Because of its proximity to the Criterion Theatre in Times Square, the Lyric could not be included in this advertisement. The Lyric charged lower prices and also had “Nightstalker” as a supporting feature.
On the previous evening of July 28th, a reserved-seat gala performance of the Technicolor musical raised $28,300 for the Army Emergency Relief Fund. Irving Berlin and many stars of stage, screen, and radio attended.
Walt Disney’s animated feature opened at the Criterion on July 28th, 1951, just two days after Lou Bunin’s version of the Lewis Carroll classic started a three-theatre engagement.
Animator Lou Bunin’s version of the Lewis Carroll classic arrived in New York on July 26th, 1951, just two days before Walt Disney’s adaptation was due to open exclusively at the Criterion Theatre.
Opened to the public on December 22nd, 1949. The Paramount also had a compact stage presentation for the Christmas holiday season, featuring Russ Case with his orchestra and chorus.
This was a rare “saturation” launching for the time, with the MGM thriller opening simultaneously at the State in midtown with vaudeville and at nine of the top Loew’s nabes with support from a second feature.
Billie Holiday used her own pianist, Bobby Tucker, for this engagement. Count Basie, standing at far left, just conducted the band during Holiday’s “sets.”
The Strand’s corner display sign at 47th Street was promoting “Life With Father” at the newly named Warner Theatre (ex-Hollywood) at Broadway & 51st Street.
On the last day of a two-day tour of Loew’s neighborhood theatres, Jerry Lewis performed two shows, first at twelve noon and later at 9:00 pm after he’d finished his Brooklyn visits.
The “old lady” at the Sheepshead was probably called “matron,” not “maiden.” In those days, cinemas were required to employ a matron licensed by the city to supervise a section where children had to sit if they were unaccompanied by an adult. The so-called “children’s sections” were only open on non-school days, and in some cases, for a few hours after schools closed for the day.
The Trans-Lux East had its grand opening on the night of April 10th, 1963, with the invitational premiere of “The Ugly American.” The Marlon Brando starrer started continuous performances the next day, in a dual engagement with the Rivoli Theatre in midtown.
Because of its proximity to the Criterion Theatre in Times Square, the Lyric could not be included in this advertisement. The Lyric charged lower prices and also had “Nightstalker” as a supporting feature.
Radio was still king of the airwaves at the time. Most people didn’t own television sets.
Probably intended that way from the start, since February 12th was a national holiday honoring the birth of Abraham Lincoln.
“Roxy” heeded Tod Browning’s advice and advanced the opening day to February 12th, 1931.
Bandleader/drummer Buddy Rich applauding at right, and comedian/emcee Leo De Lyon at left.
This was Josephine Baker’s first booking in New York in fifteen years.
Can anyone explain why the Astor Theatre’s signage for “Limelight” credits Charles Brade instead of Charles Chaplin?
“Live” burlesque was prohibited by NYC law at the time.
On the previous evening of July 28th, a reserved-seat gala performance of the Technicolor musical raised $28,300 for the Army Emergency Relief Fund. Irving Berlin and many stars of stage, screen, and radio attended.
Walt Disney’s animated feature opened at the Criterion on July 28th, 1951, just two days after Lou Bunin’s version of the Lewis Carroll classic started a three-theatre engagement.
Animator Lou Bunin’s version of the Lewis Carroll classic arrived in New York on July 26th, 1951, just two days before Walt Disney’s adaptation was due to open exclusively at the Criterion Theatre.
Much of the vintage décor is obscured by technical equipment, including a mural above the proscenium.
Opened to the public on December 22nd, 1949. The Paramount also had a compact stage presentation for the Christmas holiday season, featuring Russ Case with his orchestra and chorus.
Opened with invitational galas at both theatres on the night of December 21st, 1949, with continuous performances starting the next day.
This was a rare “saturation” launching for the time, with the MGM thriller opening simultaneously at the State in midtown with vaudeville and at nine of the top Loew’s nabes with support from a second feature.
This was the Thanksgiving holiday period, the reason for the early opening hours.
Billie Holiday used her own pianist, Bobby Tucker, for this engagement. Count Basie, standing at far left, just conducted the band during Holiday’s “sets.”
“Coming” at bottom means photo taken prior to 7/16/48 opening day.
The Strand’s corner display sign at 47th Street was promoting “Life With Father” at the newly named Warner Theatre (ex-Hollywood) at Broadway & 51st Street.
Ticket prices were increased for this engagement only, with a top of $1 for adults at night and all day on Saturday and Sunday.
Continuous performances of the RKO Radio release started the next day.
On the last day of a two-day tour of Loew’s neighborhood theatres, Jerry Lewis performed two shows, first at twelve noon and later at 9:00 pm after he’d finished his Brooklyn visits.
The theatre was built simultaneously with the midtown Loew’s State, which had opened the previous month.
The “old lady” at the Sheepshead was probably called “matron,” not “maiden.” In those days, cinemas were required to employ a matron licensed by the city to supervise a section where children had to sit if they were unaccompanied by an adult. The so-called “children’s sections” were only open on non-school days, and in some cases, for a few hours after schools closed for the day.
The Trans-Lux East had its grand opening on the night of April 10th, 1963, with the invitational premiere of “The Ugly American.” The Marlon Brando starrer started continuous performances the next day, in a dual engagement with the Rivoli Theatre in midtown.