Silvana Màngano was one of Italy’s film sex-symbols during this period and her movies played all over the place. Later she would even appear on an Italian postage stamp honoring “Bitter Rice” and neo-realism.
“I just remembered my brother Elmer "Buddy ” helping me get up the stairs through the side door that faced Main St.“ —a former patron’s recollection on Facebook.
Note to administrator: this theatre was located in the village of Wakefield which is in the town of South Kingstown, RI. As currently listed, this entry would not come up if you are searching for theatres in South Kingstown.
The Opera House/Community/Campus Theatre in Wakefield was not the only movie theatre in that village. This one existed as a functioning theatre from 1914 onward, though in a smaller way. There were also the Peace Dale Opera House and the Peace Dale Theatre in Peace Dale.
Screen visible durimg demolition.
During demolition in 2008, the former movie screen was visible once again.
Group of Italian films in festival form aimed at the local community. I wonder how it turned out.
French version of Pabst’s DON QUIXOTE included.
In 1978.
Silvana Màngano was one of Italy’s film sex-symbols during this period and her movies played all over the place. Later she would even appear on an Italian postage stamp honoring “Bitter Rice” and neo-realism.
“Westward the Women” was a 1951 film release.
Showing BLACK ORPHEUS.
“I just remembered my brother Elmer "Buddy ” helping me get up the stairs through the side door that faced Main St.“ —a former patron’s recollection on Facebook.
Photo of exterior found.
Theatre was on the second floor.
Great description of the new theatre, outside and inside. Wish there were a photo.
Note to administrator: this theatre was located in the village of Wakefield which is in the town of South Kingstown, RI. As currently listed, this entry would not come up if you are searching for theatres in South Kingstown.
The Opera House/Community/Campus Theatre in Wakefield was not the only movie theatre in that village. This one existed as a functioning theatre from 1914 onward, though in a smaller way. There were also the Peace Dale Opera House and the Peace Dale Theatre in Peace Dale.
Most of the front blocks in this photo would be demolished for the construction of the highway. The Majestic is at the upper left.
“Boston’s smart motion picture theatre.”
1961?
In the Attleboro Sun.
“Perfect Girl”?
Italian film ANGELO included.
The Casino became the Pier around 1967.
Opened circa June 1972 as the Jerry Lewis Cinema.
I attended several of these shows; great 35mm prints were shown.
Rather boring grand opening ad. The photos in the Woonsocket Call are all muddied and unviewable as reproduced online.
THE PATRIOT by Ernst Lubitsch remains one of his lost films…except for a brief fragment.