Article on and video of the deteriorating Capitol Theatre:
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Films: “Poor But Beautiful” (Italian, 1957) and House on the Waterfront" (French, 1957) paired here in 1959, most likely. Typical of the great double bills of foreign films that played here over the decades. The Apollo was as good as the Thalia on 95th Street.
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..
The Olympia Theatre can also be seen. The marquee is just before the Bob’s sign.
Vertical marquee of the Park visible.
Article on and video of the deteriorating Capitol Theatre: https://www.southcoasttoday.com/news/20191214/capitol-success-immigrant-businesses-to-take-center-stage-at-historic-north-end-new-bedford-theater
In 2014.
This is 1906.
A French film and a Hungarian one.
“The Flesh is Weak” is the 1945 Italian film “Lo sbaglio di essere vivo” also known as “My Widow and I.” Here it was paired with a German release.
1969/1970-made soft core exploitation pairing.
1960s double bill, typical of the foreign fare that played here at low prices.
Films: “Poor But Beautiful” (Italian, 1957) and House on the Waterfront" (French, 1957) paired here in 1959, most likely. Typical of the great double bills of foreign films that played here over the decades. The Apollo was as good as the Thalia on 95th Street.
“Elvira Madigan” and “The Easy Life”. Typical quality art house programming of low-priced double bills here during this 1960s period.
“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.