This theatre would later become the Bijou or “The Sink”. It would subsequently revert to its Empire name after the Empire (Keith’s) down the street closed in 1948, and it would be torn down in 1950.
December 10, 1918. Playing both the Star and Pastime theatres on the same day, not much more than a block from each other. Not a problem if it’s a Chaplin film.
December 10, 1918. Playing both the Star and Pastime theatres on the same day, not much more than a block from each other. Not a problem if it’s a Chaplin film.
“In the years preceding World War I, the motion pictures were beginning to come into their own. As Rocky Point usually had the newest films, people came from miles around. It was not uncommon for chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce or Packard limousines to drive up with their passengers on a regular basis. Admission was 10 cents, but the best seats in the center aisle cost an additional nickel.” —warwickhistory.com
“In the years preceding World War I, the motion pictures were beginning to come into their own. As Rocky Point usually had the newest films, people came from miles around. It was not uncommon for chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce or Packard limousines to drive up with their passengers on a regular basis. Admission was 10 cents, but the best seats in the center aisle cost an additional nickel.” —warwickhistory.com
“In the years preceding World War I, the motion pictures were beginning to come into their own. As Rocky Point usually had the newest films, people came from miles around. It was not uncommon for chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce or Packard limousines to drive up with their passengers on a regular basis. Admission was 10 cents, but the best seats in the center aisle cost an additional nickel.” —warwickhistory.com
“In the years preceding World War I, the motion pictures were beginning to come into their own. As Rocky Point usually had the newest films, people came from miles around. It was not uncommon for chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce or Packard limousines to drive up with their passengers on a regular basis. Admission was 10 cents, but the best seats in the center aisle cost an additional nickel.” —warwickhistory.com
“In the years preceding World War I, the motion pictures were beginning to come into their own. As Rocky Point usually had the newest films, people came from miles around. It was not uncommon for chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce or Packard limousines to drive up with their passengers on a regular basis. Admission was 10 cents, but the best seats in the center aisle cost an additional nickel.” —warwickhistory.com
“In the years preceding World War I, the motion pictures were beginning to come into their own. As Rocky Point usually had the newest films, people came from miles around. It was not uncommon for chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce or Packard limousines to drive up with their passengers on a regular basis. Admission was 10 cents, but the best seats in the center aisle cost an additional nickel.” —warwickhistory.com
“In the years preceding World War I, the motion pictures were beginning to come into their own. As Rocky Point usually had the newest films, people came from miles around. It was not uncommon for chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce or Packard limousines to drive up with their passengers on a regular basis. Admission was 10 cents, but the best seats in the center aisle cost an additional nickel.” —warwickhistory.com
Gas stations are more beautiful than old movie theatres?
The Providence Journal reviewer called it a masterpiece and praised the Majestic management for showing it as a single feature.
This program played in September 1952, not October.
A sort of Mr. Chips story, based on Italian children’s classic “Cuore.”
= “Pasquale”.
“Fruit and vegetable hucksters.” I remember shopping for fruit and vegetables in that lobby in the 1950s with my mamma.
This theatre would later become the Bijou or “The Sink”. It would subsequently revert to its Empire name after the Empire (Keith’s) down the street closed in 1948, and it would be torn down in 1950.
Chaplin promoted the sale of war bonds during World War I.
Chaplin promoted the sale of war bonds during World War I.
December 10, 1918. Playing both the Star and Pastime theatres on the same day, not much more than a block from each other. Not a problem if it’s a Chaplin film.
December 10, 1918. Playing both the Star and Pastime theatres on the same day, not much more than a block from each other. Not a problem if it’s a Chaplin film.
This was the first Empire Theatre in the city. There were at least two others, a fact that confuses many many Cinema Treasures fans.
“In the years preceding World War I, the motion pictures were beginning to come into their own. As Rocky Point usually had the newest films, people came from miles around. It was not uncommon for chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce or Packard limousines to drive up with their passengers on a regular basis. Admission was 10 cents, but the best seats in the center aisle cost an additional nickel.” —warwickhistory.com
“In the years preceding World War I, the motion pictures were beginning to come into their own. As Rocky Point usually had the newest films, people came from miles around. It was not uncommon for chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce or Packard limousines to drive up with their passengers on a regular basis. Admission was 10 cents, but the best seats in the center aisle cost an additional nickel.” —warwickhistory.com
“In the years preceding World War I, the motion pictures were beginning to come into their own. As Rocky Point usually had the newest films, people came from miles around. It was not uncommon for chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce or Packard limousines to drive up with their passengers on a regular basis. Admission was 10 cents, but the best seats in the center aisle cost an additional nickel.” —warwickhistory.com
“In the years preceding World War I, the motion pictures were beginning to come into their own. As Rocky Point usually had the newest films, people came from miles around. It was not uncommon for chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce or Packard limousines to drive up with their passengers on a regular basis. Admission was 10 cents, but the best seats in the center aisle cost an additional nickel.” —warwickhistory.com
“In the years preceding World War I, the motion pictures were beginning to come into their own. As Rocky Point usually had the newest films, people came from miles around. It was not uncommon for chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce or Packard limousines to drive up with their passengers on a regular basis. Admission was 10 cents, but the best seats in the center aisle cost an additional nickel.” —warwickhistory.com
“In the years preceding World War I, the motion pictures were beginning to come into their own. As Rocky Point usually had the newest films, people came from miles around. It was not uncommon for chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce or Packard limousines to drive up with their passengers on a regular basis. Admission was 10 cents, but the best seats in the center aisle cost an additional nickel.” —warwickhistory.com
“In the years preceding World War I, the motion pictures were beginning to come into their own. As Rocky Point usually had the newest films, people came from miles around. It was not uncommon for chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce or Packard limousines to drive up with their passengers on a regular basis. Admission was 10 cents, but the best seats in the center aisle cost an additional nickel.” —warwickhistory.com
The church has been demolished and is a parking lot. The belfry section has become an apartment. Myrtle Theatre/Hall has also become apartments.
By 1934 the Royal would be closed for good, with some scattered exceptions.
“Speakeasy” and “Marry the Girl” were listed in the newspaper record as playing on July 11, 1929.
Max Ophuls gem.
“Perils of the Sea” and “S— North Star.”
Hazard of nitrate film stock.