Better copy of their “First showing” ad. Note: the film had played a year earlier at the Liberty Theatre in Providence in its original German-language version with English subtitles.
Rossellini’s “Woman” (“Desiderio”) plus Gassman in “Shamed” (“Preludio d'amore”.) An Italian double bill that circulated widely, if slowly, during the 1950s and early 1960s.
Played around October 18, 1972
The film had played in its German version at the Liberty in Providence.
Better copy of their “First showing” ad. Note: the film had played a year earlier at the Liberty Theatre in Providence in its original German-language version with English subtitles.
The film “Europe ‘51” was called “The Greatest Love” in the US. This showing is the only one I’ve seen it called “Her Greatest Love.”
The film “Europe ‘51” was called “The Greatest Love” in the US. This showing is the only one I’ve seen it called “Her Greatest Love.”
The film “Europe ‘51” was called “The Greatest Love” in the US. This showing is the only one I’ve seen it called “Her Greatest Love.”
Also called “Christ in Concrete.”
“Il sole sorge ancora.”
“Il tenente Giorgio” and “Taxi di notte.”
Rare to see a subtitled Italian film play here.
I would see Tito Schipa sing here in person in 1962.
That was “Solo per te.” - For You Alone.
Christmas morning opening.
Made in 1937.
A “scandalous” booking. Opposed by the Catholic Diocese of Providence.
That’s 1948, not 1958.
This kind of folksy promo was typical of the Gilbert Stuart Theatre during this period.
Closed for good as a movie theatre in June 1953.
“Bicycle Thief” was not often shown at drive-ins, though it was not unheard of either.
With a nod to the “Bicycle Thief” boy who appears in this film too.
“The Lost One” was the La Traviata film by Gallone.
I remember seeing this here at age 14. La Lupa by Lattuada, dubbed in English.
“Les amants du tage”, 1955.
Rossellini’s “Woman” (“Desiderio”) plus Gassman in “Shamed” (“Preludio d'amore”.) An Italian double bill that circulated widely, if slowly, during the 1950s and early 1960s.
Mon premier amour.