In November of 1972 the Lido was playing a trashy double bill of “Blue Money” & “LA Lover” both featuring buxom beauties in the ad. They were distributed by Marvin Films (who sadly booked many of their films into the Rivoli in its final months) and were unrated. To tease potential customers they used the catch line “almost X” :)
In a 1948 as the theatre was called the Avenue Playhouse and was in it’s 8th week of Jenny Lamour. I don’t know if it opened here but the ad said Extended American Premiere. Seems long runs were the norm here.
Judging by the above picture this theatre looked really nice on the outside. I found an ad from sometime in 1948 and the two films on the program were very exploitation looking. “Panic” promised sex, suspense and murder and the second feature was called “Fiesta”. No studio is in the ad but I’m sure it was Monogram or Republic.
I don’t know if 1948 was a slow year for legit shows on Broadway, but both the Golden and Ambassador were being used for foreign film showcases. In April of 1948 there was a block of 4 theatres advertised as New Yorks Most Exquisite Art Theatres Presenting the Finest International Pictures. The Ambassador which was showing Ben Johnson’s “Volpone”, The Elysee playing “Fanny”, Art Theatre showing “Farrebique” and the Golden playing “La Traviata”.
April 6, 1948 the Capitol was presenting Lucille Ball and Franchot Tone in “Her Husband’s Affarirs” on screen and Frank Sinatra (post Dorsey) with the Skitch Henderson Orchestra. On the top of the ad in that days NY Times was the message…….“Due to illness, Frank Sinatra will be unable to appear at todays performances at the Capitol. Miss Jane Powell will appear in his place. Mr. Sinatra’s doctor assures the management that Frank will definately will be able to resume his appearances on Tuesday”.
In May of 1938 Loew’s State was playing Gary Cooper in “The Adventures of Marco Polo” with a stage show starring Georgie Jessel. Loew’s other big houses were day and dating the same movie without the State’s stage show, but some of them had an amaetuer night.
May of 1938 the 55th St Playhouse was showing a comedy called “The Slipper Episode”. The ad proclaimed SPECIAL REDUCED SUMMER PRICES, I wonder if this was a policy in theatres that had no air conditioning?
May 20,1938 the Music Hall was playing the all time classic “Robin Hood”, but the Roxy was playing the Ritz Brothers in “Kentucky Moonshine” which co-starred Tony Martin. On stage were the voice stars of Snow White, Adriana Casalotti who voiced Snow White and Harry Stockwell who voiced Prince Charming.
December 17, 1976 King Kong opened at the Valencia and played until 2/10. This seems like the last first run picture that was booked. When “Car Wash” played on 2/11 it was a second run release playing all over town. They might have just stuck that in for the final weeks booking.
August 1972 Cinerama Releasing had a huge run all over town of “Ben” and “Krakatoa East of Java”. In Brooklyn it was playing at Loews Gates, RKO Albee, Canarsie, Fortway, Graham, Loews Georgetown 2, RKO Madison and Midwood.
I just found an ad from Hitchcocks “Frenzy” in July of 1972 and it opened Universal Blue Ribbon Showcase at the Palace which was advertised as Pacific DI’s Palace.
May of 1972 American International had a double bill playing all over town of “Dr. Jeykll & Sister Hide” and “Blood From the Mummy’s Tomb”. Besides the Valencia it was also playing in Queens at Loews Triboro, the Arion and Laurelton.
In a 1973 ad this theatre was a twin. Cinema 1 has an Al Jolson double bill of “Mammy” and “The Singing Kid”. Cinema 2 was showing a second run pairing of “Paper Moon” and “Play it Again Sam”.
In November of 1972 the Lido was playing a trashy double bill of “Blue Money” & “LA Lover” both featuring buxom beauties in the ad. They were distributed by Marvin Films (who sadly booked many of their films into the Rivoli in its final months) and were unrated. To tease potential customers they used the catch line “almost X” :)
November 1974 the Lafayette had the exclusive Rockland showing of the X rated “Flesh Gordon”.
In 1948 this was the Trans-Lux Crest.
In 1948 this is listed as Trans-Lux Monroe.
