With schools closed the next day, some theatres, including the Oriental, would offer Special Morning Kiddie Shows, which are described in the boxed section at the bottom of the ad.
Thanksgiving Day was nearly there (11/28). On that morning, crowds would gather outside the Cinerama Theatre to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, which still took its original route down Broadway to West 34th Street.
The longest-run features during the Capitol’s stage/screen policies were “Since You Went Away” and “Anchors Aweigh,” both for engagements of ten weeks.
A&C had become very popular in vaudeville and on prime-time radio shows, but had not appeared in any movies except for supporting roles in Universal’s soon-to-be released B&W musical, “One Night in the Tropics.”
Sorry, no, but many can be found in daily newspapers circa that time. This one lists Manhattan sites only, but CO also operated in other boroughs and surrounding suburbs.
On that day, Democratic President Franklin Delano Roosevelt made history as the first to win that office for three consecutive terms.‘ He received 81% of the electoral vote, against Wendell Wilkie, the Republican candidate.
The B&W comedy used the same sets and costumes that MGM made for the Technicolor “Kismet,” which was then enjoying its 11th record-breaking week just across Broadway at the Astor Theatre.
Firat New York date for the Laurel & Hardy feature since its original release in 1938.
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Introduced as part of the Christmas Holiday Presentation, with “Stars and Stripes Forever” on screen.
Title role was portrayed by Vincent (Vince) Edwards, who later won TV immortality as neurosurgeon “Ben Casey.”
With schools closed the next day, some theatres, including the Oriental, would offer Special Morning Kiddie Shows, which are described in the boxed section at the bottom of the ad.
Chicago Theatre at top left, with Lena Horne as stage headliner. All films were exclusive first-run for the city of Chicago.
Thanksgiving Day was nearly there (11/28). On that morning, crowds would gather outside the Cinerama Theatre to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, which still took its original route down Broadway to West 34th Street.
News report published on November 27th, 1936.
The B&W comedy had scene-stealing supporting performances by Hattie McDaniel and Percy Kilbride (in his screen debut).
Just in time for sacred religious holidays, with Easter Sunday on April 25th that year.
Left side of the customized ad includes the Astor’s marquee and vertical sign.
By the end of that year, the South Seas would no longer be the tropical paradise depicted on both screen or stage.
The longest-run features during the Capitol’s stage/screen policies were “Since You Went Away” and “Anchors Aweigh,” both for engagements of ten weeks.
A&C had become very popular in vaudeville and on prime-time radio shows, but had not appeared in any movies except for supporting roles in Universal’s soon-to-be released B&W musical, “One Night in the Tropics.”
Sorry, no, but many can be found in daily newspapers circa that time. This one lists Manhattan sites only, but CO also operated in other boroughs and surrounding suburbs.
Theatres listed A-Z from top left, with Ziegfeld last except for bottom box for Biograph’s revival policy.
Two of the Criterion’s six screens were occupied by “Spike of Bensonhurst.”
On that day, Democratic President Franklin Delano Roosevelt made history as the first to win that office for three consecutive terms.‘ He received 81% of the electoral vote, against Wendell Wilkie, the Republican candidate.
The B&W comedy used the same sets and costumes that MGM made for the Technicolor “Kismet,” which was then enjoying its 11th record-breaking week just across Broadway at the Astor Theatre.
Lexington listed in section with “A Night in Casablanca” as main feature.
“They Knew What They Wanted” had previously played at Radio City Music Hall (with stage revue).
The New Amsterdam in midtown and Roosevelt in Harlem were the only Manhattan sites for this X-rated Flagship engagement.
Both Universal shockers were originally released in 1945, “HOF” in January, and “HOD” in December.
Movie was first-run for the neighborhood, but had previously played exclusively in one of the downtown “Loop” theatres.
Roadshow engagement, with all seats reserved, at top prices of $1.80 at matinees and $2.40 for evenings.