PARAMOUNT THEATER. 1501 Broadway be tween West 43rd and West 44th Streets. Architects: C. W. & George Rapp, constructed 1925–27. Opening: November 19, 1926; Cavalcade of Motion Pictures .
The Times Square Paramount Theater was perhaps the best-loved theater on the square. Thousands remember lining up at the theater to hear their favorite band and vocalist. Before adopting a big-band policy, the theater mounted the usual movie palace stage shows, similar to those that later became famous...