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Comfortably Cool commented about Earl Carroll Theatre on Jul 1, 2018 at 6:51 am

Photo of the theatre’s entrance and signage during this engagement can be viewed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Earl Carroll Theatre on Jun 30, 2018 at 1:24 pm

Ad for this film booking can be viewed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Carpenter Theatre on Jun 29, 2018 at 8:23 am

The Carpenter underwent another major overhaul starting in 2004, and reopened in 2009.

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Warner Twin Theatre on Jun 29, 2018 at 6:27 am

Film clips of the original and remastered versions can be viewed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Drake Theatre on Jun 29, 2018 at 6:18 am

From a photo entitled “Woodhaven Boulevard” by Sylvia Plachy (mother of actor Adrien Brody).

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Warner Twin Theatre on Jun 29, 2018 at 6:00 am

Orson Welles provided the narration for the documentary feature, which had a musical score composed and conducted by Alex North.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Jun 28, 2018 at 10:36 am

Final day for the record-breaking engagement of “The White Cliffs of Dover” and stage revue.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Rialto Theatre on Jun 28, 2018 at 8:47 am

It should be noted that the stripper is not the busty TV personality known as “Dagmar,” but someone capitalizing on her fame and notoriety.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Jersey Theatre on Jun 27, 2018 at 12:10 pm

Contents and ordering information can be viewed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Ziegfeld Theatre on Jun 27, 2018 at 8:56 am

At that time, programs changed twice weekly, with a single feature and shorts from Friday through Monday, and double features Tuesday through Thursday.

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Strand Theatre on Jun 27, 2018 at 7:36 am

Strand expecting a stage visit from the Frankenstein monster on July 3rd.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Criterion Theatre on Jun 27, 2018 at 5:59 am

Brief Movietone Newsreel coverage of the 1958 world premiere of “South Pacific” at the Criterion Theatre can be viewed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Warrens Theatre on Jun 26, 2018 at 9:35 am

Newspaper ad for this engagement displayed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Jun 26, 2018 at 8:42 am

Still in bankruptcy proceedings, the Roxy was depending on Universal Pictures for most of its screen fare.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Academy of Music on Jun 26, 2018 at 7:22 am

“Popular” prices were higher than regular, but less than roadshow. The 54-week reserved-seat engagement had been at the Criterion Theatre in Times Square.

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Comfortably Cool commented about United Palace of Cultural Arts on Jun 26, 2018 at 6:22 am

The 175th still had its original marquee, plus changeable attraction boards beneath.

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Comfortably Cool commented about United Palace of Cultural Arts on Jun 25, 2018 at 10:54 am

This was just weeks after Loew’s had closed its 72nd Street Theatre on the Upper East Side for demolition.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Sunset Theatre on Jun 25, 2018 at 10:27 am

Feature versions of two B&W “Flash Gordon” serials with Buster Crabbe that had earned legions of new fans via TV revivals.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Jun 25, 2018 at 9:07 am

Movie debut of Martin & Lewis…Broadway stage debut of Louis Prima’s new discovery, Keely Smith…A featured comedian who would eventually marry guess who?

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Jun 25, 2018 at 7:43 am

The original B&W “Cimarron” was released in 1931, well ahead of the Music Hall’s arrival, but its stars, Irene Dunne and Richard Dix, were re-united for “Stingaree,” which opened there in 1934. Ad here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Crazy Horse Theatre on Jun 25, 2018 at 7:19 am

Shown with signage as Newsreel Theatre.

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Hillstreet Theatre on Jun 25, 2018 at 6:39 am

Ad for this engagement can be viewed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's 72nd Street Theatre on Jun 25, 2018 at 5:36 am

Note at bottom right corner one of the two entrance doors to each of the aisles on the orchestra floor.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Brooklyn Paramount on Jun 25, 2018 at 5:12 am

The $50 million renovation will start soon, according to an article in yesterday’s Daily News. Read here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Windsor blade sign above the Green Hornet streetcar, circa 1950. Photo credit The Trolley Dodger on Jun 24, 2018 at 7:02 am

“Blade” is a word frowned on by theatre historians. That type of sign is known as an “upright” or “vertical.” “Blade” was apparently started by a child who saw a resemblance to swords used in dueling scenes by the likes of Douglas Firbanks, Errol Flynn, and Tyrone Power.