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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Teatro Massimo on Aug 22, 2019 at 5:47 pm

On May 18, 1940 the Cinema Massimo was showing two Italian films, according to the listings in Il Messaggero. They were “Una gara ai tropici” with Fosco Giachetti and “Frenesia” with Dina Galli.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Tiffany Cine on Aug 22, 2019 at 5:40 pm

The Tiffany was previously called the Cinema Orfeo.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about My Cityplex Savoy on Aug 22, 2019 at 5:25 pm

As the Cinema Savoia on May 18, 1940 this place was showing the Italian film “1000 kilometri al minuto” with Antonio Gandusio, Nino Besozzi, and the review company Fineschi-Donati. Directed by Mario Mattoli.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Mignon on Aug 22, 2019 at 5:18 pm

On May 18, 1940, as the Cinema Salario, this place was showing two films: “Notte fatale” (the French “Le Patriote” with Harry Baur) and the American film retitled as “Fermo o sparo” with Roger Pryor. Admission to the orchestra level (platea) was 1 lira!

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema XXI Aprile on Aug 22, 2019 at 4:21 pm

A film listing in the May 18, 1940 edition of Il Messaggero gives this cinema as playing two films: “Fanfulla da Lodi” with Germana Paolieri, and “Aria di paese” with Macario.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Teatro Sala Umberto on Aug 22, 2019 at 4:18 pm

On May 18, 1940 two films played here: “Caffe' Internazionale” (the 1938 French “Cafe' de Paris” with Vera Korene, and “Guarnigione innamorata” (“23 ½ Hours Leave” with James Ellison.) The venue showed quite a few films during that era.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Rex on Aug 22, 2019 at 4:12 pm

On May 18, 1940 the Rex ran two films: “Fanfulla da Lodi” with Germana Paolieri and “Il segreto inviolabile” with Maria Mercader.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Imperiale on Aug 22, 2019 at 4:02 pm

On December 18, 1948, Rossellini’s “Germania anno zero” (Germany Year Zero) began its regular engagement here.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Imperiale on Aug 22, 2019 at 3:58 pm

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.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Teatro Capranica on Aug 22, 2019 at 3:57 pm

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.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Capranichetta on Aug 22, 2019 at 3:54 pm

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.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Teatro Nazionale on Aug 22, 2019 at 3:51 pm

The film “Montecassino” opened here and at the Odescalchi on February 13, 1947.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Majestic on Aug 22, 2019 at 3:50 pm

The film “Montecassino” opened here and at the Supercinema on February 13, 1947.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Ariston 2 on Aug 22, 2019 at 3:47 pm

Rossellini’s “Desiderio” (a.k.a. “Woman”) opened here and at the Rivoli on August 9, 1946.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Rivoli on Aug 22, 2019 at 3:47 pm

Rossellini’s “Desiderio” (a.k.a. “Woman”) opened here and at the Galleria on August 9, 1946.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Teatro Colosseo on Aug 22, 2019 at 2:07 pm

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.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Teatro Colosseo on Aug 22, 2019 at 2:02 pm

The Colosseo is located in the neighborhood of the Colosseum, which is a very short walk away.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Teatro Nazionale on Aug 22, 2019 at 1:11 pm

On November 24, 1949 Augusto Genina’s beautiful film on Maria Goretti, “Cielo sulla palude,” opened here and at the Adriano.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Ferrero Cinema Adriano on Aug 22, 2019 at 1:10 pm

On November 24, 1949 Augusto Genina’s beautiful film on Maria Goretti, “Cielo sulla palude,” opened here and at the Supercinema.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Spazio Etoile on Aug 22, 2019 at 1:07 pm

On December 6, 1949 the film Riso amaro (Bitter Rice) opened here and at the Cinema Capitol.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Capitol on Aug 22, 2019 at 1:07 pm

On December 6, 1949 the film Riso amaro (Bitter Rice) opened here and at the Cinema Corso.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Barberini on Aug 22, 2019 at 1:04 pm

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.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Quirinetta on Aug 22, 2019 at 1:04 pm

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.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Europa on Aug 22, 2019 at 1:02 pm

On March 15, 1950 the popular soap opera film “Catene” opened here and at the Capranica. Directed by Raffaello Matarazzo.

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Gerald A. DeLuca commented about Cinema Teatro Capranica on Aug 22, 2019 at 1:01 pm

On March 15, 1950 the popular soap opera film “Catene” opened here and at the Europa. Directed by Raffaello Matarazzo.