The 2,916 seat movie palace was designed by the hoffmanhenon co. Next time you take in a flick, hop in the car, roll past the multiplex and pull in to a drivein movie theater for a firstrun double feature. Avon theatre, 221719 south st opening in 1924, the building had a dance hall on the second floor. Drivein movie theaters in philadelphia, south jersey and. Gomez, a penn senior studying philosophy, politics, and economics, said the standard was the first theater in the neighborhood primarily for the black community. All questions about individual jobs sent directly to the contact information within the listing. Movie times, buy movie tickets online, watch trailers and get directions to amc philadelphia mills 14 in philadelphia, pa. South street cinema brings classic films, cult favorites and campy cinema to philadelphias original. The second drivein to open in the country, the shankweilers drivein, opened in pennsylvania in 1934. Update the laurel drivein did not open for the 2018 season and remains closed for. How to spot undercover cops in adult theaters and clubs. Maybe youve noticed, but cops posing as a couple just dont act like a lifestyle couple. Debuting at the 27th philadelphia film festival, the philadelphia film center moved exclusively to film programming at the start of 2019, with regular firstrun and independent. South street cinema movie theater philadelphia, pennsylvania.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Sep 26, 2017 amc plans to open in fashion district philadelphia by fall or early winter 2019, marking the first theater for movie buffs to catch bigbudget hollywood films in downtown philly since the sameric. South street cinema brings classic films, cult favorites, campy cinema, anime and independent features to philadelphias bright lights district. The upside, a new comedy starring bryan cranston, kevin hart and nicole kidman, was filmed in philadelphia. Listings are submitted by individuals and organizations within the greater philadelphia region and stay live for 30 days. For the past two decades, no building has held the attention of the preservation community like the boyd theater. Every thursday night, jet pairs a movie with wine or a cocktail. Movie theater information and online movie tickets. See independence hall, the liberty bell, the betsy ross house, ben franklin post office, carpenters hall, and more. The earl theatre was located in south philadelphia and opened in 1923. The state of pennsylvania was one of the early birds when it came to drivein movie theaters. Mayan theatre 110 broadway between first and second avenues denver, co 80203.
The royal theater was a center of african american culture in philadelphia, pennsylvania. A diverse working class community, south philadelphia is known for its large italian american population, but it also contains large irish american and. Buy tickets, get box office information, driving directions and more. Macguffins barenjoy delicious, adultonly, beverages at macguffins bar. Center city philadelphia was home to the regions most well known movie theatres. South philadelphia, nicknamed south philly, is the section of philadelphia bounded by south street to the north, the delaware river to the east and south and the schuylkill river to the west. South philly brotherly love philadelphia pa great memories movie theater cool stuff. Find 81 listings related to amc theaters in philadelphia on. South phila video movie theater in south philadelphia east. Nine girls from a competitive high school soccer team, known only by their. Cineplex odeon matthews 10 opening fri, jul 3, 1987 53 the charlotte observer charlotte, north carolina. Welcome to philadelphias leading job board for theatrical opportunities. The ultimate guide to movie theaters around philadelphia.
Amc movie theaters in south philadelphia philadelphia, pa. Whether youre looking for luxury loungers or indie films, heres where to find your new favorite movie theaters around philadelphia. The 15 best places for movies in philadelphia foursquare. Movie theaters in south philadelphia philadelphia, pa. A very nice place for a kid to go to watch frankenstein, gunga din, and the wizard of oz. South philadelphia drivein in philadelphia, pa cinema treasures. Few recent historic preservation struggles have captured the publics attention in philadelphia as dramatically as the boyd theatre. Where to watch the irishman in theaters this november. Here is a partial list of additional south philly theaters with some interesting tidbits. Adult cinema 19 bookstore adult video arcade bakersfield california. Historic movie theaters of center city phillyhistory. This drivein theater is still in operation today, giving the title of home of.
This is an old school movie theater and not in the iconic way. Adult world super store adult video arcade widener arkansas. Drivein movie theaters in pennsylvania and new jersey. Below is an image of the renovated facade, pulled from an advertisement in a 1938 issue of box office magazine. Downton abbey a royal visit from the king and queen of england will unleash scandal, romance and intrigue that will leave the future of downton hanging in the balance. Showtimes and tickets for philadelphia, pa 19148 moviefone.
Clustered in districts on market, chestnut, south, and north 8 th streets, these entertainment venues lined up along the sidewalks with blinking lights and glistening facades to draw in thousands of visitors to downtown. An amish couple exhibits an act of unfathomable forgiveness after their two sons are killed in a car accident, finding a way forward to heal the wounds of the past. Movie theaters in south philadelphia, philadelphia, pa showtimes. The conspicuously vacant theater, heralded as center citys last movie palace, stands as a reminder of an era in which theaters lined philadelphias downtown shopping streets and neighborhood avenues.
