The Johnston Theatre was on the upper floor of what was known as the Ferri Block. There was a variety store/spa, a barber shop, a pool hall, and in the basement a bowling alley. The entrance to the theatre was the door on the right. There was a small entranceway with a ticket booth and stairs to the theatre upstairs.
Johnston Theatre on the right, second floor. THis was probably the 1930’s or so. The trolley tracks on the right went as far as Hughesdale (Atwood and Central avenues.) You can see a trolley car to the left of the theatre.
This theatre was renamed the Italy Cinema for a stretch. It was programmed by Rolando Petrella of WRIB’s Voice of Italy. Other places in RI that had similar Italian programs during these years were the Hillside (Community) in Centredale, Leroy in Pawtucket, Palace in Arctic.
DEMOLISHED after September 1964 for the construction of Bushnell Plaza. It was torn down along with its sister Loew’s Poli Theatre next to it.
Boxoffice, November 4, 1963 item: “The long-shuttered Breed Theatre was destroyed by fire.”
This would be be venue for the Montreal World Film Festival after 1977.
Trade ad from Boxoffice.
February 1983.
I don’t think the film mentioned was called “Erotica.” It had to have been EROICA, a 1958 movie about World War II events directed by Andrzej Munk.
Looks like 1942.
The store on the left was “Emo’s Spa,” a variety store with convenience-store items, a lunch counter, a pinball machine.
The Johnston Theatre was on the upper floor of what was known as the Ferri Block. There was a variety store/spa, a barber shop, a pool hall, and in the basement a bowling alley. The entrance to the theatre was the door on the right. There was a small entranceway with a ticket booth and stairs to the theatre upstairs.
Johnston Theatre on the right, second floor. THis was probably the 1930’s or so. The trolley tracks on the right went as far as Hughesdale (Atwood and Central avenues.) You can see a trolley car to the left of the theatre.
Ah, the Roy Rogers Club! How I remember that.
From Boxoffice: February 5, 1962.
This theatre was renamed the Italy Cinema for a stretch. It was programmed by Rolando Petrella of WRIB’s Voice of Italy. Other places in RI that had similar Italian programs during these years were the Hillside (Community) in Centredale, Leroy in Pawtucket, Palace in Arctic.
A 1972 film.
It had opened at the Old South.
The Yazoo had 799 seats.
What an interesting history!
Lachute is a suburb of Montreal and is located near the (former) Mirabel Airport.
I remember seeing this here and liking it.
Saw this film here. It bowled me over.
I first saw this great film during this run at the Palace on August 14, 1959. I was seventeen.
An art policy would be introduced in early 1958. Article in Boxoffice, May 26, 1958.
An art policy would be introduced in early 1958. Article in Boxoffice, May 26, 1958.
“Where demi-tasse will be served.” Not espresso?
And for “Boris Godunov” it would be “Boris G.”