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.
The world premiere engagement of the wartime romantic drama was expected to benefit from turn-away crowds at Radio City Music Hall, which was currently breaking records with “The White Cliffs of Dover.”
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.
Photo has no exact date, but probably taken between Memorial Day and July 4th of that year.
Hollywood Paramount booked with “Bon Voyage,” a Walt Disney feature.
Name used here with single word “Skydome.”
A view towards the balcony and domed ceiling can be seen here
Whether B.F. Keith landed in heaven or not is unknown, but this mural in the auditorium’s central dome has been enchanting audiences since 1928.
Much of this disappeared in 1939, when RKO modernized some of its key theatres for the opening of the New York World’s Fair. See here
Upper left corner of proscenium showing need of repair.
The highest ticket prices of $4.50 for orchestra seats and $5.50 for loges would be equivalent to about $37 and $45 in 2018.
The marquee extended over adjacent stores.
Front of marquee notes opening that night, with vaudeville and Constance Talmadge in “Breakfast At Sunrise” on screen.
The world premiere engagement of the wartime romantic drama was expected to benefit from turn-away crowds at Radio City Music Hall, which was currently breaking records with “The White Cliffs of Dover.”
By this time, the Allied Forces had been victorious in Europe, but were still at war with Japan.