From the intersection of Ward Avenue and Plainfield Avenue. Only photo of the theatre I have ever seen. Moosup United Methodist Church also visible to the right.
NUOVO CINEMA PARADISO was the original Italian title of the film, shortened to CINEMA PARADISO in the US. The film itself was also abbreviated for international release, then restored to full-length for its re-issue in some theatres.
Theatre visible in rear.
From a Central Falls Facebook page.
Sad end to what looks to have been a cinema of distinction.
I see titles from 1955 and 1960 here.
From the intersection of Ward Avenue and Plainfield Avenue. Only photo of the theatre I have ever seen. Moosup United Methodist Church also visible to the right.
In 1941.
It can be seen right of center.
Closed due to fire.
…and theatre entrance.
I don’t remember ever seeing matchbook publicity of specific movies.
“Deadline - USA” was a 1952 film with Humphrey Bogart and Ethel Barrymore. “Quo Vadis” - 1952.
Circa 1952.
Circa 1953.
In 1984.
Film opened in 1966.
Circa 1934. Films I AM SUZANNE and BOLERO.
The 1950 film BREAKTHROUGH by Lewis Seiler.
A 1951 film.
Both films can be found, complete, on YouTube in Italian with no subtitles.
NUOVO CINEMA PARADISO was the original Italian title of the film, shortened to CINEMA PARADISO in the US. The film itself was also abbreviated for international release, then restored to full-length for its re-issue in some theatres.
From The Woonsocket Call.
Critic Andrew Sarris refers to this film in one of his pieces. So he may have come to see this movie here or elsewhere.
Third marquee visible is the Times Square.
This was a 1939 movie.
Empire to the right.