Week (April 13th-21st, 1968).

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Capitol Theatre on Dec 19, 2019 at 9:01 am

MGM was also represented in that year’s Christmas Holiday Show at Radio City Music Hall, which had the Greer Garson-Walter Pidgeon drama, “Madame Curie,” on screen.

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Flatbush Theatre on Dec 18, 2019 at 6:59 am

The ad promised a “Continuous 3 Hour Stage & Screen Show,” but didn’t specify the movie offerings, which were probably a “B” feature and/or short subjects.

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Fine Arts Theatre on Dec 17, 2019 at 10:51 am

Based on Terrence Rattigan’s play, “A Bequest to the Nation,” the historical epic was re-titled for its USA release. Ian Holm and Zoe Caldwell starred in the original stage version in London’s West End in 1970. But who would ever forget Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh as Admiral Nelson and Lady Hamilton in the 1940 classic that Winston Churchill proclaimed his favorite film of that war torn period?

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Grand Theatre on Dec 16, 2019 at 12:48 pm

Some brief silent coverage in FULL COLOR of the 1939 world premiere can be viewed here

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Grand Theatre on Dec 15, 2019 at 1:05 pm

An abundance of vintage film coverage of the 1939 premiere can be viewed on the internet, including some from MGM’s “News of the Day” newsreel. Click here

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Sun Ray Theatre on Dec 15, 2019 at 8:15 am

A copy of the ad, plus two cents, would admit one person during weekday matinees.

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Grand Theatre on Dec 15, 2019 at 6:47 am

Remembering the 80th anniversary today of the world premiere of “Gone With the Wind” at Loew’s Grand Theatre on December 15th, 1939. Ad displayed here

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Warner Twin Theatre on Dec 14, 2019 at 12:06 pm

The stage show included the Broadway debut of 20-year-old Ruth Jones, now using the professional name of Dinah Washington.

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Triboro Theatre on Dec 13, 2019 at 1:32 pm

Not included in this ad for North Queens were three other Loew’s in that borough: the Valencia and Hillside in Jamaica, and the Willard in Woodhaven. The Astoria had been unprofitable since the opening of the nearby Triboro, and was eventually sublet by Loew’s to Skouras Theatres in a “pooling” deal which benefited both circuits.

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Dec 13, 2019 at 10:18 am

Opened on December 19th, 1940, with “No, No, Nanette” on screen. A week later, the RKO musical was replaced by “The Philadelphia Story,” which continued with the Christmas stage show through December 29th. Just in time for New Year observances, the MGM release received all-new stage support on December 30th with “Pan-Americana,” a spectacular tribute to “the republics below the Rio Grande.”

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Astor Theatre on Dec 12, 2019 at 8:46 am

Photos of opening night benefit for The Actors' Studio displayed here

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Dec 10, 2019 at 11:48 am

As a Depression measure, the Paramount had suspended “live” presentations except for overtures and intermissions performed by the resident orchestra and/or organist.

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Hobart Theatre on Dec 10, 2019 at 10:51 am

“Dumbo” was a reissue of the 1941 release.

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Community Theatre on Dec 10, 2019 at 10:27 am

Vintage trade journals report the 1924 opening in Cadiz of the Community Theatre, which had Hubert L. Wardner as architect and Emerson W. Long as owner. The Community, which had 850 seats, was designed not only for movies but also for vaudeville and road companies of stage plays. The 1957 edition of Film Daily Year Book has the Community Theatre still open, with a seating capacity of 590 and address of 111 Main Street.

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Dec 9, 2019 at 10:14 am

Born as Arthur Arshawsky, the bandleader would soon change his professional name to Artie Shaw with the formation of a full-fledged orchestra.

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Astor Theatre on Dec 8, 2019 at 9:55 am

In addition to current attractions at the Astor and Victoria, 45th Street corner plugged “The Outlaw” at the Broadway Theatre, and 46th Street corner of the roof announced “Unconquered” coming to the Rivoli.

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Kings Theatre on Dec 7, 2019 at 8:09 am

On the Sunday that precipitated the USA’s entry into WWII, the Kings was presenting a B&W double bill from Columbia Pictures of “You’ll Never Get Rich” and “Ladies in Retirement.”

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Dec 6, 2019 at 9:04 am

MGM’s Technicolor musical opened on the same day as that studio’s Esther Williams splasher, “This Time for Keeps,” which was part of the Capitol Theatre’s holiday offering. Ad displayed here

Comfortably Cool
Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Capitol Theatre on Dec 6, 2019 at 8:58 am

MGM’s Technicolor musical debuted on the same day as that studio’s “Good News,” which was part of the holiday offering at Radio City Music Hall. Ad displayed here