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Comfortably Cool commented about Park Avenue Theatre on Sep 19, 2018 at 11:07 am

The classical drama went on to win four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best B&W Costume Design and B&W Art Direction. Olivier was also nominated for Best Director, but the award went to John Huston for “Treasure of Sierra Madre.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Metropolitan Theatre on Sep 18, 2018 at 10:14 am

Happy 100th birthday to Loew’s Metropolitan, which first opened in September, 1918, and is not only still with us, but also magnificently rejuvenated as home to the Brooklyn Tabernacle. Glory, glory, hallelujah!

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Sep 18, 2018 at 9:15 am

The rotund conductor had become such an institution on radio and recordings that no first name was needed for stage bookings.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Palace Theatre on Sep 18, 2018 at 8:39 am

Pictured as Fabian Palace in bottom left corner.

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Dyker Theatre on Sep 18, 2018 at 8:36 am

Auditorium ran parallel to street. Side walls were later broken through for the Dyker’s conversion to retail space.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Mission Theatre on Sep 18, 2018 at 6:59 am

“Victory” reflected the patriotic fervor of wartime, but combat would actually end in an armistice in November of that year.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Ace Theatre on Sep 18, 2018 at 6:17 am

Two color photos of the current exterior are displayed midway through this article at the “Forgotten NY” website

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Sep 17, 2018 at 11:50 am

B&W photo of the screen has imperfections at the edges.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Uptown Theatre on Sep 17, 2018 at 10:08 am

Was this a reserved seat or general admission? $9.50 would be equivalent to about $33 in 2018.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Pantages Theater on Sep 17, 2018 at 10:02 am

Much of B. Marcus Priteca’s 1922 remodeling has been revived after subsequent defacements.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Sep 17, 2018 at 9:42 am

Prior to the 1953 debut of “The Robe,” the Roxy’s final stage-and-screen offering was Clifton Webb’s B&W “Mr. Scoutmaster” and an ice-skating revue with a dude ranch theme. After the last performances on Sunday, September 6th, dismantling of the “Ice Colorama” equipment began, but “Mr. Scoutmaster” remained as the bottom half of a double-bill. Taking top position was a “preview” of 20th-Fox’s soon-to-be released “Vicki,” a B&W suspenser starring Jeanne Crain and Jean Peters. This combination continued until the Roxy closed for several days to complete refurbishments for the “Robe” premiere.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Jersey Theatre on Sep 17, 2018 at 8:20 am

Previously uploaded under one of your alternate identities here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Pantages Theater on Sep 17, 2018 at 7:47 am

Renovations included the addition of a spectacular glass dome in the ceiling, just partially shown in this auditorium view towards the proscenium.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Inwood Theater on Sep 17, 2018 at 6:49 am

Inwood listed in section with “Artists and Models” as top feature. Loew’s ad is selective, and omits theatres with later runs than those.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Rio Theatre on Sep 17, 2018 at 6:40 am

Rio listed in section with “Kismet” as top feature.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Uptown Theatre on Sep 16, 2018 at 9:54 am

The magnificent Grand Fountain with reflecting pool became a neighborhood rendezvous spot, and hopefully will return, along with the cove lighting and floral arrangements that were so eye-catching.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Scarsdale Plaza Theatre on Sep 16, 2018 at 8:53 am

Joan Roberts and Lee Dixon went on to play the major roles of “Laurey” and “Will Parker” in the original Broadway production of “Oklahoma!,” which opened on March 31st, 1943 at the St. James Theatre and changed musical history forever.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Sep 15, 2018 at 12:45 pm

September 15th was final day for “Seven Brides For Seven Brothers” and stage revue.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Scarsdale Plaza Theatre on Sep 14, 2018 at 1:44 pm

Apparently spent the entire season as a so-called “Summer Theater” with a mix of stage revivals and try-outs.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Trans-Lux 52nd Street Theatre on Sep 14, 2018 at 10:48 am

News item published on September 16th, 1954. Filming took place in the early hours of September 15th, after the cinema had closed for the night.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Capitol Theatre on Sep 14, 2018 at 7:48 am

A good case could be made for Loew’s State as “flagship” of the circuit. Marcus Loew certainly intended that when the State first opened in 1921, adjacent to the new Loew’s HQ building at 1540 Broadway. The company inherited control of the five-year-old Capitol in 1924 as part of the merger that created MGM Pictures, but never marketed it to the general public as Loew’s Capitol until a modernization in 1959. The Capitol was the largest cinema in the world until the Roxy’s opening in 1927.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Embassy 1,2,3 Theatre on Sep 13, 2018 at 1:40 pm

Listed in bold type as Mayfair in bottom left section of Loew’s offerings. Policy had been sub-run double features since Loew’s took over in 1935 as replacement for its demolished New York Theatre & Roof.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Ritz Theatre-Cinema & Performing Arts on Sep 13, 2018 at 8:50 am

What a hideous substitute for a marquee. Hope it’s only temporary until they can afford a real one.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Astor Theatre on Sep 13, 2018 at 7:24 am

Trade ad for that record-breaking engagement displayed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Astor Theatre on Sep 13, 2018 at 7:20 am

All of the surrounding caricatures are by Al Hirschfeld, who had an exclusive contract with MGM at the time for movie advertising.