The trade journal photo suggests that RKO kept the theatre clean and tidy, but didn’t “modernize” except for keeping up to date on projection advances and stage curtains.
The Hitchock suspenser was first-run for Harlem, but shared with some of the RKO outlets in the area. The movie had previously premiered at Radio City Music Hall, with stage show.
Using staircases at both ends of the rear balcony, patrons could view the auditorium through the curtained arches that circled the base of the dome. The promenade quickly proved too impractical to continue and was shut down. But furnishings and carpets were found to be intact during the Paramount’s demolition.
Easter Sunday fell on March 29th in 1964, while NYC was breathlessly awaiting the grand opening on April 22nd of its first World’s Fair since 1939-40. The Music Hall brought in “The Pink Panther” and new stage show on the next day.
By this time, the Rockettes and symphony orchestra were about all that was left of a resident company. And the reserved-seat policy for the first mezzanine had apparently been scrapped. Perhaps sections above it were closed off unless there was a need for them? I can’t imagine packed houses for “The Sea Gypsies.”
The legendary showman was seriously ill at the time, and died two months later at age 65. The futures of the Ziegfeld Theatre and the newly named Casino would be decided by the executors of his estate, headed by widow Billie Burke.
The scene on the asbestos curtain depicted ancient ruins in the desert.
With five sections across, the Tower reportedly had more seats on the ground floor than any other theatre in Chicago.
The trade journal photo suggests that RKO kept the theatre clean and tidy, but didn’t “modernize” except for keeping up to date on projection advances and stage curtains.
The Hitchock suspenser was first-run for Harlem, but shared with some of the RKO outlets in the area. The movie had previously premiered at Radio City Music Hall, with stage show.
Monday was the least attended night of the week, so having a special event like a grand opening would probably draw crowds.
Note neon tubing wrapped around tops of front columns.
The Kings’s nearest RKO opposition was the Kenmore on Church Avenue in Flatbush.
Theatre in the ad is actually the Wiltern in Los Angeles, which “doubled” for the Brooklyn Paramount in the movie. Photo here
A pianist performed at peak times throughout the day and night.
Kings listed in section with “Unconquered” as top feature.
To boost mid-week attendance, the Lincoln was presenting a “Foreign Film Festival” of sub-run double features every Tuesday through Thursday.
Using staircases at both ends of the rear balcony, patrons could view the auditorium through the curtained arches that circled the base of the dome. The promenade quickly proved too impractical to continue and was shut down. But furnishings and carpets were found to be intact during the Paramount’s demolition.
Easter Sunday fell on March 29th in 1964, while NYC was breathlessly awaiting the grand opening on April 22nd of its first World’s Fair since 1939-40. The Music Hall brought in “The Pink Panther” and new stage show on the next day.
Garden Theatre listed in middle column, second row.
The homespun melodrama was the first “outdoor” feature to be filmed in the perfected Technicolor process.
On that same day, the rival Chicago Theatre brought in Bob Hope and his radio gang as stage headliners. Ad displayed here
On that same day of May 17th, 1940, the rival Oriental Theatre countered with Milton Berle as stage headliner. Ad can be viewed here
Sara Berle, the comedian’s mother, was part of his “Nonsensical Gang,” and received special billing in advertising.
By this time, the Rockettes and symphony orchestra were about all that was left of a resident company. And the reserved-seat policy for the first mezzanine had apparently been scrapped. Perhaps sections above it were closed off unless there was a need for them? I can’t imagine packed houses for “The Sea Gypsies.”
The Tivoli’s first marquee was an elegant metal canopy shielding not only the entrance but also the foyer exits to its right.
The legendary showman was seriously ill at the time, and died two months later at age 65. The futures of the Ziegfeld Theatre and the newly named Casino would be decided by the executors of his estate, headed by widow Billie Burke.
By this time, the Kings had dropped stage presentations for a “screen only” policy with a feature movie and short subjects.
Opened to the public on May 17th, 1950, with a charity gals on the night before.
Sunday, May 14th, 1933.
B&K had to use small type to list all the names in the “Stage Load of Star Acts.”