I attended that memorable event on Monday, May 8, 1967 at the Beacon. I took a photo of the marquee (posted elsewhere here) and of Swanson herself onstage.
The Italian version of this film, which was shown here as “Il Sogno di Butterfly,” is lost. A German-language version, shot simultaneously, survives. It is called “Premiere der Butterfly.”
The Italian version of this film, which was shown here, is lost. A German-language version, shot simultaneously, survives. It is called “Premiere der Butterfly.”
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Interesting grand opening day film: “Forever Yours” with Italian tenor Beniamino Gigli. It had played the previous month at the Bushnell Memorial.
“The Tunnel” was the 1940 “Proud Valley.”
I attended that memorable event on Monday, May 8, 1967 at the Beacon. I took a photo of the marquee (posted elsewhere here) and of Swanson herself onstage.
Clever promotion.
Also called the Avery Memorial.
Despite the shameless propaganda, the Dziga Vertov film has a lot to offer the serious film buff. It can be watched on YouTube.
You can see from the lobby a section of the glass blocks that comprised much of the facade.
This ad was from the Newport Daily News.
Note: “Yojimbo” is NOT in color. Yes, it is in a CinemaScope format.
The ad touted the air-conditioning in this theatre and the Webster.
The Rivoli’s seating was entirely on one level. There was no balcony.
Looks like the early 1960’s.
Roadshow run.
This was a second run showing.
Five years later in 1958, under new management, the Liberty became the Art Cinema.
The film on the marquee was “Body and Soul” (1947) with John Garfield and Lilli Palmer.
Circa 1908. The Bijou has an eagle on its dome. That eagle was acquired by someone in later years and displayed on the owner’s private property.
The Italian version of this film, which was shown here as “Il Sogno di Butterfly,” is lost. A German-language version, shot simultaneously, survives. It is called “Premiere der Butterfly.”
The Italian version of this film, which was shown here, is lost. A German-language version, shot simultaneously, survives. It is called “Premiere der Butterfly.”
“Don Bosco,” Goffredo Alessandrini, 1935.
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Extraordinary image!