Uptown Theater, Art Deco movie theater in Cleveland Park, Washington, D.C.
Uptown Theater is an Art Deco movie house in Cleveland Park featuring one of the largest theater screens in Washington, D.C. The building displays yellow and red brick construction with limestone detailing and aluminum framing around its central entrance.
The theater opened in 1936 and became a cultural anchor for the neighborhood over its decades of operation. A landmark film premiere occurred there in 1968, marking a defining moment in cinema history.
The theater shaped the neighborhood's evening culture for generations and served as a gathering place for cinema lovers on Connecticut Avenue. Its presence continues to define the character of this residential area today.
The theater sits on Connecticut Avenue NW within walking distance of the Cleveland Park Metro station. Visitors should note that the building is currently not open for screenings.
The theater hosted a landmark film premiere where the director made significant revisions immediately after the opening screening. This moment reveals how audience response shaped the final version of one of cinema's most influential works.
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