Thanks Steve. I knew Netflix bought the theater it just seemed so beautiful before that I didn’t understand why they gutted it. m00 se1111 it didn’t answer the question in my mind as to why
I was lucky Howard I got to see Divine Madness at the Criterion in 70MM before it was twinned and several films, 70mm, scope and flat at the Rivoli before it was twinned. The State and Warner were already twinned. I have many fond memories in the Astor Plaza and Ziegfeld too
Do they still have that ridiculous food service charge> Why would i pay for a food surcharge and a ticket. Now if they give you something at the concession for the $7.00 that’s a different story.
Mark P The Amboy multiplex was a drive in in the 70’s
vindanpar
We spent summers in AC from 67-78. They played the Dirty Dozen all summer of 67. Memorial day weekend 68 they had Guess Whose Coming To Dinner and a few weeks later opened The Odd Couple which played all summer. They also installed a new screen between 67 and 68 summers. The 1.85 ratio for Guess Whose Coming To Dinner was much more of a square block than The Dirty Dozen was. Scope for The Odd Couple was great. The next few years the theater went down hill big time. They closed in mid August with Last Tango In Paris which was roadshow. Frank Theater chain choose not to renew the lease. The following year Charlie Tannenbaum purchased and renamed it the Apollo Burlesque after he closed the Capitol.LTIP moved to the Margate non roadshow
I know I had this conversation way back on here but I am positive that when I saw Man Of La Mancha here (my first time at the theater) the curved Cinerama screen was still in place on the stage. When I went back in 1975 for a revival of GWTW, the flat screen was installed. I know historians say the screen was removed when SamEric theaters took over with Fiddler, but I am positive it was after Man Of La Mancha. Anyone else out there remember this? Had we had cell phones than I would have had pictures to show.
Thanks bigjoe59. I could not remember if TMMITFM was roadshow there. I know it was in NYC at the DeMille. It’s funny because I remember that next door the Arcadia had What’s New Pussycat.
Vindanpar that is awesome. I looked at all the photos of the Demille and was amazed just seeing the pictures of those billboards. TMMITFM did not play as a roadshow engagement in Philly. I had no clue it was in NY until I saw the photo
My aunt and uncle lived across the street. I think it is now a Walgreens. Loved White Tower too
Updater status to open.
There are major construction delays everywhere
Oh no it was a great theater. I was there in 2017 UGH
Thanks Steve. I knew Netflix bought the theater it just seemed so beautiful before that I didn’t understand why they gutted it. m00
se1111 it didn’t answer the question in my mind as to why
I was lucky Howard I got to see Divine Madness at the Criterion in 70MM before it was twinned and several films, 70mm, scope and flat at the Rivoli before it was twinned. The State and Warner were already twinned. I have many fond memories in the Astor Plaza and Ziegfeld too
Wow. Why have they gutted this beautiful theater?
You were lucky Bill to get to see this grand theater.
Is this auditorium 1?
Is that picture the new screen?
Any planned reopening date?
Love that this is being kept intact and draws a crowd. Would love to see pics when the curtain is open. Do they still have masking?
Do they still have that ridiculous food service charge> Why would i pay for a food surcharge and a ticket. Now if they give you something at the concession for the $7.00 that’s a different story. Mark P The Amboy multiplex was a drive in in the 70’s
Gil A I remember it had the name in the center of the marquee Adios
Awesome photos Matt
vindanpar We spent summers in AC from 67-78. They played the Dirty Dozen all summer of 67. Memorial day weekend 68 they had Guess Whose Coming To Dinner and a few weeks later opened The Odd Couple which played all summer. They also installed a new screen between 67 and 68 summers. The 1.85 ratio for Guess Whose Coming To Dinner was much more of a square block than The Dirty Dozen was. Scope for The Odd Couple was great. The next few years the theater went down hill big time. They closed in mid August with Last Tango In Paris which was roadshow. Frank Theater chain choose not to renew the lease. The following year Charlie Tannenbaum purchased and renamed it the Apollo Burlesque after he closed the Capitol.LTIP moved to the Margate non roadshow
The preview in the coming attractions for In Harms Way was done in scope which was unheard of in the 60’s
This is awesome news
I know I had this conversation way back on here but I am positive that when I saw Man Of La Mancha here (my first time at the theater) the curved Cinerama screen was still in place on the stage. When I went back in 1975 for a revival of GWTW, the flat screen was installed. I know historians say the screen was removed when SamEric theaters took over with Fiddler, but I am positive it was after Man Of La Mancha. Anyone else out there remember this? Had we had cell phones than I would have had pictures to show.
In the early 70’s Patti LaBelle appeared here and a production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Patti LaBelle came down Market St in a horse and carriage
Thanks bigjoe59. I could not remember if TMMITFM was roadshow there. I know it was in NYC at the DeMille. It’s funny because I remember that next door the Arcadia had What’s New Pussycat.
I would think maybe Regal or AMC would reopen it if it’s still intact
It’s unbelievable that this theater was open less than 3 years. Is it still intact as a theater.
Vindanpar that is awesome. I looked at all the photos of the Demille and was amazed just seeing the pictures of those billboards. TMMITFM did not play as a roadshow engagement in Philly. I had no clue it was in NY until I saw the photo
Vindanpar In the photo’s there are several pictures of the marquee from Hawaii. I actually looked at all the photos and enjoyed what I saw.