The Commodore, in section with “Fancy Pants,” had just been modernized, and was celebrating “Jubilee Week” with special events including vaudeville and a guest appearance by “Miss America,” Bess Myerson. Wonder whatever became of her?
In anticipation of Halloween, the Cobble Hill is among venues participating in the 2019 Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, currently running through October 24th. Full program and other details can be found here
The Peerless at 4805 Third Avenue was originally known as Acme and reportedly had later names of Transart and Grand Art before closing around 1945-46. This Peerless doesn’t seem to be listed at Cinema Treasures.
Claim in introduction that the cinema first opened as “legit” under the name of Westwood is incorrect. It was newly built by Dietrich & Feldstein, according to a report in the April 13th, 1940 issue of Boxoffice Magazine (see posting in Photos Section).
MGM’s most important release since “Gone With the Wind” would open in NYC using the same theatres and policies: two-a-day roadshow at the Astor and continuous performances at the Capitol.
The first neighborhood showings for “Show Boat” followed its premiere engagement at Radio City Music Hall, where “An American in Paris” currently topped the screen/stage package.
Sidney Howard’s Broadway stage play won a Pulitzer Prize, and was later transformed into Frank Loesser’s much-acclaimed musical, “The Most Happy Fella,” which has yet to receive a movie version.
A selection of images taken by patrons of the current Main Street Cinemas can be viewed here
Numerous images taken by patrons of Cobble Hill Cinemas can be viewed here
But what, precisely, was a “lady patron?”
Same theatres and policies as “Gone With the Wind,” which debuted there in December, 1939.
What, precisely, is a “soft” launch?
The Commodore, in section with “Fancy Pants,” had just been modernized, and was celebrating “Jubilee Week” with special events including vaudeville and a guest appearance by “Miss America,” Bess Myerson. Wonder whatever became of her?
A decade later, the Broadway Theatre became the first NYC showcase for Cinerama,its final movie connection before returning to the “legit” field.
In anticipation of Halloween, the Cobble Hill is among venues participating in the 2019 Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, currently running through October 24th. Full program and other details can be found here
As the lesser of two Loew’s in the district, the Bay Ridge ran a mix of move-overs from the Alpine as well as programs that played on the RKO circuit.
The Peerless at 4805 Third Avenue was originally known as Acme and reportedly had later names of Transart and Grand Art before closing around 1945-46. This Peerless doesn’t seem to be listed at Cinema Treasures.
The luminous Madeleine Carroll’s first name was spelled incorrectly.
By time of opening on December 25th, inflation had raised the price of admission by a nickel to 20 cents.
Claim in introduction that the cinema first opened as “legit” under the name of Westwood is incorrect. It was newly built by Dietrich & Feldstein, according to a report in the April 13th, 1940 issue of Boxoffice Magazine (see posting in Photos Section).
Listing excerpted from Independent Theatres Guide for that day. Both features were initially released during the summer of 1940.
How many “local residents” do you think are contributors to Cinema Treasures, or are even aware of the website’s existence?
Additional opening dates for “Hello, Dolly!” in England, Scotland, and Ireland are listed at bottom of the ad.
Shared premises with roadshow of “Oliver!” at State #1.
Caricatures of the multi-star cast by the legendary Al Hirschfeld.
Booked for an indefinite run beginning March 25 (Easter Week)!
MGM’s most important release since “Gone With the Wind” would open in NYC using the same theatres and policies: two-a-day roadshow at the Astor and continuous performances at the Capitol.
The first neighborhood showings for “Show Boat” followed its premiere engagement at Radio City Music Hall, where “An American in Paris” currently topped the screen/stage package.
Sidney Howard’s Broadway stage play won a Pulitzer Prize, and was later transformed into Frank Loesser’s much-acclaimed musical, “The Most Happy Fella,” which has yet to receive a movie version.
Wonder what Marcus Loew would think about the current use of his original building site, which has numerous images displayed here
Exterior and interior images taken by patrons of the Magic Johnson multiplex can be viewed here
An assortment of exterior and interior images of Cinema Village can be viewed here