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Comfortably Cool commented about Palace Theatre on Apr 13, 2019 at 8:11 am

A charity gala for the benefit of the Lighthouse For the Blind was held the night before (October 15th).

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Comfortably Cool commented about Regal UA Midway on Apr 12, 2019 at 9:52 am

“Casablanca” was having its first showings in Queens, and at the affiliated Skouras Astoria Theatre as well.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Apr 12, 2019 at 7:13 am

By that time, the Capitol and Loew’s State had dropped stage presentations, but the Warner (ex-Strand) had just resumed them The RKO Palace had switched to reserved-seat vaudeville, with Betty Hutton as the current headliner.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Pitkin Theatre on Apr 11, 2019 at 6:08 am

The circuit’s advertising often used word play with the name “Loew,” using it instead of “lo” and/or “low,” which had the same pronunciation.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Hillside Theatre on Apr 11, 2019 at 5:39 am

It should be noted that the Hillside was no longer operated by Loew’s by that time, and that the Loew’s name had been removed from signage and advertising/publicity. Yet Marzlock starts his article by incorrectly stating that Loew’s Hillside went burlesque in December 1965.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Kings Theatre on Apr 10, 2019 at 1:20 pm

The popular eatery was adjacent to the Rialto Theatre, whose management was quite distressed over competition from the spectacular new arrival.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Paradise Theatre on Apr 10, 2019 at 7:29 am

Ad claimed that “Quo Vadis” was being presented “with nothing cut but the prices” of the dual Broadway premiere engagement at the Capitol and Astor Theatres. But the circuit was still charging prices higher than regular for the Technicolor epic.

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Comfortably Cool commented about TCL Chinese Theatre on Apr 9, 2019 at 12:41 pm

A B&W short subject covering the world premiere of MGM’s “Grand Hotel” at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in 1932 can be viewed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about El Capitan Theatre on Apr 9, 2019 at 10:46 am

The El Capitan’s initial movie premiere also marked the first time that “bleachers” were erected nearby on Hollywood Boulevard for the thousands of spectators that were expected at the gala event.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Apr 9, 2019 at 8:40 am

“Dark Victory” opened on April 20th, following the Easter holiday presentation that had the Astaire-Rogers “The Story of Vernon & Irene Castle” on screen. Bette Davis went on to be ‘Oscar’ nominated for her performance, but lost the award to Vivien Leigh for guess what?

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Comfortably Cool commented about Saenger Theatre on Apr 9, 2019 at 6:09 am

This ad seems to contradict a statement in the Overview which claims that the Saenger had a Morton “Wonder Organ.” It has often been reported that only five “Wonder” organs were ever built, and all were for the multi-theatre package in the New York-New Jersey area that Loew’s took over from Paramount-Publix.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Chicago Theatre on Apr 8, 2019 at 8:38 am

Photo taken during rehearsals for two nights of concerts at the Chicago Theatre.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Harris Theatre on Apr 8, 2019 at 7:31 am

Even at “regular” prices, the Gertrude Lawrence biopic failed to pull crowds in its first area release since an unsuccessful roadshow engagement at the Rivoli Theatre. The multi-theatre booking followed Easter Sunday, which fell on April 6th that year.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Kings Theatre on Apr 5, 2019 at 10:44 am

Pre-opening ad published on September 1st, 1929.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Apr 5, 2019 at 9:45 am

Easter Sunday arrived on April 1st in 1945, which proved the final year of the World War II era.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Apr 5, 2019 at 6:29 am

The B&W wartime musical had guest appearances by Alice Faye, Betty Grable, Carmen Miranda, and George Jessel.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Apollo Theatre on Apr 4, 2019 at 8:52 am

The gradual Loew’s circuit play-off continued, while the Technicolor epic was still running in Times Square at the Astor Theatre with policy changed from two-a-day to continuous performances.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Windsor Theatre on Apr 3, 2019 at 11:40 am

Both theatres ran a sub-run feature movie or a batch of short subjects to fill the gaps between stage shows, but did not advertise the titles.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Flatbush Theatre on Apr 3, 2019 at 11:37 am

Also included in ad displayed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Majestic Theatre on Apr 3, 2019 at 9:09 am

The state’s largest and most grandiose cinema was the logical choice for the world premiere of one of Republic Pictures' most important westerns, which had a running time of 95 minutes instead of the customary 55-60.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Pix Theater on Apr 2, 2019 at 9:46 am

This series of photos suggests that Peep-O-Rama was not a conversion of the Pix Theatre, which is shown here converted to a Tad’s Steaks restaurant.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Rialto Theatre on Apr 2, 2019 at 8:10 am

Due to frequent program changes, the Rialto’s shallow marquee was used mainly for policy announcements.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Vue Piccadilly on Apr 2, 2019 at 7:05 am

This was a rare RKO booking for Paramount Pictures' West End showcase.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Willard Theatre on Apr 1, 2019 at 1:29 pm

Willard listed in section with “Pittsburgh” as top feature.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's State Theatre on Apr 1, 2019 at 6:39 am

Frank Capra’s comedy was the second booking for the modernized Loew’s State, opening on July 15th, 1959. The preceding “Some Like It Hot” ran for nearly 16 weeks, or roughly 3.5 months.