“Le Cinematographe” should be added as an alternate name for this cinema. I think “Le Cinematheque” might be an error, but “Le Cinematographe” is certain.
“Rigoletto” must be the 1943 “La donna e' mobile” which stars Tagliavini and cannot be easily found. “La vispa Teresa” with the wonderful Lilia Silvi in the title role is also from 1943 and is on YouTube, complete, with no English subtitles.
Now THERE’S a neighborhood theatre!…one of the greatest ever, from a film-buff’s perspective. “The End of St. Petersburg” was a 1927 Russian silent; “Song of Bwana Toshi” was a 1965 Japanese film set in Africa.
Saw this film here at age 16.
Recently shown on TCM at Christmastime 2021 as part of the film noir series hosted by Eddie Muller.
Recently shown on TCM at Christmastime 2021 as part of the film noir series hosted by Eddie Muller.
“Le Cinematographe” should be added as an alternate name for this cinema. I think “Le Cinematheque” might be an error, but “Le Cinematographe” is certain.
August 4, 1966. This Montreal Film Festival was not the same one that would begin in 1977 as the Montreal World Film Festival. This was a precursor.
August 4, 1966. This Montreal Film Festival was not the same one that would begin in 1977 as the Montreal World Film Festival. This was a precursor.
Not actually “in Westerly” but in Pawcatuck, Stonington, Connecticut. Hence, over the city and state line.
The fire was on January 15, 1913.
Fire destroyed the Star Theatre on January 15, 1913.
The Central, of course, was across the city and state line in Pawcatuck (Stonington) Connecticut.
The Central, of course, was across the city and state line in Pawcatuck (Stonington) Connecticut.
Bliven’s was a sodas and snacks shop.
Recently shown on TCM as part of a Robert Downey tribute.
“La Forza della Nuova Italia” was a pro-Mussolini film.
Made in 1930. Original title: “Dreyfus.”
One of the earliest notices or ads I have been able to find for the Thalia Theatre.
Viewable on YouTube, complete, in German.
“Rigoletto” must be the 1943 “La donna e' mobile” which stars Tagliavini and cannot be easily found. “La vispa Teresa” with the wonderful Lilia Silvi in the title role is also from 1943 and is on YouTube, complete, with no English subtitles.
October 4, 1951 grand opening.
Viewable complete on YouTube, in German.
When?
See 1945 map posted here by Ron Pierce.
Viewable on YouTube, complete.
Circa 1971?
Now THERE’S a neighborhood theatre!…one of the greatest ever, from a film-buff’s perspective. “The End of St. Petersburg” was a 1927 Russian silent; “Song of Bwana Toshi” was a 1965 Japanese film set in Africa.