In a 1948 as the theatre was called the Avenue Playhouse and was in it’s 8th week of Jenny Lamour. I don’t know if it opened here but the ad said Extended American Premiere. Seems long runs were the norm here.
Judging by the above picture this theatre looked really nice on the outside. I found an ad from sometime in 1948 and the two films on the program were very exploitation looking. “Panic” promised sex, suspense and murder and the second feature was called “Fiesta”. No studio is in the ad but I’m sure it was Monogram or Republic.
I don’t know if 1948 was a slow year for legit shows on Broadway, but both the Golden and Ambassador were being used for foreign film showcases. In April of 1948 there was a block of 4 theatres advertised as New Yorks Most Exquisite Art Theatres Presenting the Finest International Pictures. The Ambassador which was showing Ben Johnson’s “Volpone”, The Elysee playing “Fanny”, Art Theatre showing “Farrebique” and the Golden playing “La Traviata”.
April 6, 1948 the Capitol was presenting Lucille Ball and Franchot Tone in “Her Husband’s Affarirs” on screen and Frank Sinatra (post Dorsey) with the Skitch Henderson Orchestra. On the top of the ad in that days NY Times was the message…….“Due to illness, Frank Sinatra will be unable to appear at todays performances at the Capitol. Miss Jane Powell will appear in his place. Mr. Sinatra’s doctor assures the management that Frank will definately will be able to resume his appearances on Tuesday”.
They don’t even bother putting the titles on the marquee anymore, it says to call 777-Film for titles and showtimes. Even for UA thats PATHETIC.
In a 1947 ad the Lane invited people to “sit and smoke in our newly redecorated loge section”.
In May of 1938 Loew’s State was playing Gary Cooper in “The Adventures of Marco Polo” with a stage show starring Georgie Jessel. Loew’s other big houses were day and dating the same movie without the State’s stage show, but some of them had an amaetuer night.
May of 1938 the 55th St Playhouse was showing a comedy called “The Slipper Episode”. The ad proclaimed SPECIAL REDUCED SUMMER PRICES, I wonder if this was a policy in theatres that had no air conditioning?
May 20,1938 the Music Hall was playing the all time classic “Robin Hood”, but the Roxy was playing the Ritz Brothers in “Kentucky Moonshine” which co-starred Tony Martin. On stage were the voice stars of Snow White, Adriana Casalotti who voiced Snow White and Harry Stockwell who voiced Prince Charming.
December 17, 1976 King Kong opened at the Valencia and played until 2/10. This seems like the last first run picture that was booked. When “Car Wash” played on 2/11 it was a second run release playing all over town. They might have just stuck that in for the final weeks booking.
August 1972 Cinerama Releasing had a huge run all over town of “Ben” and “Krakatoa East of Java”. In Brooklyn it was playing at Loews Gates, RKO Albee, Canarsie, Fortway, Graham, Loews Georgetown 2, RKO Madison and Midwood.
I think Eros 2 was at a seperate location, I will find out.
I just found an ad from Hitchcocks “Frenzy” in July of 1972 and it opened Universal Blue Ribbon Showcase at the Palace which was advertised as Pacific DI’s Palace.
I am trying to find out the last features to play the Valencia, so far the last booking I can see from 2/11/77 is “Car Wash” and “Trick Baby”
I have not been to the Cinema Delux on Long Island yet, do they have curtains?
Thanks Don, I don’t think that one is on here.
I just found an ad from August of 1976 and the theatre was called Cityline Cinema. They were playing “Food of the Gods” and “Devil Within Her”.
May of 1972 American International had a double bill playing all over town of “Dr. Jeykll & Sister Hide” and “Blood From the Mummy’s Tomb”. Besides the Valencia it was also playing in Queens at Loews Triboro, the Arion and Laurelton.
WOW, Trenton sure had a lot of theatres.
Ah, I have been here more then once since it’s a bookstore.
In a 1973 ad this theatre was a twin. Cinema 1 has an Al Jolson double bill of “Mammy” and “The Singing Kid”. Cinema 2 was showing a second run pairing of “Paper Moon” and “Play it Again Sam”.