Article on and video of the deteriorating Capitol Theatre:
https://www.southcoasttoday.com/news/20191214/capitol-success-immigrant-businesses-to-take-center-stage-at-historic-north-end-new-bedford-theater
Films: “Poor But Beautiful” (Italian, 1957) and House on the Waterfront" (French, 1957) paired here in 1959, most likely. Typical of the great double bills of foreign films that played here over the decades. The Apollo was as good as the Thalia on 95th Street.
Rocco and His Brothers actually played at the PIX. You can see the IX part of the vertical marquee on the right, under the $1.19 steak sign. The year is 1961 when Rocco premiered at the PIX and the Beekman..
This theatre has now re-opened as the Bomes Theatre. The name Bomes has always appeared on the front of the building and referred to the family name of the original owner. The theatre itself was from its beginnings called the Liberty before becoming the Art Cinema in 1958. Now the original owner’s family name has become the theatre name. It has been restored inside and configured for cabaret/night club type shows, with tables. This new name should be added in the listings. Web site: www.thebomestheatre.com
In his memoir “Dear America – The Odyssey of an American Communist Youth,” (1979), author Thomas Sgovio reflected on his early years in Buffalo. Here he speaks of going to the movies in the city: “On many a Sunday afternoon after a hearty spaghetti or ravioli dinner, our family walked to the Marlowe or the Allendale. For a dime we reveled as we watched two full length silent movies, a couple of thrilling serials, two comedies and a Pathe newsreel. The movie house was always crowded during those Sunday matinees. Half the kids read the titles on the screen aloud, making it possible for those parents who could not read English to follow the gist of the movie. In the pit below the screen,the feeble glow of an electric light silhouetted the head and shoulders of the piano player. He kept on pounding the musical accompaniment despite the din which at times surely should have torn the ceiling off the theatre, especially during the exciting parts.”
Article on and video of the deteriorating Capitol Theatre: https://www.southcoasttoday.com/news/20191214/capitol-success-immigrant-businesses-to-take-center-stage-at-historic-north-end-new-bedford-theater
In 2014.
This is 1906.
A French film and a Hungarian one.
“The Flesh is Weak” is the 1945 Italian film “Lo sbaglio di essere vivo” also known as “My Widow and I.” Here it was paired with a German release.
1969/1970-made soft core exploitation pairing.
1960s double bill, typical of the foreign fare that played here at low prices.
Films: “Poor But Beautiful” (Italian, 1957) and House on the Waterfront" (French, 1957) paired here in 1959, most likely. Typical of the great double bills of foreign films that played here over the decades. The Apollo was as good as the Thalia on 95th Street.
“Elvira Madigan” and “The Easy Life”. Typical quality art house programming of low-priced double bills here during this 1960s period.
“Sins of the Borgias” was the 1953 French film by Christian-Jaque, “Lucrèce Borgia.” “This Strange Passion” was the 1953 Buñuel film “El.”
When it was known as the Art Cinema.
1944 circa.
1925 circa.
The film playing at the Carlton, per the marquee, was “Lullaby of Broadway” with Doris Day, 1951.
In 1941.
Film: “3 Coins in the Fountain.”
Yo-Yo Ma was present at this event.
1959 probably.
Rocco and His Brothers actually played at the PIX. You can see the IX part of the vertical marquee on the right, under the $1.19 steak sign. The year is 1961 when Rocco premiered at the PIX and the Beekman..
This photo does not belong here. This is the Empire Theatre, the first one, at 410 Westminster Street, razed for the extension of Empire Street.
1916 ad!
Upgraded photo.
1951 photo.
This theatre has now re-opened as the Bomes Theatre. The name Bomes has always appeared on the front of the building and referred to the family name of the original owner. The theatre itself was from its beginnings called the Liberty before becoming the Art Cinema in 1958. Now the original owner’s family name has become the theatre name. It has been restored inside and configured for cabaret/night club type shows, with tables. This new name should be added in the listings. Web site: www.thebomestheatre.com
In his memoir “Dear America – The Odyssey of an American Communist Youth,” (1979), author Thomas Sgovio reflected on his early years in Buffalo. Here he speaks of going to the movies in the city: “On many a Sunday afternoon after a hearty spaghetti or ravioli dinner, our family walked to the Marlowe or the Allendale. For a dime we reveled as we watched two full length silent movies, a couple of thrilling serials, two comedies and a Pathe newsreel. The movie house was always crowded during those Sunday matinees. Half the kids read the titles on the screen aloud, making it possible for those parents who could not read English to follow the gist of the movie. In the pit below the screen,the feeble glow of an electric light silhouetted the head and shoulders of the piano player. He kept on pounding the musical accompaniment despite the din which at times surely should have torn the ceiling off the theatre, especially during the exciting parts.”