Comments from Gerald A. DeLuca

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Bijou Theatre on Jan 17, 2011 at 4:13 am

This theatre was part of the September 1923 6th Paramount Week. In this advertisement from the (Providence) Evening Tribune, September 1, 1923, we see a fascinating list of Rhode Island area theatres, many long-gone and long-forgoten, or even unheard of, as well as what they were showing during that week. Gloria Swanson in Her Husband’s Trademark was one of the titles shown here at the Bijou. CLICK HERE and move text to see all theatres.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Auburn Theatre on Jan 17, 2011 at 4:09 am

This theatre was part of the September 1923 6th Paramount Week. In this advertisement from the (Providence) Evening Tribune, September 1, 1923, we see a fascinating list of Rhode Island area theatres, many long-gone and long-forgoten, or even unheard of, as well as what they were showing during that week. Pola Negri in Bella Donna was one of the offerings here. CLICK HERE and move text to see all theatres.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Town Hall on Jan 17, 2011 at 4:06 am

This theatre was part of the September 1923 6th Paramount Week. In this advertisement from the (Providence) Evening Tribune, September 1, 1923, we see a fascinating list of Rhode Island area theatres, many long-gone and long-forgoten, or even unheard of, as well as what they were showing during that week. Seven movies were shown at at Town Hall during that week. CLICK HERE and move image to see all theatres.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Bijou Theatre on Jan 17, 2011 at 4:04 am

This theatre was part of the September 1923 6th Paramount Week. In this advertisement from the (Providence) Evening Tribune, September 1, 1923, we see a fascinating list of Rhode Island area theatres, many long-gone and long-forgoten, or even unheard of, as well as what they were showing during that week. Rudolph Valentino in Blood and Sand was one of the offerings here. CLICK HERE and move image to see all theatres.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Jane Pickens Theatre on Jan 17, 2011 at 3:57 am

This theatre was part of the September 1923 6th Paramount Week. In this advertisement from the (Providence) Evening Tribune, September 1, 1923, we see a fascinating list of Rhode Island area theatres, many long-gone and long-forgoten, or even unheard of, as well as what they were showing during that week. The Strand (as it was then called) was showing Pola Negri in The Cheat as one of its features. CLICK HERE and move image to see all theatres.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Palace Theatre on Jan 17, 2011 at 3:54 am

This theatre was part of the September 1923 6th Paramount Week. In this advertisement from the (Providence) Evening Tribune, September 1, 1923, we see a fascinating list of Rhode Island area theatres, many long-gone and long-forgoten, or even unheard of, as well as what they were showing during that week. The Palace was showing The Go Getter. CLICK HERE and move image to see all theatres.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Star Theatre on Jan 17, 2011 at 3:52 am

This theatre was part of the September 1923 6th Paramount Week. In this advertisement from the (Providence) Evening Tribune, September 1, 1923, we see a fascinating list of Rhode Island area theatres, many long-gone and long-forgoten, or even unheard of, as well as what they were showing during that week. The Star was showing Java Head with Leatrice Joy. CLICK HERE and move image to see all theatres.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Opera House on Jan 17, 2011 at 3:50 am

This theatre was part of the September 1923 6th Paramount Week. In this advertisement from the (Providence) Evening Tribune, September 1, 1923, we see a fascinating list of Rhode Island area theatres, many long-gone and long-forgoten, or even unheard of, as well as what they were showing during that week. CLICK HERE and move image to see all theatres.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Lyric Theatre on Jan 17, 2011 at 3:49 am

This theatre was part of the September 1923 6th Paramount Week. In this advertisement from the (Providence) Evening Tribune, September 1, 1923, we see a fascinating list of Rhode Island area theatres, many long-gone and long-forgoten, or even unheard of, as well as what they were showing during that week. This is listed as the Lyric, Westerly. They were showing the William S. Hart western Wagon Tracks. CLICK HERE and move image to see all theatres.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Central Theatre on Jan 17, 2011 at 3:47 am

This theatre was part of the September 1923 6th Paramount Week. In this advertisement from the (Providence) Evening Tribune, September 1, 1923, we see a fascinating list of Rhode Island area theatres, many long-gone and long-forgoten, or even unheard of, as well as what they were showing during that week. This is listed as the Central, Westerly. CLICK HERE and move image to see all theatres.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Gilbert Stuart Theatre on Jan 17, 2011 at 3:45 am

This theatre was part of the September 1923 6th Paramount Week. In this advertisement from the (Providence) Evening Tribune, September 1, 1923, we see a fascinating list of Rhode Island area theatres, many long-gone and long-forgoten, or even unheard of, as well as what they were showing during that week. This theatre was then called the Odeon. CLICK HERE and move image to see all theatres.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Peacedale Opera House on Jan 17, 2011 at 3:43 am

