During the Alpine’s current pandemic closure, owner Nick Nicolaou is doing extensive renovations to the nearly 100-year-old interior, according to an article in yesterday’s New York Times. Nicolaou also operates Cinema Village in Manhattan and the Cinemart in Queens, and is reportedly selling another cinema “deep in Brooklyn” that he’d been leasing out. Full text can be found here
I disagree. Marcus Loew Booking Agency was probably providing vaudeville acts for the Crescent’s management, which had the right to use Loew’s as part of the name.
Ridgewood “Times” and “Advocate” were local newspapers where the Madison did most of its individual advertising. The Madison was also listed in major daily newspapers in advertising for the RKO Circuit.
The opening date of January 1961 in the Overview could be incorrect. The wording of this ad suggests that it was actually Christmas Day of 1963. By that time, “Soldier in the Rain” was playing subsequent-run engagements.
George Gershwin himself performed a condensed version of “Rhapsody in Blue” with Paul Whiteman’s Orchestra at the Roxy Theatre in May, 1930, as part of the stage show supporting the Technicolor musical, “King of Jazz.” Ad for that engagement can be viewed here
Ross Hunter’s CinemaScope & Eastmancolor remake of a standard ratio B&W classic proved a critical and box office disaster. Roxy opening was the day before that year’s Columbus Day observance.
Though some construction took place, the drive-in never opened. Why is it being listed here? A similar attempt to list was made several years ago, and then removed for lack of factual evidence.
Project was immediately opposed by New York City Planning Commission, but construction took place anyhow in belief that lawyers could eventually get permission. But NYC prevailed and International Airport Drive-In never opened. The aerial photo just shows what might have been.
Opened on the “Columbus Day” of that year. Holiday had a fixed date of October 12th until 1971, when changed to the second Monday of October.
Now also known as “Indigenous Peoples' Day” in some parts of the USA.
P.S. The unnamed theatre “deep in Brooklyn” that is up for sale is very probably the Cinema Kings Highway (original Jewel).
During the Alpine’s current pandemic closure, owner Nick Nicolaou is doing extensive renovations to the nearly 100-year-old interior, according to an article in yesterday’s New York Times. Nicolaou also operates Cinema Village in Manhattan and the Cinemart in Queens, and is reportedly selling another cinema “deep in Brooklyn” that he’d been leasing out. Full text can be found here
During the pandemic, management is generating income by renting the marquee for personalized messages.
Annual membership of $26 would be equivalent to about $175 in 2020. All Walter Reade sites, including the Ziegfeld, were covered, “anywhere, anytime.”
Full-page congratulatory ad by National Screen Service in trade publications.
Actual title of the B&W melodrama was “On Dress Parade.” Original theatrical trailer can be viewed here
Stage performers and members of the Capitol’s huge floor staff including ushers and porters were Dr. Nachbar’s most frequent patients.
I disagree. Marcus Loew Booking Agency was probably providing vaudeville acts for the Crescent’s management, which had the right to use Loew’s as part of the name.
Each B&W classic was presented twice daily, with last complete show starting at 5:50 PM and ending close to Midnight.
Listed as Loew’s Crescent in Long Island section of 1920 “Paramount Week” ad displayed here
Listed as Ridgewood Palace, with address of 490 Woodward Avenue, in second column from left side of ad.
This was the day before the national holiday celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln.
Ridgewood “Times” and “Advocate” were local newspapers where the Madison did most of its individual advertising. The Madison was also listed in major daily newspapers in advertising for the RKO Circuit.
Followed reserved-seat roadshow of “Spartacus” at the DeMille Theatre.
The opening date of January 1961 in the Overview could be incorrect. The wording of this ad suggests that it was actually Christmas Day of 1963. By that time, “Soldier in the Rain” was playing subsequent-run engagements.
At latest report, partially re-opened at limited capacity, with masking and other requirements.
George Gershwin himself performed a condensed version of “Rhapsody in Blue” with Paul Whiteman’s Orchestra at the Roxy Theatre in May, 1930, as part of the stage show supporting the Technicolor musical, “King of Jazz.” Ad for that engagement can be viewed here
Auditorium had a single floor, with loge seating at the rear.
Opened the day before a weekend that included that year’s celebration of the national holiday honoring Christopher Columbus.
Universal’s original “My Man Godfrey” debuted at Radio City Music in September, 1936. Opening day ad displayed here
Ross Hunter’s CinemaScope & Eastmancolor remake of a standard ratio B&W classic proved a critical and box office disaster. Roxy opening was the day before that year’s Columbus Day observance.
Though some construction took place, the drive-in never opened. Why is it being listed here? A similar attempt to list was made several years ago, and then removed for lack of factual evidence.
Construction started in 1941, but delayed by wartime restrictions on non-essential building projects.
Project was immediately opposed by New York City Planning Commission, but construction took place anyhow in belief that lawyers could eventually get permission. But NYC prevailed and International Airport Drive-In never opened. The aerial photo just shows what might have been.
Opened on the “Columbus Day” of that year. Holiday had a fixed date of October 12th until 1971, when changed to the second Monday of October. Now also known as “Indigenous Peoples' Day” in some parts of the USA.