“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.
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?
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
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Newspaper ad for this engagement displayed here
Still in bankruptcy proceedings, the Roxy was depending on Universal Pictures for most of its screen fare.
“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.
The 175th still had its original marquee, plus changeable attraction boards beneath.
This was just weeks after Loew’s had closed its 72nd Street Theatre on the Upper East Side for demolition.
Feature versions of two B&W “Flash Gordon” serials with Buster Crabbe that had earned legions of new fans via TV revivals.
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?
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
Shown with signage as Newsreel Theatre.
Ad for this engagement can be viewed here
Note at bottom right corner one of the two entrance doors to each of the aisles on the orchestra floor.
The $50 million renovation will start soon, according to an article in yesterday’s Daily News. Read here
“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.
Would have been its 50th anniversary this year.
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.
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.
Miff Mandae & His Orchestra provided the musical background.
Was the photo licensed from Getty Images? Their imprint is conspicuous near the center of the image.
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.
“Soul Soldier” was originally released in 1970 as “The Red, White, and Black.”
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.
Might be this Paradise in Brooklyn. Can we expect a Texas cowboy to know the difference between the Bronx and Brooklyn? Check here
The illustration was perfectly matched to the surrounding décor of the auditorium.
Entrance in the shadow of a nearby building, with marquee listing “The Shrike” with Jose Ferrer as main feature.
This was during the opening season of the New York World’s Fair at nearby Flushing Meadows.