Another film noir event! 8 Aug 1954 Box Office reported that film noir “Pushover” star Kim Novak appeared in Stanton lobby 18 Aug to promote the film, handing out autographs & photos
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BoxOffice July 17, 1954
and 43 in page box (or Philadelphia in search box)
for photo of Viking exterior on reopening day, with marquee & vertical lit up.
17 Aug 1940 Box Office reported that due to a contract dispute with Warner, musicians union Local 77 asked First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt not to attend August 22 premiere of “Pastor Hall†as contract dispute with Warner. Her secretary replied she’s not attending because she has seen film several times and is too busy to travel to Philadelphia. The film was the story of an anti-Nazi German minister and was formally presented by the president’s son James Roosevelt. The First Lady delivers a prologue in the film. 24 Aug 1940 Box Office reported that Jimmy Roosevelt was ill so at the Philadelphia opening of Pastor Hall , the president’s other sons, Elliot & Franklin D Jr., represented him
MORE from 1951. The 26 May 1951 Box Office reported two different tidbits. The Goldman Theatre displayed a General Sherman tank for the premiere of “Go for Broke!†And, Esther Williams kicked off Armed Forces Day with a ceremony on May 18th on the Goldman stage
Here’s a few tidbits from the late 1930s from Box Office online:
11 April 1936 Box Office reported that Columbia had a trade showing of movie “Theodora Goes Wild†at the Fox-Locust.
10 April 1937 Box Office reported that the film “Two Wise Girlsâ€, Republic’s newest feature, will open after “The Good Earth†closes.
12 Nov 1938 Box Office reported the theater was relighted recently after being completely redecorated including with carpets, sound equipment, interior decorating, seats
The Earle was famous more for its shows, but here’s a couple of the many movie tidbits.
22 June 1940 Box Office reported (with a photo of the Earle’s marquee) that with cooperation of the Army, the East premiere was held at the Earle of the movie “All This and Heaven, Too”
20 March 1948 Box Office reported that “Miracle of the Bells” was to have its East Coast premiere at Earle with the stars on March 27.
Here’s a selective history of a few of the films shown at the Mastbaum during the 1940s
First half of the 1940s. 29 Aug 1942 Box Office reported that the Mastbaum to reopen next Friday with “Tales of Manhattan” after being closed since 1934-35. 12 Sept 1942 Box Office reported that the Mastbaum did reopen with that film. In 1942 “Pride of the Yankees” was shown as was “Now Voyager” Noel Coward’s “In Which We Serve” had a grand opening in 1943. “Arsenic and Old Lace” was shown in 1944.
To continue with the 2nd half of the 1940’s, 8 Dec 1946 Box Office reported that the “Stork Club” premiere broke records with the sale of more than $15 mil of war bonds. 1947 movies included “Humoresque" “Till the Clouds Roll By†and “The Treasure of San Madre” 1948 films shown included “Easter Parade†“Rope” and “Johnny Belinda” 1949 films included “White Heat”
Here’s some selected Aldine Theatre history from the late 1930s. 10 Oct 1936 Box Office ad boasted that the Aldine turned people away as “Dodsworth” sold out screenings In 1937 “The Prisoner of Zenda†did great box office. Famous movies shown in 1939 included “Stagecoach” and “Wuthering Heights” (which was shown for at least six weeks). 26 Aug 1939 Box Office has a photo of Warner’s Philadelphia theater zone convention at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel, and states that they then saw “The Old Maid” at the Aldine.
Here is some Fox history from late 1930s and 1940s. “Some Like it Hot†was shown in 1939. "The Mark of Zorro” was shown in late 1940. Hitchcock’s Lifeboat" was doing good box office in early 1944. In July 1944 “Double Indemnity” was shown. The Eastern premiere of “G.I. Joe” was hosted on July 27, 1944.
Tidbits from the early 1950s: “The Third Man” was a popular 1950 movie at the Stanley. 11 Nov 1950 Box Office†reported that Suzanne Dalbert, a star of WW2 movie “Breakthrough” appeared at the film’s premiere at Stanley on the 9th. 17 Nov 1951 Box Office reported that Stanley Theatre sold out a telecast fight. 12 April 1952 Box Office reported that Abbott & Costello appeared in the Stanley lobby to promote Easter seals to benefit crippled children. “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” was a popular 1953 movie at the Stanley.
