Rocco and His Brothers actually played at the PIX. You can see the IX part of the vertical marquee on the right, under the $1.19 steak sign. The year is 1961 when Rocco premiered at the PIX and the Beekman..
This theatre has now re-opened as the Bomes Theatre. The name Bomes has always appeared on the front of the building and referred to the family name of the original owner. The theatre itself was from its beginnings called the Liberty before becoming the Art Cinema in 1958. Now the original owner’s family name has become the theatre name. It has been restored inside and configured for cabaret/night club type shows, with tables. This new name should be added in the listings. Web site: www.thebomestheatre.com
In his memoir “Dear America – The Odyssey of an American Communist Youth,” (1979), author Thomas Sgovio reflected on his early years in Buffalo. Here he speaks of going to the movies in the city: “On many a Sunday afternoon after a hearty spaghetti or ravioli dinner, our family walked to the Marlowe or the Allendale. For a dime we reveled as we watched two full length silent movies, a couple of thrilling serials, two comedies and a Pathe newsreel. The movie house was always crowded during those Sunday matinees. Half the kids read the titles on the screen aloud, making it possible for those parents who could not read English to follow the gist of the movie. In the pit below the screen,the feeble glow of an electric light silhouetted the head and shoulders of the piano player. He kept on pounding the musical accompaniment despite the din which at times surely should have torn the ceiling off the theatre, especially during the exciting parts.”
In his memoir “Dear America – The Odyssey of an American Communist Youth,” (1979), author Thomas Sgovio reflected on his early years in Buffalo. Here he speaks of going to the movies in the city: “On many a Sunday afternoon after a hearty spaghetti or ravioli dinner, our family walked to the Marlowe or the Allendale. For a dime we reveled as we watched two full length silent movies, a couple of thrilling serials, two comedies and a Pathe newsreel. The movie house was always crowded during those Sunday matinees. Half the kids read the titles on the screen aloud, making it possible for those parents who could not read English to follow the gist of the movie. In the pit below the screen,the feeble glow of an electric light silhouetted the head and shoulders of the piano player. He kept on pounding the musical accompaniment despite the din which at times surely should have torn the ceiling off the theatre, especially during the exciting parts.”
For months this place has been presenting the regular Metropolitan Opera HD showings, live from New York. Before they began, there was no venue in the downtown Providence area offering the popular series. One had to go to the Showcase in Warwick or else to nearby Massachusetts. I attended a packed showing of “Porgy and Bess” yesterday. Since I live nearby, it’s nice for me to be able to walk here.
On May 18, 1940, as the Modernissimo, this cinema was showing in its two auditoriums: Sala A, “La villa del mistero,” (Muss ‘em Up, 1936); Sala B, “Ex campione” (Ex-Champ, 1939.)
On May 18, 1940 the Cinema Mazzini was showing two films: “Abuna Messias” with Camillo Pilotto and Mario Ferrari and “Lo vedi come sei?” with Macario, plus LUCE newsreels and shorts.
On the site “Cinema Romani, Anni ‘50” a resident who lived on nearby Via Germanico reflected on going to the movies at the Ottaviano in the 1950’s: “The multicolored posters were the first thing I would look at when I left the house. How many war films I saw here, a very popular genre back then. Then I would talk about them with classmates, savoring in advance the upcoming showings. I saw many war films here: ‘Corea in fiamme’ (The Steel Helmet) in 1952, ‘To Hell and Back’ in 1956…” He goes on to say that in those films the victors were portrayed as being very proud, and the defeated were themselves made to act triumphant.
On May 18, 1940 the Cinema Aurora was showing the French film “Ragazze folli” (the French film “Entrée des artistes” with Louis Jouvet, from 1938.) Also on the program was live vaudeville entertainment by the Spadaro company.
A scene in the 2015 Italian film “Mia madre” takes place in the square in front of the Cinema Capranichetta. The movie, directed by and starring Nanni Moretti, also has Margherita Buy and John Turturro.
“Sins of the Borgias” was the 1953 French film by Christian-Jaque, “Lucrèce Borgia.” “This Strange Passion” was the 1953 Buñuel film “El.”
When it was known as the Art Cinema.
1944 circa.
1925 circa.
The film playing at the Carlton, per the marquee, was “Lullaby of Broadway” with Doris Day, 1951.
In 1941.
