During their first year of operation, the Music Hall and New Roxy were often advertised together for their location in Radio City, “Show Place of the Nation.” A typical ad from June, 1933, can be seen here
After National Theatres regained control of the Fox in 1945, much of the original auditorium’s décor was covered over by plush draperies. A contour main curtain entirely covered the original proscenium when fully dropped.
This marked the introduction of the Chinese’s “New, Gigantic” panoramic screen. “Shane” had its world premiere under similar conditions in April in NYC at Radio City Music Hall (with support from a stage revue).
Thomas W. Lamb designed the project, which had the Japanese Garden atop the Riviera and reached by elevator from the street level. Staircases, of course, were also provided.
This was a roof garden atop the Riverside Theatre. The Japanese Roof Garden was a fully enclosed theatre built above the Riviera Theatre, which was adjacent to the Riverside.
At this early phase in his career, Marcus Loew was primarily interested in vaudeville, booking films as only fillers. “Red Light Abatement Law” was a one-act sketch about a serious social problem in San Francisco at the time.
What do you mean by “only 21 of which are open”? Operating specifically as cinemas, or including other purposes such as performing arts or churches? Yesterday’s “movie clock” in the NY Daily News listed nine, nearly all multiplexes.
New office space was added to the Sutphin Boulevard side of the building.
The stage presentation included a fashion show sponsored by Gertz, the largest department store in Queens and Long Island at the time.
Closing in July, according to this news report
During their first year of operation, the Music Hall and New Roxy were often advertised together for their location in Radio City, “Show Place of the Nation.” A typical ad from June, 1933, can be seen here
What’s a “private” showing?
This was the second of Sol Lesser’s RKO productions, which so far had written out “Jane” by sending her back to England to assist in the war effort.
The New Roxy had dropped stage shows, and was now offering second-run features, some after their Music Hall bookings.
After National Theatres regained control of the Fox in 1945, much of the original auditorium’s décor was covered over by plush draperies. A contour main curtain entirely covered the original proscenium when fully dropped.
Loew’s Melba re-opened that day with its first wide screen, improved air-conditioning, and re-decorating.
George Keister was the architect, with Joseph J. Babolnay as designer.
Details of the project can be found here
Victoria listed in group with “Unconquered” as top feature.
Some of the neon might have been burnt out, or just flashing too fast for the camera lens to capture.
This marked the introduction of the Chinese’s “New, Gigantic” panoramic screen. “Shane” had its world premiere under similar conditions in April in NYC at Radio City Music Hall (with support from a stage revue).
A longitudinal drawing for the Japanese Roof Garden and the Riviera Theatre directly below it can be seen here
Thomas W. Lamb designed the project, which had the Japanese Garden atop the Riviera and reached by elevator from the street level. Staircases, of course, were also provided.
This was a roof garden atop the Riverside Theatre. The Japanese Roof Garden was a fully enclosed theatre built above the Riviera Theatre, which was adjacent to the Riverside.
Middletown used to be home to the annual Orange County Fair. I don’t know if that’s still on the calendar.
Chester in Orange County isn’t far from Middletown, which still has a Paramount Theatre. Listed here
Ordering information for the DVD can be found here
At this early phase in his career, Marcus Loew was primarily interested in vaudeville, booking films as only fillers. “Red Light Abatement Law” was a one-act sketch about a serious social problem in San Francisco at the time.
By this time, Fox West Coast had done some streamlining as part of its management deal with Loew’s Theatres.
Hollywood’s “Box Office Princess” had blossomed into “Queen of the Teens,” or so publicity claimed.
By this time, vaudeville was no longer being presented, with the word replaced by “talking” at the left end of the marquee.
What do you mean by “only 21 of which are open”? Operating specifically as cinemas, or including other purposes such as performing arts or churches? Yesterday’s “movie clock” in the NY Daily News listed nine, nearly all multiplexes.