This was a rare roadshow for that war-torn era, with two performances daily and all seats reserved. Top ticket price of $2.20 would be equivalent to about $33 in 2019.
A very young Liza Minnelli made her screen debut in the Technicolor musical, strolling hand-in-hand with “parents” Garland and Johnson in the grand finale.
Two of the movies listed here at other Loew’s theatres had advance press screenings at the Lexington Theatre that were open to the public as sneak previews: “Some Like It Hot,” with Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller among the attendees, and “Alias Jesse James.”
The B&W drama in CinemaScope with stereophonic sound had opened a reserved-seat roadshow policy on March 18th of that year, with ticket prices ranging from $1.25 to a top of $3.00.
The star-powered Columbia releases skipped midtown launchings and made their Greater New York debuts as a double bill at Loew’s and other neighborhood theatres.
Originally opened in 1918 as the Central, the theatre had undergone yet another rejuvenation, and was now being described as the “Completely New” Forum 47th Street.
The booking would benefit from turn-away crowds at Radio City Music Hall, which was enjoying a record-breaking summer with MGM’s Technicolor “Show Boat” and stage revue.
The Daily News reported yesterday that Kings management has been experimenting with the presentation of “intimate” lounge acts in its vast lobby. On July 19th, comedian Ray Dejon performed before a sold-out crowd of 200 filling the space to capacity, according to the article displayed here
A two-page advertising spread in yesterday’s New York Times announced that “Easy Rider Live” will be presented at RCMH on September 20th, as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the 1969 Columbia Pictures release. More details can be found here
Re-opened as the Elmwood by the Interboro circuit in 1946, the theatre had a late-run policy until March, 1949, when bookings became day-and-date with the third tier of Loew’s in Queens (Woodside, Prospect, Plaza, Hillside, Willard). The Elmwood was still late-run in the 1948 ad displayed here
With nearby competition from three Century affiliates, the independent Center concentrated on double features from the past, often with linked themes such as the World War II “Guadalcanal Diary” & “The Purple Heart.”
The 3-D feature and short were exclusive first-run for Brooklyn, direct from their premiere engagement in Manhattan at Loew’s State, which used the ad displayed here
This was a rare roadshow for that war-torn era, with two performances daily and all seats reserved. Top ticket price of $2.20 would be equivalent to about $33 in 2019.
This was a rare roadshow engagement for that time, with two performances daily and all seats reserved.
Date was January 30th, 1919.
A very young Liza Minnelli made her screen debut in the Technicolor musical, strolling hand-in-hand with “parents” Garland and Johnson in the grand finale.
Two of the movies listed here at other Loew’s theatres had advance press screenings at the Lexington Theatre that were open to the public as sneak previews: “Some Like It Hot,” with Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller among the attendees, and “Alias Jesse James.”
The B&W drama in CinemaScope with stereophonic sound had opened a reserved-seat roadshow policy on March 18th of that year, with ticket prices ranging from $1.25 to a top of $3.00.
The star-powered Columbia releases skipped midtown launchings and made their Greater New York debuts as a double bill at Loew’s and other neighborhood theatres.
An actual ad for the dual engagement, not a lobby poster created by the distributor for any cinema that booked the film.
Advertising for the Cinecolor western described the city of El Paso as the “Coffin Corner” of Texas.
Followed the record-braking run of “The Odd Couple,” but came nowhere near equaling or surpassing it.
Originally opened in 1918 as the Central, the theatre had undergone yet another rejuvenation, and was now being described as the “Completely New” Forum 47th Street.
A double dose of Mack Sennett, with a bevy of his Bathing Beauties showing off the latest in beach fashions, and a Super Comedy on screen.
Veteran entertainer Danny Lewis, billed as an “Extra!” to the stage offering, just happened to be the father of guess who?
The booking would benefit from turn-away crowds at Radio City Music Hall, which was enjoying a record-breaking summer with MGM’s Technicolor “Show Boat” and stage revue.
Opening day ad for this world premiere engagement of “Mary of Scotland” can be viewed here
The Daily News reported yesterday that Kings management has been experimenting with the presentation of “intimate” lounge acts in its vast lobby. On July 19th, comedian Ray Dejon performed before a sold-out crowd of 200 filling the space to capacity, according to the article displayed here
A two-page advertising spread in yesterday’s New York Times announced that “Easy Rider Live” will be presented at RCMH on September 20th, as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the 1969 Columbia Pictures release. More details can be found here
Paramount’s “Beyond Glory” was the top feature at the College, and had already played in the area several weeks earlier at Loew’s Prospect.
Re-opened as the Elmwood by the Interboro circuit in 1946, the theatre had a late-run policy until March, 1949, when bookings became day-and-date with the third tier of Loew’s in Queens (Woodside, Prospect, Plaza, Hillside, Willard). The Elmwood was still late-run in the 1948 ad displayed here
Affiliated with the Interboro Theatres circuit in 1948 ad displayed here
Advertised as part of the Interboro Theatres circuit in 1948 ad displayed here
Affiliated with the Interboro Theatres circuit for much of its existence. 1948 ad displayed here
With nearby competition from three Century affiliates, the independent Center concentrated on double features from the past, often with linked themes such as the World War II “Guadalcanal Diary” & “The Purple Heart.”
Couldn’t have picked a better “broad” for the cover!
The 3-D feature and short were exclusive first-run for Brooklyn, direct from their premiere engagement in Manhattan at Loew’s State, which used the ad displayed here