There are references in lists from around 1915 to a theatre in Pascoag called the Empire. Could that have been the Star or the Music Hall, or was it another location?
“Soviet expedition to the Pamirs Mountains. In the summer of 1927, Sovkino, together with the Geological Committee, sent an expedition to the little-explored region of Central Asia known as the Pamir (Roof of the World).” -IMDb
Before this Fays Theatre in Providence was opened after the Union changed its name around 1912, there was a Fay’s (not Fays) Theatre in Pawtucket in 1909 at least, as an alternate name for the Pastime Theatre there.
There are references in lists from around 1915 to a theatre in Pascoag called the Empire. Could that have been the Star or the Music Hall, or was it another location?
“The Brat” is a John Ford film.
“Soviet expedition to the Pamirs Mountains. In the summer of 1927, Sovkino, together with the Geological Committee, sent an expedition to the little-explored region of Central Asia known as the Pamir (Roof of the World).” -IMDb
“Afghanistan: Heart of Asia” (1929) directed by Vladimir Erofeev.
That would be actress Italia Almirante-Manzini.
If you look up the sidewalk you can see the marquee of the RKO Albee Theatre.
“Too Many Girls” was a 1940 film.
In Mystic Village.
In 1958, most probably.
A neighborhood theatre with reserved seats was an unusual occurrence then.
The Empire was the Westminster Theatre then.
Before this Fays Theatre in Providence was opened after the Union changed its name around 1912, there was a Fay’s (not Fays) Theatre in Pawtucket in 1909 at least, as an alternate name for the Pastime Theatre there.
Fays (not Fay’s, as here) Theatre in Providence was not yet in existence, but subsequently to open under the name of Union Theatre.
Gene Autry in “Back in the Saddle.”
A 1954 film.
June 1950.
June 1950.
As the Scenic Temple.
Also called Fay’s Theatre, January 1, 1908 ad. Address: High and Exchange.
A 1986 film.
The dance canteen was labeled “Swing Haven.”
Procession for annual St. Rocco’s Feast in August.
As a child in the 1940s and 1950s, I used to walk this street regularly to get to and from school.
“Amore, Patria e Dovere” = “Aldebaran” by Blasetti.
The trolley tracks must have gone out all the way to Watch Hill, about 5 ½ miles from the center of Westerly.