Fox Theatres Corporation
Fox Theatres Corporation
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Product Details
Nicely engraved antique stock certificate from the Fox Theatres Corporation dating back to the 1920's and 1930's. This document, which is signed by the company Vice President and Secretary, was printed by the American Bank Note Company, and measures approximately 11 1/4" (w) by 7" (h).
This certificate's vignette features a female allegorical figure and a cherub with a lion.Â
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Historical Context
The Fox Theatres Corporation was incorporated on November 5, 1925 in New York, as an operating and holding company. The ccompany acquired the interests owned by William Fox and associates in companies and joint ventures owning, leasing or operating motion picture theatres, and sites for motion picture theatres as follows:
- City Theatre Co., City Theatre, New York City
- Wm. Fox Realty Co., Academy of Music, 14th St., New York City
- Wm. Fox Theatre Co., American Theatre. Paterson, New Jersey
- Fox Varieties Co., Folly Theatre, Brooklyn, New York
- Wm. Fox Isis Investments Co., Isis Theatre, Denver, Colorado
- Wm. Fox Amusement Co., Springfield Theatre, Springfield Star Theatre, New York
- Wm. Fox Plaza Amusement Co., Plaza Theatre, Denver, Colorado
- Fox Theatre Corp., Ridgewood Theatre, Brooklyn, New York
- Wm. Fox Exhibitions Inc., Terminal Theatre, Newark, New Jersey
- Wm. Fox, Inc., Washington Theatre, Detroit, Michigan
- Wm. Fox Play Co., Real Estate Holding, Springfield, Massachusetts
- Trepark Realty Co., Real Estate Holding, New York
- Broadway & 165th St. Realty Co., Audubon Theatre, New York
- Avenue Amusement Co., Crotona Theatre, New York
- Wm. Fox, Elizabeth Theatre Co Inc.
- Liberty Theatre, Elizabeth, New Jersey.
- Phoenix Amusement Co., Washington Theatre, New York
- Jamaica Theatre Co., Jamaica Theatre, Jamaica, New York
- Broadway Varieties Co., Nemo Theatre, New York
- Erway & 96th St. Realty Co., Riverside Theatre, New York
- 97th St. & Broadway Realty Co., Riviera Theatre & Japanese Gardens, New York
- Flatbush Ave. & Nevins St. Corp.
- Fox Theatre and Office Building, Brooklyn, New York
- Colwood Co. Fox Theatre and Office Building, Detroit, Michigan
- Theatre Realty Co., Fox Theatre and Office Building, St. Louis, Missouri

The company also owned 50% interest in theatre in Buffalo, New York. In March, 1927, Fox acquired control of Roxy Circuit, Inc., through which company controlled Roxy Theatre Corporation - which operated the Roxy Theatre in New York, seating 6,200, and the Roxy Uptown and Roxy Mansion theatres property.
In July, 1928, the company purchased the Poli chain of motion picture theatres in New England, with aggregate seating capacity of about 45,000. In March 1929, the company formed Fox Metropolitan Playhouses, Inc., to acquire about 200 theatres in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
In March 1929, Fox acquired a substantial interest in Loew's, Inc. through purchase of stock, which stock was subsequently given to Fox Film Corp. Acquisitions during 1929 included Walter Reade Enterprises, operating 15 theatres, principally in New York and New Jersey; Schine Chain Theatres, Inc., operating 98 theatres in New York and Ohio; a chain of 20 theatres in Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico, and Consolidated Amusement Co. and Mid-West Theatres, comprising 40 theatres in Kansas and Missouri. The company also acquired a 21-year lease on two theatres in Niagara Falls, New York, and in March 1930, purchased two theatres in Herrin and two in Murphysboro, Illinois. The company's subsidiary, Fox-Metropolitan Playhouses Corporation, acquired in 1929 two theatres in South Buffalo, a 21-year lease on a theatre in Nutley, New Jersey, and a site for a theatre in Hackensack, New Jersey.
In October 1929, a subsidiary, Fox Ohio Theatres Corporation, was formed in Ohio with a capital of 50,000 no par shares.
In April of 1930, control of the company was acquired by General Theatres Equipment, Inc., through the purchase of the entire 100,000 shares of class B voting stock formerly owned by William Fox and associates.
General Information
Certificates carry no value on any of today's financial indexes and no transfer of ownership is implied. All items offered are collectible in nature only. So, you can frame them, but you can't cash them in! All of our pieces are original - we do not sell reproductions. If you ever find out that one of our pieces is not authentic, you may return it for a full refund of the purchase price and any associated shipping charges. |
Shipping
We make every effort to ship out all orders within 24 hours of receipt. We ship the majority of orders via the USPS. Shipping within the United States is $5.00 regardless of the number of certificates you purchase. If your order exceeds $30, shipping is FREE! International shipping costs, as well as upgraded services such as Priority and Express Mail, and UPS and DHL services, are calculated during checkout. OVERSEAS ORDERS PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DECLARE FULL ORDER VALUE ON ALL SHIPMENTS. CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL VAT/CUSTOMS CHARGES. As soon as your order is shipped you will receive your tracking information via email. |
Returns
You may return any merchandise, for any reason, within 30 days of the purchase date for a full refund of the purchase price. We guarantee all of our pieces to be authentic. If you ever determine that a piece is not authentic, it may be returned for a full refund of the purchase price as well as any associated shipping charges. |
FAQ
Are the certificates offered on your site genuine or reproductions? All of the certificates you see on our site are genuine pieces, we do not sell any reproductions. Â
Are the certificates you sell negotiable on any of today's stock markets or indexes?Â
No. All of the pieces we sell are either canceled or obsolete and have collectible value only.Â
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How will you ship my order and how much do you charge? We ship all orders via the United States Postal Service. For orders taking advantage of standard (First Class) shipping, we offer flat rate pricing, so you pay only the advertised shipping charge regardless of the number of pieces you purchase. Current charges may be reviewed here. Priority and Express Mail, UPS and DHL services are also available, and costs are calculated during checkout.
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Can I return my purchase?Â
Absolutely. You may return any merchandise, for any reason, within 30 days of the purchase date for a full refund of the purchase price.
We guarantee all of our pieces to be authentic. If you ever determine that a piece is not authentic, it may be returned for a full refund of the purchase price as well as any associated shipping charges.  |