Empire Theatre

260 Westminster Street,
Providence, RI 02903

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Scene and victim of theatre panic, October 16, 1939 Providence Evening Bulletin article.

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Gerald A. DeLuca on April 9, 2026 at 1:51 pm

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Gerald A. DeLuca on April 10, 2026 at 6:32 am

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.