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.
Honoring Patricia Morison, who died last May at age 103.
The actress-singer will always be most remembered for her starring role as Lilli Vanessi in the original 1948 Broadway production of Cole Porter’s “Kiss Me Kate.”
By this time, the Chicago’s frontage had been fully modernized, including box office, entrance doors, and poster display cases. Photo can be viewed here
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.
“They’re playing cops and robbers” was the slogan used to connect the photos.
After a record-breaking run at the Roxy in Manhattan, the Technicolor musical made its Coney Island debut at the RKO Tilyou on August 8th, 1943.
Previous record-breaking week included the Fourth of July holiday.
Honoring Patricia Morison, who died last May at age 103. The actress-singer will always be most remembered for her starring role as Lilli Vanessi in the original 1948 Broadway production of Cole Porter’s “Kiss Me Kate.”
On the marquee, at least!
Recent news article explaining “Why the Uptown Theatre Restoration Is a Big Deal” can be viewed here
A double bill of VistaVision and CinemaScope features must have been a nightmare for projectionists.
“One Old Boat Tows Another,” says the sign atop the vintage car.
Former patrons were urged to visit the management’s still open Indiana and Liberty Theatres.
Due to the worsening stock market crisis, the Orpheum had suspended stage presentations for an “Everything on the screen” policy.
Amusingly, rival Radio City Music Hall had “Dangerous When Wet,” starring Esther Williams, as its screen attraction.
By this time, the Chicago’s frontage had been fully modernized, including box office, entrance doors, and poster display cases. Photo can be viewed here