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Comfortably Cool commented about Fortway Theatre on Aug 15, 2019 at 6:13 am

Listed as Fox Fortway in 1930 neighborhood directory displayed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Warner Twin Theatre on Aug 14, 2019 at 1:33 pm

I disagree. The Strand, or Mark Strand as originally known, is considered a landmark in the history of movie palaces, and should be honored here that way, not by a tawdry modernization into twins.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Capitol Theatre on Aug 14, 2019 at 1:21 pm

August 17th will mark the 80th anniversary of the legendary launching of “The Wizard of Oz” at the Capitol Theatre, which included a special stage revue starring Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney. It was the first and only “live” offering at the Capitol since the theatre switched to movies only in 1935. Advertisement displayed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Metropolitan Theatre on Aug 14, 2019 at 8:17 am

The Metropolitan first opened in September, 1918, so I doubt the clipping’s claim that it was built in 1921.

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Comfortably Cool commented about We're switching to Apple Maps on Aug 13, 2019 at 1:19 pm

Whether the majority of movie venues operating in 2019 can be described as theaters (or theatres) is open to debate.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Missouri Theatre on Aug 13, 2019 at 12:58 pm

During the silent era, Walter Hiers was a hefty rival to Roscoe Arbuckle. Vintage film clip can be viewed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Ritz Theatre on Aug 13, 2019 at 11:41 am

Listed as Fox Ritz in 1930 neighborhood directory displayed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about National Theatre on Aug 13, 2019 at 6:17 am

Listed as Fox National in 1930 directory ad displayed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Culver Theatre on Aug 13, 2019 at 6:14 am

Listed as Fox Culver in 1930 directory ad displayed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Fox Theatre on Aug 12, 2019 at 7:09 am

The Cross Bay Theatre was actually in Queens, but close to the border with Brooklyn.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Metropolitan Theatre on Aug 12, 2019 at 6:31 am

“Mrs. Miniver” would also be having its Brooklyn premiere engagement here, direct from a record-breaking run at Radio City Music Hall (with stage revue).

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Metropolitan Theatre on Aug 11, 2019 at 8:38 am

First Brooklyn showing for “Tarzan’s New York Adventure” since its NYC premiere engagement at the Capitol Theatre.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Rivoli Theatre on Aug 8, 2019 at 7:19 am

This was a rare roadshow for that war-torn era, with two performances daily and all seats reserved. Top ticket price of $2.20 would be equivalent to about $33 in 2019.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Rivoli Theatre on Aug 8, 2019 at 6:44 am

This was a rare roadshow engagement for that time, with two performances daily and all seats reserved.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Garrick Theatre on Aug 7, 2019 at 1:41 pm

Date was January 30th, 1919.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Aug 7, 2019 at 1:17 pm

A very young Liza Minnelli made her screen debut in the Technicolor musical, strolling hand-in-hand with “parents” Garland and Johnson in the grand finale.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Lexington Theatre on Aug 7, 2019 at 6:32 am

Two of the movies listed here at other Loew’s theatres had advance press screenings at the Lexington Theatre that were open to the public as sneak previews: “Some Like It Hot,” with Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller among the attendees, and “Alias Jesse James.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about Palace Theatre on Aug 6, 2019 at 1:00 pm

The B&W drama in CinemaScope with stereophonic sound had opened a reserved-seat roadshow policy on March 18th of that year, with ticket prices ranging from $1.25 to a top of $3.00.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Lexington Theatre on Aug 6, 2019 at 8:30 am

The star-powered Columbia releases skipped midtown launchings and made their Greater New York debuts as a double bill at Loew’s and other neighborhood theatres.

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Comfortably Cool commented about 72nd Street Playhouse on Aug 5, 2019 at 1:34 pm

An actual ad for the dual engagement, not a lobby poster created by the distributor for any cinema that booked the film.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Aug 4, 2019 at 9:04 am

Advertising for the Cinecolor western described the city of El Paso as the “Coffin Corner” of Texas.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Aug 3, 2019 at 8:59 am

Followed the record-braking run of “The Odd Couple,” but came nowhere near equaling or surpassing it.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Movieland on Aug 1, 2019 at 1:39 pm

Originally opened in 1918 as the Central, the theatre had undergone yet another rejuvenation, and was now being described as the “Completely New” Forum 47th Street.

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Comfortably Cool commented about B.S. Moss' Broadway Theatre on Jul 30, 2019 at 11:11 am

A double dose of Mack Sennett, with a bevy of his Bathing Beauties showing off the latest in beach fashions, and a Super Comedy on screen.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Jul 30, 2019 at 9:20 am

Veteran entertainer Danny Lewis, billed as an “Extra!” to the stage offering, just happened to be the father of guess who?