The B&W comedy was a “move-over” following its premiere engagement at the Capitol Theatre, which was still on a screen-only policy and currently with “The Emperor’s Candlesticks” as feature presentation.
At this time, the Albemarle was being run by National General, and the only cinema in Brooklyn with the “Flagship” release of “Dirty Harry” that followed
its premiere launch in December, 1971, at Loew’s State 2 and Orpheum in Manhattan.
Ad published on March 20th, 1957. Note reference at left to an Academy Awards contest in conjunction with the ceremonies to be held on March 27th…“Girl” might have been released somewhere in December, 1956, but she didn’t reach NYC until February 8th, 1957, at the Roxy Theatre.
Due to a municipal law banning garish animated marquees, Loew’s installed a modernistic all-glass canopy lighted from behind. A tall, narrow vertical remained, but the circuit’s name was beyond camera’s reach for this photo.
The theatre was refurbished inside and out for the Chicago World’s Fair, which had a second season in 1934.
At left are aisle doors to auditorium. In center background below staircase are the exit doors into 58th Street.
The B&W comedy was a “move-over” following its premiere engagement at the Capitol Theatre, which was still on a screen-only policy and currently with “The Emperor’s Candlesticks” as feature presentation.
This was F.F. Proctor’s first theatre in Albany, but built before he took over management for vaudeville and eventually movies as well.
Footprint of the auditorium that had been fronted by retail stores. Broadway shown in upper right corner with traffic.
Demolition revealed decor unseen for decades.
Roof sign pointed in the direction of the Grand’s nearby sibling, the newer and more sumptuous RKO Palace.
This seems to be the nearest movie venue to Troy, NY in 2018. Very sad! Click here
One at each end of the building.
Reverse auditorium view towards stage uploaded here
Much of the original décor had been painted over by this time.
Some of the original décor had been painted over by this time.
Top ticket price of $2.50 would be equivalent to about $21 in 2018.
Details in the Overview for Loew’s State.
Ad for the double bill of MGM clinkers can be viewed here
At this time, the Albemarle was being run by National General, and the only cinema in Brooklyn with the “Flagship” release of “Dirty Harry” that followed its premiere launch in December, 1971, at Loew’s State 2 and Orpheum in Manhattan.
On the following night, the Paradise held the finals for a city-wide “Miss Firefighter” bathing beauty contest in addition to its screen fare.
Ad published on March 20th, 1957. Note reference at left to an Academy Awards contest in conjunction with the ceremonies to be held on March 27th…“Girl” might have been released somewhere in December, 1956, but she didn’t reach NYC until February 8th, 1957, at the Roxy Theatre.
By this time, the Avenue Grand had installed its first marquee, strictly ornamental, and spanning the full width of the building.
Probably 1920, since “Dangerous To Men” was released in April of that year.
A cove lighting system can change the coloring of the atmospheric ceiling.
“Mighty Wurlitzer” spotlighted at stage left. The 15,000-crystal chandelier was salvaged from the Genesee Theatre in Buffalo.
The Technicolor tearjerker’s success lifted Greer Garson to royal status at MGM, and was also the first of her memorable teamings with Walter Pidgeon.
Debuted on July 12th, 1968, during a period when the Oriental was under Marks & Rosenfield management.
Due to a municipal law banning garish animated marquees, Loew’s installed a modernistic all-glass canopy lighted from behind. A tall, narrow vertical remained, but the circuit’s name was beyond camera’s reach for this photo.