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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Jun 17, 2019 at 1:41 pm

What responsible adult would take a child under 12 to see “Pickup on South Street,” even though the price of their ticket would be only 50 cents at all performances?

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Comfortably Cool commented about Directors Guild of America Theater on Jun 17, 2019 at 10:16 am

The MGM release had yet to be shown on home television, but the studio would relent in November, 1956, for color transmission by CBS as the final installment of “Ford Star Jubilee.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Jun 15, 2019 at 3:27 pm

A video clip of the Tony Awards production number can be viewed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Hamilton Theatre on Jun 14, 2019 at 3:01 pm

While not an official holiday, “Flag Day” has been an annual observance for patriotic Americans since the adoption of the first United States Flag on June 14th, 1777.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Jun 13, 2019 at 2:23 pm

The toilet facilities in the elegant Art-Deco men’s lounge below the Grand Foyer were the setting for host James Corden’s rendition of “Michael in the Bathroom” from the nominated musical score of “Be More Chill.” In the final moments, last year’s co-hosts Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles jumped out from behind closed doors of stalls to join Corden and another former host, Neil Patrick Harris, for a socko conclusion.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Patio Theatre on Jun 10, 2019 at 4:34 pm

Matinees from Monday through Friday were screen only, with short subjects replacing the Patio’s stage presentations.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Criterion Theatre on Jun 10, 2019 at 4:07 pm

The MGM programmer was a rare starring vehicle for the lovable “half-wit” without her cigar-chomping husband, George Burns.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Jun 10, 2019 at 1:18 pm

The B&W comedy was later remade in widescreen and color as “Walk, Don’t Run,” which failed to get a Music Hall booking despite Cary Grant as star. Discouraged by the disappointing grosses and reviews, Grant decided to retire permanently from movie-making.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Rialto Theatre on Jun 7, 2019 at 1:21 pm

Eighty-six years later, this B&W melodrama has never been surpassed in its ability to nauseate anyone sensitive to the idea of cross-breeding humans with animals.

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Comfortably Cool commented about King Theatre on Jun 7, 2019 at 1:00 pm

Unfortunately, the McKinley Theatre closed after three weeks, with management claiming under-capitalization and promising to re-open as soon as possible. That never happened, with trade rumors flying that the owners of the Apollo in Harlem had threatened talent agents with permanent banishment if they booked any clients into the McKinley.

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Comfortably Cool commented about King Theatre on Jun 7, 2019 at 12:41 pm

New management reportedly spent $50,000 modernizing the old theatre, intending to turn it into the Bronx’s equivalent of the Apollo Theatre in Harlem.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Jun 6, 2019 at 3:52 pm

All three B&W dramas had wartime relevance.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's State Theatre on Jun 6, 2019 at 2:14 pm

This was across Broadway from Loew’s State, in the block-wide space above the entrances to the Astor and Victoria Theatres.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's State Theatre on Jun 6, 2019 at 2:09 pm

Loew’s State had an ultra-rare booking of a 20th Century-Fox feature, which would transfer to the RKO circuit for neighborhood dates…This being a Tuesday, some theatres were in midweek runs of “B” programmers or reissues.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Ritz Theatre on Jun 5, 2019 at 1:47 pm

Louis Prima and supporting talent were direct from a smash engagement at the Paramount Theatre in NYC’s Times Square, with “My Friend Irma Goes West” on screen.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Orchestra Hall on Jun 4, 2019 at 12:30 pm

“The first all-sound and talking picture ever in Orchestra Hall,” according to blurb.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Jun 4, 2019 at 11:43 am

Opened on the same day as the world premiere of “Mrs. Miniver” at Radio City Music Hall. Rival ad displayed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about 1942 photo via Todd Berkun. on Jun 3, 2019 at 1:39 pm

Vindanpar is correct. Marquees were draped with Christmas wreaths from opening on December 17th, 1942, and décor was retained into 1943, when this photo must have been taken. A more precise date would depend on when the stage revue was modified by removing the Christmas elements.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Jun 3, 2019 at 1:28 pm

World premiere engagement opened on December 17th, 1942, which is probably when photo was taken. Christmas wreaths are hanging from the marquees.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Movieland on May 31, 2019 at 4:56 pm

A $2.00 reserved seat ticket would cost about $30.00 in 2019.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on May 31, 2019 at 1:36 pm

Launched with a reserved-seat roadshow policy, the B&W epic went on to win the Academy Award for “Best Picture” of 1930-31.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Sutter Theatre on May 31, 2019 at 1:09 pm

$1,200 back then would be equivalent to about $19,300 in 2019.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Linda Lea Theatre on May 31, 2019 at 9:43 am

Known in the trade as a “skin/screen” policy.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Astor Theatre on May 30, 2019 at 10:09 am

Author Tennessee Williams and producer Hal Wallis were among the honored guests at the charity gala, which raised $40,000 for the esteemed Actors Studio.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Elmwood Theatre on May 29, 2019 at 10:38 am

Stage draperies are more lavish than any at the Elmwood or original Queensboro.