George Kraska, managing director of the Beacon Hill, said that the opening day of the Italian film “Bitter Rice,” broke every record for the showing of a foreign film in the house and that “it looks like a six weeks' or longer run.” The picture cannot play Sundays. The previous record for the theatre was held by “The Bicycle Thief,” which ran eight weeks.
“Showing of pictures in three dimensions has been started at the Embassy Theatre, where admission until 4:30 p.m. is 25 cents."
(Item in Boxoffice magazine, September 12, 1953.)
“The Elmwood Theatre, Providence, has just completed the successful engagement of "Around the World in 80 Days” for an all-time Providence boxoffice record. In 29 weeks the Michael Todd film took in $152,000.“
(Item in Boxoffice magazine, May 12, 1958)
Boxoffice magazine of September 15, 1956 had a number of photos of the renovation of the Carlton Theatre and renaming it the Surf for its transformation into an art house. They are part of a long article called “Art Policy Revives a Shuttered Theatre." View link
The Capitol and the Palace appear almost side-by-side in this photo in Boxoffice magazine from May 28, 1955. Each house was playing a different Davy Crockett film. View link
The Capitol and the Palace appear almost side-by-side in this photo in Boxoffice magazine from May 28, 1955. Each house was playing a different Davy Crockett film. View link
Boxoffice magazine item, June 26, 1954:
“Boasting a large panoramcic screen, the new Quonset Drive-In on Route 1 opposite Quonset naval station opened auspiciously, featuring a twin bill of "Rob Roy” and “Lili.” Scores of gifts, free ice cream for the kiddies and other novelties drew a capacity crowd…"
Photo in Boxoffice maghazine, January 6, 1951:
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Item in Boxoffice magazine, January 6, 1951:
George Kraska, managing director of the Beacon Hill, said that the opening day of the Italian film “Bitter Rice,” broke every record for the showing of a foreign film in the house and that “it looks like a six weeks' or longer run.” The picture cannot play Sundays. The previous record for the theatre was held by “The Bicycle Thief,” which ran eight weeks.
Small photo of Belvedere Theatre, Boxoffice magazine, January 6, 1951:
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Small photo of front of Strand, Boxoffice magazine, January 6, 1951:
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A photo of the Farman Theatre appeared on the cover of Boxoffice magazine, January 6, 1951:
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An article, with several photos, appeared in Boxoffice magazine, May 4, 1957:
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(See following pages as well.)
A feature article, with photos, on the Lone Tree Drive-In appeared in Boxoffice magazine, May 4, 1957:
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A small photo of the front of the Mercury Theatre at the local premiere of Lili appeared in Boxoffice magazine, August 29, 1953:
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“Showing of pictures in three dimensions has been started at the Embassy Theatre, where admission until 4:30 p.m. is 25 cents."
(Item in Boxoffice magazine, September 12, 1953.)
Small photo in Boxoffice magazine, May 12, 1958:
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(Top right.)
“The Elmwood Theatre, Providence, has just completed the successful engagement of "Around the World in 80 Days” for an all-time Providence boxoffice record. In 29 weeks the Michael Todd film took in $152,000.“
(Item in Boxoffice magazine, May 12, 1958)
“Display CinemaScope 55 Changeover Equipment"
Small photo in Boxoffice magazine, April 7, 1956:
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“Glamor Treatment for Neighborhood House"
Article with photos in Boxoffice magazine, April 7, 1956:
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Here is an article, with plenty of photos, in Boxoffoce magazine from April 7, 1956:
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An article with several photos of this place appeared in Boxoffice magazine, September 15, 1956:
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Boxoffice magazine of September 15, 1956 had a number of photos of the renovation of the Carlton Theatre and renaming it the Surf for its transformation into an art house. They are part of a long article called “Art Policy Revives a Shuttered Theatre."
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Boxoffice magazine of September 15, 1956 has two small photos of the revamping of the marquee:
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Boxoffice magazine of September 15, 1956 has two small photos showing the restoration of the marquee:
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Boxoffice magazine of September 15, 1956 has small photos of the restoraton of the marquee:
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Report of bomb-threat hoax, Boxoffice magazine May 28, 1955:
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The Capitol and the Palace appear almost side-by-side in this photo in Boxoffice magazine from May 28, 1955. Each house was playing a different Davy Crockett film.
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The Capitol and the Palace appear almost side-by-side in this photo in Boxoffice magazine from May 28, 1955. Each house was playing a different Davy Crockett film.
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Boxoffice magazine item, June 26, 1954:
“Boasting a large panoramcic screen, the new Quonset Drive-In on Route 1 opposite Quonset naval station opened auspiciously, featuring a twin bill of "Rob Roy” and “Lili.” Scores of gifts, free ice cream for the kiddies and other novelties drew a capacity crowd…"
“The Portsmouth Theatre, Island Park, has added amateur night."
—-item in Boxoffice Magazine, January 10, 1953
This theatre has been often referred to in reports as the “Island Park” Theatre.