"Though 'The Mark of Zorro,' Douglas Fairbanks' most recent United Artist production was the attraction, the theatre and the [fourth] anniversary were brought most prominently into the foreground in practically all publicity efforts made."
"Brooklyn exhibitors display sound showmanship in thus focusing attention upon their theatres. Theatre thought of the day evidences a remarkably unified movement toward improvement in that direction.
"The service of the leaders in this movement is a genuine one which should not be permitted to pass unappreciated."
The Mark of Zorro
Ridgewood Theatre, 55-27 Myrtle Avenue, Ridgewood, Queens, NY
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.
Walks also available at Local Expeditions
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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