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Comfortably Cool commented about Chicago Theatre on Jul 17, 2018 at 1:14 pm

The theatre was refurbished inside and out for the Chicago World’s Fair, which had a second season in 1934.

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Proctor's 58th Street Theatre on Jul 17, 2018 at 12:52 pm

At left are aisle doors to auditorium. In center background below staircase are the exit doors into 58th Street.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's State Theatre on Jul 17, 2018 at 12:00 pm

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.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Leland Theatre on Jul 16, 2018 at 6:58 pm

This was F.F. Proctor’s first theatre in Albany, but built before he took over management for vaudeville and eventually movies as well.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Acme Theatre on Jul 16, 2018 at 4:23 pm

Footprint of the auditorium that had been fronted by retail stores. Broadway shown in upper right corner with traffic.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Acme Theatre on Jul 16, 2018 at 4:19 pm

Demolition revealed decor unseen for decades.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Fabian's Grand Theatre on Jul 16, 2018 at 3:37 pm

Roof sign pointed in the direction of the Grand’s nearby sibling, the newer and more sumptuous RKO Palace.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Proctor's Theatre on Jul 15, 2018 at 5:46 pm

This seems to be the nearest movie venue to Troy, NY in 2018. Very sad! Click here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Proctor's Theatre on Jul 15, 2018 at 5:15 pm

One at each end of the building.

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO 23rd Street Theatre on Jul 14, 2018 at 3:44 pm

Reverse auditorium view towards stage uploaded here

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Proctor's Theatre on Jul 13, 2018 at 6:58 pm

Much of the original décor had been painted over by this time.

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Proctor's Theatre on Jul 13, 2018 at 6:54 pm

Some of the original décor had been painted over by this time.

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Warner Twin Theatre on Jul 13, 2018 at 3:42 pm

Top ticket price of $2.50 would be equivalent to about $21 in 2018.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's State Theatre on Jul 13, 2018 at 2:42 pm

Details in the Overview for Loew’s State.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Paradise Theatre on Jul 12, 2018 at 8:50 pm

Ad for the double bill of MGM clinkers can be viewed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Albemarle Theatre on Jul 12, 2018 at 3:12 pm

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.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Paradise Theatre on Jul 12, 2018 at 2:10 pm

On the following night, the Paradise held the finals for a city-wide “Miss Firefighter” bathing beauty contest in addition to its screen fare.

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Comfortably Cool commented about GIRL CAN'T HELP IT on Jul 11, 2018 at 6:29 pm

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.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Capitol Hill Theatre on Jul 11, 2018 at 5:41 pm

By this time, the Avenue Grand had installed its first marquee, strictly ornamental, and spanning the full width of the building.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Capitol Hill Theatre on Jul 11, 2018 at 4:07 pm

Probably 1920, since “Dangerous To Men” was released in April of that year.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Orpheum Theatre on Jul 11, 2018 at 1:13 pm

A cove lighting system can change the coloring of the atmospheric ceiling.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Riviera Theatre on Jul 10, 2018 at 7:37 pm

“Mighty Wurlitzer” spotlighted at stage left. The 15,000-crystal chandelier was salvaged from the Genesee Theatre in Buffalo.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Jul 10, 2018 at 5:28 pm

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.

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Comfortably Cool commented about James M. Nederlander Theatre on Jul 10, 2018 at 2:54 pm

Debuted on July 12th, 1968, during a period when the Oriental was under Marks & Rosenfield management.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Columbia Theatre on Jul 9, 2018 at 6:30 pm

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.