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42ndStreetMemories commented about Terrace Theater on Oct 18, 2008 at 5:27 am

Anyone have any idea when the Terrace closed? I think it was before the RKO 23rd Street closed in 1960. We have AL’s account of the pistol whipping in late ‘57. But nothing after that.

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42ndStreetMemories commented about New Amsterdam Theatre on Oct 8, 2008 at 12:23 pm

We can only hope it was something soapy.

and, saps, there was no extra charge for the “live” entertainment supplied by an audience on The Deuce.

I remember seeing the rerelease of “PSYCHO” there in ‘64 and the guy in front of me was scarier than Bates.

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42ndStreetMemories commented about AMC Empire 25 on Oct 6, 2008 at 3:53 am

Weekend NYT article on architect Thomas Lang

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42ndStreetMemories commented about Loew's Sheridan Theatre on Sep 20, 2008 at 7:34 pm

The Sheridan in 1932:

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42ndStreetMemories commented about Why purchase seats directly from China? on Sep 4, 2008 at 4:57 am

This is not the appropriate site for the selling of your product. Cinema Treasures was designed to be a celebration of movie theaters, not the profiteering of theater suppliers. My two cents.

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42ndStreetMemories commented about Terrace Theater on Aug 30, 2008 at 9:17 am

1942 picture:

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42ndStreetMemories commented about Paramount Theatre on Aug 22, 2008 at 5:12 am

I thought it was the singer, Frankie, that drew the crowds at the Paramount, apparently not…Great shot, RobertR.

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42ndStreetMemories commented about Capitol Theatre on May 14, 2008 at 7:04 am

$7 million renovation spelled out in today’s Plain Dealer.

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42ndStreetMemories commented about RKO 23rd Street Theatre on Feb 26, 2008 at 9:28 am

Excerpt from 1870 NY Illustrated article in two parts:

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Jerry

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42ndStreetMemories commented about Sarasota Opera House on Feb 24, 2008 at 7:43 am

The Opera House is just completing a one-year renovation project.

I had the opportunity to tour it recently and the result is stunning to say the least. Of course, always a thrill to see grand old theaters still open and appreciated by a community.

Here’s a link to today’s Herald Tribune with some great photos:

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Jerry

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42ndStreetMemories commented about 42nd Street Theaters - Searching for Images/Booking Info - 50s-60s on Feb 11, 2008 at 5:27 am

Could you send an image of your find? Or upload to photobucket or some site that we could visit.

Here is the closest image that I have from the 50s.

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Jerry

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42ndStreetMemories commented about Academy of Music on Feb 10, 2008 at 2:32 pm

Here’s the 1938 pic….

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Jerry K

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42ndStreetMemories commented about RKO 23rd Street Theatre on Jan 16, 2008 at 8:09 am

8 years shy of its 100th birthday. Sad day indeed. I remember, as a10 year old, standing on the south side of 23rd Street watching the fire and the firemen.

I vividly remember standees from AT WAR WITH THE ARMY and TONKA being thrown out on the street.

The theater had closed on June 15 to make way for the ILGWU Co-Op development. The site became a bank, a Chicken Delight and other “necessities”.

I still miss this place and I hope someday to find images of the long foyer, the staircase and the concession area. Jerry

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42ndStreetMemories commented about RKO 23rd Street Theatre on Jan 1, 2008 at 6:10 am

1925 Closed For Repairs images

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Happy New Year. Jerry

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42ndStreetMemories commented about Times Square Theatre on Jan 1, 2008 at 6:04 am

1946 shot of WILD BILL HICKOK RIDES & CANAL ZONE

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Happy New Year. Jerry K

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42ndStreetMemories commented about Beverly Theatre on Dec 21, 2007 at 3:23 am

Current eBay auction has a nice 1955 image of the theater. Jerry

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42ndStreetMemories commented about Harris Theatre on Dec 8, 2007 at 5:41 am

Here’s a beauty from 1960. jerry k

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42ndStreetMemories commented about AMC Empire 25 on Nov 6, 2007 at 5:35 am

I just found an image from the LAFFMOVIE days. Does anyone know when it converted to the EMPIRE name. I think the image is 1954.

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42ndStreetMemories commented about New Victory Theater on Oct 30, 2007 at 2:52 pm

Ed, I was thinking the same thing. When did the Victory revert back to mainstream features? jerry

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42ndStreetMemories commented about Rio Theatre on Oct 18, 2007 at 5:09 am

Mike,
I might be interested in the old posters, would you be willing to sell them seperately? If so, please email me

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42ndStreetMemories commented about Terrace Theater on Jul 28, 2007 at 12:49 pm

And once in the 50s, as I posted in April ‘06.

Still searching for that 50s programming from my misspent youth. My dad would go down to the newsstand on 23rd & 8th for the Night Owl edition around 8pm, and I’d make him wait while I watched the Terrace marquee change in the distance.

I assume that the Terrace went to double features after the RKO 23rd Street opened in ‘38 with double bills. The films in Warren’s ad were RKO and Universal films which the RKO circuit would have played after the Broadway opening.

I recall The Terrace showing a lot of MGM & Paramount, in the 50s, which they may have booked after they played at the nearest Loew’s theater, The Sheridan.

But I also recall the Realart re-releases, Roy Rogers Republic films, and a Francis the Talking Mule (U-I- film) so the RKO may have passed on some of the lesser U-I double features.

The search continues…..

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42ndStreetMemories commented about Possible Hollywood strike on Jul 14, 2007 at 5:41 am

Good. We might see more foreign, independent, and revival films and miss out on Ocean’s 18. Theater owners will have to make going to the theater an event again. Dish night, anyone?

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42ndStreetMemories commented about Carver Theatre on Jun 19, 2007 at 10:06 am

Warren,

A friend sent me a slightly larger image. The marquee reads:

BANKO 16 WAYS TO WIN PLUS 5 BIG JACKPOTS
FREE COMIC BOOKS TO ALL KIDDIES
WED FREE DISHWARE

You can hold on to the medal. Jerry

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42ndStreetMemories commented about Terrace Theater on Jun 18, 2007 at 5:45 am

The first images that I’ve found in a 5 year search. It’s 1941, before my time there. If anyone has images of The Terrace please let me know. Thanks to Kenardo in Chelsea for this one:

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42ndStreetMemories commented about We're moving to a new server! on May 31, 2007 at 9:40 am

Patrick, you guys have allowed us to relive many great memories. Take 25 hours. (Only kidding) Thanks for this great service. jk