This photo shows the marquee and entrance to the Paramount Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, not the Hollywood Paramount (originally and now El Capitan).
William Castle’s final directorial effort debuted here on October 9th, 1974, and proved a boxoffice disaster worldwide. And for many confirmed a belief that Marcel Marceau was one of the most over-rated performers in showbiz history.
Colonial listed in section with “The Black Rose” as main feature.
Both “Black Rose” and “Broken Arrow” made individual NYC debuts at the Roxy Theatre (with stage shows added).
Dual engagement started the next day, with “Premiere” only at the Paramount Theatre in the form of a preview with final screenings of the current attraction,“Marriage-Go-Round.”
In their movie debut, Martin & Lewis portrayed supporting characters that were “original” and not heard on “My Friend Irma,” one of the most popular radio series of that time.
Lexington listed in section with “A Night in Casablanca” as main feature.
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This is an ad for the original Globe Theatre, now listed here as the “legit” Lunt-Fontanne.
“They Knew What They Wanted” had previously played at Radio City Music Hall (with stage revue).
The New Amsterdam in midtown and Roosevelt in Harlem were the only Manhattan sites for this X-rated Flagship engagement.
Both Universal shockers were originally released in 1945, “HOF” in January, and “HOD” in December.
Movie was first-run for the neighborhood, but had previously played exclusively in one of the downtown “Loop” theatres.
This photo shows the marquee and entrance to the Paramount Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, not the Hollywood Paramount (originally and now El Capitan).
Roadshow engagement, with all seats reserved, at top prices of $1.80 at matinees and $2.40 for evenings.
Columbia Pictures chartered buses to bring exhibitors here from midtown Manhattan for this single performance, which was also open to the public.
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Stage revue included the annual “Kol Nidrei” pageant for the Jewish High Holy Days.
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Booked by Live Nation.
UA Cinema Center spotlighted in top right corner of Adult Directory with premiere event for “Flesh Gordon”
William Castle’s final directorial effort debuted here on October 9th, 1974, and proved a boxoffice disaster worldwide. And for many confirmed a belief that Marcel Marceau was one of the most over-rated performers in showbiz history.
The original “Paleface” debuted at the Paramount in December of 1948. Ad displayed here
Colonial listed in section with “The Black Rose” as main feature. Both “Black Rose” and “Broken Arrow” made individual NYC debuts at the Roxy Theatre (with stage shows added).
A rare honor for any cinema in the borough of Queens.
Dual engagement started the next day, with “Premiere” only at the Paramount Theatre in the form of a preview with final screenings of the current attraction,“Marriage-Go-Round.”
In their movie debut, Martin & Lewis portrayed supporting characters that were “original” and not heard on “My Friend Irma,” one of the most popular radio series of that time.
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Date? “Spetters” was previously shown in NYC at the Carnegie Hall Cinema as part of a Dutch Film Festival.
Date was Monday, September 23rd, 1946.