My thanks to Bway and Warren. There are other photos of Myrtle Avenue trolleys with the Ridgewood Theater in the background in the book “The Brooklyn And Queens Transit : From Flushing to Coney Island” about trolleys in Brooklyn and Queens. In one of the photos, the Ridgewood marquee is showing James Cagney in “Blood On The Sun”.
My thanks to Bway and Warren. There are other photos of Myrtle Avenue trolleys with the Ridgewood Theater in the background in the book “The Brooklyn And Queens Transit : From Flushing to Coney Island” about trolleys in Brooklyn and Queens. In one of the photos, the Ridgewood marquee is showing James Cagney in “Blood On The Sun”.
My thanks to Bway and Warren. There are other photos of Myrtle Avenue trolleys with the Ridgewood Theater in the background in the book “The Brooklyn And Queens Transit : From Flushing to Coney Island” about trolleys in Brooklyn and Queens. In one of the photos, the Ridgewood marquee is showing James Cagney in “Blood On The Sun”.
Not in the photo that Warren posted a link to, but in another photo from the same time, the Madison had both a vertical and a horizontal marquee.
I remember Howard’s, on the northwest corner of Myrtle and Putnam. Didn’t that have a vertical sign, too ? Got my First Holy Communion suit there in May 1963 and another suit there in February 1969 for my dad’s parents' 50th anniversary bash, which I also wore first year of high school.
Exactly where was Irv and Syd’s place ? Koletty’s Ice Cream Parlor was on the n.e. corner of Myrtle and Palmetto, next to the Rathskeller.
RobertR, in the newspaper ad you posted a link to, to the left of “House Of Wax”, is an ad for the Jewel Theater, which I walked by many times while attending Cooper Union nearby in the ‘70’s, and which I remember quite well.
Thanks, RobertR. I wonder why I don’t remember this from when it was on there. Into other things, I suppose. The original 1953 “House Of Wax” was superb color Polaroid 3-D, not the cheap red and blue stuff. I remember the hard plastic 3-D glasses, not from the Ridgewood, but from when I saw it at Film Forum in lower Manhattan in the late 1980’s.
Yes, ‘Tonino, it’s still there, on top, albeit fainter and fainter, while the graffiti on the bottom becomes ever bolder. In 1976 it was still legible enough for me to read it from atop the WTC with 25 power pay binoculars.
I was born in mid-November 1955, and remember Ripley’s, but not the Automat, only Koletty’s Ice Cream Parlor, Gottlieb’s Deli Restaurant, and Bickford’s, where McDonald’s is now, next to the the immortal Optimo Cigar store on the southeast corner of Myrtle and Wyckoff.
Ed Solero, I think I remember Castle Films being advertised in “Famous Monsters Of Filmland” and “Monster World” forty-odd years ago. Possibly named after “Castle Of Frankenstein” magazine, or mayve schlock B gimmick director William Castle ? A boyhood friend of mine had the 8mm highlights of James Whale’s 1935 “The Bride Of Frankenstein”. We watched it on his 8 mm home movie projector. He directed me to watch for a certain subtle change of facial expression by Karloff as The Monster, which I did, and saw.
“Incredible Shrinking Man” as a comedy …. ugh !!!!
“This Island Earth receives far less attention then War of the Worlds and Forbidden Planet. In my opinion fella’s This Island Earth is the better of these 3 movies.”
What was the point of such exaggeration ? Wouldn’t business suffer at such theaters if excessive crowds “called the bluff” of such ads, so to speak, leading to what you once referred to re : the Valencia as “lobby lock-outs” ?
I remember those icicle-encrusted block letters advertising “HEALTHFULLY AIR CONDITIONED” very well.
I missed that double feature at the RKO Madison, but saw “This Island Earth” and “Creature From The Black Lagoon” at NYC’s Film Forum in late July 1989, the latter in 3-D, yet.
Bway, perhaps the original Bushwick – Ridgewood border, which may have also been the Brooklyn-Queens border (it is now) was a straight line from the days before streets had been built or even laid out there. Yes, the present border is close to the Alhambra, diagonally a block away, to the northeast, at Irving Avenue and Eldert Street.
I know what you mean, Bway. I remember both marquees lit up at night, and how they looked.
Thanks, Bway.
I doubt it, too, Lost Memory, unless a miracle of restoration is forthcoming in the next few months.
Yes, as posted earlier on this page, the marquee collapsed under the blizzard of Sunday, February 9, 1969.
My thanks to Bway and Warren. There are other photos of Myrtle Avenue trolleys with the Ridgewood Theater in the background in the book “The Brooklyn And Queens Transit : From Flushing to Coney Island” about trolleys in Brooklyn and Queens. In one of the photos, the Ridgewood marquee is showing James Cagney in “Blood On The Sun”.
