Even in the mid 1920’s the Capitol had a symphonic orchestra, “The Grand Capitol Orchestra” conducted by David Mendoza, and its own ballet corp, too. A 1926 ad claimed that it was the biggest motion picture palace in the world.
New York Times, July 5, 1926, p.6 reviewed the Hal Roach film “The Devil Horse” and stated that it was appearing at Warner’s Theatre. Do you think this is the same theater as Warners'?
Linda
Even in the mid 1920’s the Capitol had a symphonic orchestra, “The Grand Capitol Orchestra” conducted by David Mendoza, and its own ballet corp, too. A 1926 ad claimed that it was the biggest motion picture palace in the world.
New York Times, July 5, 1926, p.6 reviewed the Hal Roach film “The Devil Horse” and stated that it was appearing at Warner’s Theatre. Do you think this is the same theater as Warners'?
Linda