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RobertR commented about Little Neck Theatre on Jul 26, 2005 at 7:30 am

In it’s Walter Reade days the Little Neck played the epic “War & Peace” in two parts.
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RobertR commented about UA Forest Hills Twin Theatre on Jul 26, 2005 at 7:28 am

Are you sure? I thought only the back wall was removed? Funny I live a few blocks away but was so annoyed when the theatre closed I barely walked by it.

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RobertR commented about Arion Theatre on Jul 26, 2005 at 7:00 am

This neighborhood run ad for “2001” saluted the astronauts of Apollo 10
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RobertR commented about UA Forest Hills Twin Theatre on Jul 26, 2005 at 6:57 am

I know they were both Fox releases but how weird is “Planet of the Apes” paired with “Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines”? It’s a long double bill, thats for sure.
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RobertR commented about UA Forest Hills Twin Theatre on Jul 26, 2005 at 6:54 am

I just noticed the status says closed/demolished which is not true. It was adapted to retail.

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RobertR commented about Ritz Theatre on Jul 25, 2005 at 3:00 pm

This is the strangest theatre I have ever seen. You would think they would at least put a flat marquee on the building.

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RobertR commented about Colonial Theatre on Jul 25, 2005 at 2:57 pm

Summer 1949 the Colonial was part of the RKO neighborhood run of “Flamingo Road”.
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RobertR commented about Palace Theatre on Jul 25, 2005 at 1:13 pm

Warner Brothers called their showcase “Hollywood Showcase” when “Dead Ringer” played the Palace in 1964.
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RobertR commented about Palace Theatre on Jul 25, 2005 at 1:09 pm

Sinatra never played a regular concert at the Palace, but I know that when William B. Williams died, he was one of the performers that were part of the memorial service WNEW held there.

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RobertR commented about Fortway Theatre on Jul 25, 2005 at 12:44 pm

I based it on that one by one everything in Brooklyn is closing. People seem content to go to the inferior Regal Sheepshead Bay.

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RobertR commented about Apollo Theatre on Jul 25, 2005 at 12:39 pm

Joe
Thanks for those memories, you saw a lot of a NY that is totally gone now along with the Copa, the Automat and Penn Station.

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RobertR commented about Apollo Theatre on Jul 25, 2005 at 11:58 am

When “My Fair Lady” was re-released in 70mm in 1971 at the Criterion, it then went on to a wider run in 35mm.
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RobertR commented about Cinema Manhasset on Jul 25, 2005 at 11:49 am

In 1971 after “My Fair Lady” played the Criterion again in 70mm it went out to the nabes.
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RobertR commented about Sutton Theater on Jul 24, 2005 at 7:05 pm

“Thats Entertainment” started a revival craze and I remember this release of “Animal Crackers” did such huge business at the Sutton, it opened on a neighborhood run also. Check out the Suttons great marquee in the ad.
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RobertR commented about Paramount Theatre on Jul 24, 2005 at 5:55 pm

The Paramount was part of this 1964 showcase starring Robert Goulet. It was called “Honeymoon Hotel”. Is it my imagination or were the majority of the 60’s showcases star studded sex comedies?
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RobertR commented about Oasis Theatre on Jul 24, 2005 at 5:24 pm

Look at the Brooklyn theatres for this 1964 re-release of “The Longest Day”,16 theatres.
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RobertR commented about RKO Keith's Richmond Hill Theatre on Jul 24, 2005 at 5:13 pm

A fun double bill of re-issues in April of 1964 played here
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RobertR commented about RKO Keith's Richmond Hill Theatre on Jul 24, 2005 at 5:10 pm

A fun double bill of re-issues in April of 1964 played here
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RobertR commented about Arion Theatre on Jul 24, 2005 at 4:57 pm

I can’t believe but I actually remember seeing this re-issue of “Oliver” at the Arion instead of the Oasis because the Arion paired it with “The Trouble With Angels” and the Oasis had it with a western.
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RobertR commented about Heights Theater on Jul 24, 2005 at 4:52 pm

In July of 1970 “Oliver” came out on a discount run. In Manhattan it’s playing the Heights and the Jade. Is the Jade a Chinatown theatre? Seems like an odd booking.
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RobertR commented about Trans-Lux 85th Street Theatre on Jul 24, 2005 at 4:37 pm

Judy’s last feature opened here on Premiere Showcase
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RobertR commented about Century's Prospect Theatre on Jul 24, 2005 at 4:34 pm

Judys last film opened here on Premiere Showcase
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RobertR commented about Loew's State Theatre on Jul 24, 2005 at 4:24 pm

October of 1953 Joan Crawford in “Torch Song” opened here.
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RobertR commented about Astor Theatre on Jul 24, 2005 at 4:21 pm

Main St To Broadway at the Astor
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RobertR commented about Loew's Capitol Theatre on Jul 24, 2005 at 3:57 pm

September 1965 the Capitol was part of the showcase presentation of “The Reward"
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