“Dark Victory” opened on April 20th, following the Easter holiday presentation that had the Astaire-Rogers “The Story of Vernon & Irene Castle” on screen. Bette Davis went on to be ‘Oscar’ nominated for her performance, but lost the award to Vivien Leigh for guess what?
This ad seems to contradict a statement in the Overview which claims that the Saenger had a Morton “Wonder Organ.” It has often been reported that only five “Wonder” organs were ever built, and all were for the multi-theatre package in the New York-New Jersey area that Loew’s took over from Paramount-Publix.
Even at “regular” prices, the Gertrude Lawrence biopic failed to pull crowds in its first area release since an unsuccessful roadshow engagement at the Rivoli Theatre. The multi-theatre booking followed Easter Sunday, which fell on April 6th that year.
The gradual Loew’s circuit play-off continued, while the Technicolor epic was still running in Times Square at the Astor Theatre with policy changed from two-a-day to continuous performances.
The state’s largest and most grandiose cinema was the logical choice for the world premiere of one of Republic Pictures' most important westerns, which had a running time of 95 minutes instead of the customary 55-60.
Frank Capra’s comedy was the second booking for the modernized Loew’s State, opening on July 15th, 1959. The preceding “Some Like It Hot” ran for nearly 16 weeks, or roughly 3.5 months.
Just six months after its press preview at Loew’s Lexington, “Some Like It Hot” finally returned for a full engagement. The B&W comedy didn’t open until the end of March at Loew’s State, where it enjoyed a substantial run before neighborhood dates could be negotiated and confirmed.
Film turned out to be “Some Like It Hot,” in its first screening for the New York press corps, including newspapers, national and local magazines, trade journals, and radio-TV. Turning up unannounced were
Marilyn Monroe and husband Arthur Miller, also seeing the B&W comedy for the first time.
Today marks the 60th anniversary of the grand opening of the modernized Loew’s State on March 29th, 1959, which happened to be the Easter Sunday of that year. “Some Like It Hot,” the premiere attraction, had an invitational performance the night before, with Marilyn Monroe and husband Arthur Miller among the honored guests. Ad displayed here
The former child star and the shapely starlet were a torrid romantic couple at the time, and capitalized on the publicity with a national vaudeville tour. They eventually married in December, 1937, but landed in divorce proceedings a year later.
The Gates was the third large Loew’s to open since that summer, preceded in Manhattan by the flagship State in Times Square and the 83rd Street on the Upper West Side. All three had Thomas W. Lamb as architect.
Management hoped to benefit from hordes of shoppers coming to 14th Street/Union Square to prepare for Easter Sunday, which fell on April 5th that year.
“Dark Victory” opened on April 20th, following the Easter holiday presentation that had the Astaire-Rogers “The Story of Vernon & Irene Castle” on screen. Bette Davis went on to be ‘Oscar’ nominated for her performance, but lost the award to Vivien Leigh for guess what?
This ad seems to contradict a statement in the Overview which claims that the Saenger had a Morton “Wonder Organ.” It has often been reported that only five “Wonder” organs were ever built, and all were for the multi-theatre package in the New York-New Jersey area that Loew’s took over from Paramount-Publix.
Photo taken during rehearsals for two nights of concerts at the Chicago Theatre.
Even at “regular” prices, the Gertrude Lawrence biopic failed to pull crowds in its first area release since an unsuccessful roadshow engagement at the Rivoli Theatre. The multi-theatre booking followed Easter Sunday, which fell on April 6th that year.
Pre-opening ad published on September 1st, 1929.
Easter Sunday arrived on April 1st in 1945, which proved the final year of the World War II era.
The B&W wartime musical had guest appearances by Alice Faye, Betty Grable, Carmen Miranda, and George Jessel.
The gradual Loew’s circuit play-off continued, while the Technicolor epic was still running in Times Square at the Astor Theatre with policy changed from two-a-day to continuous performances.
Both theatres ran a sub-run feature movie or a batch of short subjects to fill the gaps between stage shows, but did not advertise the titles.
Also included in ad displayed here
The state’s largest and most grandiose cinema was the logical choice for the world premiere of one of Republic Pictures' most important westerns, which had a running time of 95 minutes instead of the customary 55-60.
This series of photos suggests that Peep-O-Rama was not a conversion of the Pix Theatre, which is shown here converted to a Tad’s Steaks restaurant.
Due to frequent program changes, the Rialto’s shallow marquee was used mainly for policy announcements.
This was a rare RKO booking for Paramount Pictures' West End showcase.
Willard listed in section with “Pittsburgh” as top feature.
Frank Capra’s comedy was the second booking for the modernized Loew’s State, opening on July 15th, 1959. The preceding “Some Like It Hot” ran for nearly 16 weeks, or roughly 3.5 months.
This was the 12th program change for the Music Hall since the start of its screen/stage policy in January of that year.
Just six months after its press preview at Loew’s Lexington, “Some Like It Hot” finally returned for a full engagement. The B&W comedy didn’t open until the end of March at Loew’s State, where it enjoyed a substantial run before neighborhood dates could be negotiated and confirmed.
Candid shots taken during the preview screening of “Some Like It Hot” at Loew’s Lexington.
Film turned out to be “Some Like It Hot,” in its first screening for the New York press corps, including newspapers, national and local magazines, trade journals, and radio-TV. Turning up unannounced were Marilyn Monroe and husband Arthur Miller, also seeing the B&W comedy for the first time.
Today marks the 60th anniversary of the grand opening of the modernized Loew’s State on March 29th, 1959, which happened to be the Easter Sunday of that year. “Some Like It Hot,” the premiere attraction, had an invitational performance the night before, with Marilyn Monroe and husband Arthur Miller among the honored guests. Ad displayed here
The wide-angle photo was taken during rehearsals for the two nights of concerts, which explains the vacant seats.
The former child star and the shapely starlet were a torrid romantic couple at the time, and capitalized on the publicity with a national vaudeville tour. They eventually married in December, 1937, but landed in divorce proceedings a year later.
The Gates was the third large Loew’s to open since that summer, preceded in Manhattan by the flagship State in Times Square and the 83rd Street on the Upper West Side. All three had Thomas W. Lamb as architect.
Management hoped to benefit from hordes of shoppers coming to 14th Street/Union Square to prepare for Easter Sunday, which fell on April 5th that year.