Film: “3 Coins in the Fountain.”
Yo-Yo Ma was present at this event.
1959 probably.
Rocco and His Brothers actually played at the PIX. You can see the IX part of the vertical marquee on the right, under the $1.19 steak sign. The year is 1961 when Rocco premiered at the PIX and the Beekman..
This photo does not belong here. This is the Empire Theatre, the first one, at 410 Westminster Street, razed for the extension of Empire Street.
1916 ad!
Upgraded photo.
1951 photo.
This theatre has now re-opened as the Bomes Theatre. The name Bomes has always appeared on the front of the building and referred to the family name of the original owner. The theatre itself was from its beginnings called the Liberty before becoming the Art Cinema in 1958. Now the original owner’s family name has become the theatre name. It has been restored inside and configured for cabaret/night club type shows, with tables. This new name should be added in the listings. Web site: www.thebomestheatre.com
In his memoir “Dear America – The Odyssey of an American Communist Youth,” (1979), author Thomas Sgovio reflected on his early years in Buffalo. Here he speaks of going to the movies in the city: “On many a Sunday afternoon after a hearty spaghetti or ravioli dinner, our family walked to the Marlowe or the Allendale. For a dime we reveled as we watched two full length silent movies, a couple of thrilling serials, two comedies and a Pathe newsreel. The movie house was always crowded during those Sunday matinees. Half the kids read the titles on the screen aloud, making it possible for those parents who could not read English to follow the gist of the movie. In the pit below the screen,the feeble glow of an electric light silhouetted the head and shoulders of the piano player. He kept on pounding the musical accompaniment despite the din which at times surely should have torn the ceiling off the theatre, especially during the exciting parts.”
In his memoir “Dear America – The Odyssey of an American Communist Youth,” (1979), author Thomas Sgovio reflected on his early years in Buffalo. Here he speaks of going to the movies in the city: “On many a Sunday afternoon after a hearty spaghetti or ravioli dinner, our family walked to the Marlowe or the Allendale. For a dime we reveled as we watched two full length silent movies, a couple of thrilling serials, two comedies and a Pathe newsreel. The movie house was always crowded during those Sunday matinees. Half the kids read the titles on the screen aloud, making it possible for those parents who could not read English to follow the gist of the movie. In the pit below the screen,the feeble glow of an electric light silhouetted the head and shoulders of the piano player. He kept on pounding the musical accompaniment despite the din which at times surely should have torn the ceiling off the theatre, especially during the exciting parts.”
For months this place has been presenting the regular Metropolitan Opera HD showings, live from New York. Before they began, there was no venue in the downtown Providence area offering the popular series. One had to go to the Showcase in Warwick or else to nearby Massachusetts. I attended a packed showing of “Porgy and Bess” yesterday. Since I live nearby, it’s nice for me to be able to walk here.
1921 opening.
On May 18, 1940, as the Modernissimo, this cinema was showing in its two auditoriums: Sala A, “La villa del mistero,” (Muss ‘em Up, 1936); Sala B, “Ex campione” (Ex-Champ, 1939.)
On May 18, 1940 the Cinema Mazzini was showing two films: “Abuna Messias” with Camillo Pilotto and Mario Ferrari and “Lo vedi come sei?” with Macario, plus LUCE newsreels and shorts.
On the site “Cinema Romani, Anni ‘50” a resident who lived on nearby Via Germanico reflected on going to the movies at the Ottaviano in the 1950’s: “The multicolored posters were the first thing I would look at when I left the house. How many war films I saw here, a very popular genre back then. Then I would talk about them with classmates, savoring in advance the upcoming showings. I saw many war films here: ‘Corea in fiamme’ (The Steel Helmet) in 1952, ‘To Hell and Back’ in 1956…” He goes on to say that in those films the victors were portrayed as being very proud, and the defeated were themselves made to act triumphant.
Today the location of the former cinema is the Hotel River Chateau.
On May 18, 1940 the Cinema Aurora was showing the French film “Ragazze folli” (the French film “Entrée des artistes” with Louis Jouvet, from 1938.) Also on the program was live vaudeville entertainment by the Spadaro company.
A scene in the 2015 Italian film “Mia madre” takes place in the square in front of the Cinema Capranichetta. The movie, directed by and starring Nanni Moretti, also has Margherita Buy and John Turturro.