It used to be on south broad street at hartranft street to the north of pattison avenue, above the naval base, around where the sports complex now. To help better deliver messages to you, please tell us if you fit in one of these categories. Find movie theater in southwest philadelphia, philadelphia, pa on yellowbook. Sally starr and popeye theater sally was the queen of kiddie tv in the 1950. Ive seen a few that are so bad that the whole theater has caught on to them, and everyone there is sitting quietly, just watching the movie. Find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 19148 or philadelphia, pa. Find movie theatres in south philadelphia, philadelphia, pa on yellowbook. The ad boasts that a pittco storefront creates a first impression that brings more people into your theatre that makes patrons out of passersby.
Features recliner seatingkick back and enjoy the show from a luxurious amc signature recliner. A drivein movie is classic family fun, and luckily, there are still theaters left in the philadelphia, southern new jersey and delaware areas. Ritz east 125 s 2nd st philadelphia, pa movie theatres mapquest. Clustered in districts on market, chestnut, south, and north 8 th streets, these entertainment venues lined up along the sidewalks with blinking lights and glistening facades to draw in. South street cinema south street headhouse district. The second theater named the stanley opened at the southwest corner of 19th and market in 1921. Explore historic philadelphia on this walking tour of the old city district, a quick and convenient introduction for firsttime visitors. United artists riverview plaza stadium philadelphia. Amc philadelphia mills 14 philadelphia, pennsylvania 19154. Anyone doing research on philly theaters should check out irvin glazers two books a thin paperback called philadelphia theaters by dover has an index of 599 theaters. Greenwood village 5415 landmark place in the landmark shopping center greenwood village, co 80111 303 7790584. You can usually find them at the aforementioned south street cinema. Movie theaters in south philadelphia, philadelphia, pa.
Regal ua main street theatre movie tickets and showtimes. Colonial theater in philadelphia, pa cinema treasures. Beer and wine are always ready to be poured, and select theatres also offer premium spirits and amccrafted cocktails. See photos, tips, similar places specials, and more at south phila video movie theater in philadelphia, pa foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Find the movies showing at theaters near you and buy movie tickets at fandango.
Pennsylvania was an early riser among the drivein movie theater states. Jerry theatre in philadelphia, pa cinema treasures. Find movie theaters in south philadelphia, philadelphia, pa on yellowbook. Jun 07, 2011 shawn evans, aia, atkin olshin schade architects. From ninth street, ramon garcia gomez led the way up to 11th and south, the site of the former standard theatre. The theater closed in 1970, after attendance dwindled and the threat of the crosstown expressway had decimated the neighborhood. Driveins within 100 miles of philadelphia, pa open driveins delsea drivein 2203 south delsea drive vineland, nj 08360 the delsea drivein theater was originally opened way back in 1949. South philly colonial movie theater philly, philadelphia. Cafe, digital projection, game room, listening devices, stadium seating, wheelchair accessible. Latter movie theaters dont have them, but the early ones were also doing vaudeville and nearly always have it. I was an usher at age 15 and when gone with wind was shown there was a 30 minute intermission in changing reels. Find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 19154 or philadelphia, pa. It was host to americas second drivein, shankweilers drivein opened in april of 1934 which is still open today which gives pennsylvania the added distinction of being home to the oldest operating drivein in the united states.
The diamond state drivein was the last operating drivein theater in delaware. Welcome to philadelphia s leading job board for theatrical opportunities. Pleasure center adult video arcade arcata california. South street cinema movie theater in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Find everything you need for your local movie theater near you. Find 80 listings related to amc movie theaters in south philadelphia on. Search local showtimes and buy movie tickets before going to the theater on moviefone. Jun 14, 2018 june 14, 2018 catch a movie at a drivein theater this summer there are still a few around in pennsylvania and south jersey where you can watch this seasons latest movie releases. Map locations, phone numbers, movie listings and showtimes. October 23, 2019 where to watch the irishman in theaters this november martin scorseses mob drama will be released nov.
Showtimes and tickets for philadelphia, pa 19154 moviefone. One of the many things we south philly kids would do was one kid would pay, go in, hit the door and let our friends in for free. Since 1928, this artdeco movie palace has graced the 1900 block of chestnut street and entertained millions of philadelphians in its nearly 2,500 seats. The dante theatre, hiding in plain sight on south broad. Private very clean gloryhole on 412 private glory hole springdale arkansas. Shortly you will receive confirmation on your email. Theater in pennsylvania cinemark university city penn 6. See hours, directions, photos, and tips for the 4 regal cinemas locations in philadelphia. It was the first air conditioned moviehouse in south philadelphia. Built in 1919, by the 1930s the theater had earned the reputation as americas finest colored photoplayhouse. Aquarama aquarium theater of the sea, also known as aquarama, was a unique 1960s aquarium attraction located in south philadelphia, pennsylvania, at the intersection of broad street and hartranft street, just west of the south philadelphia sports complex, south of marconi plaza, north of fdr park, philadelphia naval shipyard and philadelphia naval hospital.
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