The place had been known as Dimond Hall and was in the Dimond Block according to newspaper pieces. Dimond, not “Diamond.” It existed in the late 1800s.
My third-grade teacher told us she was going to wait until “Bicycle Thief” came to the Uptown. It had opened at the Avon. She planted the seed for my wanting to see it. I was just eight years old. I wouldn’t see it until 1955.
There was a fight. Someone shouted “fight” and it was taken for “fire.” A general melee followed. A number of children were injured, especially the 7-year old boy who was taken to the hospital. You can find the full article in October 16, 1939 Evening Bulletin, available online through the Providence Public Library website.
There was a fight. Someone shouted “fight” and it was taken for “fire.” A general melee followed. A number of children were injured, especially the 7-year old boy who was taken to the hospital. You can find the full article in October 16, 1939 Evening Bulletin, available online through the Providence Public Library website.
I remember thinking that the evening admission price of $5.50 for this movie was outrageous.
In the 1990s.
Across from Grace Church.
The place had been known as Dimond Hall and was in the Dimond Block according to newspaper pieces. Dimond, not “Diamond.” It existed in the late 1800s.
That’s 1932.
The Nickel would become the Olympia.
Nickel was later the Olympia.
Enzo Staiola meets Blondie.
Above the marquise or marquee?
Providence Journal.
My third-grade teacher told us she was going to wait until “Bicycle Thief” came to the Uptown. It had opened at the Avon. She planted the seed for my wanting to see it. I was just eight years old. I wouldn’t see it until 1955.
This was the former Westminster/Bijou Theatre.
April 24 circa, 1950
“Romanzo popolare” by Mario Monicelli, with Ornella Muti.
French films were often shown in this mill-town of French-Canadian ancestry where the language was widely spoken.
First actual film listing or ad I’ve ever found for this place.
“La presidentessa”
Trolley bye-bye turnout.
The boy recovered from his injuries.
A 16mm screening.
Center right.
Frontage in yellow here.
There was a fight. Someone shouted “fight” and it was taken for “fire.” A general melee followed. A number of children were injured, especially the 7-year old boy who was taken to the hospital. You can find the full article in October 16, 1939 Evening Bulletin, available online through the Providence Public Library website.
There was a fight. Someone shouted “fight” and it was taken for “fire.” A general melee followed. A number of children were injured, especially the 7-year old boy who was taken to the hospital. You can find the full article in October 16, 1939 Evening Bulletin, available online through the Providence Public Library website.
I don’t think this film played commercially in RI, although non-theatrical showings like this were plentiful.