The Music Hall was now in its sixth year with a screen/stage policy. MGM had been a hold-out due to commitments with its corporate-owned Capitol Theatre and a sub-lease with the Astor for roadshow presentations…Although MGM went on to turn “Dr. Kildare” into a lengthy series, none of those films ever played at RCMH.
This ad also includes all Skouras theatres in the borough of Queens at the time, except for two in Jamaica that were usually treated separately— the Merrick, which did a product-split with the RKO Alden, and the original Fox Jamaica, which had been alternating between “subway circuit” plays and vaudeville with sub-run movies.
Charles Farrell was one of the most popular Fox stars of silents and early talkies, often romantically teamed with Janet Gaynor.
After becoming involved in the development of Palm Springs as a resort community, Farrell retired from acting until 1952, when he enjoyed a successful “comeback” in the TV series, “My Little Margie,” portraying Gale Storm’s father.
Limited display space on the side of the marquee permitted just the names of the stars of the main feature, “Wife Versus Secretary.”…View is looking north in the direction of RKO Keith’s, which was on Northern Boulevard blocks beyond the LIRR bridge that crosses Main Street.
In the B&W screwball comedy, Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon portrayed a long-separated married couple who get caught up in the wedding plans of their only child, Elizabeth Taylor (turned 16 during the filming).
Loew’s Valencia, which was usually coupled with the Paradise as exclusive first-run for their boroughs, had already played “Bwana Devil” the previous week as a test of projection requirements and distribution of glasses. Ad displayed here
Since “Bwana Devil” was the first 3-D feature to play the neighborhood circuit, Loew’s opened it exclusively at the Valencia for a week to test projection requirements and distribution of glasses. When “Bwana Devil” went wide the following week, the Valencia caught up with “The Bad and the Beautiful” and co-feature.
By that time, “Roxy” himself had left to become managing director of two huge showplaces that were due to open at the end of the month in the new Radio City complex.
The New Roxy was having management problems and currently being booked with second-run features, day-and-date with eight RKO neighborhood theatres in Manhattan and the Bronx.
By this time, the Leicester Square had become a showcase for United Artists releases, with Jack Buchanan credited as proprietor in advertising and publicity.
Who could have foretold that two newcomers on the stage bill would both become All-Time Showbiz Super Stars, and also team in a classic series of movie comedies?
Chaplin’s controversial character switch had already played an exclusive premiere engagement at the Broadway Theatre earlier that year. Ad displayed here
Previously shown in Todd-AO for more than a year at the Rivoli Theatre with reserved-seat roadshow policy.
The B&W satire of Hollywood movie-making was based on a smash-hit Broadway play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart.
The Music Hall was now in its sixth year with a screen/stage policy. MGM had been a hold-out due to commitments with its corporate-owned Capitol Theatre and a sub-lease with the Astor for roadshow presentations…Although MGM went on to turn “Dr. Kildare” into a lengthy series, none of those films ever played at RCMH.
The stage “All Irish Show,” of course, coincided with that year’s celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
This ad also includes all Skouras theatres in the borough of Queens at the time, except for two in Jamaica that were usually treated separately— the Merrick, which did a product-split with the RKO Alden, and the original Fox Jamaica, which had been alternating between “subway circuit” plays and vaudeville with sub-run movies.
Seventy years later, still likely to upset the sensitive.
Charles Farrell was one of the most popular Fox stars of silents and early talkies, often romantically teamed with Janet Gaynor. After becoming involved in the development of Palm Springs as a resort community, Farrell retired from acting until 1952, when he enjoyed a successful “comeback” in the TV series, “My Little Margie,” portraying Gale Storm’s father.
Limited display space on the side of the marquee permitted just the names of the stars of the main feature, “Wife Versus Secretary.”…View is looking north in the direction of RKO Keith’s, which was on Northern Boulevard blocks beyond the LIRR bridge that crosses Main Street.
Advertised on March 28th, 1930, with an All-Technicolor feature, plus vaudeville on stage.
News report published the following day. Ad for that engagement displayed here
In the B&W screwball comedy, Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon portrayed a long-separated married couple who get caught up in the wedding plans of their only child, Elizabeth Taylor (turned 16 during the filming).
Loew’s Valencia, which was usually coupled with the Paradise as exclusive first-run for their boroughs, had already played “Bwana Devil” the previous week as a test of projection requirements and distribution of glasses. Ad displayed here
Since “Bwana Devil” was the first 3-D feature to play the neighborhood circuit, Loew’s opened it exclusively at the Valencia for a week to test projection requirements and distribution of glasses. When “Bwana Devil” went wide the following week, the Valencia caught up with “The Bad and the Beautiful” and co-feature.
By that time, “Roxy” himself had left to become managing director of two huge showplaces that were due to open at the end of the month in the new Radio City complex.
Possibly 1962, since June 19th fell on a Tuesday that year.
Possibly 1962, since July 22nd fell on Sunday that year.
The New Roxy was having management problems and currently being booked with second-run features, day-and-date with eight RKO neighborhood theatres in Manhattan and the Bronx.
American premiere held at the Rivoli Theatre in New York City in April of that year. Ad displayed here
Opened to the public on April 18th, 1936, with a gala invitational premiere the night before.
By this time, the Leicester Square had become a showcase for United Artists releases, with Jack Buchanan credited as proprietor in advertising and publicity.
Who could have foretold that two newcomers on the stage bill would both become All-Time Showbiz Super Stars, and also team in a classic series of movie comedies?
News item published on October 18th, 1947. Ad for the historic booking displayed here
Historical importance of this engagement described here
Participation in “Premiere Showcase” engagement started the next day.
Chaplin’s controversial character switch had already played an exclusive premiere engagement at the Broadway Theatre earlier that year. Ad displayed here