Rossellini’s landmark film “Paisa'” (Paisan) had its opening run beginning here on March 8, 1947 after a premiere gala the day before at the Capranichetta. It ran here and at the Capranica.
Rossellini’s landmark film “Paisa'” (Paisan) had its opening run beginning here on March 8, 1947 after a premiere gala the day before at the Capranichetta. It ran here and at the Imperiale.
Rossellini’s landmark film “Paisa'” (Paisan) had its opening gala showing here on March 7, 1947 before continuing a regular run the next day at the Capranica and Imperiale.
On May 18, 1940 the Cinema Colosseo was showing two films: “Recluse” (the 1933 “Ladies They Talk About”) and “Arriva il campione” (the 1937 “Les Rois du Sport” with Fernandel). Taken from the listing in Il Messaggero on that date.
On May 18, 1940 the Capranica was showing the French film “Belle etoile” under the title “Sotto le stelle.” It starred Michel Simon and Jean-Pierre Aumont. Also on the program, according to the listings in Il Messaggero, were variety acts that included one L. Dolliveri.
As the Excelsior on May 18, 1940, this cinema was showing “Le tre ragazze in gamba crescono” (Three Smart Girls Grow Up), with Deanna Durbin. Also a LUCE documentary. From a listing in Il Messaggero.
On May 18, 1940 the newspaper Il Messaggero listed this cinema as showing two films: “Adorazione” (The Woman I Love) with Paul Muni, and “Donna in gabbia” (Hitting a New High), both from 1937, both American.
On May 18, 1940, according to listings in Il Messaggero, two films were playing: “Le tre ragazze in gamba” (Three Smart Girls Grow Up, with Deanna Durbin, 1939) and “Via della taverna, 23” (The Rat with Ruth Chatterton, 1937.) And, of course, LUCE shorts and newsreels.
On May 18, 1940, according to a listing in Il Messaggero, the French film “Verso la vita” (Jean Renoir’s “Les Bas-Fonds” or “The Lower Depths,” with Jean Gabin) was playing here. Renoir’s pacifist film “Grand Illusion” was banned from Italian commercial showings, though it had appeared at the Venice Film Festival the year it came out. Also on the program were the customary LUCE documentaries and newsreels.
On May 18, 1940 the Bernini was showing the 1937 British film “Girl in the Street” (“London Melody') under the title "Sposo il mio amore.” It starred Anna Neagle and Tullio Carminati. Also on the program, according to a listing in Il Messaggero, was live entertainment featuring the company of De Filippo and Taranto. Films and variety stage shows were commonly combined here and at other cinemas at that time.
On May 18, 1940 the Rex ran two films: “Fanfulla da Lodi” with Germana Paolieri and “Il segreto inviolabile” with Maria Mercader.
On December 18, 1948, Rossellini’s “Germania anno zero” (Germany Year Zero) began its regular engagement here.
Rossellini’s landmark film “Paisa'” (Paisan) had its opening run beginning here on March 8, 1947 after a premiere gala the day before at the Capranichetta. It ran here and at the Capranica.
Rossellini’s landmark film “Paisa'” (Paisan) had its opening run beginning here on March 8, 1947 after a premiere gala the day before at the Capranichetta. It ran here and at the Imperiale.
Rossellini’s landmark film “Paisa'” (Paisan) had its opening gala showing here on March 7, 1947 before continuing a regular run the next day at the Capranica and Imperiale.
The film “Montecassino” opened here and at the Odescalchi on February 13, 1947.
The film “Montecassino” opened here and at the Supercinema on February 13, 1947.
Rossellini’s “Desiderio” (a.k.a. “Woman”) opened here and at the Rivoli on August 9, 1946.
Rossellini’s “Desiderio” (a.k.a. “Woman”) opened here and at the Galleria on August 9, 1946.
On May 18, 1940 the Cinema Colosseo was showing two films: “Recluse” (the 1933 “Ladies They Talk About”) and “Arriva il campione” (the 1937 “Les Rois du Sport” with Fernandel). Taken from the listing in Il Messaggero on that date.
The Colosseo is located in the neighborhood of the Colosseum, which is a very short walk away.
On November 24, 1949 Augusto Genina’s beautiful film on Maria Goretti, “Cielo sulla palude,” opened here and at the Adriano.
On November 24, 1949 Augusto Genina’s beautiful film on Maria Goretti, “Cielo sulla palude,” opened here and at the Supercinema.
On December 6, 1949 the film Riso amaro (Bitter Rice) opened here and at the Cinema Capitol.
On December 6, 1949 the film Riso amaro (Bitter Rice) opened here and at the Cinema Corso.
On June 10, 1950 Luchino Visconti’s film “La terra trema” opened here and at the Quirinetta, probably in a cut and re-dubbed version.
On June 10, 1950 Luchino Visconti’s film “La terra trema” opened here and at the Barberini, probably in a cut and re-dubbed version.
On March 15, 1950 the popular soap opera film “Catene” opened here and at the Capranica. Directed by Raffaello Matarazzo.
On March 15, 1950 the popular soap opera film “Catene” opened here and at the Europa. Directed by Raffaello Matarazzo.
On May 18, 1940 the Capranica was showing the French film “Belle etoile” under the title “Sotto le stelle.” It starred Michel Simon and Jean-Pierre Aumont. Also on the program, according to the listings in Il Messaggero, were variety acts that included one L. Dolliveri.
As the Excelsior on May 18, 1940, this cinema was showing “Le tre ragazze in gamba crescono” (Three Smart Girls Grow Up), with Deanna Durbin. Also a LUCE documentary. From a listing in Il Messaggero.
On May 18, 1940 the newspaper Il Messaggero listed this cinema as showing two films: “Adorazione” (The Woman I Love) with Paul Muni, and “Donna in gabbia” (Hitting a New High), both from 1937, both American.
On May 18, 1940, according to listings in Il Messaggero, two films were playing: “Le tre ragazze in gamba” (Three Smart Girls Grow Up, with Deanna Durbin, 1939) and “Via della taverna, 23” (The Rat with Ruth Chatterton, 1937.) And, of course, LUCE shorts and newsreels.
On May 18, 1940, according to a listing in Il Messaggero, the French film “Verso la vita” (Jean Renoir’s “Les Bas-Fonds” or “The Lower Depths,” with Jean Gabin) was playing here. Renoir’s pacifist film “Grand Illusion” was banned from Italian commercial showings, though it had appeared at the Venice Film Festival the year it came out. Also on the program were the customary LUCE documentaries and newsreels.
On May 18, 1940 the Bernini was showing the 1937 British film “Girl in the Street” (“London Melody') under the title "Sposo il mio amore.” It starred Anna Neagle and Tullio Carminati. Also on the program, according to a listing in Il Messaggero, was live entertainment featuring the company of De Filippo and Taranto. Films and variety stage shows were commonly combined here and at other cinemas at that time.