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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.
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.
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.
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.
This was a “legit” stage production, not a moving picture.
New singing star Bing Crosby topped the stage pesentation at the Valencia.
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With business conversions including McDonald’s on corner.
Followed world premiere engagement in Manhattan only at the New Forum-47th Street and Loew’s Tower East.
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.
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.
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.
This is the Capitol Theatre in midtown NYC!
Skouras/UATC would continue to run the Rivoli under its long-term master lease.
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Fifth starring vehicle for the comedy duo, all filmed in standard B&W and proving increasingly bigger in ticket sales.
Plain English translation of “Directors Halls with Ultraleather Seating”?
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.
20th-Fox trade ad for the movie only avoids the fact that the Roxy also included a stage show as part of the program.
32 cents did not include the NYC “movie tax” of that era, so ticket price was probably a whopping 35 cents!
Opened as the Christmas holiday presentation of 1949. Now bargain priced as low as 32 cents from 8-10 AM.
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.
A family of four, including two children, could attend for a total of 80 cents from opening time until 1:00 PM.
Known in the trade as “window card.”
In addition to performing on stage, “Satchmo” had a supporting role in “Going Places,” teamed romantically with singer Maxine Sullivan.
Newlyweds Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz topping the vaudeville bill at Loew’s State starting on New Year’s Day (1/01/42).
Loew’s Kings in section with “Keep ‘Em Flying” as main feature. Flatbush rival RKO Kenmore with “Suspicion” as topper.
Not the Paris Theater!
Title refers to the son of creator Dr. Frankenstein, and not to the monster (portrayed here by Karloff for the last time).