in this cropped version of a tax photo in the Municipal Archives, the Skouras Broadway offers an MGM double bill of “Barnacle Bill” and “The Big Store,” two weeks after Loew’s Triboro.
Together with a late-run double bill of “Lady in Question” and “Christmas in July”…Tall chimney at right belonged to the adjacent factory of Durkee Foods & Condiments.
According to the logic of this ad, a family of three could save $109.20 per year by attending the Savoy twice weekly instead of higher-priced competition.
The front of the marquee displayed just the name MALBOE in large electrified lettering…Frank Sinatra made his movie debut, if only briefly, in “Las Vegas Nights,” performing one song with Tommy Dorsey’s Orchestra.
By that time, CinemaScope had lost its novelty value, so the Roxy had resumed stage presentations to better compete against Radio City Music Hall. Trade review of the Roxy’s stage offering here
As the second Loew’s in that neighborhood, the Boro Park was usually booked day-and-date with programming for the RKO circuit, which had no theatres in the vicinity.
On that day in history, President Dwight D. Eisenhower was re-elected for a second term, much to the disappointment of supporters of Democratic candidate Adlai E. Stevenson.
Photo was taken from beneath the marquee of the RKO Palace. “All That Heaven Allows” had opened at the Mayfair on February 28th, 1956.
in this cropped version of a tax photo in the Municipal Archives, the Skouras Broadway offers an MGM double bill of “Barnacle Bill” and “The Big Store,” two weeks after Loew’s Triboro.
Together with a late-run double bill of “Lady in Question” and “Christmas in July”…Tall chimney at right belonged to the adjacent factory of Durkee Foods & Condiments.
Shared management with the World Theatre, which had a much lengthier cinematic history.
42nd Street listed in “Bombshell” section.
Brief history and tax photo published here
Brief history and tax photo published here
The report was correct, but “flashed” before the official announcement.
Castle listed in upper left corner with Billie Burke feature.
According to the logic of this ad, a family of three could save $109.20 per year by attending the Savoy twice weekly instead of higher-priced competition.
Incorrectly displayed. This shows the entrance to the second Normandie on West 57th Street, which is listed here
The front of the marquee displayed just the name MALBOE in large electrified lettering…Frank Sinatra made his movie debut, if only briefly, in “Las Vegas Nights,” performing one song with Tommy Dorsey’s Orchestra.
By that time, CinemaScope had lost its novelty value, so the Roxy had resumed stage presentations to better compete against Radio City Music Hall. Trade review of the Roxy’s stage offering here
Ad for the engagement with “Kiss Them For Me” on screen displayed here
As the second Loew’s in that neighborhood, the Boro Park was usually booked day-and-date with programming for the RKO circuit, which had no theatres in the vicinity.
Newspaper ad for this 3rd Anniversary presentation displayed here
The Meadows officially opened more than a year later, in November, 1949.
Photo of marquee and entrance for this presentation displayed here
This is an ad for the Capitol Theatre, not the Paramount.
Reported attendance in first 12 months was 1,523,681 patrons (adults and children combined).
A Paramount reissue package to capitalize on the ongoing popularity of Grace Kelly, now retired into a Royal marriage in Monaco.
Tax photo cited in Comments section by “Willburg145.”
On that day in history, President Dwight D. Eisenhower was re-elected for a second term, much to the disappointment of supporters of Democratic candidate Adlai E. Stevenson.
The narrow entrance was adjacent to a corner store. Current attraction was a late-run double bill of “Secret of Dr. Kildare” and “Big Guy.”
Election Day opening immediately followed the premiere engagement of “Tea and Sympathy” at Radio City Music Hall (with stage revue).