Running nearly three hours, the sentimental wartime drama had already completed its world premiere engagement in NYC at the Capitol Theatre, where it did smash business with customary stage show. Selznick had protested that policy, but was overruled by management.
Marquee with inaugural booking of “For Love of Ivy.” The fanciful decor incorporated a pre-existing “fire escape,” which can be seen starting at bottom right of photo above the street door and crisscrossing to the roof.
Eltinge was the name prior to Laffmovie. At that time, there was a beloved “legit” Empire, which was in the midst of a record-breaking run of “Life With Father.”
“Buttons and Bows” went on to win an Academy Award as Best Song of 1948. Curiously, another nominee was “The Woody Woodpecker Song,” which came from a Technicolor cartoon, not a feature.
Average daily attendance during the first two weeks was a phenomenal 19,357 people. With a mediocre B&W comedy on screen,
most of the crowds were attributed to the immense popularity of Glenn Miller & Band on radio, records, and in dance halls.
The pre-opening promotional event included personal appearances by Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey and a post-screening party at the Cheetah discotheque.
This was the first Earl Carroll Theatre, not the art-deco successor that eventually was transformed into a nightclub before conversion to retail space.
The Broadway veteran had shown movies exclusively circa 1928-33, and would now continue into 1948. When United Artists developed a product shortage, the lease was taken over by Universal-International for the remainder.
Trade journal report published in January of that year. Premises are described as “immaculate,” and attended by the sort of people who know what the ash trays are for.
Rita Hayworth’s singing voice was dubbed by Anita Ellis for this Technicolor spin-off of the B&W “Here Comes Mr. Jordan,” which played at the Music Hall in 1941.
On stage, Lena Horne performing with Noble Sissle’s Band, to be followed the next week by Ella Fitzgerald with Chick Webb. Early days for both of the future “Sepia Superstars.”
The Center had dropped stage revues, but employed a resident orchestra under the direction of B.A. Rolfe to perform before the start of the screen feature.
$2.99 would be equivalent to about $8.99 in 2018…This showcase was carved out of the West 47th Street stage housing for the original Strand, and was no more than an annex to that theatre’s auditorium and entrance on Broadway.
Running nearly three hours, the sentimental wartime drama had already completed its world premiere engagement in NYC at the Capitol Theatre, where it did smash business with customary stage show. Selznick had protested that policy, but was overruled by management.
Marquee with inaugural booking of “For Love of Ivy.” The fanciful decor incorporated a pre-existing “fire escape,” which can be seen starting at bottom right of photo above the street door and crisscrossing to the roof.
Eltinge was the name prior to Laffmovie. At that time, there was a beloved “legit” Empire, which was in the midst of a record-breaking run of “Life With Father.”
“Buttons and Bows” went on to win an Academy Award as Best Song of 1948. Curiously, another nominee was “The Woody Woodpecker Song,” which came from a Technicolor cartoon, not a feature.
Beacon described in 1922 as “The Shrine of Photoplays” in a shared ad with the Modern displayed here
Described as “Photoplay Theatre De Luxe” in shared booking of a double feature.
The stage revue included the annual “Kol Nidrei” pageant for the Jewish holiday period surrounding Yom Kippur.
Average daily attendance during the first two weeks was a phenomenal 19,357 people. With a mediocre B&W comedy on screen, most of the crowds were attributed to the immense popularity of Glenn Miller & Band on radio, records, and in dance halls.
Reunion interview of the two stars in 2018 can be viewed here
The pre-opening promotional event included personal appearances by Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey and a post-screening party at the Cheetah discotheque.
This was the first Earl Carroll Theatre, not the art-deco successor that eventually was transformed into a nightclub before conversion to retail space.
The Broadway veteran had shown movies exclusively circa 1928-33, and would now continue into 1948. When United Artists developed a product shortage, the lease was taken over by Universal-International for the remainder.
Trade journal report published in January of that year. Premises are described as “immaculate,” and attended by the sort of people who know what the ash trays are for.
Rita Hayworth’s singing voice was dubbed by Anita Ellis for this Technicolor spin-off of the B&W “Here Comes Mr. Jordan,” which played at the Music Hall in 1941.
On stage, Lena Horne performing with Noble Sissle’s Band, to be followed the next week by Ella Fitzgerald with Chick Webb. Early days for both of the future “Sepia Superstars.”
The Center had dropped stage revues, but employed a resident orchestra under the direction of B.A. Rolfe to perform before the start of the screen feature.
An ad for the program displayed on the Chicago’s marquee can be viewed here
An image of the Chicago Theatre’s exterior during that booking can be viewed here
$2.99 would be equivalent to about $8.99 in 2018…This showcase was carved out of the West 47th Street stage housing for the original Strand, and was no more than an annex to that theatre’s auditorium and entrance on Broadway.
Included in views from 1971 of Times Square and other parts of Manhattan at the “Forgotten NY” website here
Supporting film was a first-run “B” programmer, WB’s “The Last Ride,” with newcomer Eleanor Parker among the players.
Cyanotype by Vincent Basani, courtesy of the artist.
By this time, the two marquees had been enlarged to provide more display space.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of what many fans consider the greatest football movie ever made.
Fairmount gets special mention in section with “Strange World” as top feature.