Comments from Gerald A. DeLuca

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Playpen Theatre on Jan 18, 2022 at 2:53 pm

Showing revivals of “King Kong” and “Son of Kong.”

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Beacon Hill Theatre on Jan 18, 2022 at 9:50 am

Got great reviews too.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Huntington Theatre on Jan 18, 2022 at 2:54 am

Alternate name: Civic Repertory Theatre.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Elysee Theatre on Jan 17, 2022 at 2:25 pm

The 1935 film can be seen complete on YouTube either in five parts with English subtitles or complete without English subtitles. Search for “Wife! Be Like a Rose!”

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Les Portes de la nuit on Jan 17, 2022 at 11:24 am

New York Daily News.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Symphony Space/Peter Jay Sharp Theatre on Jan 17, 2022 at 11:24 am

New York Daily News.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Royal Theater on Jan 17, 2022 at 11:19 am

The 1948 Italian film “Senza pietà” can be viewed on YouTube, in Italian (plus some English) and no subtitles. It was directed by Alberto Lattuada. His wife Carla del Poggio and Fellini’s wife Giulietta Masina both appear in this neo-realist classic. John Kitzmiller was from Battle Creek, Michigan.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Rialto Theater on Jan 17, 2022 at 9:04 am

Can be viewed on YouTube, complete, as “Vivere in pace.” No English subtitles.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Saxon Theatre on Jan 17, 2022 at 8:48 am

Can be watched today on YouTube.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Saxon Theatre on Jan 17, 2022 at 7:27 am

This great French film classic can be viewed complete on YouTube as “Le Diable au corps.” Helps to know some French as there are no subtitles.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Embassy 49th Street Theatre on Jan 17, 2022 at 1:57 am

Pietro Germi’s “Il cammino della speranza” can be viewed complete on YouTube. No subtitles.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about State Theatre on Jan 16, 2022 at 1:14 pm

“Stand by for Action” and “I Married a Witch” were playing at the State on and around March 29, 1943.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Gem Theatre on Jan 16, 2022 at 6:26 am

The 1948 Italian film “Senza pietà” can be viewed on YouTube, in Italian with no subtitles.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cine 539 on Jan 16, 2022 at 1:41 am

“Un uomo ritorna”

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Lincoln Plaza Cinemas on Jan 15, 2022 at 2:48 am

2009 revival.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Lincoln Plaza Cinemas on Jan 15, 2022 at 2:46 am

Films of musical/operatic interest were often booked here, given the proximity of Lincoln Center and the Metropolitan Opera.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Parsons Theatre on Jan 14, 2022 at 11:29 am

The era of arthouse coffee commences!

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Princess Theatre on Jan 14, 2022 at 8:31 am

Another excellent but almost completely forgotten classic Italian film. It can be viewed in its entirety on YouTube, without subtitles.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about American Theatre on Jan 13, 2022 at 7:07 am

Can be seen complete on YouTube as “La tratta delle bianche,” in Italian with no English subtitles.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Circa 1964 photo courtesy Al Pontes's Time Machine NYC. on Jan 13, 2022 at 5:38 am

That was the US premiere of “Rocco,” here and at the Beekman.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Bryant Theatre on Jan 13, 2022 at 5:20 am

…and the PIX on the left.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about American Theatre on Jan 12, 2022 at 11:56 am

Italian film noir from 1952 “La tratta delle bianche” (White Slave Trade) directed by Luigi Comencini.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Friends for Life on Jan 12, 2022 at 7:55 am

Viewable as “Amici per la pelle,” complete, on YouTube in Italian with optional Italian subtitles.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Friends for Life on Jan 12, 2022 at 4:57 am

New York Daily News.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Central Square Cinemas on Jan 12, 2022 at 4:10 am

Would run 267 weeks. Would end in mid-March 1976.