From the intersection of Ward Avenue and Plainfield Avenue. Only photo of the theatre I have ever seen. Moosup United Methodist Church also visible to the right.
NUOVO CINEMA PARADISO was the original Italian title of the film, shortened to CINEMA PARADISO in the US. The film itself was also abbreviated for international release, then restored to full-length for its re-issue in some theatres.
“Kings of the Forest,” made in 1912.
This theatre was very popular during the 1940s with service personnel and families at nearby Quonset Naval Air Base.
Looks like the projection booth in the rear.
Candy case from the theatre.
Theatre visible in rear.
From a Central Falls Facebook page.
Sad end to what looks to have been a cinema of distinction.
I see titles from 1955 and 1960 here.
From the intersection of Ward Avenue and Plainfield Avenue. Only photo of the theatre I have ever seen. Moosup United Methodist Church also visible to the right.
In 1941.
It can be seen right of center.
Closed due to fire.
…and theatre entrance.
I don’t remember ever seeing matchbook publicity of specific movies.
“Deadline - USA” was a 1952 film with Humphrey Bogart and Ethel Barrymore. “Quo Vadis” - 1952.
Circa 1952.
Circa 1953.
In 1984.
Film opened in 1966.
Circa 1934. Films I AM SUZANNE and BOLERO.
The 1950 film BREAKTHROUGH by Lewis Seiler.
A 1951 film.
Both films can be found, complete, on YouTube in Italian with no subtitles.
NUOVO CINEMA PARADISO was the original Italian title of the film, shortened to CINEMA PARADISO in the US. The film itself was also abbreviated for international release, then restored to full-length for its re-issue in some theatres.
From The Woonsocket Call.