The Gem Theatre, mentioned in a 1909 ad, was at the corner of Broad and Foundry streets, as was the Casino. I believe the Gem might have become the Casino or that the folks that opened the Casino might have used the same hall used by the Gem folks. That’s my guess.
The film title on the banner over the entrance is “Gloria’s Romance,” which was a 1916 movie-serial with Billie Burke. It had 20 episodes, all of which are now lost.
The first film I ever saw here was Ken Loach’s “Kes” in 1970. It was a film of stunning beauty that forever defined my memory of this cinema that premiered it.
Infantry Hall, a prime venue for several decades in Providence, is not listed itself on Cinema Treasures, because it was never used for showing movies. It was demolished after a fire in 1943.
On August 23, 1982 a friend and I, in town for the World Film Festival, took a break from it and came here to see “Pink Floyd -The Wall.” Among other things, we were overwhelmed by the quality of the sound in the theatre!
The name of the place was now given as the Orpheum Theatre. There were frequent name changes for the place:Gaiety, Lyceum, Pastime, Orpheum, and who knows what else.
A newspaper piece on March 17, 1914 has this place showing the silent film “Tigris the Master Crackman.” The name of the place was now given as the Orpheum Theatre. There were frequent name changes for the place :Gaiety, Lyceum, Pastime, Orpheum, and who knows what else.
As Cinema I. Must be 1973. Films “Executive Action” and “Godspell” are on the marquee.
The Gem Theatre, mentioned in a 1909 ad, was at the corner of Broad and Foundry streets, as was the Casino. I believe the Gem might have become the Casino or that the folks that opened the Casino might have used the same hall used by the Gem folks. That’s my guess.
The film title on the banner over the entrance is “Gloria’s Romance,” which was a 1916 movie-serial with Billie Burke. It had 20 episodes, all of which are now lost.
As the Princess Theatre.
The Academy marquee is also depicted further down the street on the right.
A magnificent Jean Renoir film.
The first film I ever saw here was Ken Loach’s “Kes” in 1970. It was a film of stunning beauty that forever defined my memory of this cinema that premiered it.
Obituary for Ivo Jarosy and his Academy Cinema(s). https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/ivo-jarosy-obituary-1346087.html
Better resolution.
I wish there were an interior view of the theatre. Until now not to be found!
Looking down Exchange Street, with High Street on the right.
1952 circa.
Infantry Hall, a prime venue for several decades in Providence, is not listed itself on Cinema Treasures, because it was never used for showing movies. It was demolished after a fire in 1943.
Some history: https://seewesterly.com/blivens-opera-house-westerlys-premier-entertainment-venue/
In 1955.
Partial schedule.
A good history of the Rhode Island Auditorium can be found here: http://artinruins.com/property/ri-auditorium/
On August 23, 1982 a friend and I, in town for the World Film Festival, took a break from it and came here to see “Pink Floyd -The Wall.” Among other things, we were overwhelmed by the quality of the sound in the theatre!
“The Navy gets the gravy and the Army gets the beans…”
In 1906.
The name of the place was now given as the Orpheum Theatre. There were frequent name changes for the place:Gaiety, Lyceum, Pastime, Orpheum, and who knows what else.
A newspaper piece on March 17, 1914 has this place showing the silent film “Tigris the Master Crackman.” The name of the place was now given as the Orpheum Theatre. There were frequent name changes for the place :Gaiety, Lyceum, Pastime, Orpheum, and who knows what else.
Premiere date: February 6, 1961.
I was taken to this at age 10.
The auditorium opened on February 18, 1926. It was demolished in 1989.