Tidbits from the late 1930s: 13 Aug 1938 Box Office had an ad that “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” set box office records in cities including Philadelphia’s Stanley Theatre.
29 July 1939 Box Office reported that the “The Man in the Iron Mask†was being shown at the Stanley, and 2 Dec 1939 Box Office reported that “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington†was shown.
If you search exactly “BoxOffice March 3, 1951” page 108 has description with photos of renovated Midtown exterior & interior including auditorium facing screen.
Box Office 24 Nov 1951 BoxOffice page 123 has an ad, which at lower right has photos Midtown foyer’s leather doors & Ladies Powder room
17 Feb 1951 Box Office reported that actor Van Heflin was in Philadelphia to promote “Tomahawk” then in its 3rd week at the Goldman Theatre.
24 March 1951 Box Office reported that Anthony Dexter, the lead of “Valentino” was to appear on Saturday 24 March at the Goldman, which is where the film opened. 31 March 1951 Box Office reported that both Patricia Medina & Anthony Dexter of “Valentino” cast appeared at the Goldman
25 Aug 1951 Box Office reported that the film noir “His Kind of Woman” opened at the Goldman Theatre with personal appearances by its stars Robert Mitchum, Vincent Price, Marjorie Reynolds and Tim Holt
In regard to Giles comment above, Landmark’s web page for this cinema states (as I included in the Intro):
Eight auditoriums, seven of which feature stadium seating and wall-to-wall screens
if you type exactly in search exactly
Boxoffice March 5, 1955
and type 101 in page for Philadelphia’s Viking Theatre spread it says architect Lee won a national architectural award for the Beach
Another film noir event! 8 Aug 1954 Box Office reported that film noir “Pushover” star Kim Novak appeared in Stanton lobby 18 Aug to promote the film, handing out autographs & photos
Type exactly in search engine
BoxOffice July 17, 1954
and 43 in page box (or Philadelphia in search box)
for photo of Viking exterior on reopening day, with marquee & vertical lit up.
17 Aug 1940 Box Office reported that due to a contract dispute with Warner, musicians union Local 77 asked First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt not to attend August 22 premiere of “Pastor Hall†as contract dispute with Warner. Her secretary replied she’s not attending because she has seen film several times and is too busy to travel to Philadelphia. The film was the story of an anti-Nazi German minister and was formally presented by the president’s son James Roosevelt. The First Lady delivers a prologue in the film. 24 Aug 1940 Box Office reported that Jimmy Roosevelt was ill so at the Philadelphia opening of Pastor Hall , the president’s other sons, Elliot & Franklin D Jr., represented him
MORE from 1951. The 26 May 1951 Box Office reported two different tidbits. The Goldman Theatre displayed a General Sherman tank for the premiere of “Go for Broke!†And, Esther Williams kicked off Armed Forces Day with a ceremony on May 18th on the Goldman stage
Here’s a few tidbits from the late 1930s from Box Office online:
11 April 1936 Box Office reported that Columbia had a trade showing of movie “Theodora Goes Wild†at the Fox-Locust.
10 April 1937 Box Office reported that the film “Two Wise Girlsâ€, Republic’s newest feature, will open after “The Good Earth†closes.
12 Nov 1938 Box Office reported the theater was relighted recently after being completely redecorated including with carpets, sound equipment, interior decorating, seats
The Earle was famous more for its shows, but here’s a couple of the many movie tidbits.
22 June 1940 Box Office reported (with a photo of the Earle’s marquee) that with cooperation of the Army, the East premiere was held at the Earle of the movie “All This and Heaven, Too”
20 March 1948 Box Office reported that “Miracle of the Bells” was to have its East Coast premiere at Earle with the stars on March 27.
Here’s a selective history of a few of the films shown at the Mastbaum during the 1940s
First half of the 1940s. 29 Aug 1942 Box Office reported that the Mastbaum to reopen next Friday with “Tales of Manhattan” after being closed since 1934-35. 12 Sept 1942 Box Office reported that the Mastbaum did reopen with that film. In 1942 “Pride of the Yankees” was shown as was “Now Voyager” Noel Coward’s “In Which We Serve” had a grand opening in 1943. “Arsenic and Old Lace” was shown in 1944.
