Ritz 5 Theatres
214 Walnut Street,
Philadelphia,
PA
19106
214 Walnut Street,
Philadelphia,
PA
19106
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The Ritz 5 Theatres shows a mix of American and foreign films, some with English subtitles.
With three auditoriums each having about 450 seats, and then known as the Ritz 3 Theatre it opened in 1976. The Ritz 2 & 3 closed on May 19, 1985 to each be divided into two theatres. They reopened as the Ritz 5 Theatres. Rits 2 has 250 seats, Ritz 3 has 225 seats, Ritz 4 has 225 seats and Ritz 5 has 200 seats.
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Feb 2008 photo of exterior:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aquistbe/2431919383/
I know that temperatures get warmer the farther south you go (that is, here in the northern hemisphere), but from the northeast portion of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia’s Center City — where this theater is located — I didn’t realize the distance between Northeast Philadelphia and Center City Philadelphia is so great that when it’s cold winter up here it’s very summer like down there. But photos don’t lie, do they?
I saw Abel Gance’s “Napoleon” at the Ritz Three. I believe it had a new soundtrack by Carmine Coppola. Very long silent film, but interesting.
Here is another exterior photo. It seems like the name should be Ritz 5, which is how I searched for it initially.
http://tinyurl.com/nnfl2r
You want to base the name of a theater on a Google search? According to the Landmark Theatres website, the name is Ritz Five.
I believe it is time for Landmark to put more money into this theater. The theater is 34 years old. Broken steats that don’t face the screen, projection could be better new digital should come, sight lines should be improved. We have better art cinemas than they do in New York.
From Boxoffice to Ritz Theatre lovers.The Silver screen society started by Joe Tommassello, rents the RITZ 5 Cinemas on the first sunday of the month to play timeless classics. “THE MALTSE FALCON” and “ON THE BEACH”,Membership is $50.00 for one $85.00 for two. A single month admission is Ten dollars,Just a little more history for you guys.
Thanks Mike.
Im inclined to agree. The Ritz is really showing its 34 years. I was there a few weeks ago to see the Joan Rivers “docu-drama” and yeah, the years haven’t been that good.
Center City Philly, especially that area should have a better art house theater, digital would be great.
Made my return to this venue for the first time since that July trip and yes, this theatre is really showing its age.
During what was becoming an insufferable string of commericals, a smell began to eminate from the street festival out on Walnut.
Turns out that yes, we had a gas leak. Unfortunately it delayed me from seeing “Win Win” today. However to the credit of the management, the situation was handled great. We were offered attending the later screening in a different theatre, in addition to getting a refund and pass.
I opted to just get refund and pass. It was a great day weather wise in Philadelphia.