Wouldn’t it make more sense for this to be listed as Prospect Theatre or RKO Prospect, which were used for all of its cinematic history? Olympic was later used for a concert venue that never proved successful.
Due to Depression conditions, the Capitol had reduced budgets for stage presentations, and would switch to an “Everything on the screen” policy in August of that year.
The recently deceased Vic Damone also played a starring role at Radio City Music Hall later that year in its Christmas feature,“Kismet.” And he had also been one of the guest performers in its 1954 Christmas film, “Deep In My Heart.”
A career breakthrough for MGM starlet Ava Gardner, who played a supporting role on “loan” to an independent company that released through United Artists.
“Hit the Deck” was the second of five MGM musicals to open consecutively at the Music Hall that year, preceded by “Jupiter’s Darling” and followed by “The Glass Slipper” Easter holidays), “Interrupted Melody,” and “Love Me or Leave Me.” The last two also had dramatic content as biographies of opera diva Marjorie Lawrence and torch singer Ruth Etting.
The British-made “Vacation From Marriage” was an infrequent first-run booking for the State, which usually supported vaudeville with move-overs from some of its midtown rivals.
Dated only “1940s,” the photo was apparently taken after
Joy cinema management. Entrance lobby ran through a small commercial building into the auditorium. Marquee marked “Derby Show,” with “Thrills! Chills! Spills!” in smaller lettering below that on the sides. Research on “Derby Show” in Atlanta Constitution, Variety, and Billboard came up with nothing. May have involved roller skating, since “roller derbies” were extremely popular at the time.
During the dual world premiere engagement at the two Radio City showplaces, each had a spectacular stage revue set on “Skull Island.” The Music Hall, which had the largest resident company of performers and musicians, ran the booking for only one week, while the New Roxy held-over for more.
On the night before (March 10th), the entire stage cast was taken by chartered buses to Brooklyn for a “test” performance at Loew’s Pitkin, preceding the last complete show of “Fly By Night” and “X Marks the Spot.”
This was the first Spring of the Depression era.
Wouldn’t it make more sense for this to be listed as Prospect Theatre or RKO Prospect, which were used for all of its cinematic history? Olympic was later used for a concert venue that never proved successful.
Stage show was held-over from the recent celebration of the Roxy’s fourth anniversary, with “Roxy” himself still serving as managing director.
Due to Depression conditions, the Capitol had reduced budgets for stage presentations, and would switch to an “Everything on the screen” policy in August of that year.
Top ticket price of $3.50 would be equivalent to about $30.50 in 2018.
Roadshow policy with advanced prices and reserved seats in the evenings and on Sunday matinees.
The Rivoli’s managing director at the time was S.L. Rothapfel. I wonder whatever became of him?
Darlene Bridges, the actress portraying The Virgin Mary, was scheduled to sign autographs in the lobby.
Opened not on St. Patrick’s Day, but six months later (September 15th, 1948).
The recently deceased Vic Damone also played a starring role at Radio City Music Hall later that year in its Christmas feature,“Kismet.” And he had also been one of the guest performers in its 1954 Christmas film, “Deep In My Heart.”
A career breakthrough for MGM starlet Ava Gardner, who played a supporting role on “loan” to an independent company that released through United Artists.
“Hit the Deck” was the second of five MGM musicals to open consecutively at the Music Hall that year, preceded by “Jupiter’s Darling” and followed by “The Glass Slipper” Easter holidays), “Interrupted Melody,” and “Love Me or Leave Me.” The last two also had dramatic content as biographies of opera diva Marjorie Lawrence and torch singer Ruth Etting.
The British-made “Vacation From Marriage” was an infrequent first-run booking for the State, which usually supported vaudeville with move-overs from some of its midtown rivals.
News report published the following day (3/12/31).
Kings listed in section with “Gone With the Wind,” but giving just three performances daily to the Pitkin’s four.
Spooner and Boro Park listed in bottom right corner of Loew’s ad below artwork for “Submarine Command.”
This is more likely a complimentary “guest pass” issued by management, not an actual ticket.
Dated only “1940s,” the photo was apparently taken after Joy cinema management. Entrance lobby ran through a small commercial building into the auditorium. Marquee marked “Derby Show,” with “Thrills! Chills! Spills!” in smaller lettering below that on the sides. Research on “Derby Show” in Atlanta Constitution, Variety, and Billboard came up with nothing. May have involved roller skating, since “roller derbies” were extremely popular at the time.
RKO ad with “Phone Call From a Stranger” also lists some Skouras, Century, and Randforce theatres, but not Loew’s Spooner and Boro Park.
Nearly forgotten today, the B&W drama was distributed by RKO, with all profits to be donated to war-time charities. More here
Rising Warner Bros. star Jane Wyman demonstrated her singing and dancing skills in the stage show.
During the dual world premiere engagement at the two Radio City showplaces, each had a spectacular stage revue set on “Skull Island.” The Music Hall, which had the largest resident company of performers and musicians, ran the booking for only one week, while the New Roxy held-over for more.
On the night before (March 10th), the entire stage cast was taken by chartered buses to Brooklyn for a “test” performance at Loew’s Pitkin, preceding the last complete show of “Fly By Night” and “X Marks the Spot.”
Movies were usually “B” programmers, sometimes having their first showings in Atlanta.
The ad didn’t mention a Joy connection, but news reports did.