Comments from Gerald A. DeLuca

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Trans-Lux 60th Street on Jul 7, 2023 at 12:26 pm

Released in Italy as “Estasi.” Directed by Goffredo Alessandrini. Shown in English in the USA.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Avenue Playhouse on Jul 7, 2023 at 4:59 am

Opened April 5, 1948. This great and forgotten Anna Magnani film can be found on YouTube, unsubtitled. Subtitled dvd copies are available elsewhere.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Paris Theater on Jul 5, 2023 at 5:30 am

The “Il miracolo” controversy had been the focus of the free-speech case that went to the US Supreme Court.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Regal Rooms Cinema on Jul 3, 2023 at 5:22 pm

A 1959 film.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Carnegie Hall Cinema on Jul 3, 2023 at 5:17 pm

Embarassing that this ad misspells the director’s last name, Bellocchio.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Embassy 49th Street Theatre on Jul 3, 2023 at 11:31 am

“Villa Borghese.”

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Embassy 49th Street Theatre on Jul 3, 2023 at 11:26 am

“Prima comunione” in Italy.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Park Theatre on Jul 3, 2023 at 11:21 am

I know that the Park Theatre ran a good number of French films especially during the first half of the 1900s, but that the Laurier near Social Corner showed a lot more.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Enmore Theatre on Jul 3, 2023 at 3:25 am

Is the kid on the right barefoot?

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema 1, 2 & 3 by Angelika on Jul 2, 2023 at 9:39 am

Opened May 3, 1981.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Stanley Theatre on Jul 2, 2023 at 5:47 am

Czech film on the subject of the atom bomb.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Trans-Lux 60th Street on Jul 2, 2023 at 5:42 am

April 28, 1951 opening. Made in 1941 Italy.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Majestic Theatre on Jul 1, 2023 at 4:35 pm

Looking up Empire Street.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about New Yorker Theatre on Jul 1, 2023 at 12:23 pm

Pronounced LAY AMEE KAY.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Stanley Theatre on Jul 1, 2023 at 4:29 am

About children during the siege of Leningrad. Can be seen on YouTube without subtitles,

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Stanley Theatre on Jul 1, 2023 at 4:18 am

“Once There was a Girl,” at the Stanley, was a Russian film about children during the siege of Leningrad. It opened here on December 22, 1945.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Trans-Lux 52nd Street Theatre on Jul 1, 2023 at 2:24 am

Sequel to “Bread Love and Dreams.”

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Warners' Theatre on Jun 30, 2023 at 9:04 am

This was the 1942 Italian film “Pastor Angelicus” about Pius XII made in collaboration with the Vatican’s Centro Cattolico Cinematografo, directed by Romolo Marcellini with the assistance of Luis Trenker. The US release version had modified English narration and an English introduction.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Atlantic Theater on Jun 30, 2023 at 7:45 am

Brooklyn’s first foreign film theatre?

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Belmont Theatre on Jun 29, 2023 at 1:51 pm

Opened here on Ocober 4, 1951.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Directors Guild of America Theater on Jun 29, 2023 at 1:46 pm

“Il Cristo Proibito.”

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Warners' Theatre on Jun 29, 2023 at 6:30 am

February 21, 1947 opening.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about RKO Fordham Theatre on Jun 28, 2023 at 12:12 pm

Circa 1960.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Embassy 49th Street Theatre on Jun 28, 2023 at 11:29 am

Looks like “Ways of Love” with the controversial Rossellini episode “The Miracle,” missing.

Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Plaza Theatre on Jun 28, 2023 at 9:53 am

Nevertheless, it’s a handsome front.