Elgin Theater, Movie theater in Chelsea, Manhattan, US
The Elgin Theater stood at 175 8th Avenue with a Moderne style facade and a marquee that marked the entrance to the 600-seat cinema.
Simon Zelnik designed the theater in 1942, which operated as a mainstream cinema before shifting to Spanish language films and midnight screenings until 1978.
The theater introduced midnight movie screenings starting with El Topo in 1970, establishing a new pattern for alternative cinema programming across the United States.
The venue maintained continuous operations from morning to late night, offering diverse film programming that included revival screenings and art house productions.
After its closure as a cinema, the building transformed into the Joyce Theater in 1982, becoming a specialized dance performance venue in Manhattan.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1942
Official opening: 1942
Capacity: 600
Address: 175 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
GPS coordinates: 40.74280,-74.00050
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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