Greek Revival
Classic movie theaters in the Greek Revival style
Abbeydale Picture House (Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England) Open ~ 1 screen ~ 1560 seats
Designed by the architectural firm Dixon & Stienlet of North Shields, the Abbeydale Picture House is an excellent example of a 1920's cinema. The exterior is clad in white faiance tiles… more Alcazar Theatre (Tampa, FL) Closed ~ 1 screen
The Alcazar had a very short run for showing movies, opening in 1916 and shutting down in 1921 as other newer and more elegant theatres opened. No details on the decor, seating capacity or… more Anesis Movie Theater (Athens Attica, Greece) Open ~ 1 screen ~ 668 seats
The Anesis is a classic movie theater with a big screen and a balcony. It is decorated outside with blue neon lights and has two giant hand-painted posters of the curent playing film and… more Apollo Theatre (Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland) Closed/Demolished ~ 1 screen ~ 4368 seats
Built in 1927 by Bert and Fred Green, this vast cinema was the biggest in Europe and certainly the biggest cinema to be built in the United Kingdom. Built by the Cinema Building Company it… more Astor Theatre (New York, NY) Closed/Demolished ~ 1 screen ~ 1141 seats
The Astor Theatre, opened in 1906 by producers Wagenhais and Kemper, at the corner of Broadway and W. 45th Street, seated over 1,500 patrons and was considered one of Broadway's premier… more
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