A 1919 Providence News article reported on certain Central Falls and Valley Falls theatres violating the state prohibition on Sunday film exhibition. READ ARTICLE HERE
A 1919 Providence News article reported on certain Central Falls and Valley Falls theatres violating the state prohibition on Sunday film exhibition. READ ARTICLE HERE
I agree. This listing does not belong here. I have a little screening room in my house where I show myself classic films and Netflix rentals. Shall I include that as a “cinema treasure.”
Are you anxious to hear what was playing at the Myrtle Theatre (Myrtle Hall) in April 1926? Well here you have it: AD
The theatre was offering Sunday movies for the first time since the RI blue law banning Sunday films had been lifted a few days before.
The Strand Theatre first opened on August 29, 1921. The feature film was The Three Musketeers with Douglas Fairbanks. Here is a newspaper article reporting on that opening. ARTICLE ABOUT OPENING OF THE THEATRE
Trahan’s Theatre (not “Trahon”) becomes the Community after refurbishing. Ad announcing opening on September 5, 1931: NEWSPAPER AD
Newspaper article reporting the opening, from Providence County Times, September 4, 1931: ARTICLE
Yes, they indeed showed movies here too. This notice is from the Harmony (Village) column in the Providence County Times, January 9, 1925:
“Several from this place attended the picture show at Diamond Hall, Greenville, Wednesday evening.”
A 1919 Providence News article reported on certain Central Falls and Valley Falls theatres violating the state prohibition on Sunday film exhibition. READ ARTICLE HERE
Shea’s Theatre became the Strand on January 1, 1919, according to the above article.
A 1919 Providence News article reported on certain Central Falls and Valley Falls theatres violating the state prohibition on Sunday film exhibition. READ ARTICLE HERE
1,300 textile workers/strikers meet at Strand Theatre, Valley Falls, in February 1922.
PROVIDENCE NEWS
Report on a concert held in 1928 at the Circle Theatre, as the Broadway was then known:
CLICK HERE
I agree. This listing does not belong here. I have a little screening room in my house where I show myself classic films and Netflix rentals. Shall I include that as a “cinema treasure.”
Are you anxious to hear what was playing at the Myrtle Theatre (Myrtle Hall) in April 1926? Well here you have it:
AD
The theatre was offering Sunday movies for the first time since the RI blue law banning Sunday films had been lifted a few days before.
Interesting piece reporting on Christmas parties at this theatre and two others in 1922:
CHRISTMAS PARTIES
Interesting piece reporting on Christmas parties at this theatre and two others in 1922:
CHRISTMAS PARTIES
Interesting piece reporting on Christmas parties at this theatre and two others in 1922:
CHRISTMAS PARTIES
The Strand Theatre first opened on August 29, 1921. The feature film was The Three Musketeers with Douglas Fairbanks. Here is a newspaper article reporting on that opening.
ARTICLE ABOUT OPENING OF THE THEATRE
Announcements of what’s playing at Pawtucket and Central Falls movie theatres in November, 1921:
LISTINGS IN PROVIDENCE NEWS
Announcements of what’s playing at Pawtucket and Central Falls movie theatres in November, 1921:
LISTINGS IN PROVIDENCE NEWS
Announcements of what’s playing at Pawtucket and Central Falls movie theatres in November, 1921:
LISTINGS IN PROVIDENCE NEWS
Announcements of what’s playing at Pawtucket and Central Falls movie theatres in November, 1921:
LISTINGS IN PROVIDENCE NEWS
Announcements of what’s playing at Pawtucket and Central Falls movie theatres in November, 1921:
LISTINGS IN PROVIDENCE NEWS
Announcements of what’s playing at Pawtucket and Central Falls movie theatres in November, 1921:
LISTINGS IN PROVIDENCE NEWS
Announcements of what’s playing at Pawtucket and Central Falls movie theatres in November, 1921:
LISTINGS IN PROVIDENCE NEWS
New organ installed in Imperial Theatre in 1921. REPORTED HERE
Christmas party for 700 kids at the United Theatre in 1936.
PARTY
The Rialto Theatre had a fire in July 1924 which almost destroyed the theatre.
ARTICLE.
Trahan’s Theatre (not “Trahon”) becomes the Community after refurbishing. Ad announcing opening on September 5, 1931:
NEWSPAPER AD
Newspaper article reporting the opening, from Providence County Times, September 4, 1931:
ARTICLE
Red Cross Christmas drive in Bristol begins. Col. John E. Bailey addressed audience at the Star Theatre in 1918:
NEWSPAPER PIECE
Yes, they indeed showed movies here too. This notice is from the Harmony (Village) column in the Providence County Times, January 9, 1925:
“Several from this place attended the picture show at Diamond Hall, Greenville, Wednesday evening.”
The play A Sewing Circle at Mrs. Martins at Diamond Hall on June 3, 1925, per the Evening Tribune.
NEWSPAPER PIECE