The Art Theatre is listed in the Film Daily Yearbook;1926 edition with a seating capacity of 690 (590 in the 1930 edition, 600 in 1940 and 580 in 1950). It had gone from listings in 1957.
I have the Tiffany Theatre still listed in the 1957 edition of Film Daily Yearbook but without a seating capacity given, which usually indicates a recent closure.
The American Motion Picture Directory 1914-1915 has the following theatres listed for Maspeth, L.I.:
Columbia Theatre, 61 Grand Street
Flushing Airdome, Flushing Avenue & Seidler Street
Idle Hour Theatre, Muller & Grand Street's
Mariondale Theatre, (no further details given)
I can’t find a Kossuth Theatre listed in the New York section of the American Motion Picture Directory 1914-1915, so I presume that the theatre opened either late 1915, 1916 or even in 1917 as the advertisement Warren posted is for that year, and closed by 1926.
Four vintage photographs of the Odeon Twickenham:
Still named the Luxor Cinema, but now proclaiming itself as being part of the Odeon Theatre’s Chain in this September 1949 view: View link
It had been re-named Odeon by October 1949 when photographed playing the Odeon Circuit release here: View link
Playing the Odeon Circuit release in April 1956: View link
Close-up of the entrance while playing the Odeon Circuit release in November 1964: View link
Two vintage photographs oh the New Victoria Theatre:
The Wilton Road entrance in September 1949 playing the Gaumont release: View link
The Vauxhall Bridge Road entrance seen undergoing restoration in the same week;September 1949: View link
Four vintage photographs of the Dominion Theatre:
Playing the Gaumont release in September 1949: View link
Playing the Gaumont release in July 1955 View link
“South Pacific”–‘Now in its 3rd Year’ in 1961: View link
“South Pacific” – ‘First Show in TODD-AO’, night photograph from 1961. View link
South Pacific ran at the Dominion Cinema (Road-show performances) from 21st April 1958 until 30th September 1962. It was certainly a British record for a long run totalling 4 years – 22 weeks.
Samuel Goldwyn wanted to premier “Porgy and Bess” at the Dominion. but had to wait three years for “South Pacific” to end its run. “Porgy and Bess” was not such a great success and it was followed by “Cleopatra” in August 1963. This was followed by “The Sound of Music” (29th March 1965 to 31st June 1968) and then the theatre was re-decorated and opened on 18th July 1968 with “Star” which was not so succesful.
markthemod…As I mentioned in the opening description, the Ritz Cinema was equipped with a Compton 3Manual/10Rank organ. It would have been located in the orchestra pit, most likely where the baptismal pool is now located?
Opened in 1902 as an opera house. In 1928 it was called the New Rankin Theater. Re-named the Rialto Theater in 1932 and finally the LaRee Theater in 1938. It closed in 1947 and has been demolished.
Four photographs of the Casino Theatre I took in June 2005:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/225416325/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/225416923/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/225417490/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/225418015/
Two Photographs of the Teatro Puerto Rico (ex Forum Theatre) which I took in June 2005:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/225325726/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/225326276/
Three photographs I took of Loew’s Spooner Theatre in June 2005:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/225301842/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/225303175/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/225303666/
Two photographs I took of of the Boulevard Theatre in June 2005:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/225271610/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/225272318/
The Art Theatre is listed in the Film Daily Yearbook;1926 edition with a seating capacity of 690 (590 in the 1930 edition, 600 in 1940 and 580 in 1950). It had gone from listings in 1957.
Here are three photographs of the Art Theatre I took in June 2005:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/225253718/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/225254308/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/225260715/
I have the Tiffany Theatre still listed in the 1957 edition of Film Daily Yearbook but without a seating capacity given, which usually indicates a recent closure.
Here are a couple of photographs I took of the building in in June 2005:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/225227236/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/225227650/
The American Motion Picture Directory 1914-1915 has the following theatres listed for Maspeth, L.I.:
Columbia Theatre, 61 Grand Street
Flushing Airdome, Flushing Avenue & Seidler Street
Idle Hour Theatre, Muller & Grand Street's
Mariondale Theatre, (no further details given)
frankie, thanks for the offer. E-mail me for details (details on my profile). btw…I am in the UK!
I can’t find a Kossuth Theatre listed in the New York section of the American Motion Picture Directory 1914-1915, so I presume that the theatre opened either late 1915, 1916 or even in 1917 as the advertisement Warren posted is for that year, and closed by 1926.
A photograph of the Midland Electric Theatre taken not long after its opening:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/woody1969/171967379/
Four vintage photographs of the Odeon Twickenham:
Still named the Luxor Cinema, but now proclaiming itself as being part of the Odeon Theatre’s Chain in this September 1949 view:
View link
It had been re-named Odeon by October 1949 when photographed playing the Odeon Circuit release here:
View link
Playing the Odeon Circuit release in April 1956:
View link
Close-up of the entrance while playing the Odeon Circuit release in November 1964:
View link
Two vintage photographs oh the New Victoria Theatre:
The Wilton Road entrance in September 1949 playing the Gaumont release:
View link
The Vauxhall Bridge Road entrance seen undergoing restoration in the same week;September 1949:
View link
Four vintage photographs of the Dominion Theatre:
Playing the Gaumont release in September 1949:
View link
Playing the Gaumont release in July 1955
View link
“South Pacific”–‘Now in its 3rd Year’ in 1961:
View link
“South Pacific” – ‘First Show in TODD-AO’, night photograph from 1961.
View link
South Pacific ran at the Dominion Cinema (Road-show performances) from 21st April 1958 until 30th September 1962. It was certainly a British record for a long run totalling 4 years – 22 weeks.
Samuel Goldwyn wanted to premier “Porgy and Bess” at the Dominion. but had to wait three years for “South Pacific” to end its run. “Porgy and Bess” was not such a great success and it was followed by “Cleopatra” in August 1963. This was followed by “The Sound of Music” (29th March 1965 to 31st June 1968) and then the theatre was re-decorated and opened on 18th July 1968 with “Star” which was not so succesful.
A photograph I took of the Prince Edward Theatre in July 2005:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/222842925/
A photograph I took of the ABC Southgate in October 2004:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/222780394/
markthemod…As I mentioned in the opening description, the Ritz Cinema was equipped with a Compton 3Manual/10Rank organ. It would have been located in the orchestra pit, most likely where the baptismal pool is now located?
It is listed in the Film Daily Yearbook;1950 edition as the Carlton Theatre with 420 seats.
Opened in 1902 as an opera house. In 1928 it was called the New Rankin Theater. Re-named the Rialto Theater in 1932 and finally the LaRee Theater in 1938. It closed in 1947 and has been demolished.
This link should work ok:
www.darkscreens.co.uk/
Seven photographs of the RKO Chester Theatre I took in June 2005:
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/221432827/
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/221433671/
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/221434304/
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/221434731/
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/221435162/
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/221435529/
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/221435899/
Two photographs of the Vogue Theatre I took in June 2005:
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/221406146/
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/221406630/
Two photographs of Loew’s Elsmere Theatre I took in June 2005:
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/221376920/
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/221378112/
Three photographs of the Loew’s Fairmount Theatre I took in June 2005:
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/221335905/
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/221336917/
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/221337783/
A photograph of the De Luxe Theatre I took in June 2005:
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/221247379/