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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.

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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.”

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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

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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.

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

“Dumbo” was a reissue of the 1941 release.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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

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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

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Dec 4, 2019 at 8:46 am

Grand Lobby was inspired by that of the Paris Opera House.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Dec 3, 2019 at 12:52 pm

The Technicolor remake of the classic B&W “Berkeley Square” (1933) proved instantly forgettable.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Arsenal Theatre on Dec 3, 2019 at 6:39 am

Arsenal listed with “Skin Deep” as main attraction.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Manhasset Cinemas on Dec 2, 2019 at 10:26 am

According to trade journal research, the Manhasset Theatre opened on November 23rd, 1936, which was the Monday before Thanksgiving of that year. Although built by the Century Circuit simultaneously with the Elm and Quentin in Brooklyn, the Manhasset would be managed by Skouras Theatres, which, in 1935, had signed a “pooling” agreement with Century for all of their theatres in Queens and Long Island. George Skouras, head of that company, wanted to use the Manhasset as a test for ending double features in communities with a single theatre and no nearby competition…The overview to this listing claims that the Manhasset Theatre first opened in 1927, which could be true if it was “modernized” into the one of 1936. But nothing turned up in research to justify that possibility.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Capitol Theatre on Dec 2, 2019 at 9:16 am

According to Variety, the screen/stage combo grossed a “rousing” $68,000 in its opening stanza, with $56,000 estimated for the first hold-over week. At that time, the Capitol was the third largest midtown cinema with stage shows, with a reported 4,820 seats. Radio City Music Hall was the largest, with 5,945 seats, closely followed by the Roxy with 5,886 seats. Also in competition were the Paramount with 3,664 seats, Loew’s State with 3,450 seats, and the Strand with 2,756 seats.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Dec 1, 2019 at 10:48 am

The 2019 “Christmas Spectacular” is reportedly not much different from last year’s, which introduced some new elements and special effects. Here’s a link to a brief trailer for the 2019 edition

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Comfortably Cool commented about Ziegfeld Theatre on Nov 30, 2019 at 8:50 am

Advance ad for reserved-seat roadshow engagement opening on December 17th.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Plaza Theatre on Nov 30, 2019 at 7:14 am

The original entrance extended the width of the marquee, but now consisted of these two doors, which led to a box office and staircase to theatre seating.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Plaza Theatre on Nov 30, 2019 at 7:06 am

Entrance to the Plaza Theatre was now through two doors adjacent to the dental clinic with blue canopy.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Coliseum Cinemas on Nov 29, 2019 at 1:33 pm

The three-day promotional tour started at the Coliseum on Thanksgiving Day (11/28) and ended on Saturday (11/30) with the Castle Hill, Fordham, Yonkers, Mt. Vernon, and New Rochelle. First 200 patrons at each theatre received a free copy of Sal Mineo’s latest 45rpm single for Epic Records.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Chicago Theatre on Nov 28, 2019 at 9:26 am

Lena Horne topped the Chicago Theatre’s stage offering.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Broadway Theatre on Nov 26, 2019 at 1:54 pm

Arrived on Thanksgiving Day of that year, causing panic for management, which forgot that Macy’s Holiday Parade would be passing in front of theatre’s entrance.

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Comfortably Cool commented about New Grand Central Theatre on Nov 26, 2019 at 7:36 am

No longer considered “New.” If the adjective never returned, shouldn’t CT listing be changed to Grand Central, which must have been the name at final closing?

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Comfortably Cool commented about Elmwood Theatre on Nov 25, 2019 at 8:28 am

The Queensboro was the first theatre in Queens in the “atmospheric” style, followed on December 25th of that year by the Keith-Albee in Flushing.