Comments from Gerald A. DeLuca

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Apollo Theatre on Oct 20, 2023 at 4:19 am

The figure on the right side of that display is a leering Umberto Spadaro. Large marquee up top is the Times Square Theatre, to the right of the Apollo.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Columbus Theatre on Oct 18, 2023 at 6:31 am

“Cantate con me” was made in 1939, opened in the US in 1950, can be seen now on YouTube.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about 55th Street Playhouse on Oct 17, 2023 at 12:55 pm

During this period Italian films were sequestered by the US Government. Surprising to see that this movie played.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Paris Theatre on Oct 17, 2023 at 9:45 am

Read about this film showing and the controversy it generated that led to a Supreme Court ruling.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Hartford - Hartford, WI on Oct 17, 2023 at 7:43 am

In 1943.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Playpen Theatre on Oct 17, 2023 at 7:20 am

This 1940 film can be seen complete on YouTube.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Parsons Theatre on Oct 17, 2023 at 7:17 am

This 1940 film can be seen complete on YouTube.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Vogue - Vernal, UT on Oct 15, 2023 at 3:49 am

In 1951.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Playpen Theatre on Oct 13, 2023 at 1:43 am

As the Cinema Verdi, this theatre is occasionally confused with the Arena Cinema Verdi, both on 8th Avenue.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Arena Theatre on Oct 13, 2023 at 1:18 am

The life of popular Italian composer Tosti in a 1939 film that opened in New York in 1947. The music of Tosti was championed by singers like Enrico Caruso, Beniamino Gigli, Luciano Pavarotti and José Carreras. This film can be seen on YouTube and found under its Italian title “Torna, caro ideal.”

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinéma de Paris on Oct 10, 2023 at 1:47 am

Street address above entrance is 957.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Providence Performing Arts Center on Oct 9, 2023 at 8:10 am

SOME FASCINATING HISTORY: https://vintagetheatrecatalogs.blogspot.com/2021/12/stage-struck-transformer-explosion-at_12.html

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about RKO Palace Theatre exterior and the nearby Mayfair Theatre (1951) on Oct 9, 2023 at 7:48 am

In 1951.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about State Theatre on Oct 7, 2023 at 1:27 pm

A 1940 film.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Rialto Theatre on Oct 7, 2023 at 5:11 am

SILVER CITY was a 1951 film.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about State - Stoughton, MA on Oct 6, 2023 at 9:01 am

In 1963.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Danielson Cinema on Oct 6, 2023 at 5:28 am

In 1952. Showing IVANHOE, 1952, and the 1946 Roy Rogers film UNDER NEVADA SKIES.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Paramount Theatre on Oct 6, 2023 at 4:56 am

Opened August 1, 1956.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Star Theatre on Oct 5, 2023 at 2:27 am

DEVOTION was released in April 1946.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about State Theatre 1942 on Oct 4, 2023 at 8:58 am

“Bank Dick” and “Never Give a Sucker an Even Break.” were 1940 and 1941 W.C. Fields films.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about 1939 photo courtesy of the Boston Public Library. on Oct 4, 2023 at 5:56 am

“Confessions of a Nazi Spy” and “Alexander Graham Bell.”

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Criterion Theatre on Oct 2, 2023 at 11:54 am

A remarkable movie that can be recommended for viewing on YouTube.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about DeMarce Theatre on Oct 2, 2023 at 10:30 am

November 1984.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Park Theatre on Oct 2, 2023 at 9:02 am

NOW UP FOR SALE! https://turnto10.com/news/local/historic-park-theater-cranston-rhode-island-listed-for-sale-performing-arts-center-september-30-2023?fbclid=IwAR0zNI1hE3Mx_kfqD48OT7g66c0kCmmSRYNUJoApa64zYASeFjYL9zDGqB4#

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Apollo Theatre on Oct 2, 2023 at 6:44 am

LES BICHES at the Apollo first opened in New York at the end of 1968.