Samuel Roxy Rothafel

Samuel Lionel "Roxy" Rothafel (July 9, 1882 – January 13, 1936) was an American theatrical impresario and entrepreneur. He is noted for developing the lavish presentation of silent films in the deluxe movie palace theaters of the 1910s and 1920s, vintage 7 x 9 press photograph with his wife and daughter. Dated September 19, 1932.

Best known by his nickname, "Roxy," he was the impresario who brought the great New York movie palaces that he managed to fame and popular success. His greatest achievement was his eponymous Roxy Theatre at Times Square which opened March 11, 1927. He later opened the Radio City Music Hall and the RKO Roxy (later Center Theater) in 1932, his last theatrical project. The Music Hall featured the precision dance troupe the Roxyettes (later renamed The Rockettes), which Rothafel brought with him from the Roxy Theatre.

Verso bears original press stampings and affixed snipe. In very good condition showing light signs of wear and handling.