I wonder what was shaped like an Octagon? Sounds like it was a showplace when it first opened. I wonder how much they changed it when it became the DeMille…….lost a lot of seats…..Thanks for all the info. I wonder if it would work as a legitimate theater? I seem to remember some concerts being held there in the early 70’s when it was the DeMille, so it must have had some sort of stage. It would be wonderful if it could be saved somehow for some sort of use as a theater/performing arts center.
If only, Chris. Why was the name changed to the Embassy when there was allready another theater with that name? Anyone know? Doesnt make sense to me. Why didnt they just call it the Demille 1,2,3?
Sorry to beat a dead horse, but there was just enough space between the building and the auditorium for the fire escapes or was there an alley there? I wondered how people could exit the auditorium when there was no frontage on the 47th St. side. Was there an alley behind the auditorium too?
Also regarding the Mark Hellinger, does anyone know if the Church bought the building outright or do they just have a lease? Is there any chance it could revert back to a theater once the lease is up? I bet the Nederlander Org. regrets letting the building go with the shortage of large theaters currently available for musicals.
Thanks, Chris for the pic and info. So the Palace is actually south of the DeMille? I thought it was north (my knowledge of Times Square geography is a little fuzzy). Is it really true that it had no stage facilities? I seem to remember it had some concerts there in the early 70’s.
I’ve always been curious about the DeMille. I remembered seeing ads for it in the late 60’s early 70’s in the NY Times and wondered what happened to it. (didnt find out until I discovered this site). Is the office building occupied? How high is it? How much of the theater is covered by the office building?
I know she’s supposed to be a villainess, but I had sympathy for the Regina character. She was a woman of her time trapped and trying to get out of her circumstances. Granted, she sat there and watched her husband die, but she didnt plan it that way. Herbert Marshall comes off as a rather preachy prig. I never saw or read Another Part of the Forest that explains their background…..
Yes, I agree. I hate the added boyfriend, but the movie holds up very well over the years. Wyler and Davis feuded during the making of it, but you cant tell by what’s on the screen…..I watched it again last night.
The Palace was the nicest and largest of the downtown theaters, but was rather run down in the 60’s when I was a kid. I remember it being the RKO-SW Palace back then. It showed primarily Warner Bros., Paramount and United Artists films. Its the only theater to survive.
Showed primarily Fox, Columbia and Universal product. It closed sometime after the Ohio in the late 70’s. Was used as a bingo hall for awhile. I dont know what happened to it after or if the building is still there.
This theater showed primarily MGM product. I remember seeing Ben-Hur there (not in 70mm, but general release). I think it closed sometime in the late 70’s and a bank was built there. I think it was the first of the downtown theaters to close.
Let us know what he says!
I wonder what was shaped like an Octagon? Sounds like it was a showplace when it first opened. I wonder how much they changed it when it became the DeMille…….lost a lot of seats…..Thanks for all the info. I wonder if it would work as a legitimate theater? I seem to remember some concerts being held there in the early 70’s when it was the DeMille, so it must have had some sort of stage. It would be wonderful if it could be saved somehow for some sort of use as a theater/performing arts center.
Wow 2,300 seats? Obviously must have lost some over the years. Thanks for posting this (and the cont’d!)
Oh brother. Another Embassy Theater.
And that was? The Roxy?
Were there any other Times Sq. theaters north of the DeMille on 7th, or was this the last one? (I mean older theaters)
If only, Chris. Why was the name changed to the Embassy when there was allready another theater with that name? Anyone know? Doesnt make sense to me. Why didnt they just call it the Demille 1,2,3?
Sorry to beat a dead horse, but there was just enough space between the building and the auditorium for the fire escapes or was there an alley there? I wondered how people could exit the auditorium when there was no frontage on the 47th St. side. Was there an alley behind the auditorium too?
Also regarding the Mark Hellinger, does anyone know if the Church bought the building outright or do they just have a lease? Is there any chance it could revert back to a theater once the lease is up? I bet the Nederlander Org. regrets letting the building go with the shortage of large theaters currently available for musicals.
The outside of the inside of the building? I’m not quite sure I understand you. To exit the theater, you had to go into the office building?
Chris,
Is there any way you could get inside to take a look around? Maybe as a prospective buyer? (Lol) Worth a try!
Yes, I remember those logos. All the Walter Reade theaters had them. I think the Ziegfeld as well.
Thanks, Chris for the pic and info. So the Palace is actually south of the DeMille? I thought it was north (my knowledge of Times Square geography is a little fuzzy). Is it really true that it had no stage facilities? I seem to remember it had some concerts there in the early 70’s.
Is the side of the auditorium on 47th or is that part of the building above it? Let me know what you find out!
I’ve always been curious about the DeMille. I remembered seeing ads for it in the late 60’s early 70’s in the NY Times and wondered what happened to it. (didnt find out until I discovered this site). Is the office building occupied? How high is it? How much of the theater is covered by the office building?
Thanks! That’s what happened.
No pictures came up using that search.
Vincent, You’re right! I’d forgotten about his leg. I remember reading about that years ago.
I know she’s supposed to be a villainess, but I had sympathy for the Regina character. She was a woman of her time trapped and trying to get out of her circumstances. Granted, she sat there and watched her husband die, but she didnt plan it that way. Herbert Marshall comes off as a rather preachy prig. I never saw or read Another Part of the Forest that explains their background…..
Not to mention Herbert Marshall crawling up the stairs as Bette glowers in the foreground….
Yes, I agree. I hate the added boyfriend, but the movie holds up very well over the years. Wyler and Davis feuded during the making of it, but you cant tell by what’s on the screen…..I watched it again last night.
Does anyone know how long Star! played the Rivoli? I dont think it was more than a couple months.
How sad. Progress!
The Palace was the nicest and largest of the downtown theaters, but was rather run down in the 60’s when I was a kid. I remember it being the RKO-SW Palace back then. It showed primarily Warner Bros., Paramount and United Artists films. Its the only theater to survive.
Showed primarily Fox, Columbia and Universal product. It closed sometime after the Ohio in the late 70’s. Was used as a bingo hall for awhile. I dont know what happened to it after or if the building is still there.
This theater showed primarily MGM product. I remember seeing Ben-Hur there (not in 70mm, but general release). I think it closed sometime in the late 70’s and a bank was built there. I think it was the first of the downtown theaters to close.