Google, AI summary.
The Johnston Theatre, which later became the Italy Cinema, was a historic single-screen theater located in the Thornton section of Johnston, Rhode Island.The theater underwent several transformations during its lifespan:Original Johnston Theatre (1941–1967): Opened in 1941, it was located on the second floor of the Ferri Block (a multi-shop building) at the corner of Atwood Avenue and Plainfield Street. During this era, it typically showed double bills and was a popular neighborhood spot for families.Italy Cinema / Cinema Italia (1967–1974): On February 11, 1967, the venue was renamed the Italy Cinema. In 1971, it was leased and re-christened Cinema Italia, specializing in Italian-language films and classics for the local Italian-American community. It even featured an Italian pastry shop on the floor directly beneath it.Final Years & Demolition: In its final years, the theater briefly operated as a porno house. The entire Ferri Block was demolished in the late 1970s and was eventually replaced by a gas station (formerly a Mobil Mart).Note that this historic venue is distinct from the Johnston Cinema, which was located roughly two miles away and originally opened as a Jerry Lewis Cinema in the 1960s.
The Star Theatre in Cranston, Rhode Island, was a historic movie house that is no longer in operation and has since been demolished. It was located in the Silver Lake neighborhood, which straddles the line between Cranston and Providence.Historical OverviewOpening: The theater was a wooden structure that opened in May 1914.Closure: It operated as a cinema until 1929, closing reputedly after a fire involving film stock.Post-Closure Use: For several decades following its closure, the building remained as a green-painted structure used primarily as a storage facility.Demolition: The structure was eventually demolished shortly after the turn of the millennium.
Perfectly projected, great sound. I attended several showings. No other theatre in Providence came close to them, except the Elmwood in its days of greatness.
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL November 25, 2010:
“Apple Valley Cinema closed for back rent
Failure to pay back rent has resulted in the closing of the eight-screen Apple Valley Cinema in Smithfield, and there are no immediate plans to reopen the complex, said a lawyer representing the real-estate firm that owns the building.
“They were seriously behind in their rent,” said Providence lawyer Murray Gereboff. “It does not appear from everything that I know that the theater will be reopening.”
Gereboff represents the Koffler Group, which owns the Apple Valley Mall. He said the cinema operator, Apple Valley 8 Cinema, has been evicted following a District Court ruling. The cinema operator, he said, owes $136,212 in rent.
Efforts to reach Apple Valley 8 Cinema were unsuccessful. The phone to the theater has been disconnected."
Across from the Oakland Beach sea food places specializing in chowder, clam cakes, fried fish, stuffies.
Silent film, sound added.
Still Loew’s, before it became Ocean State in 1978.
Google, AI summary. The Johnston Theatre, which later became the Italy Cinema, was a historic single-screen theater located in the Thornton section of Johnston, Rhode Island.The theater underwent several transformations during its lifespan:Original Johnston Theatre (1941–1967): Opened in 1941, it was located on the second floor of the Ferri Block (a multi-shop building) at the corner of Atwood Avenue and Plainfield Street. During this era, it typically showed double bills and was a popular neighborhood spot for families.Italy Cinema / Cinema Italia (1967–1974): On February 11, 1967, the venue was renamed the Italy Cinema. In 1971, it was leased and re-christened Cinema Italia, specializing in Italian-language films and classics for the local Italian-American community. It even featured an Italian pastry shop on the floor directly beneath it.Final Years & Demolition: In its final years, the theater briefly operated as a porno house. The entire Ferri Block was demolished in the late 1970s and was eventually replaced by a gas station (formerly a Mobil Mart).Note that this historic venue is distinct from the Johnston Cinema, which was located roughly two miles away and originally opened as a Jerry Lewis Cinema in the 1960s.
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The Star Theatre in Cranston, Rhode Island, was a historic movie house that is no longer in operation and has since been demolished. It was located in the Silver Lake neighborhood, which straddles the line between Cranston and Providence.Historical OverviewOpening: The theater was a wooden structure that opened in May 1914.Closure: It operated as a cinema until 1929, closing reputedly after a fire involving film stock.Post-Closure Use: For several decades following its closure, the building remained as a green-painted structure used primarily as a storage facility.Demolition: The structure was eventually demolished shortly after the turn of the millennium.
“La Fin du jour”, 1939, by Julien Duvivier.
Ad posted separately.
A Max Ophuls film.
“Vivere” was one of the the theme songs of the Mussolini era.
My first film at the Art Cinema was this very one.
Original Italian poster for this film has been posted elsewhere on this page.
Perfectly projected, great sound. I attended several showings. No other theatre in Providence came close to them, except the Elmwood in its days of greatness.
Joseph Losey’s film.
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL November 25, 2010: “Apple Valley Cinema closed for back rent
Failure to pay back rent has resulted in the closing of the eight-screen Apple Valley Cinema in Smithfield, and there are no immediate plans to reopen the complex, said a lawyer representing the real-estate firm that owns the building.
“They were seriously behind in their rent,” said Providence lawyer Murray Gereboff. “It does not appear from everything that I know that the theater will be reopening.”
Gereboff represents the Koffler Group, which owns the Apple Valley Mall. He said the cinema operator, Apple Valley 8 Cinema, has been evicted following a District Court ruling. The cinema operator, he said, owes $136,212 in rent.
Efforts to reach Apple Valley 8 Cinema were unsuccessful. The phone to the theater has been disconnected."
Rather neighborly to tout the showings of the first Cinerama film in Boston.
Pronounced BAHM'-bo-lay. It means “dolls” in Italian.
Young Robert Blake in “Mokey.”
Published on March 21, 1943.
“Divina creatura.”
Saw this here with a friend at age 13.
The Polish film was shown in its German version with English subtitles.
“I compagni”
Lost film, lost cinema.
“Maria Candelaria.”
“Portrait of Maria” was the great Mexican film “Maria Candelaria.”