Palace Theater

2404 2nd Avenue,
New York, NY 10035

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SYZY
SYZY on March 14, 2012 at 1:06 pm

bob marshall i remember the palace theater 123rd st nyc i lived on 123rd st between first and 2nd ave nyc, they called the movie house nicknamed the dump, the matron name was emily, get back to me if you can

Al Alvarez
Al Alvarez on February 9, 2010 at 12:16 am

Already open in 1923 according to a Paramount Week ad. Still open in 1953 according the Film Daily Yearbook.

bobmarshall
bobmarshall on October 30, 2009 at 1:39 am

Great Memories. The theater was on 2nd Ave., between 123rd & 124th Sts. I lived around the corner in late 40s & 50s. It was a real grind house, changing programs (re-runs) 4 times a week, but they had the best Saturday matinees – 2/3 features, short, serial (Nyoka was my favorite), Cartoons, Contest & previews of coming attractions. The pleasurable hours there were well worth the $.25 admission ($.20 during the week) Of course, they had a strict matron with a flashlight to make sure you stayed in the Children’s Section. “The Last Picture Show” reminds me of it, small, intimate neighborhood movie house, not what you’d expect from a “Palace.”

Al Alvarez
Al Alvarez on July 17, 2008 at 10:05 pm

Although the address above places this theatre on 123rd street, a Paramount week ad in 1924 places another second avenue Palace at 45th street.

Al Alvarez
Al Alvarez on July 15, 2008 at 11:03 pm

Advertised as showing movies in 1929 and 1935.