Century's Plainview Theatre
337A South Oyster Bay,
Plainview,
NY
11803
337A South Oyster Bay,
Plainview,
NY
11803
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Additional Info
Previously operated by: Century Theaters
Architects: John J. McNamara
Functions: Office Space
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The Plainview Theatre, a Century Theater, was opened with a private preview on December 26, 1957. It opened to the public on December 27, 1967 with Jerry Lewis in “The Sad Sack” & Dana Andrews in “Zero Hour”. It was closed in 1982. It was retrofitted into an office building.
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I remember seeing Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” at this theater, and that scared the hell outta me. Now my dentist is located in this building and THAT scares the hell outta me. (What year did the theater close?)
The Plainview didn’t have a balcony but a stadium rear section. The office complex is quite nice. There are actually three levels off a central atrium.
I worked there in 1968.. Assigned to balcony. “Gone With the Wind” Played there for at least a month. Mr Scolnick was the manager. Every night at closing we stood a tall lamp at front center stage. I remember the theater was huge with plush carpeting.
My name is Tom Crawford.
Tall lamp on the stage. How Broadway theatrical. Mr. Scolnick must have had a legitimate theater background.
What booking followed the roadshow of “My Fair Lady”? Was “My Fair Lady” the longest-running engagement at this theater?
Thank you, NYer.
Photo of the Plainview in the day uploaded.
Splashy marquee shot for Network uploaded.
NY Daily News listings ended in 1982.
This theater came to mind today. Was there several times in the mid 70’s. A very comfortable modern single theater, with excellent sound. Theater had a different look to it with stadium like seating in the back instead of a balcony. I’m pretty sure the seats were grey in color as opposed to the standard red as well. I remember seeing “The Return Of The Pink Panther” here with one of the best movie audiences ever. People were all laughing so hard and long it made for a very memorable movie going experience. I wish I could remember the other movies I saw here. Possibly “House Calls”? IT would be nice if somebody were able to list the movies played in each theater on this site. I know a really tough task, but I’m sure other people would love to know this info.