Comments from RobertR

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RobertR commented about Lindenhurst Theatre on Apr 9, 2004 at 9:42 am

Just what Long Island needs more friggin drug stores.

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RobertR commented about Americana Theatre on Apr 9, 2004 at 9:33 am

Im confused about this story, Annie was a Columbia release?

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RobertR commented about UA Duffield Twin Theatre on Apr 9, 2004 at 8:19 am

So we could say that the Duffield was UA’s role model which they turned all of their theatres into sooner or later. :)

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RobertR commented about Palace Theatre on Apr 8, 2004 at 1:35 pm

One of the first attempts to return the Palace to its live roots happened in 1951. Sid Luft booked Judy Garland who had recently been let go by MGM for a 4 week engagement of concerts. Not only did Judy sell out those 4 weeks, the run was extended 26 weeks to sold out mobs. This is considered the engagement that turned Judy Garland from a movie star into a living legend. Judy returned again in 1956 and again finally in 1967. She always considered The Palace home, in fact her last run there was called “Judy Garland At Home At The Palace”. As far as movies go, they played on and off until the late 60’s. Valley of The Dolls did sellout business here in the Christmas of 1967. Across the street Fox had a billboard that was advertising the film for months. Judgement at Nuremberg may also have opened here a few years earlier in a reserved seat roadshow.

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RobertR commented about RKO Jefferson Theatre on Apr 8, 2004 at 10:32 am

This couldent have been that documentry about James Dean could it? Not the Warner Brothers one, remember the tackey independant one?

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RobertR commented about Capitol Theatre on Apr 8, 2004 at 9:51 am

If a theatre cant be used for movies or live shows this would be the next best thing. Except for leveling the floor, the theatre could be returned to movies in a heartbeat.

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RobertR commented about Capitol Theatre on Apr 7, 2004 at 4:45 pm

Wow this place looks like it could still be restored. What is the neighborhood like?

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RobertR commented about Palladium Times Square on Apr 7, 2004 at 10:00 am

That should make Michael happy.

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RobertR commented about Raymond Theatre on Apr 7, 2004 at 9:53 am

I thought Mantovani died?

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RobertR commented about Kingsway Theatre on Apr 7, 2004 at 9:48 am

Michael if only you saw the area this theatre was in you might re-think your ignorant and uneducated comment.

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RobertR commented about Lakehurst Cinema 12 on Apr 2, 2004 at 4:46 pm

I never heard of a bootlegged 35mm print being shown? What movie was it?

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RobertR commented about Central Plaza Cinema on Apr 2, 2004 at 1:56 pm

I was in this theatre once, must have been a great single screen house. It’s a shame they covered over the fountain.

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RobertR commented about AMC Empire 25 on Apr 2, 2004 at 10:36 am

You keep saying turned back into a single theatre, read all the posts turn what back, this was really a new construction, with a reused facade and shell.

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RobertR commented about Midvalley Cinemas on Apr 2, 2004 at 10:06 am

It happened here on Long Island with a brand new Redstone complex there was just too many screens in too small an area.

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RobertR commented about Radio City Music Hall on Apr 2, 2004 at 9:50 am

yes he has and your point?

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RobertR commented about Kings Theatre on Mar 31, 2004 at 4:27 pm

It was Loews to the day it closed.

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RobertR commented about American Theater on Mar 31, 2004 at 3:28 pm

He was the same owner of the Utopia, Center and Parsons.

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RobertR commented about Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Film Center on Mar 31, 2004 at 2:20 pm

Lets not forget to add UA into the mix who was partnered running the BS Moss theatres The Criterion, The Art and The Movieland Douglaston in Queens.

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RobertR commented about Arion Theatre on Mar 31, 2004 at 2:17 pm

Another renovation in the early eighties announced new seats but this time it was only about 15 rows toward the back of the theatre. They used to still fill this place even though it was so run down and clearly had seen better days. I spent a lifetime going here, so I guess I have fond memories of the place.

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RobertR commented about Pequa Theatre on Mar 31, 2004 at 2:11 pm

I just found an ad for Star Wars playing here in 70mm.

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RobertR commented about Kings Theatre on Mar 31, 2004 at 12:47 pm

By location alone, a restored Brooklyn Paramount stands a better chance of survival then a restored Kings. Downtown is on an upswing, with talks of moving a pro basketball team there. Flatbush would be a harder sell. Dont get me wrong, I was in the Kings a few times as a kid, my aunt lived there before she married my uncle. As a kid I remember gasping as I walked in the door. It is a sad statement about NY but we tear down everything. You mentioned we have a lot of theatres but we have more Zeigfelds then we do Roxys.

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RobertR commented about Villa Theatre on Mar 30, 2004 at 4:23 pm

Any updates on The Villa?

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RobertR commented about Teatro Cinerama on Mar 30, 2004 at 4:12 pm

Is the theatre still intact behind the store?

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RobertR commented about RKO Jefferson Theatre on Mar 29, 2004 at 10:33 am

The narration above says it was closed by the early 60’s but I seem to recall when going to Luchows in the seventies triple kung fu bills playing? Maybe an independant took over when RKO gave it up?

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RobertR commented about 777 Theatre on Mar 29, 2004 at 10:21 am

I believe it was always the Hollywood, becaue it’s in the Robert Deniro film “Taxi Driver” (on the 1 sheet also I think) and there a XXX titles on the marquee and the name Hollywood.