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Cleo in Cologne

Motion Picture Herald, May 4, 1935:

"In the modern manner is this smart treatment of 'Cleopatra' at the Schauburg Theatre in Cologne, Germany, by Wilhelm Fink, owner-manager."

Cleopatra

Since 1997 theatre historian, Cezar Del Valle, has conducted a popular series of theatre talks and walks, available for  historical societies, libraries, senior centers, etc.

Del Valle is the author of the Brooklyn Theatre Index, a three-volume history of borough theatres.

The first two chosen 2010 OUTSTANDING BOOK OF THE YEAR by the Theatre Historical Society. Final volume published in September 2014.

Editing and updating the third edition of the Brooklyn Theatre Index, Volume I.

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Clara Bow - True to the Navy

Entrance to New Strand Theatre, Liverpool Street, Hobart - Clara Bow - True to the Navy showing on Saturday, 1930

The Tasmanian Archives and The State Library

Since 1997 theatre historian, Cezar Del Valle, has conducted a popular series of theatre talks and walks, available for  historical societies, libraries, senior centers, etc.

Del Valle is the author of the Brooklyn Theatre Index, a three-volume history of borough theatres.

The first two chosen 2010 OUTSTANDING BOOK OF THE YEAR by the Theatre Historical Society. Final volume published in September 2014.

Editing and updating the third edition of the Brooklyn Theatre Index, Volume I.

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Loew's State Theatre Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Loew's State 703 S. Broadway Los Angeles, CA Opened: November 12, 1921, with "photoplay features and stage varieties."

Postcard based on a pre-opening drawing:

The Architectural Digest: Southern California Edition 1922:

Loew's State: history

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Chicago Theatre Celebrates 100th anniversary

Designed by architects Cornelius W. Rapp and George L. Rapp, the Chicago Theatre opened October 26, 1921, becoming the flagship of the Balaban and Katz chain.

Excerpts from Forest Leaves, November 10, 1921:

“The sixth Balaban & Katz theater-the Chicago-has made its appearance. It opened its doors to an anxious and curious crowd on last Wednesday at 6 o’clock in the evening.”

ABC Eyewitness News, October 26, 2021:

"The Chicago Theatre is celebrating its 100th anniversary Tuesday. The marquee and the six-story-high sign have become Chicago landmarks and tourists often stop by to take photos. The theater first opened as a dazzling movie palace that was part of the Balaban & Katz theater empire. Silent films were shown along with full orchestras performing during the features. The theatre was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and was listed as a Chicago Landmark in 1983."

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Historic Theatres and Movie Palaces of Balaban & Katz

Del Valle is the author of the Brooklyn Theatre Index, a three-volume history of borough theatres.

The first two chosen 2010 OUTSTANDING BOOK OF THE YEAR by the Theatre Historical Society. Final volume published in September 2014.

Editing and updating the third edition of the Brooklyn Theatre Index.

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Bedlam on Broadway

Motion Picture Herald, May 18, 1946

"In New York's Time Square, the Rialto theatre is still specializing in these arresting exterior displays. Credit publicist George Hoffman."

Bedlam

Rialto Theatre

Since 1997 theatre historian, Cezar Del Valle, has conducted a popular series of theatre talks and walks, available for  historical societies, libraries, senior centers, etc.

Del Valle is the author of the Brooklyn Theatre Index, a three-volume history of borough theatres.

The first two chosen 2010 OUTSTANDING BOOK OF THE YEAR by the Theatre Historical Society. Final volume published in September 2014.

Editing and updating the third edition of the Brooklyn Theatre Index, Volume I.

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The Man They Could Not Hang

Motion Picture Herald, November 25, 1939:

"Lobby display arranged by Manager Gene Works at the RKO Family Theatre in Cincinnati for 'The Man They Couldn't Hang'. The scaffold, hangman's noose with hooded victim standing nearby, and first-aid dressing table with all the paraphernalia were part of unique promotion. Gag copy was printed on cards planted next to various potions."

The Man They Couldn't Hang

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Del Valle is the author of the Brooklyn Theatre Index, a three-volume history of borough theatres.

The first two chosen 2010 OUTSTANDING BOOK OF THE YEAR by the Theatre Historical Society. Final volume published in September 2014.

Editing and updating the third edition of the Brooklyn Theatre Index.

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"Times Square on a Rainy Day"

March 1943

Cropped from the original photo by John Vachon, Office of War Information.

“Sludos Amigos,” a musical fantasy by Walt Disney, opened at the Globe Theatre, February 12, 1943.

William Saroyan's “The Human Comedy,” with Mickey Rooney, opened at the Astor Theatre March 2, 1943.

Del Valle is the author of the Brooklyn Theatre Index, a three-volume history of borough theatres.

The first two chosen 2010 OUTSTANDING BOOK OF THE YEAR by the Theatre Historical Society. Final volume published in September 2014.

Editing and updating the third edition of the Brooklyn Theatre Index.

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Broadway’s Biggest Banner

Motion Picture Herald, February 15,1941