Trans-Lux 85th Street Theatre
1144 Madison Avenue,
New York,
NY
10028
1144 Madison Avenue,
New York,
NY
10028
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Additional Info
Previously operated by: Trans-Lux Movies Corp.
Architects: Thomas White Lamb
Styles: Art Deco
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The Trans-Lux 85th Street Theatre opened on November 1, 1937 as a newsreel theatre.
Closed in the mid-1980’s it was demolished in the 1990’s
Contributed by
Gerald A. DeLuca
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I saw movies here as a kid, in the 70’s it was a GREAT theatre. I grew up on the West side, and on Saturday’s, I’d trek across the park to this Trans-Lux.
I remember when you walked in, there was like a ‘path’ – my memories a little fuzzy, but, it was a BIG theatre inside.
I saw movies here as a kid, in the 70’s it was a GREAT theatre. I grew up on the West side, and on Saturday’s, I’d trek across the park to this Trans-Lux.
I remember when you walked in, there was like a ‘path’ – my memories a little fuzzy, but, it was a BIG theatre inside.
I saw “Valentino” here on its premiere in 1977. Can’t say I recall any details about the theatre . But I do know I’ve never met another person who saw the movie.
I am now almost 81 years old, but I loved to go to this theater when I was a kid. I lived in New York about 5 blocks away and on Saturday morning they played serials like “Perils of Pauline.” Comfortable and nice experience
Caligula debuted here on February 1st, 1980
You’ve got the wrong Trans-Lux, rickmarin. “CALIGULA” opened at the Trans-Lux East.
This was an old school neighbourhood house for most of my lifetime mid-60s onwards with an interesting mix of programming…some soft-core day dating with Broadway, some showcase (WB, UA & Universal circuits) and at the end some first run And Saturday matinees with matrons!
Saw Bullitt & Bonnie & Clyde double Secret of Santa Vittoria The Hot Rock (twice) and several others here throughout the 60s and 70s
Opened on October 30th, 1938. Grand opening ad posted.
rivest266, it did not post.