Al Hirschfeld’s newspaper sketch was published on October 11th, 1970, the same day that “The Great White Hope” opened its world premiere engagement at the Baronet Theatre.
MGM hoped to repeat its success with “Gone With the Wind,” which opened in December, 1939, at the same two theatres, with roadshow policy at the Astor and continuous performances at the Capitol.
Produced in England by the Rank Organization, the Technicolor spectacle was released in the USA by Universal-International. Fredric March’s wife, Florence Eldridge, portrayed Queen Isabella.
The Albee was still exclusive first-run for the entire borough of Brooklyn, as were its three nearby rivals, the Brooklyn Paramount, Fox, and Loew’s Metropolitan.
By that time, the Kings had become first-run for Flatbush, sharing bookings not only with other Loew’s in Brooklyn, but also with some theatres run by Century, Randforce, and independents.
In March of the following year, Loretta Young would win the “Best Actress” Academy Award for her performance, which included a Swedish accent as a naive Minnesota farm girl.
It should be noted that this was just the first neighborhood release of “Psycho,” and followed the dual premiere engagement at the DeMille and Baronet in Manhattan. Those two bookings continued, but are not mentioned in this ad. Prior to this August 17th release, “Psycho” had also opened at the Brooklyn Paramount, where it was also still running but not mentioned in this ad. Saturation launchings of major movies in the NYC area was still two years in the future with the introduction of the “Premiere Showcase” concept.
Prior to opening, beloved singer/actress Ethel Waters, one of the stars of “Pinky,” made personal appearances at theatres on the RKO circuit, which would present “Pinky” following its Rivoli engagement.
I believe that MSG is just the owner of the operating lease for Radio City Music Hall. Any decisions on the future of the property itself if MSG defaults or negotiates out of the lease would be left up to the ownership of Rockefeller Center.
Search engine doesn’t recognize Brooklyn Strand as a name. And why is it listed as located in Fort Green, when it was one of the most important theatres in Downtown Brooklyn?
Most Loew’s programs were first-run for their areas, but with main features that had debuted at a single theatre in the midtown entertainment district of Manhattan.
Holding strong against tough competition from the Roxy’s world premiere launching of CinemaScope with “The Robe” (continuous performances, without stage show).
Al Hirschfeld’s newspaper sketch was published on October 11th, 1970, the same day that “The Great White Hope” opened its world premiere engagement at the Baronet Theatre.
MGM hoped to repeat its success with “Gone With the Wind,” which opened in December, 1939, at the same two theatres, with roadshow policy at the Astor and continuous performances at the Capitol.
The skyscraper Times Square Edition Hotel is reportedly not taking reservations until further notice.
Debuted on the same day as “The Graduate” at the Lincoln Arts on West 57th Street and the Coronet on Third Avenue.
Rumored to be permanent.
Produced in England by the Rank Organization, the Technicolor spectacle was released in the USA by Universal-International. Fredric March’s wife, Florence Eldridge, portrayed Queen Isabella.
When major credits and even the actual title of the movie are revealed in the ad, I would hardly describe it as a “sneak” preview.
The Albee was still exclusive first-run for the entire borough of Brooklyn, as were its three nearby rivals, the Brooklyn Paramount, Fox, and Loew’s Metropolitan.
By that time, the Kings had become first-run for Flatbush, sharing bookings not only with other Loew’s in Brooklyn, but also with some theatres run by Century, Randforce, and independents.
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In March of the following year, Loretta Young would win the “Best Actress” Academy Award for her performance, which included a Swedish accent as a naive Minnesota farm girl.
It should be noted that this was just the first neighborhood release of “Psycho,” and followed the dual premiere engagement at the DeMille and Baronet in Manhattan. Those two bookings continued, but are not mentioned in this ad. Prior to this August 17th release, “Psycho” had also opened at the Brooklyn Paramount, where it was also still running but not mentioned in this ad. Saturation launchings of major movies in the NYC area was still two years in the future with the introduction of the “Premiere Showcase” concept.
The stage revue supported MGM’s multi-star B&W “Week-end at the Waldorf,” which was inspired by the studio’s classic “Grand Hotel,” but not a remake.
Final film/stage booking before switch had “The Girl from Petrovka” on screen.
Prior to opening, beloved singer/actress Ethel Waters, one of the stars of “Pinky,” made personal appearances at theatres on the RKO circuit, which would present “Pinky” following its Rivoli engagement.
I believe that MSG is just the owner of the operating lease for Radio City Music Hall. Any decisions on the future of the property itself if MSG defaults or negotiates out of the lease would be left up to the ownership of Rockefeller Center.
All tickets for the electronic presentation were $10 each, with no reserved seats. $10 in 1970 would be equivalent to about $67 in 2020.
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Search engine doesn’t recognize Brooklyn Strand as a name. And why is it listed as located in Fort Green, when it was one of the most important theatres in Downtown Brooklyn?
Josh Groban’s concerts cancelled by the pandemic have been optimistically re-scheduled for April of next year.
Followed the five-week run of “Sunflower” and its stage revue.
“Desert Fury” is now considered a masterwork of Hollywood “film noir,” and one of the few in vivid color by Technicolor.
Most Loew’s programs were first-run for their areas, but with main features that had debuted at a single theatre in the midtown entertainment district of Manhattan.
Holding strong against tough competition from the Roxy’s world premiere launching of CinemaScope with “The Robe” (continuous performances, without stage show).