The new policy included one-hour condensations of plays that had been successful on Brandt’s “subway circuit.” Five stage presentations given daily, with tickets priced at 37 cents at 10AM opening and rising to a top of 99 cents at night.
Although “Casablanca” didn’t premiere in New York (at the Hollywood) and other cities until the Thanksgiving season of late November, 1942, the 80th anniversary of its release is already being celebrated by Turner Classic Movies and Fathom Events with large screen theatre screenings on January 23rd and 26th. More details here
Despite an upsurge in pandemic conditions, the Times Square Church has been running commercials on all-news radio stations, identifying itself as located in the Mark Hellinger Theatre. Free church services are being held regularly and can be booked in advance at the phone number provided. No mention is made of health requirements, but presumably are the same as at all churches.
Apollo in lower right section with Sinatra’s “Step Lively” as main feature. The entire program had originated on the RKO circuit, which had no Manhattan sites south of the Jefferson on East 14th Street.
The NY Daily News’s chief film critic showed no mercy in reviewing the B&W comedy, calling it even worse than some product from minor league studios like PRC. Though not directly the cause of Norma Shearer’s decision to retire permanently, it certainly contributed.
Believe it or not. the title role of “Little Lord Fauntleroy” was portrayed by Mary Pickford, who also played his widowed mother. The scenes shared by the two characters were technically amazing, even by 2022 standards.
“The Great Alaskan Mystery” was a 13-episode serial from Universal Pictures, which also provided many of the “B” programmers being used for both features on the Strand’s double bills.
First neighborhood showings for “White Christmas,” which had debuted in October at Radio City Music Hall, followed by an exclusive run at the Brooklyn Paramount. By Christmas of 1954, another Irving Berlin extravaganza, “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” had been released by 20th-Fox, but was still in premiere engagements, including the Roxy Theatre in NYC.
“Holiday Inn” introduced Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” which has reportedly sold more recordings worldwide than any song in the history of popular music.
The cast of gossip columnist Louella Parson’s “Caravan of Stars” included a future President of the USA and a soon-to-be bride who never made it to “First Lady.”
This might have a partial history for presenting “legit” plays during the summer months. Newspaper ad from July 1948 posted in the photos section.
The new policy included one-hour condensations of plays that had been successful on Brandt’s “subway circuit.” Five stage presentations given daily, with tickets priced at 37 cents at 10AM opening and rising to a top of 99 cents at night.
The western motif was carried over to the stage revue, “…and the Indians!,” which included the Rockettes costumed as “beautiful squaws.”
Brook spotlighted at top of the ad for the entire Century circuit, which covered Brooklyn, Queens, and the rest of Long Island.
Although “Casablanca” didn’t premiere in New York (at the Hollywood) and other cities until the Thanksgiving season of late November, 1942, the 80th anniversary of its release is already being celebrated by Turner Classic Movies and Fathom Events with large screen theatre screenings on January 23rd and 26th. More details here
Despite an upsurge in pandemic conditions, the Times Square Church has been running commercials on all-news radio stations, identifying itself as located in the Mark Hellinger Theatre. Free church services are being held regularly and can be booked in advance at the phone number provided. No mention is made of health requirements, but presumably are the same as at all churches.
Bookings were first-run for Queens, but simultaneous with other RKO or Skouras sites in Jamaica, Astoria, Richmond Hill, and Ridgewood.
Apollo in lower right section with Sinatra’s “Step Lively” as main feature. The entire program had originated on the RKO circuit, which had no Manhattan sites south of the Jefferson on East 14th Street.
The NY Daily News’s chief film critic showed no mercy in reviewing the B&W comedy, calling it even worse than some product from minor league studios like PRC. Though not directly the cause of Norma Shearer’s decision to retire permanently, it certainly contributed.
A recent photo and a brief article can be viewed at the Forgotten New York website. Click here
Definitely NOT an ad for this Strand, a name that must be one of the most frequently used for theatres of all types.
Believe it or not. the title role of “Little Lord Fauntleroy” was portrayed by Mary Pickford, who also played his widowed mother. The scenes shared by the two characters were technically amazing, even by 2022 standards.
“The Great Alaskan Mystery” was a 13-episode serial from Universal Pictures, which also provided many of the “B” programmers being used for both features on the Strand’s double bills.
The title role of “Kim” provided one of the most memorable juvenile performances for Dean Stockwell, who died last November at age 85.
This was the first New Year’s Eve since the USA entered World War Two on December 8th.
First neighborhood showings for “White Christmas,” which had debuted in October at Radio City Music Hall, followed by an exclusive run at the Brooklyn Paramount. By Christmas of 1954, another Irving Berlin extravaganza, “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” had been released by 20th-Fox, but was still in premiere engagements, including the Roxy Theatre in NYC.
Facing closure, according to a recent article in The New York Times linked here
Apparently just one page from the program, and an ad placed by the firm of Harrington Ltd..
Opened on “Good Friday,” with Easter Sunday following on April 17th.
Current programming at all theatres was suspended for that one night only, resuming on New Year’s Day.
A re-opening for the Ziegfeld, which had been “dark” since October except for invitational screenings and other industry events.
Newspaper article published on opening day of February 21st, 1931.
“Holiday Inn” introduced Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” which has reportedly sold more recordings worldwide than any song in the history of popular music.
The cast of gossip columnist Louella Parson’s “Caravan of Stars” included a future President of the USA and a soon-to-be bride who never made it to “First Lady.”
Permitted to re-open after two days, provided changes were made to costuming and comedy content.