Because of the large French-Canadian population in Woonsocket, French-language films were frequently shown in local theatres, especially from the 1930s to the mid-1950s. While the Park, Bijou, Rialto ran them as well, it was the Laurier that showed the largest number of them. I have posted ads for these showings in the photos section.
An image of the interior of the Star Theatre can be found in the August 31, 1910 issue of The Pawtucket Times, including an article, all on page 9. The image is posted in the photos section here. It appears the theatre had been refurbished and re-opened under new management at that time.
In the February 16, 1914 issue of The Pawtucket Times there was reported a Suffragist Party meeting of the fifth and seventh districts that would be held at the Palace Casino, Randall Square, Providence.
French films were often shown in this mill-town of French-Canadian ancestry where the language was widely spoken. The largest number were shown at the Laurier, but other theatres ran them occasionally as well.
He would play a considerable number of them.
Because of the large French-Canadian population in Woonsocket, French-language films were frequently shown in local theatres, especially from the 1930s to the mid-1950s. While the Park, Bijou, Rialto ran them as well, it was the Laurier that showed the largest number of them. I have posted ads for these showings in the photos section.
An image of the interior of the Star Theatre can be found in the August 31, 1910 issue of The Pawtucket Times, including an article, all on page 9. The image is posted in the photos section here. It appears the theatre had been refurbished and re-opened under new management at that time.
In the February 16, 1914 issue of The Pawtucket Times there was reported a Suffragist Party meeting of the fifth and seventh districts that would be held at the Palace Casino, Randall Square, Providence.
The Hope Theatre first opened on or about November 4, 1927.
The Hope (Cinerama) Theatre was two miles from the Strand in Pawtucket and 1 ½ miles from the Avon in Providence.
This was opening week of the theatre.
French films were often shown in this mill-town of French-Canadian ancestry where the language was widely spoken.
French films were often shown in this mill-town of French-Canadian ancestry where the language was widely spoken.
French films were often shown in this mill-town of French-Canadian ancestry where the language was widely spoken.
French films were often shown in this mill-town of French-Canadian ancestry where the language was widely spoken.
French films were often shown in this mill-town of French-Canadian ancestry where the language was widely spoken.
French films were often shown in this mill-town of French-Canadian ancestry where the language was widely spoken.
French films were often shown in this mill-town of French-Canadian ancestry where the language was widely spoken.
French films were often shown in this mill-town of French-Canadian ancestry where the language was widely spoken.
French films were often shown in this mill-town of French-Canadian ancestry where the language was widely spoken.
French films were often shown in this mill-town of French-Canadian ancestry where the language was widely spoken.
French films were often shown in this mill-town of French-Canadian ancestry where the language was widely spoken. The largest number were shown at the Laurier, but other theatres ran them occasionally as well.
Reportedly a lost film.
Appropriate choice for this French-speaking town.
1957 or so?
Newspaper ad posted elsewhere on this page of that program with Chaplin. Mid-May, 1941.
Photo of theatre marquee with this film title on it is posted elsewhere on this page.
IM = Isle of Man.
French films were often shown in this mill-town of French-Canadian ancestry where the language was widely spoken.