Avon Cinema, Art Deco movie theater in East Side Providence, United States.
Avon Cinema is an Art Deco movie theater on the East Side of Providence with a single large screen and 486 seats. The building dates to 1915 and sits near the Brown University campus.
The cinema opened in February 1938 with a screening of the French film Beethoven's Great Love and has operated continuously since then. For decades, the same family maintained ownership and operations.
The theater shows independent and foreign films, drawing audiences from the surrounding neighborhoods and Brown University. This programming choice has made it a gathering place for film enthusiasts in the community.
The theater is located on Thayer Street and easily accessible on foot. Plan to arrive early during popular showtimes to secure the best seating in the house.
During the blizzard of 1978, the theater continued showing films while most of Providence was without power. This event reflects the commitment of its operators to serve the community.
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