Mickey Divides Marquee with Cagney in Syracuse

Motion Picture Herald, April 23,1932:

"Patrons of the Strand Theatre, Syracuse, N. Y., like the Mickey Mouse shorts, and the management doesn't hesitate to let them know the name of the current offering. Note by the photo that Mickey divided marquee and sidewalk space with  the feature."

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The Naggers, a series of 18 film short films featuring Jack Norworth and Dorothy Adelphi as an arguing husband and wife in a variety of domestic settings.


Since 1996, “legendary theatre historian”, Cezar Del Valle has been conducting a popular series of theatre talks and walks, 1996-2016. Currently accepting bookings for historical societies, libraries, senior centers, etc.

He has also joined with Local Expeditions to present a series of walking tours.

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.

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The happiest, dopiest, grumpiest, sneeziest movie plays Cairo

Original taglines for Walt Disney's "Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs" (1937):

"Behold - The Miracle Of The Movies! - Coming To Amaze You, Charm You, Thrill You!"

"The happiest, dopiest, grumpiest, sneeziest movie of the year."

Motion Picture Herald, March 11, 1939:

"Reported as a first time that such neon lighting had been used locally for a theatre, was front created by Gregory E. Georgoussy, RKO manager for the Near East, to exploit opening of 'Snow White" at the Diana Theatre in Cairo.

"Sign which measured 38 feet in height by 26 feet in width attracted considerable attention and could be seen from blocks distant." 

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.

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