Daily Archives: September 21, 2015

‘The Vagabond King’ opens on Broadway 90 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1925)


Video: 'Carolyn Thomson - Only A Rose'

(Monday, September 21, 1925, 8:30 p.m. EDT)The Vagabond King, an operetta by Rudolf Friml in four acts, opened tonight at the Casino Theatre on Broadway in New York.

The cast was led by Dennis King as Villon and Carolyn Thomson as Katherine.

‘Dog Day Afternoon’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1975)


Video: 'Dog Day Afternoon' trailer

(Sunday, September 21, 1975, 12:20 p.m. EST)Dog Day Afternoon, a crime drama film about a man who robs a bank to pay for his lover’s operation, opened today at the Cinema 1 in New York City.

Directed by Sidney Lumet, the film starred Al Pacino, John Cazale, James Broderick and Charles Durning.