Originally opened in 1918 as the Central, the theatre had undergone yet another rejuvenation, and was now being described as the “Completely New” Forum 47th Street.
The booking would benefit from turn-away crowds at Radio City Music Hall, which was enjoying a record-breaking summer with MGM’s Technicolor “Show Boat” and stage revue.
The Daily News reported yesterday that Kings management has been experimenting with the presentation of “intimate” lounge acts in its vast lobby. On July 19th, comedian Ray Dejon performed before a sold-out crowd of 200 filling the space to capacity, according to the article displayed here
A two-page advertising spread in yesterday’s New York Times announced that “Easy Rider Live” will be presented at RCMH on September 20th, as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the 1969 Columbia Pictures release. More details can be found here
Re-opened as the Elmwood by the Interboro circuit in 1946, the theatre had a late-run policy until March, 1949, when bookings became day-and-date with the third tier of Loew’s in Queens (Woodside, Prospect, Plaza, Hillside, Willard). The Elmwood was still late-run in the 1948 ad displayed here
With nearby competition from three Century affiliates, the independent Center concentrated on double features from the past, often with linked themes such as the World War II “Guadalcanal Diary” & “The Purple Heart.”
The 3-D feature and short were exclusive first-run for Brooklyn, direct from their premiere engagement in Manhattan at Loew’s State, which used the ad displayed here
This re-development deal apparently fell through. A call today to a reported phone number connected to a Bow-Tie answering service, giving the names of their theatres closest to Larchmont.
Advertising for the Cinecolor western described the city of El Paso as the “Coffin Corner” of Texas.
Followed the record-braking run of “The Odd Couple,” but came nowhere near equaling or surpassing it.
Originally opened in 1918 as the Central, the theatre had undergone yet another rejuvenation, and was now being described as the “Completely New” Forum 47th Street.
A double dose of Mack Sennett, with a bevy of his Bathing Beauties showing off the latest in beach fashions, and a Super Comedy on screen.
Veteran entertainer Danny Lewis, billed as an “Extra!” to the stage offering, just happened to be the father of guess who?
The booking would benefit from turn-away crowds at Radio City Music Hall, which was enjoying a record-breaking summer with MGM’s Technicolor “Show Boat” and stage revue.
Opening day ad for this world premiere engagement of “Mary of Scotland” can be viewed here
The Daily News reported yesterday that Kings management has been experimenting with the presentation of “intimate” lounge acts in its vast lobby. On July 19th, comedian Ray Dejon performed before a sold-out crowd of 200 filling the space to capacity, according to the article displayed here
A two-page advertising spread in yesterday’s New York Times announced that “Easy Rider Live” will be presented at RCMH on September 20th, as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the 1969 Columbia Pictures release. More details can be found here
Paramount’s “Beyond Glory” was the top feature at the College, and had already played in the area several weeks earlier at Loew’s Prospect.
Re-opened as the Elmwood by the Interboro circuit in 1946, the theatre had a late-run policy until March, 1949, when bookings became day-and-date with the third tier of Loew’s in Queens (Woodside, Prospect, Plaza, Hillside, Willard). The Elmwood was still late-run in the 1948 ad displayed here
Affiliated with the Interboro Theatres circuit in 1948 ad displayed here
Advertised as part of the Interboro Theatres circuit in 1948 ad displayed here
Affiliated with the Interboro Theatres circuit for much of its existence. 1948 ad displayed here
With nearby competition from three Century affiliates, the independent Center concentrated on double features from the past, often with linked themes such as the World War II “Guadalcanal Diary” & “The Purple Heart.”
Couldn’t have picked a better “broad” for the cover!
The 3-D feature and short were exclusive first-run for Brooklyn, direct from their premiere engagement in Manhattan at Loew’s State, which used the ad displayed here
The previous week, “The Maze” and co-feature had berthed at RKO theatres in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester.
“Winter Carnival” opened the next day in NYC at Radio City Music Hall, with more sedate advertising. View here
“Winter Carnival” had debuted the day before in Los Angeles, using a more provocative approach in the advertising. View here
Caption to Al Hirschfeld’s caricature cited the dual engagement of “Ship of Fools” at the Victoria and Sutton Theatres.
Following world premiere engagement at the Roxy Theatre (with stage support).
“Wilson” was a move-over from the Roxy Theatre, where the Technicolor biopic played its world premiere engagement (with stage support).
This re-development deal apparently fell through. A call today to a reported phone number connected to a Bow-Tie answering service, giving the names of their theatres closest to Larchmont.
This was incorrectly uploaded, and shows the Gaumont Palace, which has its own listing here