In October, 1956, “Giant” broke CinemaScope’s grip on the Roxy and received only wide screen projection at 1:66 ratio. Ads mentioned only the film being photographed in WarnerColor.
On the previous night, October 10th, “Giant” had its world premiere performance at the Roxy as part of a gala fund-raising event for Muscular Dystrophy research.
“Huckleberry Finn” previously had its NYC premiere engagement at the Capitol Theatre, which had dropped stage shows in 1935 for an “everything on the screen” policy.
The Easter holiday presentation not only included the world premiere of “House of Wax,” but also marked young singing sensation Eddie Fisher’s return to showbiz after completing military service.
Opening night gala raised $6 million for the war effort, with best seats priced at $25,000 each…Regular prices for the engagement listed in the schedule at bottom of the ad.
Opened on November 25th, 1952. The Technicolor musical gave continuous performances at both theatres, but the Criterion had more showings daily because of its Times Square location.
Movie stardom was still in the future for Betty Hutton and Abbott & Costello…“Tomorrow” in this ad was Saturday, April 8th, 1939. Though first-run for Connecticut, the feature film was a Monogram “B” programmer.
The Corona was built and operated by the Small & Strausberg Circuit, which was taken over by William Fox in the empire building that eventually contributed to his bankruptcy with the arrival of the Depression. In the financial re-organization of Fox’s holdings, the Corona landed with the Skouras circuit, which ran it for the balance of its theatrical life.
Now operated by the Brandt circuit, the Manhattan opened with a resissue of a WB classic that had premiered directy across the street at the Hollywood Theatre in 1935.
The name was borrowed from a nearby landmark, the Hotel Abbey, on Seventh Avenue at 51st Street…Following the world premiere engagement of the French import, the Abbey carried on with some “B” programmers from Columbia, Republic, and Monogram before closing for the summer for lack of a reliable air-conditioning system.
It would never re-open under that name.
Still remembered for holding the funeral service of Malcolm X in 1965, the Childs Memorial Church of God in Christ is being prepared for demolition, according to recent news reports. The ground site will be used for a 10-story apartment building on the north end, and a new and much larger church on the south end.
After several more program changes, all very unprofitable, the policy was scrapped with decision to transform the theatre into a showcase for Cinerama roadshow presentations.
Performances were continuous and at “popular” prices. 250 reserved seats in the mezzanine were priced slightly higher and could be booked in advance.
In center background is Loew’s Victoria marquee with double feature of “Odds Against Tomorrow” and “Timbuktu.”
In October, 1956, “Giant” broke CinemaScope’s grip on the Roxy and received only wide screen projection at 1:66 ratio. Ads mentioned only the film being photographed in WarnerColor.
On the previous night, October 10th, “Giant” had its world premiere performance at the Roxy as part of a gala fund-raising event for Muscular Dystrophy research.
Ad published on April 16th, 1933. Due to the worsening Depression, only the Chicago and Marbro had stage/screen programs.
Opened on October 29th, 1970, two days before Halloween!
On April 14th, 1933, the Music Hall held-over “Cavalcade” and stage show, while the New Roxy opened a new movie and revue.
Hattie McDaniel and Frankie Darro were the victims of misspelling in this ad.
“Huckleberry Finn” previously had its NYC premiere engagement at the Capitol Theatre, which had dropped stage shows in 1935 for an “everything on the screen” policy.
Patriotic newspaper ad published on April 12th, 1943.
After 5:00 P.M, newsreel policy was modified to include a feature movie.
Adjacent ads published on April 10th, 1950.
The Easter holiday presentation not only included the world premiere of “House of Wax,” but also marked young singing sensation Eddie Fisher’s return to showbiz after completing military service.
Opening night gala raised $6 million for the war effort, with best seats priced at $25,000 each…Regular prices for the engagement listed in the schedule at bottom of the ad.
The “Star Vaudeville Acts” were all movie shorts, and not “live” on stage.
The Technicolor musical gave continuous performances at both theatres, but the Criterion had more screenings daily due to its Times Square location.
Opened on November 25th, 1952. The Technicolor musical gave continuous performances at both theatres, but the Criterion had more showings daily because of its Times Square location.
Movie stardom was still in the future for Betty Hutton and Abbott & Costello…“Tomorrow” in this ad was Saturday, April 8th, 1939. Though first-run for Connecticut, the feature film was a Monogram “B” programmer.
This is the letterhead for another Trans-Lux in Flatbush, Brooklyn, listed at CT under its more famous name as the Astor Theatre.
The Corona was built and operated by the Small & Strausberg Circuit, which was taken over by William Fox in the empire building that eventually contributed to his bankruptcy with the arrival of the Depression. In the financial re-organization of Fox’s holdings, the Corona landed with the Skouras circuit, which ran it for the balance of its theatrical life.
Now operated by the Brandt circuit, the Manhattan opened with a resissue of a WB classic that had premiered directy across the street at the Hollywood Theatre in 1935.
The name was borrowed from a nearby landmark, the Hotel Abbey, on Seventh Avenue at 51st Street…Following the world premiere engagement of the French import, the Abbey carried on with some “B” programmers from Columbia, Republic, and Monogram before closing for the summer for lack of a reliable air-conditioning system. It would never re-open under that name.
Frank Sinatra was one of the vocalists performing with Dorsey’s orchestra during this engagement.
Still remembered for holding the funeral service of Malcolm X in 1965, the Childs Memorial Church of God in Christ is being prepared for demolition, according to recent news reports. The ground site will be used for a 10-story apartment building on the north end, and a new and much larger church on the south end.
After several more program changes, all very unprofitable, the policy was scrapped with decision to transform the theatre into a showcase for Cinerama roadshow presentations.