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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Warner Twin Theatre on Jul 13, 2018 at 10:42 am

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 9:42 am

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 3:50 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 10:12 am

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 9:10 am

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 1:29 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 12:41 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 11:07 am

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 8:13 am

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 2:37 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 12:28 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 9:54 am

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 1:30 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.

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Comfortably Cool commented about TCL Chinese Theatre on Jul 9, 2018 at 11:08 am

“They’re playing cops and robbers” was the slogan used to connect the photos.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Tilyou Theatre on Jul 9, 2018 at 10:04 am

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.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Jul 9, 2018 at 9:12 am

Previous record-breaking week included the Fourth of July holiday.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Jul 8, 2018 at 1:54 pm

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.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about Valentine Theatre on Jul 7, 2018 at 11:24 am

On the marquee, at least!

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Comfortably Cool commented about Uptown Theatre on Jul 7, 2018 at 9:23 am

Recent news article explaining “Why the Uptown Theatre Restoration Is a Big Deal” can be viewed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Canal Theatre on Jul 6, 2018 at 4:33 pm

A double bill of VistaVision and CinemaScope features must have been a nightmare for projectionists.

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Comfortably Cool commented about State Palace Theatre on Jul 6, 2018 at 3:01 pm

“One Old Boat Tows Another,” says the sign atop the vintage car.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Wabash Theater on Jul 6, 2018 at 1:29 pm

Former patrons were urged to visit the management’s still open Indiana and Liberty Theatres.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Orpheum Theatre on Jul 6, 2018 at 11:50 am

Due to the worsening stock market crisis, the Orpheum had suspended stage presentations for an “Everything on the screen” policy.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Jul 5, 2018 at 3:28 pm

Amusingly, rival Radio City Music Hall had “Dangerous When Wet,” starring Esther Williams, as its screen attraction.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Chicago Theatre on Jul 5, 2018 at 2:08 pm

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