The DeMille, formally the Columbia and then the Mayfair, always seemed like a stepchild in the Times Square movie scene. Looking through old ads when it was part of the Loew’s chain, it rarely had quality exclusives and always seem to be buried in their display ads, probably even worse under Brandt. With no loving parent to watch over it and take care of it, it’s no wonder it eventually sunk.
The Warner/Cinerama was ok as a twin, at least it kept many of the architectural details, especially upstairs was still breathtaking.
The Criterion was not too bad when it was just a twin, but the nadir of Times Square moviegoing had to be those basement screens. I still shudder when I think of my experiences down there.
Since this theater returned it to its roots as a playhouse in 1957, I somewhat doubt that it was showing naughty movies in 1964. This must be another theater, and not the Globe also known as the Lunt-Fontanne…
A film noir about the newspaper business starring a late-career Humphrey Bogart trying to fill 5886 seats per show? Good luck with that…
I don’t think they necessarily had reserve seating in the entire first and second mezzanines, perhaps only the first few rows of each…
Isn’t that Warner in this photo the Strand?
The DeMille, formally the Columbia and then the Mayfair, always seemed like a stepchild in the Times Square movie scene. Looking through old ads when it was part of the Loew’s chain, it rarely had quality exclusives and always seem to be buried in their display ads, probably even worse under Brandt. With no loving parent to watch over it and take care of it, it’s no wonder it eventually sunk.
The Warner/Cinerama was ok as a twin, at least it kept many of the architectural details, especially upstairs was still breathtaking.
The Criterion was not too bad when it was just a twin, but the nadir of Times Square moviegoing had to be those basement screens. I still shudder when I think of my experiences down there.
Yeah, but maybe with the Capitol being the first to close, and at such an early date, spared it the ignomy of presenting exploitation fare.
Still, I wish it had remained longer to give me a chance to visit, even if I had to sit through Fists of Fury or Emmanuelle…
That McDonald’s on 42nd St. had such a nice flashy marquee, flashing lights and hoopla, I’ll be sorry to see it shut down
Der Bingle?
Don’t dig that kind of croonin', chum…!
I guess you better delete the one from 2016 then
Since this seems to be the corner of 43rd St. and Broadway, I’m having some trouble spotting the Mayfair theater
I see the marquee of the Palace Theater is promoting the upcoming return to legit theater with Gwen Verdon in Sweet Charity
Psycho opening day ad added to photos.
Jesus Christ…! (And I mean that as a prayer.)
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Since this theater returned it to its roots as a playhouse in 1957, I somewhat doubt that it was showing naughty movies in 1964. This must be another theater, and not the Globe also known as the Lunt-Fontanne…
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My first Joan Crawford picture…!
I wonder what Paul Allen’s will had to say about his intentions for the theater
So Paul Allen’s estate is f-cking up this theater?
This does not look like the Stanley theater that is in the other photos.
When this comment was made, School of Rock had just finished a three year engagement at this theater (1309 performances plus 31 previews).
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