Opened here April 5, 1936. “Doch Partizana” or “Children of the Revolution,” set in Soviet-era Ukraine, about chldren fighting against the kulaks. Made in 1935, directed by Aleksey Maslyukov.
The last title is properly spelled “La Viaccia.” It’s a film by Mauro Bolognini. Belmondo made a number of films in Italy for Italian directors. His voice was dubbed for those.
A good number of Italian cinemas and theatres were named “Impero” (Empire) after the Italian conquest of Ethiopia and other territories in Africa in the 1930s.
A good number of Italian cinemas and theatres were named “Impero” (Empire) after the Italian conquest of Ethiopia and other territories in Africa in the 1930s.
Also titled “Big Time Operators.” Can be watched in full on YouTube.
“20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” at the Astor opened on December 23, 1954.
Opened here April 5, 1936. “Doch Partizana” or “Children of the Revolution,” set in Soviet-era Ukraine, about chldren fighting against the kulaks. Made in 1935, directed by Aleksey Maslyukov.
As a single-screener in the 1950s (?).
“La ragazze di Piazza di Spagna.”
Christmas party.
Quite a remarkable film, made in Iran. Available on DVD and can also be seen on YouTube, subtitled.
Looking up Huntington Avenue from Massachsetts Avenue.
“Le Mensonge de Nina Petrovna.”
“Les Hommes en blanc.”
The last title is properly spelled “La Viaccia.” It’s a film by Mauro Bolognini. Belmondo made a number of films in Italy for Italian directors. His voice was dubbed for those.
Vintage postcard photo includes exterior view and interior shot of lounge area of this theatre as well as city-scape views.
This film opened here on March 17, 1954. Ad for opening day can be found elsewhere on this page.
It was reviewed in The New York Times by Vincent Canby on May 19, 1982.
November 2022.
A good number of Italian cinemas and theatres were named “Impero” (Empire) after the Italian conquest of Ethiopia and other territories in Africa in the 1930s.
A good number of Italian cinemas and theatres were named “Impero” (Empire) after the Italian conquest of Ethiopia and other territories in Africa in the 1930s.
First run British imports were making their appearances in this theatre during this period.
The German co-feature was also called “Monpti.”
The film was pretty much trashed by The New York Times reviewer the following day. Nowadays it is often cited as one of the greatest movies ever made.
In Constantine, Algeria. Vintage postcard.
The last two titles on that poster could be “A Raisin in the Sun” and “The Last Sunset,” both from 1961.
July 14, 1963.
The film had a zither score by Anton Karas. The main theme became a popular hit record.
Italian neo-realist film by Alberto Lattuada.