The Garden theatre was demolished in the 1950’s. I went there as
a child. It was called the “dump” in its last years. It was built before World War I. Originally, before air conditioning, the roof opened at night. A supermarket and now a lumber store and yard occupy the site where the building once stood. (The theatre is listed
in Cinema Treasures.
The Garden Theatre was left out of the list of theatres along the West End line route. It was across the street from Loew’s 46th Street.It closed in the 1950’s. (See Garden theatre)
There was no main chanelier. There was a domed ceiling which had
a circular design on its top with spokes or “rays that came from it and surrounded the dome. Recessed colored lighting on its ledge lit the dome. There were, however, two large latern chandeliers that hung over the 2 marbled box seats on the sides of the proscenium.
Spelling corrections from the above post: Its neo classical interior was very beautiful.. It had a tiled floor that was slanted up to the entrance of the auditorium.
The audiotrium was not cramped at all. It’s neo classical interior was very beautiful. The theatre did not have a fancy lobby. It had a
tiled floor that was slanted up to the enternace of the auditorium.
Loew’s 46th Street originally had twinkling lights and projected clouds on the ceiling, as well as mechanical birds that “flew” across. These features were not in working order by the late 1940’s.
People who knew the original owner/manager told me he took a great deal of pride and care in the Beverly… I remember the theatre was remodeled when I saw “The Sound Of Music.”
Somone recently mentioned that the Oriental had an organ. I don’t recall seeing it when I attended the theatre. I also do not remember
Loew’s 46th Street or Loew’s Boro Park having a theatre organ.
Does anyone know for sure?
The picture in the Brooklyn Public Library link shows the Garden Theatre-
which was built before Loew’s 46th Street. It stood next to it, across the street. (See Garden theatre on this web site.)
The picture in the Brooklyn Public Library link shows the Garden Theatre-
which was built before Loew’s 46th Street. It stood next top it, across the street. (See Garden theatre on this web site.)
Once in a whle, a star of the movie would also appear as part of the stage show. In December of 1936, musical child star Bobby Breen appeared in the movie “RAINBOW ON THE RIVER” and was featured in the stage show.
One should not forget to mention Dick Leibert, one of the original organists at Radio City Music Hall. He played there for 40 years. Mr. Leibert also recorded many albums, many on the RCMH organ, for RCA. What a superb musician.
As I child, I remember going to the Palace and seeing movies with the 8 act vaudeville shows. Later on I saw many musicals at this theatre. I also recall sitting in the top balcony-which like many other theatres of that era was known as the “nose bleed” section. What a difference experience as compared to sitting the in the orchestra! How fortunate a way was found to save this theatre- even though the original facade was destroyed.
This beautiful theatre is the last movie palace still standing in the Broadway area. Hopefully, the building can eventaully be returned to presenting shows. A producer with creative vision could do so much with it.
The Garden theatre was demolished in the 1950’s. I went there as
a child. It was called the “dump” in its last years. It was built before World War I. Originally, before air conditioning, the roof opened at night. A supermarket and now a lumber store and yard occupy the site where the building once stood. (The theatre is listed
in Cinema Treasures.
The Garden Theatre was left out of the list of theatres along the West End line route. It was across the street from Loew’s 46th Street.It closed in the 1950’s. (See Garden theatre)
The Walker Wurlitzer theatre organ (HNP 2/10) was restored in the 1970’s or early 80’s. Does anyone know what has happened to it?
A picture of A.J. Kasson and a couple of pictures of the original auditorium can be seen at The Fulton County Museum located in Gloversville, NY.
Your welcome, “Theatrerat.” It is nice to share memories with others who have the same warm feelings of the movie palaces.
Tyop correction in above post- There was no main chandelier.
There was no main chanelier. There was a domed ceiling which had
a circular design on its top with spokes or “rays that came from it and surrounded the dome. Recessed colored lighting on its ledge lit the dome. There were, however, two large latern chandeliers that hung over the 2 marbled box seats on the sides of the proscenium.
Thanks TK for your informative post. I hope someone knows if Loew’s 46th Street or Loew’s Boro Park had a theatre organ.
Spelling corrections from the above post: Its neo classical interior was very beautiful.. It had a tiled floor that was slanted up to the entrance of the auditorium.
The audiotrium was not cramped at all. It’s neo classical interior was very beautiful. The theatre did not have a fancy lobby. It had a
tiled floor that was slanted up to the enternace of the auditorium.
Loew’s 46th Street originally had twinkling lights and projected clouds on the ceiling, as well as mechanical birds that “flew” across. These features were not in working order by the late 1940’s.
The building is next to the Glove theatre.
The Hippodrome was closed & demolished in 1961. A temple was built on the site.
People who knew the original owner/manager told me he took a great deal of pride and care in the Beverly… I remember the theatre was remodeled when I saw “The Sound Of Music.”
When I mention that the Windsor was small, I mean smaller when comparing it to Loew’s 46th Street & Loew’s Boro Park-which was also in Boro Park.
The Elton must might have been the original name, not the Elk.
Somone recently mentioned that the Oriental had an organ. I don’t recall seeing it when I attended the theatre. I also do not remember
Loew’s 46th Street or Loew’s Boro Park having a theatre organ.
Does anyone know for sure?
The picture in the Brooklyn Public Library link shows the Garden Theatre-
which was built before Loew’s 46th Street. It stood next to it, across the street. (See Garden theatre on this web site.)
The picture in the Brooklyn Public Library link shows the Garden Theatre-
which was built before Loew’s 46th Street. It stood next top it, across the street. (See Garden theatre on this web site.)
I remember a little program light that was built into the back of the seat in front of me. I think these lights were removed by the 1960’s.
Once in a whle, a star of the movie would also appear as part of the stage show. In December of 1936, musical child star Bobby Breen appeared in the movie “RAINBOW ON THE RIVER” and was featured in the stage show.
I remember seeing some movies and stage shows at Loew’s State when I was very young. The theatre was very handsome and comfortable.
One should not forget to mention Dick Leibert, one of the original organists at Radio City Music Hall. He played there for 40 years. Mr. Leibert also recorded many albums, many on the RCMH organ, for RCA. What a superb musician.
As I child, I remember going to the Palace and seeing movies with the 8 act vaudeville shows. Later on I saw many musicals at this theatre. I also recall sitting in the top balcony-which like many other theatres of that era was known as the “nose bleed” section. What a difference experience as compared to sitting the in the orchestra! How fortunate a way was found to save this theatre- even though the original facade was destroyed.
This beautiful theatre is the last movie palace still standing in the Broadway area. Hopefully, the building can eventaully be returned to presenting shows. A producer with creative vision could do so much with it.