The supermarket occupies what was retail space from the beginning, and may or may not include any of the original theatre, which had its entrance at the other end of the block (not the intersection shown here).
Tax photo posted today suggests that the corner supermarket replaced retail space that was already there, and not a part of the Starr Theatre, which had its entrance at the far corner of that block. Also, the Starr auditorium ran parallel to Knickerbocker Avenue and was behind retail space. 1940-41 photo here
As luck would have it, this turned out to be the booking on Sunday, December 7th, 1941. The ad published on what’s now remembered as “Pearl Harbor Day” can be viewed here
A date to be forever remembered as “Pearl Harbor Day”…“Suspicion” debuted at the Music Hall on November 20th, the Thanksgiving Day of that year. Ad displayed here
At the same time, Paul Muni was also starring on the Broadway stage at the Barrymore Theatre in Maxwell Anderson’s stark melodrama, “Key Largo,” which was later filmed by Warner Brothers with Humphrey Bogart
in the role originated by Muni.
The ex-State’s new policy Included Big Time Vaudeville with at least six acts and a resident orchestra, plus a new feature movie. The Ritz’s first screen offering was Fox Films' “Olsen’s Big Moment,” starring slapstick comedian El Brendel.
The former State Theatre had been closed for more than four months for the extensive modernization, in which Paramount/Publix was reportedly a “silent partner” of Eugene Levy.
Seventy years later, the Macy’s Parade no longer passes through Times Square, which has been turned into a pedestrian zone known to its critics as “The Human Zoo.”
The supermarket occupies what was retail space from the beginning, and may or may not include any of the original theatre, which had its entrance at the other end of the block (not the intersection shown here).
Tax photo posted today suggests that the corner supermarket replaced retail space that was already there, and not a part of the Starr Theatre, which had its entrance at the far corner of that block. Also, the Starr auditorium ran parallel to Knickerbocker Avenue and was behind retail space. 1940-41 photo here
1940-41 tax photo shows an auto repair garage for 3904 Fort Hamilton Parkway that might have been converted from a small cinema. View here
As luck would have it, this turned out to be the booking on Sunday, December 7th, 1941. The ad published on what’s now remembered as “Pearl Harbor Day” can be viewed here
A date to be forever remembered as “Pearl Harbor Day”…“Suspicion” debuted at the Music Hall on November 20th, the Thanksgiving Day of that year. Ad displayed here
Posted on the 77th anniversary of “Pearl Harbor Day.”
Metal structure at left was a remnant of the demolition of the Fulton Street elevated subway line.
World premiere engagement for the multi-star Technicolor biopic of composer Jerome Kern (portrayed by Robert Walker).
Marquee displays a sub-run double bill of “Escape” and “Baby Sandy Gets Her Man.”
Note posters for Loew’s Palace at both ends of the façade.
The B&W biopic was supported by a Technicolor cartoon featuring Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Pluto.
A controversial article about the Rockettes and the Christmas Spectacular was published in yesterday’s edition of The New York Times. Link here
Slanted roof was probably that of the auditorium, with entrance shown here as meat market.
The meat market was probably the entrance portion of the theatre. Slanted roof to left was likely the auditorium.
At the same time, Paul Muni was also starring on the Broadway stage at the Barrymore Theatre in Maxwell Anderson’s stark melodrama, “Key Largo,” which was later filmed by Warner Brothers with Humphrey Bogart in the role originated by Muni.
The current double bill of “Virginia City” & “Curtain Call” was second-run for the area, following an engagement at the RKO Kenmore.
Abandoned marquee displayed “Visit Loew’s Ave B & Commodore Theatre for the latest hits.”
The ex-State’s new policy Included Big Time Vaudeville with at least six acts and a resident orchestra, plus a new feature movie. The Ritz’s first screen offering was Fox Films' “Olsen’s Big Moment,” starring slapstick comedian El Brendel.
The former State Theatre had been closed for more than four months for the extensive modernization, in which Paramount/Publix was reportedly a “silent partner” of Eugene Levy.
Strand name also displayed on the rooftop water tank.
MGM supplied the feature movies for both the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons of that year.
Advertised separately, the Criterion was presenting “Green Dolphin Street” at the time.
Municipal tax photos of the Monroe circa 1940-41 can be viewed here and also here
Seventy years later, the Macy’s Parade no longer passes through Times Square, which has been turned into a pedestrian zone known to its critics as “The Human Zoo.”
Brief history and tax photo displayed here