Comments from Gerald A. DeLuca

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Bliven Opera House on Feb 12, 2011 at 5:51 pm

Shriners have initiation at Bliven Opera House in November 1913. Vaudeville entertainment provided:
EVENING NEWS

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Casino Theater on Feb 12, 2011 at 4:46 pm

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

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Bellevue Theatre on Feb 12, 2011 at 4:46 pm

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

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Mayfair Theatre on Feb 12, 2011 at 4:45 pm

Shea’s Theatre became the Strand on January 1, 1919, according to the above article.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Mayfair Theatre on Feb 12, 2011 at 4:44 pm

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

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Mayfair Theatre on Feb 12, 2011 at 4:33 pm

1,300 textile workers/strikers meet at Strand Theatre, Valley Falls, in February 1922.
PROVIDENCE NEWS

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Broadway Theatre on Feb 12, 2011 at 10:37 am

Report on a concert held in 1928 at the Circle Theatre, as the Broadway was then known:
CLICK HERE

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Blackstone Valley Visitor Center Theatre on Feb 12, 2011 at 10:32 am

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.”

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Myrtle Theatre on Feb 12, 2011 at 6:16 am

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.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Auburn Theatre on Feb 8, 2011 at 12:56 pm

Interesting piece reporting on Christmas parties at this theatre and two others in 1922:
CHRISTMAS PARTIES

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Royal Theatre on Feb 8, 2011 at 12:56 pm

Interesting piece reporting on Christmas parties at this theatre and two others in 1922:
CHRISTMAS PARTIES

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Empire Theatre on Feb 8, 2011 at 12:55 pm

Interesting piece reporting on Christmas parties at this theatre and two others in 1922:
CHRISTMAS PARTIES

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Strand Theatre on Feb 8, 2011 at 12:46 pm

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

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Imperial Theatre on Feb 8, 2011 at 12:39 pm

Announcements of what’s playing at Pawtucket and Central Falls movie theatres in November, 1921:
LISTINGS IN PROVIDENCE NEWS

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Music Hall on Feb 8, 2011 at 12:39 pm

Announcements of what’s playing at Pawtucket and Central Falls movie theatres in November, 1921:
LISTINGS IN PROVIDENCE NEWS

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Bijou Theatre on Feb 8, 2011 at 12:39 pm

Announcements of what’s playing at Pawtucket and Central Falls movie theatres in November, 1921:
LISTINGS IN PROVIDENCE NEWS

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Strand Theatre on Feb 8, 2011 at 12:38 pm

Announcements of what’s playing at Pawtucket and Central Falls movie theatres in November, 1921:
LISTINGS IN PROVIDENCE NEWS

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Star Theatre on Feb 8, 2011 at 12:37 pm

Announcements of what’s playing at Pawtucket and Central Falls movie theatres in November, 1921:
LISTINGS IN PROVIDENCE NEWS

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Casino Theater on Feb 8, 2011 at 12:37 pm

Announcements of what’s playing at Pawtucket and Central Falls movie theatres in November, 1921:
LISTINGS IN PROVIDENCE NEWS

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Bellevue Theatre on Feb 8, 2011 at 12:34 pm

Announcements of what’s playing at Pawtucket and Central Falls movie theatres in November, 1921:
LISTINGS IN PROVIDENCE NEWS

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Imperial Theatre on Feb 8, 2011 at 12:28 pm

New organ installed in Imperial Theatre in 1921. REPORTED HERE

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about United Theatre on Feb 8, 2011 at 12:21 pm

Christmas party for 700 kids at the United Theatre in 1936.
PARTY

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Rialto Theatre on Feb 8, 2011 at 12:06 pm

The Rialto Theatre had a fire in July 1924 which almost destroyed the theatre.
ARTICLE.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Community Theatre on Feb 8, 2011 at 5:19 am

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

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Star Theatre on Feb 7, 2011 at 3:51 am

Red Cross Christmas drive in Bristol begins. Col. John E. Bailey addressed audience at the Star Theatre in 1918:
NEWSPAPER PIECE