The Strand had its grand opening on September 1st, 1914, with claims of being the largest theatre in Hartford presenting movies exclusively. Its three manual Austin pipe organ was reported to be the largest in the state of Connecticut. Arthur L. Collins, known for his work at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, was full-time organist. The Strand also had a resident orchestra under the direction of Samuel J. Leventhal.
Paramount’s B&W epic dealt with the Puritan witchcraft trials in Massachusetts during the 17th century…Stage shows were still part of the Metropolitan’s policy, despite Depression conditions.
The theatre was originally known as the 55th Street Cinema and opened on May 20th, 1927, under the management of a new company called Art Cinema League. The building had previously served as a horse stable, with the façade preserved for its architectural importance. The gutted interior became a 299-seat auditorium in Spanish mission style.
During the early silent era, the Forest Theatre drew patronage from all over the city to hear a gigantic instrument made locally by the Detroit Organ Company.
The Hollywood became the Warner Theatre on August 15th, 1947, with the much anticipated film version of the long-running stage play, “Life With Father.” Advertising included a proclamation signed by NYC Mayor William O'Dwyer that “It is no more than fitting that the Broadway scene have a theatre bearing the name of the company so widely recognized for its great achievements in motion picture entertainment. Welcome, Warner Theatre!”
On right side of photo, note separate entrance to “Colored Balcony”…At the time, the Broadhurst was displaying a “false front” for “The Asphalt Jungle,” to capitalize on the zooming popularity of starlet Marilyn Monroe.
The Strand had its grand opening on September 1st, 1914, with claims of being the largest theatre in Hartford presenting movies exclusively. Its three manual Austin pipe organ was reported to be the largest in the state of Connecticut. Arthur L. Collins, known for his work at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, was full-time organist. The Strand also had a resident orchestra under the direction of Samuel J. Leventhal.
Paramount’s B&W epic dealt with the Puritan witchcraft trials in Massachusetts during the 17th century…Stage shows were still part of the Metropolitan’s policy, despite Depression conditions.
Equipped with 40 seats, the room could also be booked in advance for private parties.
Published on January 22nd, 1932, this directory featured neighborhood theatres in the vicinity of Boston, MA.
The Paramount release opened on January 20th, 1966, replacing the Christmas holiday show that included “Darn That Cat” on screen.
The pioneer art cinema was a contemporary of the Roxy Theatre, which had opened in March of that same year.
Hey, Abbott! Who’s on first?
The theatre was originally known as the 55th Street Cinema and opened on May 20th, 1927, under the management of a new company called Art Cinema League. The building had previously served as a horse stable, with the façade preserved for its architectural importance. The gutted interior became a 299-seat auditorium in Spanish mission style.
The Lexington is part of the group with “Girl Crazy” and “Henry Aldrich Haunts a House.”
Described in a December, 1928, trade journal as a new marquee for Hamrick’s Music Box in Portland.
Newspaper ad published on January 11th, 1934.
The Covent Garden first opened on the night of August 5th, 1916. Advertising claimed a construction cost of $500,000, and a seating capacity of 3,000.
At time of this photo, all seats were priced at 15 cents.
Note auditorium view in upper right hand corner of ad.
The Tower had its grand opening on April 11th, 1926. An ad has been posted in the Photos Section.
During the early silent era, the Forest Theatre drew patronage from all over the city to hear a gigantic instrument made locally by the Detroit Organ Company.
Right side of artist’s sketch shows drive-in entrance to two acres of free parking behind the theatre.
This group ad covers a period in May, 1950.
The Hollywood became the Warner Theatre on August 15th, 1947, with the much anticipated film version of the long-running stage play, “Life With Father.” Advertising included a proclamation signed by NYC Mayor William O'Dwyer that “It is no more than fitting that the Broadway scene have a theatre bearing the name of the company so widely recognized for its great achievements in motion picture entertainment. Welcome, Warner Theatre!”
Usage of “blade” is frowned on here. The preferred word for such signs is “vertical,” though “upright” would also be acceptable.
The Harding had its grand opening on Monday, October 12th, 1925. I’ve posted an ad in the Photos Section.
A radical change for the Bardavon, which never had such lavish exterior signage in its lengthy history.
True to the film’s title, but adding a hyphen in the overhead sign…Still racially segregated.
On right side of photo, note separate entrance to “Colored Balcony”…At the time, the Broadhurst was displaying a “false front” for “The Asphalt Jungle,” to capitalize on the zooming popularity of starlet Marilyn Monroe.
Published on January 25th, 1931.