To M_R_G: I found and posted in the photo section a scan of a movie ad for the Lafayette from July 1950 of “The Big Hangover” with “Angels with Dirty Faces.”
Thanks to ‘Marialivia’ for telling me in 2005 of the existence of this photo (in the Pawtucket Times) in which she appeared behind the candy counter in 1948.
The Gaiety Theatre, per a November 29, 1901 piece in the paper, had the same address as the Pastime would have, High and Exchange. I believe the Gaiety (1901) became the Pastime in 1909.
Anyone know if the Imperial Theatre, before it opened in 1915, was formerly the Pawtucket Opera House? But in a June 16, 1894 ad, the Opera House Building, with its Opera House Cafe', had an address given as 14 Broad Street
October 1950 program.
The film had previously played at The Imperial in February 1916.
As the Victory!
To M_R_G: I found and posted in the photo section a scan of a movie ad for the Lafayette from July 1950 of “The Big Hangover” with “Angels with Dirty Faces.”
Started December 25, 1948.
Thanks to ‘Marialivia’ for telling me in 2005 of the existence of this photo (in the Pawtucket Times) in which she appeared behind the candy counter in 1948.
July, 1948.
George M. Cohan was from Providence.
“Father’s Son” with John Litel.
On April 17, 1911, the Crown Theatre became the New Slater Theatre.
Direct from the Art Cinema in Providence.
German biopic on the Russian composer.
November 1947.
These buildings occupied what is now the Pawtucket City Hall.
Rossellini.
It would also become the Lyceum, per a 1908 newspaper ad.
In 1908 this theatre is advertised in the Pawtucket newspaper as the Lyceum. See ad posted.
“Christus” was an Italian silent film.
A previous name for this theatre was SMITH’S Theatre, per a 1922 directory.
The Gaiety Theatre, per a November 29, 1901 piece in the paper, had the same address as the Pastime would have, High and Exchange. I believe the Gaiety (1901) became the Pastime in 1909.
Anyone know if the Imperial Theatre, before it opened in 1915, was formerly the Pawtucket Opera House? But in a June 16, 1894 ad, the Opera House Building, with its Opera House Cafe', had an address given as 14 Broad Street
The Casino Theatre opened in March 1913.
Update: previous to 1913, the Bijou Theater was known as Keith’s.
Woonsocket Opera House.
This was, of course, the Woonsocket Opera House.