Sag Harbor Cinema

This amazing survivor, one of only a handful of single screens left on all of Long Island, it is the perfect place to see a film set by the sea...as there's a musty smell to the place, and no surprise, the bay leading to Peconic Harbor is just down the street. (Too bad I didn't see "Whale Rider" there recently, as Sag Harbor was once a whaling port that Herman Melville lived in during his early days as a whaler.)
Shows independent and foreign films only.

And with a true 50's Cinemascope screen...a real rarity, curved and large and wall to wall
Too bad no stereo sound.
A few openings there, 'Precillia, Queen of the Desert' for one.

This is a photo of the Sag Harbor Cinema.

on off the last nice old theaters left on longisland

Here is a recent photo of the Sag Harbor Cinema.

I saw the Beatle's, A Hard Days Night in this theater way back in the summer of 1964. Several years ago I returned to see Roger and Me. Guess what? The theater is exactly the same 4 decades later. This old UA theater is A real treasure, not to be lost!

Wow. Looks great. Now that I've moved to Long Island, and desperately seeking a good movie house, I will be checking this one out, very soon.

Would you believe I've been a summer resident of Westhampton Beach since 1977 and have NEVER seen a movie at this theater? The fact of the matter is that it was always too far of a drive and the movie times were often limited. I'm glad to see it's still open, though.

Now, about those infamous SAG HARBOUR letter on the front facade of the building - I take it from the recent photos that they are back in their proper place? There was a much-publisized battle going on over the future of those letter which, I believe, was being led by Roy Scheider's wife.

This is a 2007 photo of the Sag Harbor Cinema.

Thanks LM! The capitol letters have finally triumphed!

I used to spend my summers in Sag Harbor as a kid, and I swear it seemed like "Atomic Cafe" played for about five years. My parents live out there now, and the theater seems to get decent movies. I always tell myself I'll catch a show at Christmas or during the summer, but I never seem to be able to.

Here is an article about this theater being for sale.

A 2008 photo can be seen here.

Here are some 2009 photos of the Sag Harbor theater, inside and out, plus a night shot to show the neon sign lit up. Is the platform stage inside built over a former orchestra pit or just the regular floor? Was there a theatre organ in here when it opened?

Great pictures. Never had occasion to be inside. Never thought it would be so sleek.

John and Drew Eberson have a listing at the Wolfsonian for a Sag Harbor Theatre dated 1936.