Ziegfeld Theatre
141 W. 54th Street,
New York,
NY
10019
141 W. 54th Street,
New York,
NY
10019
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Opened on July 31st, 1970
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After a month with “The Boatniks,” which grossed below expectations for a new Disney release, the Ziegfeld returned to revival mode for what was certainly one of the lengthiest double bills ever assembled. But Variety reported an opening week’s gross of a mere $12,000.
The correct figure for BOATNIKS from Buena Vista (Disney) was $37,323. AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS was the 165 minute cut in 35mm Panavision processed monaural version with no intermission. This re-release edition was ordered by the copyright owner and Mike Todd Estate. Restoration of the original release version (Todd-AO and Cinestage formats) was completed April 24, 1984.
The “mere $12,000” was Variety’s estimated first week gross for this lengthy double-feature revival, not for “The Boatniks.”
Thank you for the clarification. From the WRO (Walter Reade Organization) financial records, this combo collected $18,988. Many erroneous figures have been reported by notable entertainment and exhibitor trade journals. Many times these periodicals reported “rounded-off” figures from the adjusted theatre’s pull after an estimated overhead or “nut” expenses. Thank you again.