This theatre was part of the September 1923 6th Paramount Week. In this advertisement from the (Providence) Evening Tribune, September 1, 1923, we see a fascinating list of Rhode Island area theatres, many long-gone and long-forgoten, or even unheard of, as well as what they were showing during that week. The Peacedale Opera House showed Walter Hiers in Billings Spends His Dime. CLICK HERE and move image to see all theatres.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Empire Theatre on Jan 17, 2011 at 3:40 am

This theatre was part of the September 1923 6th Paramount Week. In this advertisement from the (Providence) Evening Tribune, September 1, 1923, we see a fascinating list of Rhode Island area theatres, many long-gone and long-forgoten, or even unheard of, as well as what they were showing during that week. CLICK HERE and move image to see all theatres.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Jamestown Theatre on Jan 17, 2011 at 3:38 am

This theatre was part of the September 1923 6th Paramount Week. In this advertisement from the (Providence) Evening Tribune, September 1, 1923, we see a fascinating list of Rhode Island area theatres, many long-gone and long-forgoten, or even unheard of, as well as what they were showing during that week. CLICK HERE and move image to see all theatres. This theatre was known as the Palace at that time.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Star Theatre on Jan 17, 2011 at 3:37 am

This theatre was part of the September 1923 6th Paramount Week. In this advertisement from the (Providence) Evening Tribune, September 1, 1923, we see a fascinating list of Rhode Island area theatres, many long-gone and long-forgoten, or even unheard of, as well as what they were showing during that week. CLICK HERE and move image to see all theatres.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Casino Theater on Jan 17, 2011 at 3:36 am

This theatre was part of the September 1923 6th Paramount Week. In this advertisement from the (Providence) Evening Tribune, September 1, 1923, we see a fascinating list of Rhode Island area theatres, many long-gone and long-forgoten, or even unheard of, as well as what they were showing during that week. CLICK HERE and move image to see all theatres.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Bellevue Theatre on Jan 17, 2011 at 3:33 am

This theatre was part of the September 1923 6th Paramount Week. In this advertisement from the (Providence) Evening Tribune, September 1, 1923, we see a fascinating list of Rhode Island area theatres, many long-gone and long-forgoten, or even unheard of, as well as what they were showing during that week. CLICK HERE and move image to see all theatres.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Strand Theatre on Jan 17, 2011 at 3:30 am

This theatre was part of the September 1923 6th Paramount Week. In this advertisement from the (Providence) Evening Tribune, September 1, 1923, we see a fascinating list of Rhode Island area theatres, many long-gone and long-forgoten, or even unheard of, as well as what they were showing during that week. CLICK HERE

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Park Theatre on Jan 17, 2011 at 3:29 am

This theatre was part of the September 1923 6th Paramount Week. In this advertisement from the (Providence) Evening Tribune, September 1, 1923, we see a fascinating list of Rhode Island area theatres, many long-gone and long-forgoten, or even unheard of, as well as what they were showing during that week. CLICK HERE

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Laurier Theatre on Jan 17, 2011 at 3:28 am

This theatre was part of the September 1923 6th Paramount Week. In this advertisement from the (Providence) Evening Tribune, September 1, 1923, we see a fascinating list of Rhode Island area theatres, many long-gone and long-forgoten, or even unheard of, as well as what they were showing during that week. CLICK HERE

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Olympia Theatre on Jan 17, 2011 at 3:26 am

This theatre was part of the September 1923 6th Paramount Week. In this advertisement from the (Providence) Evening Tribune, September 1, 1923, we see a fascinating list of Rhode Island area theatres, many long-gone and long-forgoten, or even unheard of, as well as what they were showing during that week. The Olympia was then called the Strand. CLICK HERE

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Manville Opera House on Jan 17, 2011 at 2:24 am

A rally was announced for Democrats at the Manville Opera House, according to this piece in Providence News, May 28, 1925. CLICK HERE

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Midway Theatre on Jan 16, 2011 at 5:53 pm

Ah, here it is again, with a description. Click it.
The Peach at Oakland Beach

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Midway Theatre on Jan 16, 2011 at 5:49 pm

The movie The Peach at Oakland Beach was shown “to crowded houses” for at least week at the Scenic Theatre in 1921.
CLICK HERE
I can’t find any other reference to this silent movie. Interesting title though.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Laurier Theatre on Jan 16, 2011 at 5:41 pm

Paul Whiteman conducted a concert at the Laurier in May 1922.
CLICK HERE.