Film Index, May 21, 1910:
“John Windle’s Variety Theatre, Pittsburg, PA.”
“View taken on the occasion of a regular Children’s Matinee. This popular house is the first that was built on the Northside and does a phenomenal business. Its seating capacity is 500 and a 5c. and 10c. admission is charged.”
The Patient from Punkville, Pathe Freres, 1909
Adonis is Robbed of His Clothes, Pathe Freres, 1909
The Way of the World, D. W. Griffith, Biograph, 1910
Since 1997 theatre historian, Cezar Del Valle, has conducted a popular series of theatre talks and walks, available for historical societies, libraries, senior centers, etc.
Del Valle is the author of the Brooklyn Theatre Index, a three-volume history of borough theatres.
The first two chosen 2010 OUTSTANDING BOOK OF THE YEAR by the Theatre Historical Society. Final volume published in September 2014.
Currently seeking funding for “Editing & Formatting” the first three volumes of the Brooklyn Theatre Index, 3rd Edition
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