To continue with the 2nd half of the 1940’s, 8 Dec 1946 Box Office reported that the “Stork Club” premiere broke records with the sale of more than $15 mil of war bonds. 1947 movies included “Humoresque" “Till the Clouds Roll By†and “The Treasure of San Madre” 1948 films shown included “Easter Parade†“Rope” and “Johnny Belinda” 1949 films included “White Heat”
Here’s some selected Aldine Theatre history from the late 1930s. 10 Oct 1936 Box Office ad boasted that the Aldine turned people away as “Dodsworth” sold out screenings In 1937 “The Prisoner of Zenda†did great box office. Famous movies shown in 1939 included “Stagecoach” and “Wuthering Heights” (which was shown for at least six weeks). 26 Aug 1939 Box Office has a photo of Warner’s Philadelphia theater zone convention at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel, and states that they then saw “The Old Maid” at the Aldine.
Chuck’s 1974 photo does not have the right link.
Here is some Fox history from late 1930s and 1940s. “Some Like it Hot†was shown in 1939. "The Mark of Zorro” was shown in late 1940. Hitchcock’s Lifeboat" was doing good box office in early 1944. In July 1944 “Double Indemnity” was shown. The Eastern premiere of “G.I. Joe” was hosted on July 27, 1944.
Tidbits from the early 1950s: “The Third Man” was a popular 1950 movie at the Stanley. 11 Nov 1950 Box Office†reported that Suzanne Dalbert, a star of WW2 movie “Breakthrough” appeared at the film’s premiere at Stanley on the 9th. 17 Nov 1951 Box Office reported that Stanley Theatre sold out a telecast fight. 12 April 1952 Box Office reported that Abbott & Costello appeared in the Stanley lobby to promote Easter seals to benefit crippled children. “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” was a popular 1953 movie at the Stanley.
Tidbits from the late 1930s: 13 Aug 1938 Box Office had an ad that “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” set box office records in cities including Philadelphia’s Stanley Theatre.
29 July 1939 Box Office reported that the “The Man in the Iron Mask†was being shown at the Stanley, and 2 Dec 1939 Box Office reported that “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington†was shown.
If you search exactly “BoxOffice March 3, 1951” page 108 has description with photos of renovated Midtown exterior & interior including auditorium facing screen.
Box Office 24 Nov 1951 BoxOffice page 123 has an ad, which at lower right has photos Midtown foyer’s leather doors & Ladies Powder room
Here are some Goldman highlights from 1951.
17 Feb 1951 Box Office reported that actor Van Heflin was in Philadelphia to promote “Tomahawk” then in its 3rd week at the Goldman Theatre.
24 March 1951 Box Office reported that Anthony Dexter, the lead of “Valentino” was to appear on Saturday 24 March at the Goldman, which is where the film opened. 31 March 1951 Box Office reported that both Patricia Medina & Anthony Dexter of “Valentino” cast appeared at the Goldman
25 Aug 1951 Box Office reported that the film noir “His Kind of Woman” opened at the Goldman Theatre with personal appearances by its stars Robert Mitchum, Vincent Price, Marjorie Reynolds and Tim Holt
25 July 1953 Box Office stated it was to be converted into a farmers market.
11 July 1953 Box Office says former 333 sold by Stanley Warner to a company that seemed, from its name, that it would use the lot for parking.
11 July 1953 Box Office says then it shuttered.
Did anybody see “The Lion in Winter”? How was the print, especially the color?
The Senator is now showing 1937 A Star is Born and other classic films including Night of the Living Dead (Romero) and Help!
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This posting says it was demolished around 1971.
There’s also IB Technicolor showings of Charade.
Photo my father took circa 1955. (My scan of the slide)
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Yes, last Friday, “Paris 36” followed “The Reader”
In regard to Giles comment above, Landmark’s web page for this cinema states (as I included in the Intro):
Eight auditoriums, seven of which feature stadium seating and wall-to-wall screens