Colonial listed in section with “The Black Rose” as main feature.
Both “Black Rose” and “Broken Arrow” made individual NYC debuts at the Roxy Theatre (with stage shows added).
Dual engagement started the next day, with “Premiere” only at the Paramount Theatre in the form of a preview with final screenings of the current attraction,“Marriage-Go-Round.”
In their movie debut, Martin & Lewis portrayed supporting characters that were “original” and not heard on “My Friend Irma,” one of the most popular radio series of that time.
Directed by Sidney Lumet, the B&W romantic drama was produced entirely in New York, on locations throughout the city and at studios in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx.
Newspaper sketch by Wallace Morgan was published on September 3rd of that year. A replica of the Paramount’s marquee currently exists above the entrance to the Hard Rock Cafe, one of the few reminders of the midtown movie palaces now gone with the wind.
While closed for the summer, the Aldine’s exterior was used to promote the Boyd’s booking of “Anthony Adverse.” WB’s B&W epic based on the best-selling novel.
Columbia Pictures chartered buses to bring exhibitors here from midtown Manhattan for this single performance, which was also open to the public.
Booked by Live Nation.
UA Cinema Center spotlighted in top right corner of Adult Directory with premiere event for “Flesh Gordon”
The original “Paleface” debuted at the Paramount in December of 1948. Ad displayed here
Colonial listed in section with “The Black Rose” as main feature. Both “Black Rose” and “Broken Arrow” made individual NYC debuts at the Roxy Theatre (with stage shows added).
A rare honor for any cinema in the borough of Queens.
Dual engagement started the next day, with “Premiere” only at the Paramount Theatre in the form of a preview with final screenings of the current attraction,“Marriage-Go-Round.”
In their movie debut, Martin & Lewis portrayed supporting characters that were “original” and not heard on “My Friend Irma,” one of the most popular radio series of that time.
Date was Monday, September 23rd, 1946.
Date?
As the circuit’s leader, the Chicago Theatre had the most stupendous and expensive stage revue in its history.
Has just been renamed Spike Lee Cinema in honor of the revered filmmaker. News article here
Directed by Sidney Lumet, the B&W romantic drama was produced entirely in New York, on locations throughout the city and at studios in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx.
Newspaper sketch by Wallace Morgan was published on September 3rd of that year. A replica of the Paramount’s marquee currently exists above the entrance to the Hard Rock Cafe, one of the few reminders of the midtown movie palaces now gone with the wind.
The canine star’s tour included some sites of the Randforce, Skouras, and Century circuits.
Opened on Friday, September 1st, with Labor Day celebrated on Monday (9/04).
Ad published on Sunday, September 1st, the day before the Labor Day of that year.
According to advertising displayed in the photo section, this was named Bay Dive-In, not Bay City Drive-In.
While closed for the summer, the Aldine’s exterior was used to promote the Boyd’s booking of “Anthony Adverse.” WB’s B&W epic based on the best-selling novel.
Titles and schedules can be found at paristheaternyc.com.
Fabian is still rockin' at 81. Details here
One “kid” died tragically at 43, but the other endured until almost 87.
The “preview” that night was actually a gala screening for stars and other industry VIPs, with a limited number of seats sold to the public.
Following this exclusive engagement became supporting feature to “She Knew All the Answers” on the RKO neighborhood circuit. Ad here
At morning opening only, both of the young stars greeted patrons in the lobby, and handed out autographed photos.