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

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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

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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.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Century's Mall Theatre on Jun 23, 2018 at 8:48 am

Would have been its 50th anniversary this year.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's 72nd Street Theatre on Jun 22, 2018 at 11:15 am

This was the last preview ever held at Loew’s 72nd Street, which closed forever after the last complete show on New Year’s Eve (December 31st). By that time, the program had changed to “The World of Suzie Wong” and a color featurette.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Warren Theatre on Jun 22, 2018 at 7:16 am

The drawing erases neighbors. Due to a pre-existing building, the Warner had a narrow entrance on the boardwalk, and patrons walked through two lobby sections before reaching the auditorium.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Oriental Theatre on Jun 22, 2018 at 7:03 am

Miff Mandae & His Orchestra provided the musical background.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts on Jun 22, 2018 at 6:59 am

Was the photo licensed from Getty Images? Their imprint is conspicuous near the center of the image.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Colorized 1955 photo via the Old Images of New York Facebook page. on Jun 21, 2018 at 1:18 pm

It may look “colorized” through frequent copying over the years, but I believe the photo was originally in color. I’m sure it has turned up before at CT, though maybe for another theatre listing or in cropped versions.

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Albee Theatre on Jun 21, 2018 at 9:07 am

“Soul Soldier” was originally released in 1970 as “The Red, White, and Black.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about Crown Theatre on Jun 21, 2018 at 6:16 am

The Crown was John Eberson’s very first project in Chicago, with an opening date of September 5th, 1909, according to an article by architectural historian T. P. Luna.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Paradise Theatre on Jun 20, 2018 at 12:31 pm

Might be this Paradise in Brooklyn. Can we expect a Texas cowboy to know the difference between the Bronx and Brooklyn? Check here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Paradise Theatre on Jun 20, 2018 at 12:12 pm

The illustration was perfectly matched to the surrounding décor of the auditorium.

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Proctor's Theatre on Jun 20, 2018 at 11:31 am

Entrance in the shadow of a nearby building, with marquee listing “The Shrike” with Jose Ferrer as main feature.

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Keith's Theatre on Jun 19, 2018 at 1:18 pm

This was during the opening season of the New York World’s Fair at nearby Flushing Meadows.