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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Valencia Theatre on Mar 15, 2025 at 10:39 am

New singing star Bing Crosby topped the stage pesentation at the Valencia.

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Comfortably Cool commented about College Point Multiplex on Mar 15, 2025 at 9:02 am

Elon Musk is reportedly “loaning” the site to the Trump Administration to use as a detention camp for illegal immigrants prior to their deportation from LaGuardia Airport.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Bay Ridge Theatre on Mar 10, 2025 at 8:34 am

With business conversions including McDonald’s on corner.

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Keith's Theatre on Feb 28, 2025 at 9:19 am

Followed world premiere engagement in Manhattan only at the New Forum-47th Street and Loew’s Tower East.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Studio Theatre on Feb 26, 2025 at 7:21 am

This was actually the opening date for the Pony Express, which was under the same management as the all-western Hitching Post on Hollywood Boulevard.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Studio Theatre on Feb 24, 2025 at 2:32 pm

2/20/42 was actually the opening date, according to a news item in Motion Picture Daily. Management was the same as the Hitching Post, three miles away on Hollywood Boulevard. Previous name of Pony Express was Regal Theatre, but possibly not the original.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Studio Theatre on Feb 21, 2025 at 3:52 pm

This theatre appparently had a brief history as the Pony Express, with a policy of western features and stage appearances of some of the stars. See photo section for an ad published in the LA Times on February 20th, 1942.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Strand Theatre on Feb 12, 2025 at 3:40 pm

This is the Capitol Theatre in midtown NYC!

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Comfortably Cool commented about Rivoli Theatre on Feb 11, 2025 at 11:13 am

Skouras/UATC would continue to run the Rivoli under its long-term master lease.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Brooklyn on Feb 8, 2025 at 9:52 am

Labor problems and declining attendance threaten to shut down the Alamo Drafthouse chain. Click here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Feb 4, 2025 at 1:04 pm

Fifth starring vehicle for the comedy duo, all filmed in standard B&W and proving increasingly bigger in ticket sales.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Preston Crossing 16 on Jan 29, 2025 at 10:09 am

Plain English translation of “Directors Halls with Ultraleather Seating”?

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Comfortably Cool commented about Freeport - Freeport, NY on Jan 25, 2025 at 3:36 pm

It should be noted that the building in foreground is a bank, and that the Freeport Theatre is barely visibible except for its vertical sign and portion of marquee on the right side of photo.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Jan 20, 2025 at 9:24 am

20th-Fox trade ad for the movie only avoids the fact that the Roxy also included a stage show as part of the program.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Todd Haimes Theatre on Jan 16, 2025 at 8:03 am

32 cents did not include the NYC “movie tax” of that era, so ticket price was probably a whopping 35 cents!

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Comfortably Cool commented about Todd Haimes Theatre on Jan 15, 2025 at 2:49 pm

Opened as the Christmas holiday presentation of 1949. Now bargain priced as low as 32 cents from 8-10 AM.

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Proctor's 58th Street Theatre on Jan 13, 2025 at 2:16 pm

Not operated by WB in the 1940s, so curious why their logo? RKO circuit operated, but WB product did run there, with 20th-Fox, Universal, and RKO Radio as other main suppliers.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Jan 13, 2025 at 10:58 am

A family of four, including two children, could attend for a total of 80 cents from opening time until 1:00 PM.

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Comfortably Cool commented about “The Texans” (1938) window advert. on Jan 11, 2025 at 2:38 pm

Known in the trade as “window card.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about RKO Warner Twin Theatre on Jan 3, 2025 at 7:30 am

In addition to performing on stage, “Satchmo” had a supporting role in “Going Places,” teamed romantically with singer Maxine Sullivan.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Kings Theatre on Jan 1, 2025 at 8:04 am

Newlyweds Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz topping the vaudeville bill at Loew’s State starting on New Year’s Day (1/01/42).

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Comfortably Cool commented about Kings Theatre on Dec 31, 2024 at 2:46 pm

Loew’s Kings in section with “Keep ‘Em Flying” as main feature. Flatbush rival RKO Kenmore with “Suspicion” as topper.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paris Theater on Dec 29, 2024 at 2:53 pm

Not the Paris Theater!

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Comfortably Cool commented about Rivoli Theatre on Dec 27, 2024 at 9:55 am

Title refers to the son of creator Dr. Frankenstein, and not to the monster (portrayed here by Karloff for the last time).

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Comfortably Cool commented about Casino Theatre on Dec 26, 2024 at 2:50 pm

This was a two-day booking that opened on New Year’s Eve (12/31/40).