Publix Theatre
659-65 Washington Street,
Boston,
MA
02201
659-65 Washington Street,
Boston,
MA
02201
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The address for the Gayety/Publix is 659-65 Washington Street. The spelling was Gayety, with a “y”, as evidenced by the exterior photos of painted wall-lettering in the www.cinematour.com photos. The theatre is only one block away from the beautifully restored Cutler Majestic on Tremont Street. Would that Emerson College could buy and restore this treasure as well. Alas, that is wishful thinking.
You are right, Gerald, the Publix was originally the Gaiety, and is still standing. The BRA recently ruled to allow its demolition. As a matter of trivia, the stage door of the Gaiety/Publix is seen in the opening shot of “The Brinks Job”. The Publix was last operated by E. M. Loew’s.
No, that can’t be, William. The Paramount with its renovated facade and nothing else) is further up on Washington Street. The Publix was diagonally across from the Center. I believe it was originally called the Gayety and is still there in decrepitude. The cinematour.com site (q.v.) seems to confirm this. I have seen movies at both the Publix and the Paramount in past decades and they are not the same theatre.
This theatre was also known as the Paramount Theatre. And more info can be seen if you search for Paramount Theatre, Boston.