Saw this here with a substantial and appreciative Newport audience on Saturday, April 2. From the JPT webpage the following day as I searched for something to represent an actual theatrical run.
A notice and blurb in the Cincinnati Enquirer incorrectly stated that this was a film by Roberto Rossellini. It was, of course, directed by Vittorio De Sica.
Beginning around 1948 the theatre was known as the Terminal Art Theatre, specializing in foreign-language films and had considerable devoted clientele.
“Passion” was a 1919 film by Ernst Lubitsch, also known as “ Madame Dubarry.”
A 1921 film.
I guess patrons didn’t get the French film by Claude Lelouch.
Saw this here with a substantial and appreciative Newport audience on Saturday, April 2. From the JPT webpage the following day as I searched for something to represent an actual theatrical run.
“The Island of Procida” was the 1948 film “Isola di Montecristo.”
The film can be seen complete on YouTube but without subtitles. Original title: “Raduga”
The film can be seen complete on YouTube but without subtitles. Original title: “Raduga”.
The film can be seen complete on YouTube but without subtitles. Original title: “Raduga”.
“Divina creatura,” 1975, Giuseppe Patroni Griffi.
Previously the Showcase Cinemas Warwick Mall.
Previously the Showcase Cinemas Warwick Mall.
Abel Gance’s 1939 film of the 1900 opera by Gustave Charpentier.
Abel Gance’s 1939 film of the 1900 opera by Gustave Charpentier.
A notice and blurb in the Cincinnati Enquirer incorrectly stated that this was a film by Roberto Rossellini. It was, of course, directed by Vittorio De Sica.
This was the 1945 “La vie de Bohème” by Marcel l'Herbier.
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Beginning around 1948 the theatre was known as the Terminal Art Theatre, specializing in foreign-language films and had considerable devoted clientele.
Made in 1938 Italy as “Napoli d'altri tempi.”
Made in 1938 Italy as “Napoli d'altri tempi.”
Films from 1952 & 1953.
“Il re si diverte,"1941, by Mario Bonnard can be seen complete without English subtitles on YouTube.
A very well-received opera film at the time it was released, Carmine Gallone’s “La signora dalle camelie” is virtually impossible to see today.
The 1952 documentary film “Navajo” can be seen complete on YouTube.
A short clip from this film can be seen on YouTube and featuring the great Maria Cebotari.
These two Italian films from 1950 and 1952 can be seen complete on YouTube with no subtitles.