The Johnston Theatre was on the upper floor of what was known as the Ferri Block. There was a variety store/spa, a barber shop, a pool hall, and in the basement a bowling alley. The entrance to the theatre was the door on the right. There was a small entranceway with a ticket booth and stairs to the theatre upstairs.
Johnston Theatre on the right, second floor. THis was probably the 1930’s or so. The trolley tracks on the right went as far as Hughesdale (Atwood and Central avenues.) You can see a trolley car to the left of the theatre.
This theatre was renamed the Italy Cinema for a stretch. It was programmed by Rolando Petrella of WRIB’s Voice of Italy. Other places in RI that had similar Italian programs during these years were the Hillside (Community) in Centredale, Leroy in Pawtucket, Palace in Arctic.
To vindanpar: Yes, the American 4-episode cut was the only version that played commercially in the U.S. In recent decades archives, like MoMA, were able to program the uncut 6-episode version, and it is available on Italian dvd. I don’t have any answer to your query about actresses.
Actually it was the second-largest after Loew’s State (PPAC). After becoming a parking lot, an apartment complex would be built there known as Beneficent House, owned by Beneficent Church across Chestnut Street.
The Johnston Theatre was on the upper floor of what was known as the Ferri Block. There was a variety store/spa, a barber shop, a pool hall, and in the basement a bowling alley. The entrance to the theatre was the door on the right. There was a small entranceway with a ticket booth and stairs to the theatre upstairs.
Johnston Theatre on the right, second floor. THis was probably the 1930’s or so. The trolley tracks on the right went as far as Hughesdale (Atwood and Central avenues.) You can see a trolley car to the left of the theatre.
Ah, the Roy Rogers Club! How I remember that.
From Boxoffice: February 5, 1962.
This theatre was renamed the Italy Cinema for a stretch. It was programmed by Rolando Petrella of WRIB’s Voice of Italy. Other places in RI that had similar Italian programs during these years were the Hillside (Community) in Centredale, Leroy in Pawtucket, Palace in Arctic.
A 1972 film.
It had opened at the Old South.
The Yazoo had 799 seats.
What an interesting history!
Lachute is a suburb of Montreal and is located near the (former) Mirabel Airport.
I remember seeing this here and liking it.
Saw this film here. It bowled me over.
I first saw this great film during this run at the Palace on August 14, 1959. I was seventeen.
An art policy would be introduced in early 1958. Article in Boxoffice, May 26, 1958.
An art policy would be introduced in early 1958. Article in Boxoffice, May 26, 1958.
“Where demi-tasse will be served.” Not espresso?
And for “Boris Godunov” it would be “Boris G.”
Vittorio, not “Vittoria” De Sica. He was a man, for sure.
To vindanpar: Yes, the American 4-episode cut was the only version that played commercially in the U.S. In recent decades archives, like MoMA, were able to program the uncut 6-episode version, and it is available on Italian dvd. I don’t have any answer to your query about actresses.
Part 2 of 2.
Part 1 of 2.
Actually it was the second-largest after Loew’s State (PPAC). After becoming a parking lot, an apartment complex would be built there known as Beneficent House, owned by Beneficent Church across Chestnut Street.
See first photo in this section.
I went to see the two stars that evening. They didn’t have much to say.
Original title: “Crimen.” It was directed by Mario Camerini. 1960 film.