My thanks to Bway and Warren. There are other photos of Myrtle Avenue trolleys with the Ridgewood Theater in the background in the book “The Brooklyn And Queens Transit : From Flushing to Coney Island” about trolleys in Brooklyn and Queens. In one of the photos, the Ridgewood marquee is showing James Cagney in “Blood On The Sun”.
Speaking of restoration and preservation, where are we at now with the Ridgewood Theater ?
My thanks to Bway and Warren. There are other photos of Myrtle Avenue trolleys with the Ridgewood Theater in the background in the book “The Brooklyn And Queens Transit : From Flushing to Coney Island” about trolleys in Brooklyn and Queens. In one of the photos, the Ridgewood marquee is showing James Cagney in “Blood On The Sun”.
‘Tonino, I’m relieved. I was worried you might murder me in my sleep.
I wonder what Howard and Ripley would think of what the buildings where their stores were, have become now.
Yes, Vik, please help us save the Ridgewood, if you can. Thanks.
Not in the photo that Warren posted a link to, but in another photo from the same time, the Madison had both a vertical and a horizontal marquee.
I remember Howard’s, on the northwest corner of Myrtle and Putnam. Didn’t that have a vertical sign, too ? Got my First Holy Communion suit there in May 1963 and another suit there in February 1969 for my dad’s parents' 50th anniversary bash, which I also wore first year of high school.
Exactly where was Irv and Syd’s place ? Koletty’s Ice Cream Parlor was on the n.e. corner of Myrtle and Palmetto, next to the Rathskeller.
L'chaim !
RobertR, in the newspaper ad you posted a link to, to the left of “House Of Wax”, is an ad for the Jewel Theater, which I walked by many times while attending Cooper Union nearby in the ‘70’s, and which I remember quite well.
Thanks, RobertR. I wonder why I don’t remember this from when it was on there. Into other things, I suppose. The original 1953 “House Of Wax” was superb color Polaroid 3-D, not the cheap red and blue stuff. I remember the hard plastic 3-D glasses, not from the Ridgewood, but from when I saw it at Film Forum in lower Manhattan in the late 1980’s.
Yes, ‘Tonino, it’s still there, on top, albeit fainter and fainter, while the graffiti on the bottom becomes ever bolder. In 1976 it was still legible enough for me to read it from atop the WTC with 25 power pay binoculars.
I was born in mid-November 1955, and remember Ripley’s, but not the Automat, only Koletty’s Ice Cream Parlor, Gottlieb’s Deli Restaurant, and Bickford’s, where McDonald’s is now, next to the the immortal Optimo Cigar store on the southeast corner of Myrtle and Wyckoff.
Live long and prosper.
Lost Memory, it’s as good an assumption as any for the Glenwood’s opening date.
Thanks, Warren. Interesting name combination.
Ed Solero, I think I remember Castle Films being advertised in “Famous Monsters Of Filmland” and “Monster World” forty-odd years ago. Possibly named after “Castle Of Frankenstein” magazine, or mayve schlock B gimmick director William Castle ? A boyhood friend of mine had the 8mm highlights of James Whale’s 1935 “The Bride Of Frankenstein”. We watched it on his 8 mm home movie projector. He directed me to watch for a certain subtle change of facial expression by Karloff as The Monster, which I did, and saw.
“Incredible Shrinking Man” as a comedy …. ugh !!!!
“Incredible Shrinking Man” on DVD interests me.
“This Island Earth receives far less attention then War of the Worlds and Forbidden Planet. In my opinion fella’s This Island Earth is the better of these 3 movies.”
Why ?
What was the point of such exaggeration ? Wouldn’t business suffer at such theaters if excessive crowds “called the bluff” of such ads, so to speak, leading to what you once referred to re : the Valencia as “lobby lock-outs” ?
Thanks, Bway !
Thanks, Warren. I wish I could remember when Parthenon Lanes closed.
It’s maddening to have walked by it thousands of times, yet not be aware of that.
Thanks, RobertR !
I remember those icicle-encrusted block letters advertising “HEALTHFULLY AIR CONDITIONED” very well.
I missed that double feature at the RKO Madison, but saw “This Island Earth” and “Creature From The Black Lagoon” at NYC’s Film Forum in late July 1989, the latter in 3-D, yet.
Vacation on Metaluna, anyone ?
Maybe this site needs an inter-rossiter !
Bway, perhaps the original Bushwick – Ridgewood border, which may have also been the Brooklyn-Queens border (it is now) was a straight line from the days before streets had been built or even laid out there. Yes, the present border is close to the Alhambra, diagonally a block away, to the northeast, at Irving Avenue and Eldert Street.
Thanks, Warren. I wonder why, too, especially when the Alhambra was not really in Ridgewood.