“Mutiny on the Bounty”: The North American
Roadshow and 70mm Engagements |
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| Compiled by: Michael Coate | Date: 10.08.2022 |
 The following is a reference / historical listing of the roadshow presentations
of “Mutiny on the Bounty” in the United States and Canada. These were the first
and best cinemas in which to experience this motion picture.The presentations cited in the main section of this work were “hard ticket” roadshow engagements (i.e. special, long-running, showcase presentations in major cities prior to the film being exhibited as a general release). Much like a stage production, these featured advanced admission pricing, reserved seating, an overture/intermission/entr’acte/exit music, and an average of only ten scheduled screenings per week. Souvenir program booklet were sold, as well, and, in some locales, the film’s soundtrack album. The print types utilized during the film’s roadshow release were, depending on the booking, (1) 70-millimeter (Ultra Panavision 70) with discrete magnetic six-channel stereophonic sound and (2) 35-millimeter with discrete magnetic four-channel stereophonic sound and (3) 35mm with optical monaural sound. (Technically, the four-channel magnetic prints were “mag-optical” whereby they contained both a 4-channel magnetic track and an optical mono track and cinemas sent such a print had the option of presenting in either format.) The MGM release was directed by Lewis Milestone (“Pork Chop Hill,” “Ocean’s 11”) and starred Marlon Brando, Trevor Howard and Richard Harris. The film’s world premiere was held November 8th, 1962 at the State in New York. Out of the hundreds of first-run films released in North America during 1962, “Mutiny on the Bounty” was among only nine given deluxe roadshow treatment and among only four issued with 70mm prints. PART 1: THE ROADSHOW ENGAGEMENTS (reserved seat policy / 70mm print for most bookings) Premiere date … locale — cinema (duration in weeks) [notes] 1962-11-08 … New York — State (39) 1962-11-14 … Boston — Saxon (28) 1962-11-14 … Chicago — Michael Todd (26) 1962-11-15 … Los Angeles — Egyptian (39) 1962-11-15 … Philadelphia — Stanley (22) 1962-11-20 … San Francisco — Coronet (26) 1962-11-20 … Washington — Warner (22) 1962-11-21 … Detroit — United Artists (18) 1962-11-22 … Montreal — Alouette (23) 1962-11-28 … Toronto — University (27) 1962-12-13 … Pittsburgh — Nixon (16) 1962-12-20 … Miami (Miami Beach) — Sheridan (14) 1962-12-20 … Cincinnati — Valley (16) 1962-12-21 … Baltimore — Town (11) 1962-12-21 … Cleveland — Ohio (16) 1962-12-21 … Dallas — Tower (13) 1962-12-21 … Denver — Denham (18) 1962-12-21 … Kansas City — Capri (22) 1962-12-21 … Minneapolis — Academy (16) 1962-12-21 … St. Louis (Richmond Heights) — Esquire (14) 1962-12-21 … Salt Lake City — Centre (16) 1962-12-21 … Seattle — Blue Mouse (23) 1962-12-21 … Vancouver — Stanley (26) 1962-12-25 … Milwaukee — Strand (15) 1963-01-25 … Phoenix — Vista (10) 1963-01-31 … Omaha — Cooper (15) 1963-02-01 … St. Petersburg — Center (9) 1963-02-07 … Buffalo — Teck (7) 1963-02-08 … Portland — Music Box (19) 1963-02-14 … Ottawa — Nelson (12) 1963-02-20 … Rochester — Riviera (11) 1963-02-21 … Syracuse (DeWitt) — Shoppingtown (11) 1963-02-21 … Winnipeg — Gaiety (11) [35mm] 1963-02-28 … Houston — Tower (11) 1963-02-28 … San Diego — Capri (17) 1963-03-08 … Atlanta — Roxy (10) 1963-03-19 … Honolulu — Kuhio (7) [seating unreserved] 1963-03-20 … Indianapolis — Indiana (12) 1963-03-21 … San Antonio — Broadway (8) [seating unreserved] 1963-03-22 … Oklahoma City — Criterion (9) 1963-03-28 … Albuquerque — Lobo (7) [35mm] 1963-03-28 … Calgary — Capitol (5) 1963-04-04 … Edmonton — Paramount (5) 1963-04-11 … Erie — Strand (1+) 1963-04-11 … Hartford — Strand (11) 1963-04-11 … Shreveport — Saenger (4) [seating unreserved] 1963-04-12 … Des Moines — Capri (8) 1963-04-12 … Jacksonville — 5 Points (1+) 1963-04-12 … Nashville — Crescent (8) 1963-04-18 … Dayton — McCook (10) 1963-04-18 … Youngstown — State (6) [seating unreserved] 1963-04-25 … Columbus — Cinestage (10) 1963-04-25 … Louisville — Rialto (7) 1963-05-01 … Waco — 25th Street (1+) 1963-05-01 … Wichita Falls — State (2) 1963-05-17 … Newark (Upper Montclair) — Bellevue (11) 1963-05-22 … New Haven — Whalley (8) 1963-05-29 … Long Island (Syosset) — Syosset (10) 1963-06-19 … Rockland Co./Nanuet — Route 59 (6) 1963-??-?? … Beaumont (?) 1963-??-?? … Chattanooga (?) 1963-??-?? … Fort Wayne (?) 1963-??-?? … Little Rock (?) 1963-??-?? … Providence (?) 1963-??-?? … Springfield (?) 1963-??-?? … Tulsa (?) 1963-??-?? … Utica (?) 1963-??-?? … Worcester (?) PART 2: SUBSEQUENT 70MM ENGAGEMENTS (unreserved seating / general-release policy) 1963-06-21 … Lexington — Strand (4) 1963-07-31 … Philadelphia — Orleans (3) 1963-09-25 … Redondo Beach — Strand (2) 1964-01-23 … Memphis — Crosstown (1) This information has been principally referenced from film industry trade publications and regional newspaper promotion, with thanks to Jerry Alexander, Bill Kallay, Bill Kretzel, Stan Malone and Bob Throop. International 70mm engagements of this title have not been accounted for in this article. If you believe this article contains any errors or omissions, please consider emailing the author or editor. |
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