Because of a “C-Condemned” rating from the Catholic National Legion of Decency, first-run Broadway showcases refused to book the British import, so Universal-International rented the vacant playhouse for the launching. Experiencing similar resistance in other major cities, U-I finally made some cuts which earned the Legion’s A-II rating, which made it “morally objectionable for adults” instead of “forbidden” for all ages.
Trade journal report of February 25th, 1927, suggests that this might have been the ground site of the original Baldwin Theatre. No single-screen cinema of more than 2,500 seats was ever built in Nassau and/or Suffolk Counties.
Prior to opening, the Astor was closed for three days for an upgrade to
CinemaScope projection and four-track stereophonic sound. Since July, the Astor had enjoyed a record-breaking run of “On the Waterfront” in conventional B&W.
Ziegfeld listed in section with “The Light That Failed” as top feature…Some Loew’s theatres that were booked individually, such as the Mayfair in midtown Manhattan and the Melba, Boro Park, and Warwick in Brooklyn, were not included in this holiday ad.
At least one New Yorker has been driven bonkers by the lack of coat-checking facilities at the Quad Cinema and all other movie theatres throughout the metropolitan area. The full text of his rant in Time Out New York magazine can be read here
Bette Davis actually made the B&W melodrama before “All About Eve,” but distribution was delayed while RKO worked on complying with the federal anti-trust action against the company.
The complainant is either too young to remember, or failed to do historical research on the subject…Clipping from the February 20-March 5, 2019 issue of Time Out New York Magazine.
Opened a day prior to the national holiday celebrating the birth of George Washington, which is now observed on the third Monday of February as part of Presidents' Day.
The Warwick was the closest Loew’s theatre to the final resting place of corporate founder Marcus Loew in Maimonides Cemetery, which has its gated entrance at 895 Jamaica Avenue. Photos of the Loew family mausoleum and a memorial plaque have been uploaded. Marcus Loew died on September 5th, 1927, at age 57.
Right side of Municipal Archives photo shows the entrance and connecting lobby that were added when Marcus Loew took over the Murray Hill Theatre, which was previously entered around the corner on Lexington Avenue.
Despite its luxuriousness, Loew’s 72nd Street was never more than a second-run neighborhood cinema, but one of the first in Manhattan to play films AFTER their exclusive midtown debuts. And though the theatre was fully equipped for stage presentations, the facilities were never used.
Photo from Municipal Archives was apparently taken in early morning, before the Savoy and/or Macy’s had opened for business.
The Savoy’s signage, entrance, and interior were modernized in the coming decade. Large exterior portions of Macy’s are still recognizable in 2019.
Paul Baar might consider donating his collection of photographs and related materials to The Billy Rose Theatre Division of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at 40 Lincoln Center in New York City. More details here
“Juarez” had first opened in April as a reserved-seat roadshow at WB’s Hollywood Theatre at Broadway & 51st Street. The move to WB’s Strand brought not only lower ticket prices, but also a stage show to further attract bargain-hunters.
Because of a “C-Condemned” rating from the Catholic National Legion of Decency, first-run Broadway showcases refused to book the British import, so Universal-International rented the vacant playhouse for the launching. Experiencing similar resistance in other major cities, U-I finally made some cuts which earned the Legion’s A-II rating, which made it “morally objectionable for adults” instead of “forbidden” for all ages.
Trade journal report of February 25th, 1927, suggests that this might have been the ground site of the original Baldwin Theatre. No single-screen cinema of more than 2,500 seats was ever built in Nassau and/or Suffolk Counties.
Followed an exclusive six-week run of “The Bridges At Toko-Ri.”
An ultra-rare ad displaying the management connection between the new Radio City showplaces and RKO Theatres.
Compare to pre-construction sketch displayed here
“GWTW” was moving on to Loew’s neighborhood theatres, but would continue on Broadway in its reserved-seat engagement at the Astor Theatre.
Prior to opening, the Astor was closed for three days for an upgrade to CinemaScope projection and four-track stereophonic sound. Since July, the Astor had enjoyed a record-breaking run of “On the Waterfront” in conventional B&W.
The film won only for “Best Sound” at ceremonies held on April 8th, 1975 at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
The largest showplace in WASHINGTON Heights opened on the national holiday of George WASHINGTON’s Birthday. Wow! That’s showmanship!
Ziegfeld listed in section with “The Light That Failed” as top feature…Some Loew’s theatres that were booked individually, such as the Mayfair in midtown Manhattan and the Melba, Boro Park, and Warwick in Brooklyn, were not included in this holiday ad.
Copies can be purchased at the theatre, as well as through its website.
At least one New Yorker has been driven bonkers by the lack of coat-checking facilities at the Quad Cinema and all other movie theatres throughout the metropolitan area. The full text of his rant in Time Out New York magazine can be read here
Bette Davis actually made the B&W melodrama before “All About Eve,” but distribution was delayed while RKO worked on complying with the federal anti-trust action against the company.
Unless my eyes deceive, the Gaiety Theatre and its signage are on the right side of the photograph.
The complainant is either too young to remember, or failed to do historical research on the subject…Clipping from the February 20-March 5, 2019 issue of Time Out New York Magazine.
Opened a day prior to the national holiday celebrating the birth of George Washington, which is now observed on the third Monday of February as part of Presidents' Day.
This overhead view shows the Park Row at bottom and the nearby Venetian Theatre at top.
The Warwick was the closest Loew’s theatre to the final resting place of corporate founder Marcus Loew in Maimonides Cemetery, which has its gated entrance at 895 Jamaica Avenue. Photos of the Loew family mausoleum and a memorial plaque have been uploaded. Marcus Loew died on September 5th, 1927, at age 57.
Remembered by wife Carrie and their two children, twins Arthur and David.
Held on that year’s national observance of George Washington’s Birthday.
Right side of Municipal Archives photo shows the entrance and connecting lobby that were added when Marcus Loew took over the Murray Hill Theatre, which was previously entered around the corner on Lexington Avenue.
Despite its luxuriousness, Loew’s 72nd Street was never more than a second-run neighborhood cinema, but one of the first in Manhattan to play films AFTER their exclusive midtown debuts. And though the theatre was fully equipped for stage presentations, the facilities were never used.
Photo from Municipal Archives was apparently taken in early morning, before the Savoy and/or Macy’s had opened for business. The Savoy’s signage, entrance, and interior were modernized in the coming decade. Large exterior portions of Macy’s are still recognizable in 2019.
Paul Baar might consider donating his collection of photographs and related materials to The Billy Rose Theatre Division of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at 40 Lincoln Center in New York City. More details here
“Juarez” had first opened in April as a reserved-seat roadshow at WB’s Hollywood Theatre at Broadway & 51st Street. The move to WB’s Strand brought not only lower ticket prices, but also a stage show to further attract bargain-hunters.