Thursday, April 12, 2018

The Cohens & Kellys Visit the New Delancey


New Delancey Theater, 62 Delancey Street


The Moving Picture Weekly, March 4, 1922: 
"Harry Blinderman has opened his New Delancey Theatre, New York City, seating 1,800 persons. Universal extends to Mr. Blinderman and his new project the success they both richly deserve."


The second of seven comedies featuring the business partners Nate Cohen and Patrick Kelly, who are always fighting. 

The Cohens and Kellys in Paris

Directed by William (One-Take) Beaudine


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.



2 comments:

Eliot Masters said...

my last NYC address was 62 Delancey - right above the Marquee

Eliot Masters said...

my last NYC address was 62 Delancey - right above the Marquee