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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Mignon on Aug 22, 2019 at 9:18 am

On May 18, 1940, as the Cinema Salario, this place was showing two films: “Notte fatale” (the French “Le Patriote” with Harry Baur) and the American film retitled as “Fermo o sparo” with Roger Pryor. Admission to the orchestra level (platea) was 1 lira!

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema XXI Aprile on Aug 22, 2019 at 8:21 am

A film listing in the May 18, 1940 edition of Il Messaggero gives this cinema as playing two films: “Fanfulla da Lodi” with Germana Paolieri, and “Aria di paese” with Macario.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Teatro Sala Umberto on Aug 22, 2019 at 8:18 am

On May 18, 1940 two films played here: “Caffe' Internazionale” (the 1938 French “Cafe' de Paris” with Vera Korene, and “Guarnigione innamorata” (“23 ½ Hours Leave” with James Ellison.) The venue showed quite a few films during that era.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Rex on Aug 22, 2019 at 8:12 am

On May 18, 1940 the Rex ran two films: “Fanfulla da Lodi” with Germana Paolieri and “Il segreto inviolabile” with Maria Mercader.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Imperiale on Aug 22, 2019 at 8:02 am

On December 18, 1948, Rossellini’s “Germania anno zero” (Germany Year Zero) began its regular engagement here.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Imperiale on Aug 22, 2019 at 7:58 am

Rossellini’s landmark film “Paisa'” (Paisan) had its opening run beginning here on March 8, 1947 after a premiere gala the day before at the Capranichetta. It ran here and at the Capranica.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Teatro Capranica on Aug 22, 2019 at 7:57 am

Rossellini’s landmark film “Paisa'” (Paisan) had its opening run beginning here on March 8, 1947 after a premiere gala the day before at the Capranichetta. It ran here and at the Imperiale.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Capranichetta on Aug 22, 2019 at 7:54 am

Rossellini’s landmark film “Paisa'” (Paisan) had its opening gala showing here on March 7, 1947 before continuing a regular run the next day at the Capranica and Imperiale.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Teatro Nazionale on Aug 22, 2019 at 7:51 am

The film “Montecassino” opened here and at the Odescalchi on February 13, 1947.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Majestic on Aug 22, 2019 at 7:50 am

The film “Montecassino” opened here and at the Supercinema on February 13, 1947.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Ariston 2 on Aug 22, 2019 at 7:47 am

Rossellini’s “Desiderio” (a.k.a. “Woman”) opened here and at the Rivoli on August 9, 1946.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Rivoli on Aug 22, 2019 at 7:47 am

Rossellini’s “Desiderio” (a.k.a. “Woman”) opened here and at the Galleria on August 9, 1946.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Teatro Colosseo on Aug 22, 2019 at 6:07 am

On May 18, 1940 the Cinema Colosseo was showing two films: “Recluse” (the 1933 “Ladies They Talk About”) and “Arriva il campione” (the 1937 “Les Rois du Sport” with Fernandel). Taken from the listing in Il Messaggero on that date.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Teatro Colosseo on Aug 22, 2019 at 6:02 am

The Colosseo is located in the neighborhood of the Colosseum, which is a very short walk away.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Teatro Nazionale on Aug 22, 2019 at 5:11 am

On November 24, 1949 Augusto Genina’s beautiful film on Maria Goretti, “Cielo sulla palude,” opened here and at the Adriano.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Ferrero Cinema Adriano on Aug 22, 2019 at 5:10 am

On November 24, 1949 Augusto Genina’s beautiful film on Maria Goretti, “Cielo sulla palude,” opened here and at the Supercinema.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Spazio Etoile on Aug 22, 2019 at 5:07 am

On December 6, 1949 the film Riso amaro (Bitter Rice) opened here and at the Cinema Capitol.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Capitol on Aug 22, 2019 at 5:07 am

On December 6, 1949 the film Riso amaro (Bitter Rice) opened here and at the Cinema Corso.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Barberini on Aug 22, 2019 at 5:04 am

On June 10, 1950 Luchino Visconti’s film “La terra trema” opened here and at the Quirinetta, probably in a cut and re-dubbed version.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Quirinetta on Aug 22, 2019 at 5:04 am

On June 10, 1950 Luchino Visconti’s film “La terra trema” opened here and at the Barberini, probably in a cut and re-dubbed version.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Europa on Aug 22, 2019 at 5:02 am

On March 15, 1950 the popular soap opera film “Catene” opened here and at the Capranica. Directed by Raffaello Matarazzo.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Teatro Capranica on Aug 22, 2019 at 5:01 am

On March 15, 1950 the popular soap opera film “Catene” opened here and at the Europa. Directed by Raffaello Matarazzo.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Teatro Capranica on Aug 22, 2019 at 5:00 am

On May 18, 1940 the Capranica was showing the French film “Belle etoile” under the title “Sotto le stelle.” It starred Michel Simon and Jean-Pierre Aumont. Also on the program, according to the listings in Il Messaggero, were variety acts that included one L. Dolliveri.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Empire on Aug 22, 2019 at 4:42 am

As the Excelsior on May 18, 1940, this cinema was showing “Le tre ragazze in gamba crescono” (Three Smart Girls Grow Up), with Deanna Durbin. Also a LUCE documentary. From a listing in Il Messaggero.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Augustus on Aug 22, 2019 at 4:32 am

On May 18, 1940 the newspaper Il Messaggero listed this cinema as showing two films: “Adorazione” (The Woman I Love) with Paul Muni, and “Donna in gabbia” (Hitting a New High), both from 1937, both American.