Comments from Gerald A. DeLuca

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.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Apollo Theatre on Oct 2, 2023 at 6:37 am

Italian film GUENDALINA at the Apollo.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Broadway Theatre on Oct 1, 2023 at 4:12 am

There was more than one remake of this movie.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Loew's State Theatre on Sep 30, 2023 at 3:23 pm

“The Bible” opened in September. Pasolini might have been in town for “Accattone” at the New York Film Festival.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Playpen Theatre on Sep 30, 2023 at 9:19 am

Can be seen complete on YouTube!

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Times Theatre on Sep 30, 2023 at 9:13 am

This significant 1945 Italian film which opened in New York in 1947 was advertised in the New York Times but not reviewed by that newspaper.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Broadway Theatre on Sep 29, 2023 at 6:31 am

Opened in Italy in 1932 as “Pergolesi.”

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Teatro Maestoso on Sep 28, 2023 at 3:22 pm

For all intents and purposes the theatre is now an abandoned ruin. Locals have decried what has happend to this theatre and the area in recent Italian Facebook posts I have read.