Crazed by Woman's Beauty, Kong Plays Dallas

Motion Picture Herald, April 9, 1938:

"For the reissue of 'King Kong' at the Capitol Theatre, Dallas, Tex., Louie Charninsky came through with one of his usual eye-arresting fronts. Below giant cutouts were scene stills and that is Louie standing at left of display."

Legendary theatre historian, Cezar Del Valle is celebrating 20 years of theatre talks and walks, 1996-2016. Currently accepting bookings for historical societies, libraries , senior centers, etc.  Details of independent walks will be published this fall.

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.

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

Selling  on Etsy and Amazon

Charninsky Brings Alcatraz to the Rialto Theatre

With a great sense of ballyhoo, theatre manager Louis Chaminsky knew how to sell a movie. He was featured in our May 19, 2015 posting Rialto Calling Dr. Kildare. 

Motion Picture Herald,  April 22, 1939:

"A typical Charninsky front for the subsequent run of 'King of Alcatraz' at the Rialto. Depending largely upon such displays for extra attention, in this instance Louie emphasized  strength of the picture by the title in outline letters and blowups of the stars."


King of Alcatraz

Cezar Del Valle is the author of the Brooklyn Theatre Index, a three-volume history of borough theatres. The first two volumes chosen 2010 OUTSTANDING BOOK OF THE YEAR by the Theatre Historical Society. Final volume published in September 2014. 

He is available for theatre talks and walks in 2015: historical societies, libraries, senior centers, etc.

New selling vintage on Etsy

Rialto Calling Dr. Kildare

Showmen's Trade Review, October 21, 1939:

"No Question About What Charninsky Was Playing:

"If any one had walked up to the box office of the Rialto Theatre, Dallas, Texas, and asked what was playing, the cashier would undoubtedly  have need a doctor.

"For it can be easily seen by this attractive front that MGM's 'Calling Dr. Kildare' was the attraction at Manager Louis Charninsky's show place. Notice the short subjects also received a play on the marquee." 

Calling Dr. Kildare

Cezar Del Valle is the author of the Brooklyn Theatre Index, a three-volume history of borough theatres. The first two volumes chosen 2010 OUTSTANDING BOOK OF THE YEAR by the Theatre Historical Society. Final volume published in September 2014. 

He is available for theatre talks and walks in 2015: historical societies, libraries, senior centers, etc.

New selling vintage on Etsy