Westport Cine'

910 Westport Plaza,
Maryland Heights, MO 63143

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Previously operated by: Wehrenberg Theatres

Firms: Peters & Koblenc, Inc.

Functions: Restaurant

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Westport Ciné - 2016

The Westport Cine' was opened August 10, 1973 seating 842 in two auditoriums. Opened by the Wehrenberg Theatre chain the Westport Cine' was built in the Westport Plaza, an upscale office, entertainment and shopping center. The Westport Cine' played both first run but was located in an area that drew larges crowds for art films.

The Westport Cine' was a very successful theatre but with all the multipexes opening nearby and no room for expanding the theatre, the Wehrenberg chain closed the theatre in February 2001. After closing, the building was converted into a restaurant.

Contributed by Charles Van Bibber

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Chris Utley
Chris Utley on August 20, 2009 at 11:38 am

The only movie I saw here was the 007 flick “For Your Eyes Only.” I thought it was neat how they synchronized the opening of the curtain & dimming of the house lights with the ever popular Weherenberg Theatres jingle.

Kyle Muldrow
Kyle Muldrow on December 6, 2012 at 9:00 pm

The only movie I ever saw here was “Star Wars”.

Kyle Muldrow
Kyle Muldrow on January 1, 2013 at 3:22 pm

As I recall, this was one of the few movie theaters that didn’t have a box office. You bought your tickets at the front of the concession stand after you went in. I believe the Alton Cine had a similar “no box office” setup. Can anyone confirm?

jmiller
jmiller on January 15, 2013 at 4:32 am

A twin cinema that was much, much better than any other twin cinema! One auditorium was equipped for 70mm and 6-track Dolby Stereo. My favorite experience there was in 1978, with Terrence Malick’s “Days of Heaven,” my second-favorite film of all time!

It was a great venue, and hats off to Wehrenberg for elevating the twin to the level of Westport! The union-led crew took great pride in making sure that the projection and sound were right on the money. And, as mentioned, the opening curtains with the Wehrenberg jingle made every showing special!

Other very fond memories include “Star Trek: The Motion Picture,” “Ordinary People,” “Tron” and “Damien: Omen II.” Yes, I love that movie, what can I say? :–)

Bob_Villhard
Bob_Villhard on October 25, 2014 at 7:16 pm

Kyle, I can confirm the no-box office format. I worked there as an usher from about 1979 to about 1982. Oh, the things I could tell you that went on in there!

Anyway, yes, the front of the cinema had two outdoor alcoves separated by the walls enclosing the front foyer. To get your tickers, you stood in the foyer at the dual cash registers that were at the front of an oblong concession stand.

If anyone knows how to contact any of the staff from that time, I’d love to reconnect.

Bob

Kyle Muldrow
Kyle Muldrow on December 28, 2014 at 12:21 am

Bob_Villhard: PLEASE share some stories!!! Well, at least ones that are somewhat family friendly…Although I only saw one movie at Westport, I always loved going to Westport Plaza. That place had such a neat vibe, but it just seemed to just lose momentum as the 80s and 90s went by, which was reflected in what happened to the theater. If you can share any insight…as well as any stories…we’d all love to hear it!

Kyle Muldrow
Kyle Muldrow on April 23, 2015 at 1:26 pm

Does anyone know if the building that used to house Westport Cine is still there? I was looking at Westport Plaza’s website and couldn’t find it in any of the pictures on that site and the center map was no help at all. Does anyone know?

rivest266
rivest266 on February 28, 2016 at 2:59 pm

August 10th, 1973 grand opening ad in photo section.

rivest266
rivest266 on February 28, 2016 at 3:01 pm

Kyle, Still there according to Google Earth. Uploaded an aerial.

Needy
Needy on March 7, 2016 at 12:30 pm

I was also wondering which building (that must currently exist?) was the theater.

Also, in an effort to help grow Westport back to the destination it once was, I would love to see a larger scale movie theater come back here!

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