Loew's Georgetowne Twins

2183 Ralph Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11234

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Al Alvarez
Al Alvarez on February 20, 2022 at 8:38 pm

Thank you, Decoman. The last one worked as well. That brought back many happy memories.

Decoman36
Decoman36 on February 20, 2022 at 8:09 pm

Since I just learned how to make links clickable I thought I would repost this Youtube video of the tag that was played before each film in this theater as well as many others from at least the early 70’s through the early 80’s -> Youtube

ridethectrain
ridethectrain on June 6, 2021 at 7:33 pm

Please update, theatre closed October 21, 1993

Nando68
Nando68 on May 10, 2021 at 12:36 pm

When I was 12 in the Summer of 1980, I lived in Starrett City. My friend John said, “hey want to watch a movie”, and I thought he meant on TV or something. The next thing I knew, we were waiting for a bus, then changed buses and I had no idea where we were or where we were going but it was an adventure, so the dumb kid that I was went along. The next thing I knew, we walked up to this amazing theater. I don’t even remember what we saw because I was so scared we were going to get caught (but I’m pretty sure it was something with Stallone in it). Now as an old man, I know we weren’t actually doing anything wrong. We paid our admission and watched our movie, we didn’t get loud or rowdy or make a mess. But I did it without my parent’s permission and that kept me on pins and needles the whole time. I couldn’t help feeling like someone would say, “I’m telling your mother” and snitch me out. And it was also the first time I rode the bus without a grown up, so that bus ride was exciting too. This led to us going to see lots more movies at the Georgetown. And this first adventure opened the door to more adventures like this before I even became a teenager. We went all over Brooklyn to catch movies that weren’t on closer screens. In the next few summers, We were taking the subway to 42nd St to watch the ALL-DAY Kung Fu movies for $2. I love movies and the old school movie theater experience so much that one of my first jobs was at a movie theater. Now, it’s kind of a hobby of mine to try out different theaters. Whenever I travel, I make a point to catch at least one movie in that area’s oldest theaters. Taking road trips to visit a Drive-in Theater is a completely different animal that I encourage all theater lovers to try at least once. Sure, my parents took me to the movies before to see the flicks they chose. But going without your parents to see the movie you picked felt so grown up for me at 12. And it started with the Georgetown that sparked that joy in me.

robboehm
robboehm on October 19, 2020 at 3:27 pm

Uploaded actual photo of the theatres.

Decoman36
Decoman36 on December 30, 2018 at 10:38 pm

I’m not sure how long this real estate listing link will last, but here is a great pic of the Georgetown theater most likely taken in 2017. As of December 2018 half of the space is now a medical office. Copy & Paste link, then click on the photo for a full view. –> https://42floors.com/us/ny/brooklyn/2183-ralph-ave?listings=1262403

fred1
fred1 on June 2, 2018 at 3:04 pm

Its people like you Sampson that closed this theater

Samson
Samson on June 2, 2018 at 10:51 am

I saw Saturday Night Fever there and also had one of my first sexual experiences in the last row of the place. Sad it’s gone.

theatrelvr
theatrelvr on September 26, 2017 at 1:14 am

My parents had one of their first dates here & ate at IHOP after, then a few years later married in the temple opposite the theater. I believe The Firm with Tom Cruise was one of the last films here. I remember seeing Ferris Bueller, Indiana Jones, Desperately Seeking Susan and Ghostbusters. The walls were painted with old timely Chaplin esque patterns, I believe and hot dogs seemed to have been there awhile.

theatrefan
theatrefan on March 11, 2017 at 9:55 am

Thanks for the correct opening year Orlando.

Orlando
Orlando on March 11, 2017 at 9:46 am

Opened in 1970 with “Getting Straight” on 2 screens, on the second week, “Woodstock” went into twin 2. Heading should be changed to…. opened in 1970, (some credit please, in the header. No way was this in the sixties…

jsbreezy
jsbreezy on October 16, 2016 at 12:16 pm

I worked at this theatre as an usher back in the mid 70’s and it was a money maker to say the least. When Kings Plaza opened with it’s indoor waiting it took a lot of business. Loew’s looked into adding some screens to it but the city said there was a 2 story building code that would not allow it as the projection booth already occupied the second floor. I later became a NYC projectionist and was able to come back to the Georgetowne to work the booth. That was a big thrill.

Lenox
Lenox on April 30, 2011 at 4:06 pm

I loved this theater .

shi725
shi725 on January 8, 2011 at 10:56 pm

Went to this movie once in 1983, there was so much pot being smoked my husband and I had to leave.

Al Alvarez
Al Alvarez on July 2, 2010 at 12:01 am

Loews pretty much abandoned Brooklyn in the 80’s.

GaryCohen
GaryCohen on December 20, 2009 at 2:21 pm

This was a very nice theater that never went downhill. It opened around 1970 and I saw many films there. I remember the large crowd Christmas eve. 1976, when we waited to see the first disappointing “King Kong” remake. But that was the exception to the rule. For some reason,for the most part, this theater never drew big crowds. I remember once not being able to get into this theater, on a Saturday night, to see “Murder on the Orient Express.” But, for the most part, this theater never did a great business. When the UA Sheepshead Bay multiplex opened in 1987, it drew even more people away and was the final nail in this theater’s coffin. Actually this was a nicer and more relaxing place to see a film.

Kalel777
Kalel777 on November 6, 2008 at 12:54 pm

Great memories of this place. I saw ‘Grease’ here in the late 70’s. I remember my Mom complaining that the ticket prices had gone up to $4.50. LOL! I also remember seeing ‘Blue Thunder’ & ‘Mr. Mom’ here in the early 1980s. I remember the chinese restaurant that was right next door too. Always remember leaving the theatre to the smells of the chinese food. There was also a jewish deli & a really cool independent book store a few stores down from the restaurant.

EcRocker
EcRocker on February 11, 2006 at 4:43 pm

Wow thats two theatres in one night I find are now gone. I guess since I moved out of Brooklyn in 1998 to much has changed in 8 years. It makes me want to crawl under the covers like when I was a kid and didn’t like what was going on.

Denryanj
Denryanj on August 20, 2004 at 3:32 pm

Wow..this brings back alot of memories. I remember, in the early 70’s, there was a chinese restaurant right next to the theater and I used to be terriblly frightened of chinese people as a small boy. I dont know why. I remember seeing a special “sneak peek” of Raiders Of The Lost Ark here in May of 1981, and after the show, running all the way home to East 45th street and Ave H, humming John Williams music.

RobertR
RobertR on February 17, 2004 at 1:19 pm

This theatre was very similar to the original Loews Bay Terrace excpet that was built as a single and later twinned (excellent twiining 2 huge cinemas with balconies and drapes). I think if Loews Cineplex had not been in financial troubles they might have done something with this place. Some of the theatres they still have open are being given the UA treatment and being run into the ground.

genahy
genahy on February 17, 2004 at 1:15 pm

No there aren’t many theaters in the same booking zone, particularly following the closings of the Marboro and Kingsway. All we have is the mammoth UA Sheepshead Bay now and Kings Plaza theaters.

genahy
genahy on February 17, 2004 at 1:13 pm

The last film I remember seeing here was “The Firm” with tom cruise, so I assumed it closed in the early 90s. It had walls that were orange with shadowed pictures of movie stars, as I recall. Rarely modernized, always looked like it was stuck in the 60s 70s. Nice marquee out front, now used to advertise shops in the shopping center.

RobertR
RobertR on February 4, 2004 at 10:13 am

I was always suprised Loews closed this theatre, it had parking and could have easily added more screens. I dont even think theres many theatres in the same booking zone.