Rossellini’s “Woman” (“Desiderio” - 1946) plus Gassman in “Shamed” (“Preludio d'amore” - 1946) An Italian double bill that circulated widely, if slowly, during the 1950s and early 1960s.
This was the early sound period revival of the film, trimmed down, and fitted with a music track, but otherwise essentially the same as the 1915 original.
A three-episode film created by distributor Joseph Burstyn. It consisted of “A Day in the Country” by Jean Renoir, “Jofroi” by Marcel Pagnol, and “The Miracle” by Roberto Rossellini. “The Miracle” became banned and in a case that went to the Supreme Court, the theatre and distributor won, with a ruling asserting that film is a form of free speech.
Rossellini’s “Woman” (“Desiderio” - 1946) plus Gassman in “Shamed” (“Preludio d'amore” - 1946.) An Italian double bill that circulated widely, if slowly, during the 1950s and early 1960s.
Rossellini’s “Woman” (“Desiderio” - 1946) plus Gassman in “Shamed” (“Preludio d'amore” - 1946) An Italian double bill that circulated widely, if slowly, during the 1950s and early 1960s.
Rossellini’s “Woman” (“Desiderio” - 1946) plus Gassman in “Shamed” (“Preludio d'amore” - 1946) An Italian double bill that circulated widely, if slowly, during the 1950s and early 1960s.
Rossellini’s “Woman” (“Desiderio” - 1946) plus Gassman in “Shamed” (“Preludio d'amore” - 1946) An Italian double bill that circulated widely, if slowly, during the 1950s and early 1960s.
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.
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.
On the marquee are two 1944 films.
Marquee. Is that “The Covered Wagon”? (1923)
Rossellini’s “Woman” (“Desiderio” - 1946) plus Gassman in “Shamed” (“Preludio d'amore” - 1946) An Italian double bill that circulated widely, if slowly, during the 1950s and early 1960s.
The Moon Theatre has its own page as the Gaiety.
This was the early sound period revival of the film, trimmed down, and fitted with a music track, but otherwise essentially the same as the 1915 original.
From the column “Eugene Henry Huffman Observes,” Page 8.
A 1974 image.
“Two Hearts in Harmony” and “The Lost City” were 1935 films.
Capture from “The Street with No Name,” 1948. Marc Stephens.
A three-episode film created by distributor Joseph Burstyn. It consisted of “A Day in the Country” by Jean Renoir, “Jofroi” by Marcel Pagnol, and “The Miracle” by Roberto Rossellini. “The Miracle” became banned and in a case that went to the Supreme Court, the theatre and distributor won, with a ruling asserting that film is a form of free speech.
This might have been the world premiere run.
Rare early booking of this duo.
Rossellini’s “Woman” (“Desiderio” - 1946) plus Gassman in “Shamed” (“Preludio d'amore” - 1946.) An Italian double bill that circulated widely, if slowly, during the 1950s and early 1960s.
Rossellini’s “Woman” (“Desiderio” - 1946) plus Gassman in “Shamed” (“Preludio d'amore” - 1946) An Italian double bill that circulated widely, if slowly, during the 1950s and early 1960s.
Rossellini’s “Woman” (“Desiderio” - 1946) plus Gassman in “Shamed” (“Preludio d'amore” - 1946) An Italian double bill that circulated widely, if slowly, during the 1950s and early 1960s.
Rossellini’s “Woman” (“Desiderio” - 1946) plus Gassman in “Shamed” (“Preludio d'amore” - 1946) An Italian double bill that circulated widely, if slowly, during the 1950s and early 1960s.
“Nights of Shame” was the 1954 French movie “Marchandes d'illusions.”
“Nights of Shame” was the 1954 French movie “Marchandes d'illusions.”
Marquee image also posted.
“Le crime ne paie pas” (1962) and “Risate di gioia” (1960).
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.
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.
This would have been the abbreviated version, not the complete 207 minute “Seven Samurai.”
Shown at Center for Contemporary Arts Cinematheque.
The film was withdrawn by the management after the Saturday matinee showing for insufficient business. And it’s such a wonderful movie!