THE CORNWALL LOCAL — THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1940
CORNWALL WELCOMES THE NEW STORM KING THEATRE!
“Just Another Local Merchant,” Says Company Head in Assuming Operation of Local Movie Playhouse
In assuming management of the new Fabian Storm King Theatre, Mr. B. J. Ostrow of Blooming Grove, a movie house manager of many years’ experience, expressed his desire “to extend to the people of Cornwall and vicinity a more friendly spirit than has been extended in the past, and his wish to make the Storm King a fitting enterprise for the community.”
Mr. Ostrow, in his position of manager, will endeavor to furnish patrons of the Storm King with later-run pictures than have been exhibited at other times, and at the present will experiment with running single features rather than double.
Mr. Ostrow stated that “he would try to get acquainted with the people of Cornwall as quickly as possible and hopes that they will accept this bond of friendship and make the feeling mutual.” He also stated that prices will be kept at a low level to enable all to attend the performances.
THE CORNWALL LOCAL — THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1940
Theater Party for Kiddies in Place of Egg Hunt
Due to the condition of the grounds with Easter coming so early this year, the annual Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt for children of the community has been called off.
In place of the hunt, children will be given a theater party at the Storm King Theatre at 10 a.m., through the courtesy of Prescott H. Thorpe, manager. Easter eggs will be presented to all kiddies by the Lions. The arrangement with the theater will feature Chris Starrett in A Stranger from Texas, a full-length Western feature, which will be shown at the free kiddie performance in the morning.
THE CORNWALL LOCAL — DECEMBER 26, 1940
Storm King Theatre To Hold Vaudeville Show Every Sunday
Determined to give the people of Cornwall and surrounding areas the best shows possible, the Storm King Theatre reopened on Christmas Day under management of the Cornwall Amusements, Inc. Paul Blaufox continues in the capacity of manager of the house.
After much work, the management was fortunate in getting Walt Disney’s Pinocchio for the grand reopening. The picture also plays for matinee and evening today (Thursday).
Commencing this Sunday, the theatre brings vaudeville to the stage every Sunday — something entirely new for Cornwall. Mr. Blaufox promised the vaudeville to be both entertaining and distinctive.
George Godfrey, considered the greatest booker when vaudeville was at its height, is booking the Sunday vaudevilles. He has booked the greatest vaudeville acts from coast to coast during his time, such as Olson and Johnson, Al Jolson, Eddie Cantor, George E. Jessel, and Ethel Barrymore.
Manager Blaufox this week said that if the people of Cornwall will wait, he will bring every big show to the Storm King screen. The new management, he declared, is not interested in making money, but only in breaking even while giving Cornwall fine entertainment.
During the time the theatre has been closed these past weeks, it has been partly renovated. Walls have been repaired to improve the sound, which is considered the best in this section of the state.
THE CORNWALL LOCAL — 1941
Vaudeville Shows Scoring Big Hits on Storm King Stage
Combining comedy with several dancing and novelty acts, the vaudeville at the Storm King Theatre the past week played before a large, appreciative audience. So well did the players do their parts, they were forced by the applause to give encores.
Ferguson and Johnson, a colored dance team, went over big with their dancing and singing, while Tommy King's Italian dialect and novelty numbers pleased the crowd. Walters and Walters, a ventriloquist act, was given a big hand. Chungwah’s acrobatic stunts held the audience’s attention.
Jerry Toman was master of ceremonies and did a swell bit of acting.
The Storm King is presenting five big acts of vaudeville each Sunday and attracting large audiences. Last Sunday’s performance was considered the best one presented to date by those who attended.
THE CORNWALL LOCAL — FEBRUARY 20, 1941
Start Shooting Scenes for Picture Cornwall on Parade
A motion picture with Cornwall persons as the actors is in the making, as the Associated Film Producers of Chicago moved into town Monday and commenced shooting scenes for Cornwall on Parade, which will be shown at the Storm King Theatre in the near future.
The film is being produced under the direction of Joseph Goldberg, manager of Storm King, and sponsored by a group of Cornwall merchants.
Armed with a 35-millimeter camera, the cameraman had Cornwall literally "going Hollywood" as they commenced “shooting up” the town on Monday.
The picture will include shots of the town’s civic achievements, schools, and industries, which will be woven into a film devoted to Cornwall.
The Cornwall Local, Thursday, April 17, 1941:
CORNWALL IS ON PARADE
Let’s Keep It Marching
Three days this week, the people of Cornwall will have an opportunity to see their community in a motion picture — Cornwall on Parade — at the Storm King Theatre.
As they sit side by side with friends and neighbors, they will see the institutions of Cornwall they are proud of: the schools, the churches, the fire departments, and more. It will bring a thrill to many mothers and fathers to see their children with cheery smiles and not a care in the world, as the everyday life of the community flashes across the screen.
