The longest-run features during the Capitol’s stage/screen policies were “Since You Went Away” and “Anchors Aweigh,” both for engagements of ten weeks.
A&C had become very popular in vaudeville and on prime-time radio shows, but had not appeared in any movies except for supporting roles in Universal’s soon-to-be released B&W musical, “One Night in the Tropics.”
Sorry, no, but many can be found in daily newspapers circa that time. This one lists Manhattan sites only, but CO also operated in other boroughs and surrounding suburbs.
On that day, Democratic President Franklin Delano Roosevelt made history as the first to win that office for three consecutive terms.‘ He received 81% of the electoral vote, against Wendell Wilkie, the Republican candidate.
The B&W comedy used the same sets and costumes that MGM made for the Technicolor “Kismet,” which was then enjoying its 11th record-breaking week just across Broadway at the Astor Theatre.
Colonial listed in section with “The Black Rose” as main feature.
Both “Black Rose” and “Broken Arrow” made individual NYC debuts at the Roxy Theatre (with stage shows added).
Dual engagement started the next day, with “Premiere” only at the Paramount Theatre in the form of a preview with final screenings of the current attraction,“Marriage-Go-Round.”
In their movie debut, Martin & Lewis portrayed supporting characters that were “original” and not heard on “My Friend Irma,” one of the most popular radio series of that time.
The B&W comedy had scene-stealing supporting performances by Hattie McDaniel and Percy Kilbride (in his screen debut).
Just in time for sacred religious holidays, with Easter Sunday on April 25th that year.
Left side of the customized ad includes the Astor’s marquee and vertical sign.
By the end of that year, the South Seas would no longer be the tropical paradise depicted on both screen or stage.
The longest-run features during the Capitol’s stage/screen policies were “Since You Went Away” and “Anchors Aweigh,” both for engagements of ten weeks.
A&C had become very popular in vaudeville and on prime-time radio shows, but had not appeared in any movies except for supporting roles in Universal’s soon-to-be released B&W musical, “One Night in the Tropics.”
Sorry, no, but many can be found in daily newspapers circa that time. This one lists Manhattan sites only, but CO also operated in other boroughs and surrounding suburbs.
Theatres listed A-Z from top left, with Ziegfeld last except for bottom box for Biograph’s revival policy.
Two of the Criterion’s six screens were occupied by “Spike of Bensonhurst.”
On that day, Democratic President Franklin Delano Roosevelt made history as the first to win that office for three consecutive terms.‘ He received 81% of the electoral vote, against Wendell Wilkie, the Republican candidate.
The B&W comedy used the same sets and costumes that MGM made for the Technicolor “Kismet,” which was then enjoying its 11th record-breaking week just across Broadway at the Astor Theatre.
Lexington listed in section with “A Night in Casablanca” as main feature.
“They Knew What They Wanted” had previously played at Radio City Music Hall (with stage revue).
The New Amsterdam in midtown and Roosevelt in Harlem were the only Manhattan sites for this X-rated Flagship engagement.
Both Universal shockers were originally released in 1945, “HOF” in January, and “HOD” in December.
Movie was first-run for the neighborhood, but had previously played exclusively in one of the downtown “Loop” theatres.
Roadshow engagement, with all seats reserved, at top prices of $1.80 at matinees and $2.40 for evenings.
Columbia Pictures chartered buses to bring exhibitors here from midtown Manhattan for this single performance, which was also open to the public.
Booked by Live Nation.
UA Cinema Center spotlighted in top right corner of Adult Directory with premiere event for “Flesh Gordon”
The original “Paleface” debuted at the Paramount in December of 1948. Ad displayed here
Colonial listed in section with “The Black Rose” as main feature. Both “Black Rose” and “Broken Arrow” made individual NYC debuts at the Roxy Theatre (with stage shows added).
A rare honor for any cinema in the borough of Queens.
Dual engagement started the next day, with “Premiere” only at the Paramount Theatre in the form of a preview with final screenings of the current attraction,“Marriage-Go-Round.”
In their movie debut, Martin & Lewis portrayed supporting characters that were “original” and not heard on “My Friend Irma,” one of the most popular radio series of that time.