Two theaters open film "A Star is Born" in New York City in 1954
Title card: "Throngs Storm N. Y. Showing of 'Star is Born'" superimposed over night shot of excited fans behind a police line barricade / night: LS Times Square with Hotel Astor in background, searchlights beaming into sky, traffic on street, Astor Theatre touting "On the Waterfront," another touting "The Beachhead"; pan right to EXT Victoria Theatre with marquee and lighted sign touting showing of "A Star is Born" / marquee at Paramount Theatre touts premiere of "Star" / montage fans surge against police lines in Times Square / film star Judy Garland blows a kiss as she arrives / police stand in front of barricade as fans press against it / mounted policeman rides through crowd / crowd surges toward entrance of Victoria Theatre / crowd pushes to entrance of Paramount Theatre / montage police work against excited crowds / LS Times Square with Victoria Theatre on left; Astor Theatre on far left; lighted advertising signs; traffic moves on street
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Editorial #:
500682350
Collection:
Sherman Grinberg Library
Date created:
October 11, 1954
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License type:
Rights-ready
Release info:
Not released.ÌýMore information
Clip length:
00:00:39:16
Location:
New York City, New York, United States
Mastered to:
QuickTime 10-bit ProRes 422 (HQ) HD 1920x1080 23.98p
Originally shot on:
35mm B/W Neg
Source:
Sherman Grinberg Library
Object name:
sr001103_03_01.mov
- Judy Garland,
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- New York City Police Department,
- Red Carpet Event,
- 1950-1959,
- A Star Is Born - 1954 Film,
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