Brought to the screen by the merchants of Cornwall, the picture will show more than just local institutions. It will tell the story of how these institutions are supported — in other words, where the taxpayer’s money goes and how it helps keep the community moving forward. It will also feature local businesses — the backbone of the community — which contribute a large share of taxes to pave the streets, protect homes from fire, and make it possible for those smiling children you see on the screen to get the right start in life with a proper education.
Too few of us realize how much it takes to sustain Cornwall's institutions — and that every dollar spent outside our town slows its growth. Every dollar spent elsewhere for home needs, clothing, food, automobiles and their upkeep, amusement, and more, reduces the opportunity for Cornwall’s stores and shops to grow and better serve us with larger inventories and more choices.
Dollars spent in Cornwall stay in Cornwall — to help develop our hometown. They pay local wages, increase tax revenue, and create the economic activity upon which communities thrive. Even the smallest property owner undermines their own investment in Cornwall when they take their dollars elsewhere. Every dollar spent out of town might be a step toward wiping the smiles from the faces of the children we love — the very ones we see on that screen.
By pulling together, we can make Cornwall an even finer place to live — and it’s already one of the finest in the Hudson Valley.
When you see Cornwall on Parade, make up your mind to do your part for the town.
Let’s keep it marching.
"CORNWALL ON PARADE" OPENING TONIGHT
Cornwall on Parade, a motion picture showcasing the faces and places of Cornwall, will have its World Premiere tonight at the Storm King Theatre.
Mayor Irving C. Kent will address the audience this evening, with Supervisor Edward L. Sylcox scheduled to speak on Friday night.
The final showing of the film will take place Saturday night.
Featured in the film are members of the American Legion, Lions Club, Village and Town Boards, fire departments, schools, workers from the Firth Carpet Company, a fashionable Cornwall wedding, residents' homes, and more.
April 3, 1941 – Gone With the Wind premiered at Storm King Theater.
THE CORNWALL LOCAL — FEBRUARY 4, 1943
‘Every Tuesday’ Closing to Conserve Fuel
The Storm King Theatre, in complying with an OPA regulation, is closed every Tuesday, Joseph Goldberg, manager, has announced.
THE CORNWALL LOCAL — OCTOBER 31, 1946
Hallowe'en Parade, Theatre Party Set for Tonight
Final preparations were made on Monday by Cornwall Post, American Legion, for a Hallowe’en parade and free movie party for the youngsters of the town, to be held this evening.
The first part of the program will be a parade, which will form in front of Red Men’s Hall at 6:30 p.m. The line of march will be down Main and Hudson Streets to the Village Square, headed by the Legion Drum and Bugle Corps.
Here, the children will be treated to a free movie at the Storm King Theatre. It is pointed out that there is no obligation to attend the show.
During the show, prizes of $5 for first place, $3 for second, and $2 for third will be awarded for the most original or funniest costumes.
Favors will be given to all.
This is the first Hallowe’en parade and party the Legion has held since the war, and a large turnout is expected. All the children in the Town of Cornwall are invited to attend.
Arthur Hand is chairman of the Legion committee in charge, assisted by Vincent J. Connolly and John Kelly.
THE CORNWALL LOCAL — NOVEMBER 7, 1946
160 Youngsters Enjoy Legion Hallowe’en Fete
For the first time since the war, the children of the town were treated to a Hallowe’en parade and theatre party by Cornwall Post, American Legion, on Thursday evening, with 160 taking part.
The parade left Red Men’s Hall, headed by the Legion Drum and Bugle Corps, and ghosts, goblins, and all sorts of odd creatures joined in along the way.
At Storm King Theatre, the youngsters were guests of the Legion.
First prize of $5 for the most original or funniest costume went to Patsy Kane of Cornwall-on-Hudson; second prize, $3, was won by James Blohm of Cornwall; and third prize, $2, went to Joyce McCue of Firthcliffe. Prizes were presented by Arthur Hand, chairman of the Legion activities committee. Judges were Frank Rhodes and Frank Wolsey.
Assisting on the arrangements committee were John Kelly and Vincent J. Connolly.
THE CORNWALL LOCAL — APRIL 14, 1949
S.K. Theatre Offers New Encyclopedia
Starting on Wednesday and Thursday, April 20 and 21, the Storm King Theatre is proud to bring, for the first time in this area, a new American Encyclopedia and 1948 all-new Webster’s Dictionary Set.
This set is accurate, authoritative, and up-to-the-minute. It is a complete course in self-education, planned and written to serve the essential requirements of school, college, office, and home. It contains 20,000 subjects, 1,600 illustrations, and 1,400,000 words. It is strongly recommended to all families, as it is a perfect gift for any home.
There is no red tape. All you have to do to receive this set is to attend the theatre on Encyclopedia Nites, which will be every Wednesday and Thursday for 13 weeks starting April 20 and 21, pay a $0.25 service charge and an adult admission, and take home one volume the very same day.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Don’t miss it.
